TCA and TCA Club Events

89th Annual Southwest Open Chess Championships

The oldest chess tournament in Texas and TCA’s premier event begins September 1 at the Sheraton North Houston at George Bush Intercontinental Airport. The three-section event also features three side events, including the Southwest Scholastic Chess Championships, a blitz event, and a GM Simul.

7SS – US Chess Rated – GPP: 60

G/90 + 30-second Increment (All Sections)

Open & Reserve sections are FIDE Rated

(using FIDE rules)

US Chess Regular Ratings, September 2023 US Chess Rating Supplement, used for section eligibility. US Chess rules used for pairing all sections.

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2023 Texas Girls’ State Chess Championship

Join TCA in Brownsville beginning September 23 for the Girls’ State Championship. Only Texas female residents or students enrolled in secondary or primary schools (including home schools) in Texas may play in this event. This is a USCF-rated event (for both Regular and Quick ratings). 5 rounds, Swiss System, 30 minutes per game per player with 5 seconds of delay (G/30; d5) .

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South Texas Grade Chess Championship

Join TCA in Brownsville for the South Texas Grade Chess Championship beginning October 7, 2023. Only Texas residents or students enrolled in secondary or primary schools (including home schools) in Texas may play in this event. This is a USCF-rated event (for both Regular and Quick ratings). USCF membership is required to participate. Thirteen sections (Kindergarten – 12th grade).

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North Texas Scholastic Grade Championships

Join TCA in Houston for the North Texas Scholastic Grade Championships starting October 20, 2023. 13 Sections: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade. 13 separate tournaments, 1 per grade, Kindergarten through 12th . Players must play in their grade. Playing up to a higher or down to a lower grade level is not permitted. One ½ point bye available, any round, if requested before end of round 2 and if player has not received a full point bye or forfeit win.

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2023 Texas Action Championship

The 2023 Texas Action Championship will be played at the Waco Convention Center on July 22. The five-round G/30;d5 event is being organized by Innovative Chess Solutions and will have multiple sections and a blitz tournament.

In addition to fifteen grand prix points and the Texas Action Champion title, the organizer will be awarding $700 in guaranteed prizes in the Open section, including a $500 guaranteed prize for first place. In each other section (U1600, U1000 and U600), $300 in prizes (b/30) will be awarded, including $200 for first place. 50% of blitz entry fees will be returned as prizes in the Texas Blitz Championship.

Entry fees start at only $28 ($38 for the Open section) and will remain at that level through May 20. As the tournament nears, these entry fees will dramatically increase (reaching $65 for the Open and $50 for all other sections by the last week before the event). If you want a deal, register now. Not sure if you can come yet? No need to worry. Your entry fee is fully refundable until seven days before the event. No questions asked. No hassle. Just ask for a refund by the deadline and your refund will be on its way in no time.

For more information and to register, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-texas-action-chess-championship-registration-599722093927

78th Texas State and Amateur Championships

The 77th Annual Texas State and Amateur Championships will take place May 26-29, 2023 in Irving.

7 Round Swiss – Championship and Amateur Sections

Championship Section: G/90 with 30 sec increment.

Amateur Section: G/90 with 30 sec increment

Hotel: DoubleTree by Hilton DFW Airport North 4441 W John Carpenter Frwy, Irving TX 75063 Hotel rate: $99

Details and Registration at: http://dallaschess.com/2023TexasState/index.htm

Texas Women’s Championship is March 25

The Texas Women’s Chess Championship will be played in Brownsville on March 25. The event is 6 rounds, G/30;d5 with the first round starting at 9:00am. The event is open to women who reside in Texas (including school/college students). US Chess and TCA Memberships required.

More info and registration: https://www.utrgv.edu/chess/tournaments/tx-womens-championship/index.htm

3rd Annual Creativity Contest

3rd Annual TCA Creativity Contest. TCA will forward at least three winners to Chess Journalists of America’s (CJA) annual awards contest.

Categories:Best Chess CartoonBest Chess PhotoBest Chess Website with 500 users or less

Deadline: May 15, 2023

Current TCA membership, up through August 31, 2023, is required.

Submit all entries and questions to Jim Hollingsworth

chessartiste@gmail.com

2023 Texas State Scholastic Chess Championships (Super State)

McAllen Convention CenterMarch 3-5, 20237-Round Swiss System

Awards

Trophies for the top 20 individuals and the top 15 teams in each of the 11 sections.

Plus score trophies (4.0 points or better).

Trophies for five Grand Champions teams in each of the four major championships: High School (combining Championship and JV sections), Middle School (combining Championship, JV and Novice sections), Elementary School (combining Championship, JV and Novice) and Primary School (combining Championship, JV and K-1).

Commemorative medals for all participants

TCA will also be awarding $6,200 in scholarships in the HS Championship section!!

For information and registration, please go to: https://www.kingregistration.com/event/tcasuperstate2023

2022 Texas State Grade Championships

2022 Texas State Grade Championships are October 8-9

Hosted by: The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyHealth & Physical Education Complex Fieldhouse1201 W. University Dr., Edingburg, TX 78539For information and registration, please see http://dkchess.com/stategrades

88th Annual Southwest Open is Labor Day Weekend

The longest running chess tournament in Texas will occur on Labor Day weekend in Irving, Texas. The 7 round swiss will have three sections with a time control of G/90;+30. Plan your weekend at Doubletree by Hilton DFW Airport. Early entry fee is $99. Register for the event on the Dallas Chess Club’s website.

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September 2 or 3 – September 5 2022

7 Round Swiss – Open Section, Reserve Section, Novice Section Game 90 with 30 sec increment

Hotel: Doubletree by Hilton DFW Airport North, 4441 W. John Carpenter Fwy., Irving, TX 75063. Hotel rate: $99. Hotel Booking Link

Fee: $99 if received by 8/29, else $113. $65 Senior (over 65)/Handicap/Additional family participant if received by 8/29, else $79. Add $5 for credit card phone entries. Entry must be done online at www.dallaschess.com Players who do not indicate 3 day or 4 day will be put in the 3 day schedule.

77th Annual Texas State and Amateur Championships

The 77th Annual Texas State and Amateur Championships will take place May 27-30, 2022 in Irving.

7 Round Swiss – Championship and Amateur Sections

Championship Section: G/90 with 30 sec increment.

Amateur Section: G/90 with 30 sec increment

Hotel: DoubleTree by Hilton DFW Airport North 4441 W John Carpenter Frwy, Irving TX 75063 Hotel rate: $89

Details and Registration at: http://www.dallaschess.com/2022TexasState/index.htm

Texas Scholastic Online Quick Open Chess Championships

2021 – 2022 Texas Scholastic Online Quick Open Chess Championships are open to all students, Pre-K to Grade 12 of all states. Six Rounds, G/15;+2; Round Times: 10am, 11am, 12noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm; 11 Sections.

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Personalized plaques will be awarded to the Top 8 Individuals and Top 3 Teams in each section. Prizes will be increased based on registrations for each section, at the rate of one extra award for each 10 entries exceeding 80 in any one section. For example, if a section has 120 players then the top 12 players will receive prizes.

Team scores: A team must have a minimum of two players to be eligible for team prizes. There is no maximum number of students who may play for a team. Only the top four scores count for team standings and the top four players in a team will get team awards.

The top Texas player in each section will be recognized as the Texas Champion.

87th Annual Southwest Open

September 3 or 4 – September 6, 2021

7 Round Swiss – Open Section, Reserve Section, Novice Section Game 90 with 30 sec increment.

Hotel: Doubletree by Hilton DFW Airport North, 4441 W. John Carpenter Fwy., Irving, TX 75063. Hotel rate: $99.

Registration: Open Section, Reserve Section, Novice Section

Fee: $99 if received by 8/27, else $113. $65 Senior (over 65)/Handicap/Additional family participant/reentry during event) if received by 8/27, else $79. Add $5 for credit card phone entries. Entry must be done online at www.dallaschess.com Players who do not indicate 3 day or 4 day will be put in the 3 day schedule.

76th Annual Texas State and Amateur Championships

May 28 – 31 or May 29 – 31 2021. 7 Round Swiss – Championship and Amateur Sections

Championship Section: G/90 with 30 sec increment.

Amateur Section: G/90 with 30 sec increment

Hotel: DFW Airport Marriott South, 4151 Centreport Dr., Fort Worth TX 76155 HR: $89/89/89/89, 817-358-1700 or 800-228-9290 reserve by 5/14 and identify yourself as part of the Dallas Chess Club staying at the DFW Airport Marriott South. Free Parking.

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2021 US Class Championships in Houston

A US Chess National Event – July 23 – 25, 2021 – Houston, TX. A $12,500 Prize Fund (b/230 entries, 50% guaranteed). 3 or 2-Day Schedule Available. G/90 + 30-second increment (2-Day Schedule, Games 1 & 2 – G/60, 10-second delay).

MASTER & EXPERT are FIDE RATED using FIDE Rules.

July 2021 Rating Supplement used for pairings and Prizes.

Free entry for GMs and WGMs. IMs and WIMs also get free entry, but will be deducted from winnings.

PLEASE BRING YOUR CHESS SET AND CLOCK. THOSE ARE NOT PROVIDED BY THE TOURNAMENT ORGANIZERS. FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, THERE WILL BE A CHESS STORE ON LOCATION SELLING CHESS RELATED ITEMS, INCLUDING THESE.

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2021 Texas State Scholastic Chess Championships

April 3, 2021 | 7 Round Swiss System, Game 15 + 5-Second IncrementOpen to Texas Residents only!This is a US CHESS ONLINE RATED EVENT

Winners of Championship Sections, including ties, will be declared 2021 Texas State Champions.

This event will also qualify participants for a Round Robin playoff (date to be determined) for the following US Chess Invitational events:

Denker National Tournament of HS State Champions – Top 6 players in 9-12 ChampionshipBarber National Tournament of MS State Champions – Top 6 players in 6-8 ChampionshipRockefeller National Tournament of Elementary School State Champions – Top 6 players in K-5 ChampionshipHaring National Tournament of Girls State Championship – Top 2 girls in each of the 9-12, 6-8 & K-5 Championship Sections

For more information and to register, visit the tournament site: https://www.kingregistration.com/event/tcaonlinestate2021

ChessKid.com/TCA Super Regional – Regions I, II, III

This US Chess online rated event will be held on February 13, 2021 with two sections. Elementary School section is a 7 Round Swiss System, Game 15 + 5-Second Increment. Middle/High School Section is a 5 Round Swiss System, Game 25 + 5-Second Increment. The event is open to Texas Residents living in TCA Regions I, II, & III only!

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As of February 5 registrations by region are as follows:

Section: Region 1: Region 2: Region 3: Out of Area: Total:
K-1 Championship 1 2 14 1 18
2-3 Under 500 2 4 13 1 20
2-3 Championship 2 2 13 0 17
4-5 U800 3 3 24 2 32
4-5 Championship 1 8 19 2 30
6-12 U1000 8 9 20 1 38
6-8 Championship 3 5 17 0 25
9-12 Championship 0 0 10 0 10
Total 20 32 131 7 190