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).