TCA is here to connect you to the resources you need to thrive in the chess world. Join today to unlock
these exclusive benefits:

  • Play in major Texas tournaments (like the Southwest Open, State Scholastic Championships, etc.) subject to entry fees and strive to become a Texas Chess Master
  • Enjoy an online or paper subscription to Texas Knights, the award-winning Texas chess magazine you have to have
  • Compete in cool contests like the Best Article Contest, the Grand Prix Program (coming soon) and, for those under 19, college scholarships
  • Have a voice in the future of chess through voting rights in TCA elections and representation at the national level through TCA-funded Delegates
  • Improve your visibility as a tournament director through our TD Clearinghouse
  • Help other people through committee service and other volunteer opportunities
  • Support meaningful chess programs like the stipend program that helps our very best scholastic players compete at the National invitationals every year

Individual & Family Membership Fees

TypeOne YearLifetimeNote
Regular$10.00$200.00
Regular Non-Subscriber$5.00
Family$15.00
Family Online$10.00
Junior$7.50$200.0018 and under
Junior Online$3.0018 and under
Student$7.50$200.00With ID
Student Online$3.00With ID
Patron$25.00$500.001st Class Mailing
Patron Online$15.001st Class Mailing
Family Patron$30.001st Class Mailing
Foreign$12.50Canada & Mexico
Foreign$17.50except Canada & Mexico
Blind$2.00No magazine.
Junior Tournament$2.00Valid for entry into TCA tournament. Junior only.
No magazine.

You may complete your new member or renewal application online now.

Affiliate Memberships

You can make your school, chess club or other organization a TCA Affiliate today for only $10 a year.

In addition to supporting the growth of chess throughout Texas, you will be able to promote your events on our Facebook page, receive a free quarter-page advertisement in Texas Knights each year and list your TD openings on the TD Clearinghouse. Affiliates are also listed on our website, giving you an edge your competitors lack. Join today.

Affiliates are not agents of TCA and do not have voting rights.