Tournaments sponsored by the Texas Chess Association and TCA Club Members.
2025 Texas Scholastic Chess Championships (North)
The Vista (formerly Vista Ridge or Music City Mall) 2401 S. Stemmons Freeway, Lewisville, TX 75067Friday, February 28 - Sunday, March 2, 2025 USCF Rated Sections (USCF Membership Required) High School Championship, High School JV (U1000), Middle School Championship,...
Texas Scholastic Online Quick Open Chess Championships
Join the 2024-25 Texas Scholastic Online Quick Open Chess Championships! 📅 Date: January 11, 2025📍 Platform: Chess.com (with Zoom for select sections)🏫 Who Can Play?: Students from Pre-K to Grade 12 from all states! Key Details: 11 Sections: From K-1 Championship to...
Middle & High School Chess Players: Get Ready for the 2024 South Texas State Grade Championships!
South Texas Middle & High School Chess Players – It’s Your Turn! The 2024 South Texas State Grade Championships for middle and high schoolers are also happening in Brownsville! This tournament is your chance to put your chess strategy to the test and compete for...
Elementary Chess Players: Prepare for the 2024 South Texas State Grade Championships!
South Texas Elementary Chess Players – Get Ready! The 2024 South Texas State Grade Championships are heading to Brownsville, and it's time for elementary chess players to shine! Compete within your grade level and show your chess prowess in this thrilling competition....
2024 North/Central Texas Grade Championships
October 18 - 20, 2024 6-round Swiss Individual and Team Trophies! Open to any pre-K thru 12th grade student either living or attending school in Texas.Homeschooled are accepted.All players play all six rounds, no elimination.Each player MUST play in their current...
90th Annual Southwest Open on Labor Day Weekend
The 90th Annual Southwest Open takes place over Labor Day weekend at the DoubleTree by Hilton Bush International! FIDE norms will be possible in the 9-round International Section, August 29 - September 2 (five days)! Players in the other three sections (U2300,...
Luis Salinas Memorial 79th Annual Texas State and Amateur Championships
Texas State Championship, Texas Amateur Championship, Scholastic Side Event on Memorial Day weekend.
2024 Texas North/Central Scholastic Chess Championships
March 1-3 - Houston, Texas 7 round Swiss System (No Elimination) at Houston Marriott Westchase 2900 Briarpark Drive, Houston Texas, 77042. Grand Pavilion Playing Hall - MS JV U900, MS Novice U600, Elementary Championship, Elementary JV U800, Elementary Novice U500,...
2024 South Texas State Scholastic Championships
Open to students who reside or attend school in Texas. 9 sections, 7 Swiss rounds; First round on both days at 10 am Chess sets, notations, and pens will be provided; bring clocks Trophies: 20 individual and 15 team in each section Scholarships for best students in HS...
2024 Texas Senior Chess Championship
Players born on or before July 29, 1974 will compete be named, “Texas Senior Chess Champion”, and to represent Texas in the National Tournament of Senior State Champions.
Texas Team Championship 2024
The Texas Team Championship will be held January 20-21 at Lone Star College – University Park, Houston, Texas. Texas residents compete as a team.
Texas North 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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. Information and Registration Personalized plaques will be...
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,...
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:...
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...
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...
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...