Accessibility
Our commitment to making the Total Chess website and events accessible to everyone.
Last updated: March 2026
The Total Chess World Championship Tour is committed to ensuring that our website and our tournament events are accessible to everyone — regardless of ability, disability, or the assistive technology used.
Our standards
We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines define how to make web content more accessible to people with disabilities, including visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, language, learning, and neurological disabilities.
What we do on this website
We have built this website with accessibility as a core requirement, not an afterthought. This includes:
Keyboard navigation
Every page and interactive element can be reached and operated using a keyboard alone
Screen reader support
Semantic HTML, ARIA landmarks, and descriptive labels so screen readers convey page structure
Text alternatives
All meaningful images have descriptive alt text; decorative images are hidden from assistive tech
Color contrast
Minimum 4.5:1 for body text, 3:1 for large text (WCAG AA)
Readable text
Minimum 14px body text, resizable up to 200% without loss of functionality
Focus indicators
Visible focus ring on all interactive elements for keyboard users
Touch targets
Buttons, links, and form controls are at least 44×44 pixels
Skip navigation
A "Skip to main content" link on every page
Heading hierarchy
Logical h1 → h2 → h3 structure to aid navigation
Form labels
Every form field has an associated label
Accessibility at our events
Total Chess tournaments are spectator events hosted in venues across multiple countries. We work with each host venue to ensure accessibility for all attendees.
Mobility
Wheelchair-accessible seating with clear sightlines to playing areas and screens
Step-free routes from entrance to spectator areas, restrooms, and food service
Accessible restrooms on the same level as spectator areas
Accessible parking close to venue entrances where available
Sensory
Chess tournaments enforce strict silence during play — naturally a low-stimulation environment
Designated quiet rooms for those who need additional sensory relief
Large digital display boards showing game positions, visible from all seating areas
Assistive listening systems in areas with live commentary
Sign language interpretation for official announcements available upon advance request
General
Service animals welcome at all venues
Companion tickets available for attendees who require a personal assistant
Accessibility liaison at each event — contact us before the event to discuss your needs
Event information available in accessible digital formats in advance
Specific accessibility details for each tournament venue will be published on the relevant event page ahead of the tournament.
Feedback and Contact
We welcome feedback on the accessibility of this website and our events. If you encounter a barrier or need information in an alternative format:
General email
info@totalchess.com
Enforcement
If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to contact the relevant national enforcement authority. In Norway, this is the Norwegian Digitalisation Agency (Digitaliseringsdirektoratet), which oversees web accessibility under the Equality and Anti-Discrimination Act.
Review
This statement was prepared in March 2026. We review it at least once a year and update it whenever we make significant changes to the website or our event accessibility practices.