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).