Author: Lori Balkum

Description: This is a USCF rated swiss chess tournament open to all chess players in San Antonio and surrounding areas. There will be 5 rounds in total with 2 schedules offered. The two-day schedule will be on February 19th, and 20th while the three-day schedule will be the 18th, 19th, and 20th. 1/2 point bye available for any round if notified before Round 2 is paired. No last round byes. Register online today! View a list of pre-registered players!

LIMIT 50 PEOPLE FOR THIS EVENT.

Location:
Complete Chess
526391 De Zavala Rd
Ste 113
San Antonio, TX 78249

Round times (Two day schedule):
• Registration at 9:00-9:45 am if not done online.
• Rounds 1, 2, & 3 starts promptly on February 19th at 10:00am, 2:00pm, and 6:00pm.
• Rounds 4 & 5 starts promptly on February 20th at 10:00am and 2:00pm.

Time controls (Two day schedule):
• Rounds 1 & 2: G/75;d5
• Rounds 3, 4, & 5: G/90+30 sec.

Round times (Three day schedule): ($30 re-entry Available)
• Registration at 5:00-5:45 am if not done online.
• Rounds 1 starts promptly on February 18th at 6:00pm.
• Rounds 2, & 3 starts promptly on February 19th at 2:00pm, and 6:00pm.
• Rounds 4 & 5 starts promptly on February 20th at 10:00am and 2:00pm.

Time controls (Three day schedule):
• Rounds 1: G/90+30 sec
• Rounds 2: G/75;d5
• Rounds 3, 4, & 5: G/90+30 sec.

Entry fee: $40 if received before January 31st, $50 if received before February 14th, and $60 until the day of the event.  $70 for on-site registration and may have to take 1st round bye.

Sections and Prizes:
*50% guaranteed in prizes based on 30 entries. 50% guaranteed payout.
One prize per person

Two section with class prizes.
(Championship) *U1600 players must pay an extra $50 to compete in this section*
• $200-100

(Reserve)
• Top Class C(1400-1599): $100
• Top Class D(1200-1399): $100
• Top Class E/Unrated (1000-1199): $100

*Any refunds will be deducted a $7 fee for processing and transaction fees*

Contact Complete Chess (completechess@gmail.com) if you have questions about this event.

Description: This is a USCF rated chess tournament open to all students (K-12) in San Antonio and nearby areas. We will play on Saturday at 10a.m. until finish (usually around 3p.m). Register online today! View a list of pre-registered players!

LIMIT 50 PEOPLE FOR THIS EVENT.

Location:
Complete Chess
526391 De Zavala Rd
Ste 113
San Antonio, TX 78249

Round times:
• 5 Rounds
• Rounds 1 starts at 10 AM

Time controls:
• All Rounds G/30;d5

Entry fee: $20 in advance $30 in person

Sections and Prizes:

(K-5 u500)
(K-8 u800)
(K-12 Open)

• Trophies for the top 3 in each section
• Team trophy for the top 2 each section (max 4 students per team that is counted) As many students can play but only top 4 count

**Any cancellations that require a refund will be garnished with a $7 processing and transaction fee. 

Contact Complete Chess (completechess@gmail.com) if you have questions about this event.

Description: This is a beginner (unrated) chess tournament open to all students(K-12) in San Antonio and nearby areas. We will play on Saturday at 10a.m. until finish (usually around 1p.m). Registration online only, no registration on site. Registration ends at 8:00pm on Friday. Register online today!

LIMIT 50 PEOPLE FOR THIS EVENT.

Location:
Complete Chess
526391 De Zavala Rd
Ste 113
San Antonio, TX 78249

Round times:
• 5 Rounds
• Rounds 1 starts at 10 AM

Time controls:
• All Rounds G/15

Entry fee: $10

Sections and Prizes:SECTIONS MIGHT BE COMBINED IF LOW ENTRY

• K-1 grade
• 2nd-5th grade
• 6th-8th grade
• 9th-12th grade

Top 3 of each section wins a prize

If you win your section 3 times you move to the higher grades!**Any cancellations that require a refund will be garnished with a $7 processing and transaction fee. 

Contact Complete Chess (completechess@gmail.com) if you have questions about this event.

Description: This is a USCF rated swiss chess tournament open to all Region VI players. There will be 5 rounds in total. The tournament will be a one day event on Feb 12th. 1/2 point bye available for any round if notified before Round 2 is paired. No round 5 byes. Register online today! View a list of pre-registered players!

Location:
Chicken N Pickle
5215 UTSA Boulevard
San Antonio, TX 78249

Sections:
1. High School (9-12) Championship
2. High School (9-12) U1000
3. Middle School (6-8) Championship
4. Middle School (6-8) U1000
5. Middle School (6-8) U600
6. Elementary (K-5) Championship
7. Elementary (K-5) U800
8. Elementary (K-5) U400
9. Primary (K-3) Championship
10. Primary (K-3) U800
11. Primary (K-3) U600
12. Primary (K-3) U400
13. Sprout (K-1) U600
14. Adult

Round time Champion Section/Adult:
• In person registration at 8:00-8:45 am if not done online. $60
• Rounds start promptly on Feb 12 at 9:00am, 10:15am, 11:30am 1:15pm and 3:00pm.

Round time U1000,U800,U600,U400:
• In person registration at 8:00-8:45 am if not done online. $60
• Rounds start promptly on Feb 12 at 10:00am, 11:15am, 12:20pm, 1:00pm and 2:10pm.

Speed games will determine the winner if multiple perfect scores occur.

If turnout for any one section is small (under 17 players), we may (or may not) merge it with another section having the same time controls and neighboring ratings or grades.

Awards:
Individual or team winners of each championship section are declared the Texas Region VI champion for their respective grade group. Individual team trophies are awarded in each advertised scholastic section, even if merged, while individual cash prizes (50% payout based on 40 entries) are awarded in the Adult section. Medals are awarded to all non-trophy players with positive scores in non-adult sections. Team trophies are awarded separately in each section. School teams count the top four players (minimum two) in their respective sections. Exact number and division of trophies will depend on advance entries for individuals and teams.

Time controls: Championship and Adult
• Rounds 1, 2, & 3: G/30;d5
• Rounds 3, 4, & 5: G/45;d5.

Time controls: U1000,U800,U600,U400:
• All Rounds: G/30;d5

Entry fee: $30 if received before Feb 1st, $40 if received before Feb 6th, and $50 until the day of the event.  $60 for on-site registration and may have to take 1st round bye.

Registration:
Register online today!

Adult section:
*50% guaranteed in prizes based on 20 entries. 50% guaranteed payout.
One prize per person

One section with class prizes.
(Open)
• $150-100

• Top Class B(1600-1799): $50
• Top Class C(1400-1599): $50
• Top Class D(1200-1399): $50

• Top Class E and Under (U1200): $50

Questions:
Please contact Jesse Lozano, CompleteChess@gmail.com with any additional questions.

**Any cancellations that require a refund will be garnished with a $7 processing and transaction fee. 
**TCA not responsible for any accidents or injuries at this event

Format:  7SS, G/120 d5.

7 Sections:  K-8 Championship, K-8 U1700, K-8 U1400, K-8 U1100, K-8 U900, K-8 U700, and K-8 Unrated.  “Playing up” is allowed.  Unrated players may play either Championship or Unrated sections only.  April rating supplement will be used.

Site:  Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine TX 76051.  HR: $159 single/quad.  Guest rooms may be booked, NLT 4/7/2022 by calling (877) 382-7299 or (817) 778-2000, mention “US Chess”, or online at: https://book.passkey.com/go/USChessJuniorHigh.

Byes: One 1/2-point bye available (limit one) any round if requested prior to the start of Rd. 1.  Byes may not be revoked after Rd. 1.

Scoring: Team score = total of top four (minimum two) finishers from each school per section. K-8 Championship first place individual and team, including ties, will be the National Middle School Champion.

Schedule: Opening ceremony: Fri. 12:45 pm. Round start times: Fri. 1 pm and 7 pm, Sat. 9 am, 2 pm and 7 pm, Sun. 9 am and 2 pm. Awards Ceremony:  Sun., approx. 7 pm.

Entry Fee: $70/participant postmarked or online by 3/21, $90 postmarked or online by 4/4, $105 online by 4/18, $110 on site; $30.00 extra for all phone registrations; $30 fee for roster or section changes after 4/4 or any onsite changes. ONLINE REGISTRATION STRONGLY ENCOURAGED!  DO NOT MAIL ANY REGISTRATIONS AFTER 4/4!

Onsite registration: Thurs. 9 am – 9 pm & Fri. 8 am – 11 am. Players who register or change sections after 11 am on Friday will receive a 1/2-point bye for Round 1. Players must disclose any other, non-US Chess over-the-board (OTB) ratings.

Awards: Medals to top individuals & trophies to top teams in each section.  Every player receives a commemorative item! Full list of awards on tournament website.

Side Events: Bughouse: Thurs. 11 am, Reg. onsite only (no online or phone reg for Bughouse) Thurs. 9 -10 am, $30/team. K-12 Blitz: Thurs. 5 pm, Reg. online until Thurs. 2 pm, onsite until 4 pm. Blitz EF: $30 by 4/4, $40 after or at site. Class medals will be awarded in Blitz. Full list of awards on tournament website.

General questions: Contact nationalevents@uschess.org. Also check tournament website; many questions answered there. Team Room questions: Contact Pete Karagianis at pete.karagianis@uschess.org or 931.200.9477.

Entries: online (STRONGLY PREFERRED!) at www.uschess.org/tournaments/2022/ms or by mail at U.S. Chess Federation, Attn.: 2022 MS Championship, P.O. Box 3967, Crossville, TN 38557. (Do not mail registrations after 4/11!)  Advance entries and pre-tournament instructions are given on tournament website. See website for additional information about the event, advance entries, awards, meetings, team rooms, updates, corrections, and registration forms.

Tournament website:  www.uschess.org/tournaments/2022/ms.

Description: This is a USCF rated swiss chess tournament open to all chess players in San Antonio and surrounding areas. There will be 5 rounds in total. The tournament will be a two-day event on January 8th and 9th. 1/2 point bye available for any round if notified before Round 2 is paired. No last round byes. View the Event Website!

LIMIT 50 PEOPLE FOR THIS EVENT.
View the pre-registration list!

Round times:
• Registration at 9:00-9:45 am if not done online.
• Rounds 1, 2, & 3 starts promptly on January 8th at 10:00am, 2:00pm, and 6:00pm.
• Rounds 4 & 5 starts promptly on January 9th at 10:00am and 2:00pm.

Time controls:
• Rounds 1 & 2: G/75;d5
• Rounds 3, 4, & 5: G/90+30 sec.

Entry fee: $30 if received before December 20th, $40 if received before January 3rd, and $50 until the day of the event.  $60 for on-site registration and may have to take 1st round bye.
Register online now!

Sections and Prizes:
*50% guaranteed in prizes based on 30 entries. 50% guaranteed payout.
One prize per person

One section with class prizes.
(Open)
• $200-$100

• Top Class B(1600-1799): $80
• Top Class C(1400-1599): $80
• Top Class D(1200-1399): $80

• Top Class E and Under (U1200): $40

Questions? Email or phone Complete Chess, 210-393-3056

An online, 6 round USCF quick-rated chess tournament in ELEVEN SECTIONS on Saturday, January 22, 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.

January 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 January 11; $42 by Midnight January 18; $50 by Midnight January 20.

No entries accepted after January 20.

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
– US Chess Membership, expiring on or after 1/31/2022, 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 on Wednesday 1/19, invitation sent via email.  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.

– All players will be sent a welcome email on Thursday, 1/20, with important details on what players need to do to be ready to play their games, including the Zoom meeting links players must join.  

Communication during the event
Players will be instructed to communicate with the Tournament Directors via the Zoom chat and all players and their games will be subject to detailed Fair-Play review during and post-tournament.

The Organizer and Chief TD reserve the right to remove a player from the tournament and make an adjustment to the scores of the players and her/his opponents.

A full list of rules, regulations, and penalties are listed on the EVENT WEBSITE:

For questions about the event, please contact Franc Guadalupe, or Barbara Swafford.  

A 4-round USCF rated tournament beginning on Wednesday, December 1st. 1 game per week. Two sections.

What: 4-Round G/90; +30 — One round per Wednesday for four consecutive Wednesdays in December. Elite (1400+)  and Reserve (U1400) sections

When: Rounds start by 6:15 PM each Wednesday: Round 1:Dec 1, Round 2: Dec 8, Round 3: Dec 15, Round 4: Dec 22

Where: 2nd Floor Community Room, Georgetown Public Library, Georgetown TX

Registration: Limited space, please pre-register with your name and USCF ID by email: vvanburen@gmail.com. On-site Registration 5:30-6 PM on December 1

Required: Must be current USCF Member (May not expire before 12/31/2021)

Byes: One half-point BYE available, but must be requested (vvanburen@gmail.com) by noon on Monday December 6.

Entry Fee: $0 Special

Address:
Georgetown Public Library, 2nd floor Community Room
402 W. 8th Street
Georgetown, TX 78626

Contact Vincent VanBuren, organizer with questions: email: vvanburen@gmail.com, phone: 512-970-2057

Tournament Day Links

Maps: Campus Map – – Grammar Building Floor Plan
Pairings, wall charts, and standings: all sections
Reminder Emails: OPEN
**please note – because section counts are variable due to registrations and withdrawals, locations may change due to size constraints**

NEW!!!

Following the award ceremony, GM Vladimir Belous, the 2021 US Class Champion, will be hosting a short lecture and a simultaneous exhibition.  The simul is open to any parent/relative/coach that is playing in the event, or has a child playing in the event, or ANY child for a cost of $10.  A commemorative notation sheet will be given to all participants and signed by GM Belous at the finish of their game.  

Basics

This is a Swiss-system tournament, so everyone plays all day—there is no “elimination.” Players must know how to play the game of chess! We follow USCF rules including: touch-move, mandatory clocks (bring your own if at all possible), and mandatory notation.

Location

Regents School of Austin
3230 Travis Country Circle
Austin, Texas 78735

Parents may wait in the cafeteria. Open section chess play will take place in the Rhetoric building library. No specators, please.

Eligibility

All adults
Any youth who have reached 1200 at some point in their ratings’ history.
Ineligible entries will be moved to the appropriate scholastic section of the 2022 Winter Scholastic at Regents School. This is a rated tournament. You must have a USCF ID and your membership (can be purchased/renewed at check out or online with the USCF in advance of registration) . You can verify your USCF membership ID and expiration by visiting the USCF’s Member Services Area. Anyone can become a USCF member. Players new to tournament chess are welcome to play. Your USCF membership cannot expire before January 31, 2022.  USCF memberships can be renewed/purchased at check-out.

Schedule

No check-in necessary for preregistrations. We will make every attempt to contact you in advance if we see a problem with your registration. Verify your entry ONLINE!
9:00 a.m. Open section begins. Open has 4 rounds, all rounds are are G/45, d5.
No changes for round 1 (bye or section) allowed after online registration closes. Requests for byes, withdrawals, player info edits and school information may be made onsite and go into effect as of round 2. Onsite registrations only at the discretion of the open section TD. Register online!.

Approximate Round Times

Open Section:
rd 1 – 9:00am, rd2 – 11:00am, rd3 – 1:00pm, rd4 – 3:00pm

Notes

There will be some “down time” between rounds since many games will finish early. We will provide an area (outside the tournament room) for casual “skittles” chess and/or other indoor activities.

Concessions will be provided by Regents School. Coolers welcome. Only water bottles allowed at the chess board.

COVID-19 protocols are set based on the Travis County Stage of COVID-19. As of January 15th, Travis county is at Stage 5. Facemasks are required. Players are asked to wash hands frequently and use common sense. If you’re not feeling well or have been exposed to COVID-19 in the 14 days preceding the event, please do not attend. All pairings and wall charts will be posted online only to avoid crowding. If Austin-Travis County is reduced to Stage 3 by the time of the event, facemasks will become optional. Proper handwashing and adherence to exposure guidelines are always in force!

Awards

Cash prizes, based on number of entries. Special trophies will be awarded to the highest scoring Parent & Child teams.

Registration Information

Entry fee pricing is staggered and based on date of entry/payment. Online registration is closed.

*Early entry (youth $25, adult $20) thru Saturday, 11/27/2021.
*Regular entry (youth $30, adult $25) thru Saturday, 01/15/2022.
*Late entry (youth $40, adult $35) begins Sunday, 01/16/2022 and ENDS at NOON on Thursday 01/27/2022, at which time online entry closes.
*If space permits, onsite registration will be permitted, $50 regardless of age. Cash preferred. First round play requires registration before 8:45am.

Withdrawals requested before Thursday, 01/27/2022 are eligible for a refund (minus a $5 service fee). No refunds for USCF memberships after purchased from the USCF. NO email/phone entries.

Email Lori Balkum, registrar with other questions. No phone calls, please. Emails will be returned promptly.

Organized by Rocks & Rooks. Gary Gaiffe, tournament organizer.

View the preregistration list here.