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2024-25 Texas Scholastic Online Quick Open Chess Championships

USCF rated ONLINE 6 round swiss chess tournament on January 11, 2025, sponsored by the Texas Chess Association. Time control is G/15 with a 2 second increment. The event will be played on Chess.com

The top Texas player in each section will be recognized as the Texas Champion.

Prizes
Top 8 individuals and top 3 teams in each section will receive personalized plaques.  Number of plaques awarded may increase based on the number of participants.

Fair Play
US Chess Rating Report will be submitted after the Fair Play review is completed.  Chess.com’s decision is final. Awards will be mailed after this review is complete.

Additional Instructions
Review the event website for information on technical set up, forfeiture rules, Town Hall info schedule, Zoom requirements for Championship sections, penalties, and communication during the event.

11 Sections
High School Championship (Grade 9 – 12)
High School JV (U1000; Grade 9 – 12)
Middle School Championship (Grade 6 – 8)
Middle School JV (U900; Grade 6 – 8)
MIddle School Novice (U600; Grade 6 – 8)
Elementary School Championship (Grade K – 5)
Elementary School JV (U800; Grade K – 5)
Elementary School Novice (U500; Grade K – 5)
Primary School Championship (Grade K – 3)
Primary School JV (U600; Grade K – 3)
K – 1 Championship (Grade Pre-K – 1)

Round Times
10am – 11am – 12noon – 1pm – 2pm – 3pm

Entry Fees
$35 by Midnight Jan 5
$45 by Midnight Jan 8
$55 by 6 PM Central, Jan 10

No entries accepted after 6 PM Central, Jan 10. No exceptions!

No refunds after 1 AM Central, Jan 11.

Byes
Up to two 1/2-point byes allowed. Must be requested by 6 PM Central, Friday, Jan 10.

To Register
Visit the event registration link: https://www.kingregistration.com/register/2024TXOnlineQuick

Questions
After reviewing the entire event website, if you still have questions, please contact David Ortiz at david@texaschess.org.