Tournament has two sections. All players in the Championship and Amateur sections need a FIDE ID. Foreign players must disclose their FIDE ID number before the first round.
The Championship and Amateur sections will be FIDE-rated and will use FIDE rules. US Chess ratings and rules will be used for pairings and for awarding prizes. Texas Chess Association membership is required; other states accepted. The default late forfeiture time is one hour.
Note: This registration page is for the main event only. One day scholastic event registration is available here: https://www.kingregistration.com/event/2025TexasStateK12Champs
7 rounds, Swiss, G/90;+30. Must be rated 2000 or above (Regular rating) by either US Chess or FIDE to play in this section or have had a provable 2000 or higher regular rating in the past. The defending Texas Amateur Champion may also play in this section. Foreign unrated players may play in this section and, at TD/Organizer discretion, may be required to play in this section.
Place Prizes: $3000/$1500/$750
Other Prizes: 2200-2399 $500, U2200 $500
Texas State Champion: The highest scoring Texas player(s) will be named "Texas State Champion."
7 rounds, Swiss, G/90;+30. Available to players with ratings under 2000 and unrated players.
Place Prizes: $1000/$750/$500
Classes A-D: 1st 250, 2nd $100
Texas Amateur Champion: The highest scoring Texas player(s) will be named "Texas Amateur Champion."
$150, if received by 5/17 at 8:00 PM, $175 after and On-Site. Senior (over 65)/handicapped/additional family participant $125 if received by 5/17 at 8:00 PM, $150 after and On-Site. (Note: Senior/handicapped or additional family participant pay the entry fee then let me know via email you're in this category and I will refund the overage). On-Site via King Registration will be open until 6:00 PM 5/23. Registration Saturday morning 5/24 On-Site, $175.
Up to two 1/2-point byes are available if requested before the end of Round 2 and before receiving a full-point bye, 1/2-point byes for both Rounds 6 and 7 are not permitted.
All refunds must be requested by email and sent to tcrane5000@gmail.com. No refunds after 5/20. Changes and Withdrawals are subject to a $10 fee.
Marriott TownePlace Suite is offering $109 rate. Please make reservations using the link below.