USCF rated, 6 round chess tournament to determine the state champion for each grade level! 13 sections offered (see below).
Location
Houston Marriott Westchase
2900 Briarpark Drive
Houston, TX 77042
Sections
Players must play in their current grade level. Playing up to a higher or down to a lower grade level is not permitted. Homeschoolers, please register for a section based on your age.
| • Kindergarten | • 7th Grade |
| • 1st Grade | • 8th Grade |
| • 2nd Grade | • 9th Grade |
| • 3rd Grade | • 10th Grade |
| • 4th Grade | • 11th Grade |
| • 5th Grade | • 12th Grade |
| • 6th Grade |
Basics
This is an official USCF-rated tournament open to all current USCF members that reside in Texas.
USCF rules and regulations will be strictly adhered to.
All players must have current USCF membership to play.
October Supplement USCF regular ratings will be used.
6 rounds (no elimination)
Sections determined solely by grade (age based for homeschoolers)
Time controls by round and grade:
Round 1: G45;d/5 (K-5) & G/60;d/5 (6-12).
Rounds 2-6: G/60;d/5 (K-12).
One half-point bye allowed
Awards
Trophies to top 8 individuals and top 5 teams in each section.
Top 3 players in the section are
added for team scores.
No more than two teams per school per grade may be entered. If entering
more than one team per grade, the teams must be predefined and may be paired against each
other.
More Info and Registration
More information and Registration
For more information (awards, entry fees, hotel suggestion, schedule) and to register, please visit the event website: www.dallaschess.com (look for the State Grades Banner!)
Questions
If you still have questions after visiting the event website, please contact Barbara Swafford, info@dallaschess.com.
Online TLA!