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2025 Texas State Girls’ Championship

State Championship Event
UT Rio Grande Valley (Brownsville campus)

Event Overview

For pre-tournament communication, please contact us at Click here to show mail address or (956) 882-5761.

During the tournament, to improve the efficiency of mass communication, we will be using Telegram for the announcements. We recommend you installing it in advance.

The event will be played at the UTRGV Brownsville Campus. Precise building/location details to follow.

Chief Tournament Organizers: GM Bartek Macieja and LTD Colt Smith-Munoz

Chief Tournament Director: IA Louis Reed

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).

Current USCF membership is required.

Current TCA membership is required. For most participants, “Junior Online” membership is most suitable. It costs $3 and allows them to participate in all Texas championships within a year without any additional payment to TCA.

USCF and TCA Memberships will not be processed by the organizers.

There will be 5 sections. Winners in each grade will be declared the Texas State Girls’ Champion of their respective section throughout all of Texas.

Sections:

  • K-1st
  • Primary (K-3)
  • Elementary (K-5)
  • Middle School (6th-8th)
  • High School (9th-12th)

Schedule and round times: TBD

Registration and payment shall be made online. Registration links TBD

$40 by September 29

$50 by October 6

$60 by October 10

$80 on October 11

Entries on October 11 will be permitted till 9:00 am. Players not registered by the cutoff time shall be paired from Round 2 only, unless the Chief Tournament Director decides otherwise.

One 1/2-point bye is allowed if requested by November 8 at 9:00 am.

Refunds by September 29; $10 refund charge.

5 rounds, Swiss System

The latest version of Swiss Sys will be used. Pairings created by this program are considered legal and will stand even if a pairing is not ideal, especially if pairings have been already posted. Current version is 11.55.

Address:

650 Ringgold Rd
Brownsville, TX 78520
United States

Sections: 5
Grand Prix Points:
Prize Fund:
FIDE Rated: No
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Residency Restriction: Yes
Online Event: No

Organizer Overview

UTRGV Chess Program
Email: chess@utrgv.edu
Phone: 9568825761
Website: https://www.utrgv.edu/chess/tournaments/2025-texas-state-girls-championship/
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2025 Texas State Women’s Championship

State Championship Event
Tech Mahindra Americas Office
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Event Overview

2025 Texas State Women’s Championship

The 2025 Texas State Women’s Championship, taking place October 4–5, is an in-person individual tournament designed to crown the top women chess players in Texas. This year, the event aims to expand interest and create more competitive opportunities for women in the state.

We are excited to partner with Tech Mahindra Global Chess League (GCL) to organize this year’s championship. Notably, this may be the first USCF-rated Texas event held in a corporate setting, adding a unique dimension to the tournament experience.

Additionally, the 2025 edition features the largest prize fund in the history of women’s chess tournaments in Texas underscoring our commitment to supporting and celebrating women in chess.

Organizers

University of Texas at Dallas Chess Program

Tech Mahindra GCL

Eligibility & Requirements

Open to all women who reside in Texas, titled and untitled players including students

Must be at least 16 years as of Oct 4, 2025

Registration will close once 46 players have signed up, per venue capacity.

Current USCF Membership required – Join US Chess

Current TCA Membership required – Join Texas Chess Association

(Note: USCF and TCA memberships must be arranged in advance; organizers will not process them onsite.)

Venue & Parking

Tech Mahindra Americas Office
5850 Granite Pkwy, Suite 1200 (12th Floor) Plano, TX 75024
Parking: Free, available in front of the building or in the garage

Playing Schedule

TimeEvent

Saturday

2:00 PM

Opening Words
2:15 PMRound 1
4:00 PMRound 2
6:00 PMRound 3

Sunday

10:00 AM

Round 4
01:00 PMRound 5
3:00 PMAwards Ceremony

Prizes

1st Place – 2025 Texas Women’s Champion title + $800 + Plaque
2nd Place – $500 + Plaque
3rd Place – $300 + Plaque
And other special category prizes!

Arbiters

Chief TD: Tim Steiner
Assistant TD: Louis Calvary

Format

5 round Swiss System – US Chess rated

Time Control

G40 +10 sec

Entry Fees

$30 – by September 5

$60 – after September 5 and before September 27

$80 – on September 27 and afterwards

FREE entry for FIDE-titled players (WCM, WFM, WIM, and others)

On-site registration (if spots remain): Saturday, 10/04, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Withdrawal on September 29th or later will not receive any refunds.

Tiebreak System
1) Direct encounter (head-to-head result)
2) Buchholz (strength of player’s opposition)
3) Number of wins

 

Fair Play Policy

No phones will be allowed in the playing hall. There will be another room where bags can be left with their coaches/chaperones.
Chief TD will make final decisions on any issues related to any matches.

 

🏆Register NOW — be part of Texas women’s chess history! https://txw.chess.stream/register

Address:

5850 Granite Pkwy
Suite 1200 (12th Floor)
Plano, TX 75024
United States

Sections: 1
Grand Prix Points:
Prize Fund: 1600
FIDE Rated: No
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Residency Restriction: Yes
Online Event: No

Organizer Overview

University of Texas at Dallas
Email: julio.sadorra@utdallas.edu
Phone: 972-883-2898
Website: https://txw.chess.stream/default
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2024 South Texas Grade Championships (Secondary Players)

USCF rated, 6 round chess tournament to determine the state champion for each grade level! 13 sections offered (see below).  View the Event flyer.

Players from Austin and SA are eligible for both the North/Central AND the South Grade Championships.  Players of any and all abilities are welcome to attend!

Final Standings (tie break order)
Rated Results (USCF)

Location
Brownsville Campus of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Student Union
650 Ringgold Rd
Brownsville, TX 78520

Sections
Note:  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.

1 section for each grade level: 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

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. (NO USCF’s processed onsite.)
Current USCF regular ratings will be used.
NO USCF memberships/renewals will be handled at this tournament.
6 Round Swiss, Time control is G/45;d/5 (6-12).
Chess sets, clocks, notations, and pens provided!

More information and Registration
For more information (awards,  entry fees, hotel suggestion, schedule) and to register, please visit the event website: https://www.utrgv.edu/chess/

Entry fees are staggered! Register asap!

Questions
If you still have questions after visiting the event website, please contact David Ortiz,  david.ortiz02@utrgv.edu, 832-908-5462 (text or call me with questions).

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2024 South Texas Grade Championships (Elementary Players)

USCF rated, 6 round chess tournament to determine the state champion for each grade level! 13 sections offered (see below).  View the Event flyer.

Players from Austin and SA are eligible for both the North/Central AND the South Grade Championships.  Players of any and all abilities are welcome to attend!

Final Standings (tie break order)
Rated Results (USCF)

Location
Brownsville Campus of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Student Union
650 Ringgold Rd
Brownsville, TX 78520

Sections
Note:  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.

1 section for each grade level: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th

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. (NO USCF’s processed onsite.)
Current USCF regular ratings will be used.
NO USCF memberships/renewals will be handled at this tournament.
6 Round Swiss
Chess sets, clocks, notations, and pens provided!

More information and Registration
For more information (awards,  entry fees, hotel suggestion, schedule) and to register, please visit the event website: https://www.utrgv.edu/chess/

Entry fees are staggered! Register asap!

Questions
If you still have questions after visiting the event website, please contact David Ortiz,  david.ortiz02@utrgv.edu, 832-908-5462 (text or call me with questions).

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2024 North/Central Texas Grade Championships

USCF rated, 6 round chess tournament to determine the state champion for each grade level! 13 sections offered (see below).

Players from Austin and SA are eligible for both the North/Central AND the South Grade Championships.  Players of any and all abilities are welcome to attend!

Individual and Team Standings (in tie-break order)
Rated Results (USCF)

Location
Sheraton North Houston IAH
15700 John F. Kennedy Boulevard Houston, Texas 77032

Sections
Note:  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.
USCF October Supplement regular ratings will be used.
USCF memberships/renewals will be handled at this tournament.
6 Round Swiss
Time Controls: Grades K-5th G45;d5 for round 1, all rounds afterward G60;d5.  Grades 6-12th, all rounds G60;d5

More information and Registration
For more information (awards, entry fees, optional hotel booking link, schedule, and side events) and to register, please visit the event website: https://www.kingregistration.com/event/TXGrades

Questions
If you still have questions after visiting the event website, please contact thechessrefinery@gmail.com, 281.698.0068 (text only – no calls, please).

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2024 North/Central Texas State Scholastic Championships

Description: Visit the event website. Organized by the Dallas Chess Club, this is a USCF rated swiss chess tournament open to all scholastic chess players attending Texas schools (including homeschoolers). There will be 7 rounds in total. The tournament will be a three-day event on March 1-3, 2024. A 1/2 point bye available for any one round if notified before Round 2 is paired.

Sections:
• K-1 Championship
• Primary (K-3) Championship
• Primary JV (K-3 w/Ratings Under 600)
• Elementary (K-5/6) Championship
• Elementary JV (K-5/6 Under 800)
• Elementary Novice (K-5/6 Under 500)
• Middle School (6-8/9) Championship
• MS JV (6-8/9 Under 900)
• MS Novice (6-8/9 Under 600)
• High School (9-12) Championship
• HS JV (9-12 Under 1000)

See Article IX, Section 1E, TCA Bylaws for each section’s eligibility requirement
FEBRUARY 2024 Supplement ratings used for section placement and pairing purposes.

Round times:
Onsite Registration Friday, 3/1  5:30 – 6:15pm  and Saturday 8 – 8:30am if not completed online.  (Saturday registrants will receive a 1st round 1/2 point bye. Two 1/2-pt. byes allowed as long as one of the byes is for round 1, if requested by the end of Rd. 2.)
• Rounds 1 is on Friday evening.
• Rounds 2 , 3, and 4 are on Saturday.
• Rounds 5 and 6 are on Sunday.
• Specific round times for each section are listed on the event website round times chart.

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Time controls:
• K-1, Primary,  Elementary, and Middle School JV & Novice: Rounds 1-4 are G/45, d5. Rounds 5-6 are G/60, d5.
• Middle School Championship and all High School: Round 1 is G/45, d5. Rounds 2-4 are G/60, d5. Rounds 5-6 are G/75, d5.
See the round times chart for a full list of time controls by section.

Entry fee: $44 if postmarked before 2/4/2024, $56 if postmarked before 2/25/2024, and $74 thereafter or onsite.  Do not mail after 2/25 as your entry may not be received in time.

Sections and Prizes:
• Trophies or plaques to the top 15 individuals and top 10 teams.
• Special awards for positive scores (4 and up) that do not win a trophy.
• Medals to all participants.
• Trophies MUST be picked up at the awards ceremony (will not be handed out in advance)
• Top 3 players added for team scores. No more than 2 teams per school in each grade.
• TCA Scholarships and special prizes also awarded in the High School Section.
• The Online TLA lists full prize details!

Location:
Hilton Marriott Westchase
2900 Briarpark Drive
Houston, TX 77042
Great hotel rates ($139, $139, $139, $139) include an American Breakfast Buffet.  Reserve online or call 1-800-452-5110. Mention code Dallas Chess. Reserve by 2/13/2024 for guaranteed rate)

Questions:
Contact info@dallaschess.com if you have questions about this event. (Please read the event description before emailing!)

Online TLA: https://new.uschess.org/2024-northcentral-texas-state-scholastic-championships