An online, 6 round USCF quick-rated chess tournament in ELEVEN SECTIONS on Saturday, October 29, 2022 sponsored by the Texas Chess Association. This quick event is for all scholastic players in grades K thru 12, regardless of residence. Visit the EVENT WEBSITE for full details and online registration.
Basics:
Six (6) Rounds — G/15 + 2-second increment
Round Times (Central Time Zone):
10am — 11am — 12noon — 1pm — 2pm — 3pm
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)
Playing up is only allowed within the same grade range.
October 2022 US Rating Supplement will be used. The highest of the Over-the-Board, Online Regular, and Quick ratings determines eligibility for section and prizes.
PRIZES
Personalized plaques will be awarded to the Top 8 Individuals and Top 3 Teams in each section. Prizes will be increased based on registrations for each section, at the rate of one extra award for each 10 entries exceeding 80 in any one section. For example, if a section has 120 players then the top 12 players will receive prizes.
Team scores
A team must have a minimum of two players to be eligible for team prizes. There is no maximum number of students who may play for a team. Only the top four scores count for team standings and the top four players in a team will get team awards.
The top Texas player in each section will be recognized as the Texas Champion.
ENTRY FEE
$35 by Midnight October 17; $42 by Midnight October 24; $50 by 1am (Central) October 28.
No entries accepted after 1am Central, October 28th.
No refunds after 1am Central, October 28th.
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
– US Chess Membership, expiring on or after 10/31/2022, required. Players with no current US Chess membership may be able to obtain a voucher membership at a reduced rate, through US Chess Voucher Membership. The cost of the voucher US Chess membership is $9.83.
– All games will be played on Chess.com. All players must have a chess.com account in good standing (free account is sufficient). Any previously closed accounts must be disclosed to the Tournament Organizers prior to the tournament.
– There will be a “Town Hall” meeting at 7pm (Central) on Friday 10/28; invitation sent via email on Thursday 10/27. All players/parents are encouraged to attend and get answers to their questions.
– Each player will be required to join a Zoom meeting with an active side-view camera showing them and their computer. Specific requirements for this video feed are listed on the EVENT WEBSITE.
For questions about the event, please contact Franc Guadalupe, or Barbara Swafford.