SECTIONS: All players will be playing in the same section. (USCF Rated)
Only players rated above 1100 USCF, will be allowed into the tournament.
TIME CONTROL: Game 10 min + 3 sec increment
5-Round Swiss System Schedule
Rounds will be started as soon as the last game is finished.
There will be a 5 minute break after Round 3. Estimated end of the event is 8:30 PM
NOTE: Half-point byes are acceptable for all rounds, limit 1. Must commit before the 1st round.
PLAYERS MAY NOT POSSESS CELL PHONES DURING THE TOURNAMENT. Please leave your phone at home, in your car, or turned off (vibrate/silent not acceptable) on top of your table.
Any violators may be subject to disqualification and forfeiture.
Prizes
Prizes are determined by paid entry fees.
First Place: 30%
Second Place: 20%
Third Place: 10%
There will be no closing ceremony but prizes will be sent after the tournament is complete via PayPal
Policies
Cancellations made 7+ days before the event receive a full refund.
Cancellations made within 7 days of the event receive a 50% refund.
No refunds for cancellations made on the day of the event.
SECTIONS: All players will be playing in the same section. (USCF Rated)
Only players rated above 1100 USCF, will be allowed into the tournament.
TIME CONTROL: Game 10 min + 3 sec increment
5-Round Swiss System Schedule
Rounds will be started as soon as the last game is finished.
There will be a 5 minute break after Round 3. Estimated end of the event is 8:30 PM
NOTE: Half-point byes are acceptable for all rounds, limit 1. Must commit before the 1st round.
PLAYERS MAY NOT POSSESS CELL PHONES DURING THE TOURNAMENT. Please leave your phone at home, in your car, or turned off (vibrate/silent not acceptable) on top of your table.
Any violators may be subject to disqualification and forfeiture.
Prizes
Prizes are determined by paid entry fees.
First Place: 30%
Second Place: 20%
Third Place: 10%
There will be no closing ceremony but prizes will be sent after the tournament is complete via PayPal
Policies
Cancellations made 7+ days before the event receive a full refund.
Cancellations made within 7 days of the event receive a 50% refund.
No refunds for cancellations made on the day of the event.
US Chess will issue badges to all participants. Badges will be required to enter the defined playing area.
Each participant registration in the tournament is allowed a single Accompanying Person
Please Click hereto read about the badging process.
Each player’s rating will be review by the Rating Review Group, per the US Chess Scholastic Rules and Regulations.
CLICK HERE (link will be made active the week before the event) for the reviewed ratings and rating recommendations of pre-registered players.
Main Event Entry Fees
$105 until Monday, 10/26/2026, 11:59pm EST – Early Entry Fee
$160 until Monday, 11/09/2026, 11:59pm EST – Regular Entry Fee
$235 until Monday, 11/30/2026, 11:59pm EST – Late Entry Fee
$360 until Thursday, 12/10/2026, 8:00am EST – Late Online Entry Fee
$400 until Friday, 12/11/2026, 10:00am EST – Late Onsite-Only Entry Fee – ONLY at Chess Control
Service Charges
$40 Service Charge for all Withdrawal/Refund Requests after Monday, 10/26/2026, 11:59pm EST$40 Service Charge for all Section Change Requests after Monday, 11/09/2026, 11:59pm EST$40 Service Charge for all Roster Change Requests after Monday, 11/09/2026, 11:59pm ESTNO Refunds after Thursday, 12/10/2026, 11:00am EST (11am Thursday of event weekend)
Each Grade (Kindergarten through 12th Grade) has its own section
Players must play in their corresponding Grade section (Scholastic Regulations Section 4)
All sections will play 7 rounds of Swiss-paired G/90;d10
Players will be paired according to the December 2026 Rating Supplement
All player ratings will be reviewed by the Tournament Review Group (Scholastic Regulations 4.6.3)
Chess Sets and score sheets are provided.
Players must bring clocks.
Players are expected to know how to set, pause, and operate their chess clock
Click here for a helpful video on how to set your clock
US Chess membership through December 2026 is required.
All on-site Bye requests, withdrawals, questions, and customer support can be handled at “Chess Control” (service, registration, and help desk)
Awards and Prizes
Click Here – for all information about Prizes for all sections in the Main Event
Awards will be presented on-stage once all games have been completed.
Check the Schedule for times and locations of the awards ceremony for your section.
Side Event awards will be presented prior to the start of rounds in the main playing hall. Check the Schedule for times and locations of the awards ceremony for your side event.
Questions about awards, early pick-up, etc.? See the Chess Control help-desk at the event.
Misc. Information
Check the Schedule for times and locations of all events.Questions about times, locations, floor maps, etc.?
Click here for the main event website for the US Chess Grade (K-12) National Championships 2026
Click herefor information for the K-12 Grades 2026 – Additional Accompanying Persons badges.CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for an additional accompanying persons badge.
The 2026 Texas State Girls’ Championship will take place at Sheraton DFW Airport Hotel in 4440 West John Carpenter Frwy, Irving, TX 75063 on October 10, 2026. This official state championship crowns champions in five sections: High School (9th–12th) Middle School (6th–8th) Elementary (K–5) Primary (K–3) Kinder–1st
Eligibility: Open to Texas female residents or students enrolled in Texas schools (including home schools). USCF and TCA memberships are required. All participants must have active memberships with both the US Chess Federation and the Texas Chess Association (TCA) in order to compete. TCA Membership: For most players, the “Junior Online” membership is the most appropriate option. It costs $3 and grants eligibility to participate in all Texas championship events for one year with no additional TCA fees.
$55 Before Aug 30, 2026 $65 Regular Fee $75 After Sep 27, 2026
School and Bulk Registrations: Please call us @ 214-534-6730 or email coppell.chessclub@gmail.com for Bulk School Registrions and discounts.
Byes:
Up to one ½ point bye allowed for any round except for the last round. Bye has to be requested before end of round 2.
Zero-point bye/withdraw has to be requested before the section pairing is done.
Withdrawals:
Withdrawals can be requested 1 week before the tournament start date (Oct 10, 2026). Refunds will incur a $15 processing and transaction fee.
NO REFUNDS/NO CREDITS after Oct 2, 2026 and NO EXCEPTION.
More Details:
US Chess ratings and rules will be used for pairings and awarding prizes.
No Spectators allowed in tournament area.
All non-essential communication devices must be powered off completely while inside the playing hall and must remain in the player’s bag or face up on the table.
Only US Chess approved electronic notation devices are allowed.
Notation required for all sections and must continue until last 5 mins of the game
Please bring your own clock. Boards and sets will be provided.
Only snacks and drinks allowed at the chess board. All other food must remain outside the playing room.
Default late forfeiture time is one hour. TD may extend this time at TD’s discretion.
The 2026 Texas North/Central Grade Championships will take place at Sheraton DFW Airport Hotel in 4440 West John Carpenter Frwy, Irving, TX 75063 on Nov 13, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026.
This official state championship crowns champions in 13 sections for each grade with 6 rounds: 12th Grade,11th Grade,10th Grade,9th Grade,8th Grade,7th Grade,6th Grade, 5th Grade,4th Grade,3rd Grade,2nd Grade,1st Grade,Kindergarden *Sections may be merged based on entries. *Playing up to a higher or down to a lower grade level is not permitted.
Eligibility: Open to Texas residents or students enrolled in Texas schools (including home schools). USCF and TCA memberships are required. All participants must have active memberships with both the US Chess Federation and the Texas Chess Association (TCA) in order to compete. TCA Membership: For most players, the “Junior Online” membership is the most appropriate option. It costs $3 and grants eligibility to participate in all Texas championship events for one year with no additional TCA fees.
When:
3-Day
Friday Nov 13th, 2026 to Sunday Nov 15th, 2026. Round 1: Friday Nov 13th at 7:00 pm, Round 2: Saturday Nov 14th at 11:00 am, Round 3: Saturday Nov 14th at 2:00 pm, Round 4: Saturday Nov 14th at 5:00 pm, Round 5: Sunday Nov 15th at 10:00 am, Round 6: Sunday Nov 15th at 2:00 pm,
2-Day
Saturday Nov 14th, 2026 to Sunday Nov 15th, 2026. Round 1: Saturday Nov 14th at 9:00 am (G/30;d5 this round only). It merges with 3-Day schedule from Round 2 which is at 11 am, Saturday Nov 14th.
Where:
Sheraton DFW Airport Hotel
4440 West John Carpenter Frwy,
Irving, TX 75063
Time Controls:
G/60;d5 (60 mins with 5 seconds delay)
Sections and Prizes:
12th Grade
11th Grade
10th Grade
9th Grade
8th Grade
7th Grade
6th Grade
5th Grade
4th Grade
3rd Grade
2nd Grade
1st Grade
Kindergarden
Trophies for first 5 places
Team Trophies for first 2 places for each section
Section may be merged based on entries.
Entry Fee:
All Sections:
$59 Before Sep 01, 2026 $69 Regular Fee $79 After Nov 01, 2026
School and Bulk Registrations: Please call us @ 214-534-6730 or email coppell.chessclub@gmail.com for Bulk School Registrations and discounts.
Byes:
Up to one ½ point bye allowed for any round except for the last round. Bye has to be requested before end of round 2.
Zero-point bye/withdraw has to be requested before the section pairing is done.
Withdrawals:
Withdrawals can be requested 1 week before the tournament start date (Nov 6, 2026). Refunds will incur a $15 processing and transaction fee.
NO REFUNDS/NO CREDITS after Nov 6, 2026 and NO EXCEPTION.
More Details:
US Chess ratings and rules will be used for pairings and awarding prizes.
No Spectators allowed in tournament area.
All non-essential communication devices must be powered off completely while inside the playing hall and must remain in the player’s bag or face up on the table.
Only US Chess approved electronic notation devices are allowed.
Notation required for grades from Grade 5 and above sections and must continue for the entire game until last 5 mins.
Please bring your own clock. Boards and sets will be provided.
Only snacks and drinks allowed at the chess board. All other food must remain outside the playing room.
Default late forfeiture time is one hour. TD may extend this time at TD’s discretion.
SECTIONS: All players will be playing in the same section. (USCF Rated)
Only players rated above 1100 USCF, will be allowed into the tournament.
TIME CONTROL: Game 10 min + 3 sec increment
5-Round Swiss System Schedule
Rounds will be started as soon as the last game is finished.
There will be a 5 minute break after Round 3. Estimated end of the event is 8:30 PM
NOTE: Half-point byes are acceptable for all rounds, limit 1. Must commit before the 1st round.
PLAYERS MAY NOT POSSESS CELL PHONES DURING THE TOURNAMENT. Please leave your phone at home, in your car, or turned off (vibrate/silent not acceptable) on top of your table.
Any violators may be subject to disqualification and forfeiture.
Prizes
Prizes are determined by paid entry fees.
First Place: 30%
Second Place: 20%
Third Place: 10%
There will be no closing ceremony but prizes will be sent after the tournament is complete via PayPal
Policies
Cancellations made 7+ days before the event receive a full refund.
Cancellations made within 7 days of the event receive a 50% refund.
No refunds for cancellations made on the day of the event.
The Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy is hosting a weekly blitz tournament on Wednesday evenings for players aged 14+ or younger players with mature ratings (1400+). 6:00-8:30. USCF Membership required. Capacity: 60 players
Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy 12466 Los Indios Trail Austin, TX 78729
TOURNAMENT STYLE: 9 Round Swiss, one section, Time control: G/3;+2
RATING INFORMATION: ● Published official USCF ratings will be used. ● Unofficial USCF ratings will be used if unrated or to play in a higher section. ● Players must reveal foreign, FIDE, and other over-the-board ratings. These ratings will be adjusted, if necessary, and may be used if they are higher than USCF ratings.
TIME CONTROL & SCHEDULE: NOTE: Half-point byes are acceptable for all rounds, limit 1. Must commit before the 1st round.
One section: G/3;+2 Schedule: rounds asap
PLAYERS MAY NOT POSSESS CELL PHONES DURING THE TOURNAMENT. Any violators may be subject to disqualification and forfeiture.
Prizes Prizes are determined by paid entry fees. First Place: 30% Second Place: 20% Third Place: 10% There will be no closing ceremony but prizes will be sent after the tournament is complete via PayPal
Rules SECTIONS: All players will be playing in the same section. (USCF Rated) Players aged 14 or older, as well as those rated above 1400 USCF, will be allowed into the tournament.
TIME CONTROL: Game 3 min + 2 sec increment 9-Round Swiss System Schedule Rounds will be started as soon as the last game is finished. There will be a 10 minute break after Round 5. NOTE: Half-point byes are acceptable for all rounds, limit 1. Must commit before the 1st round. PLAYERS MAY NOT POSSESS CELL PHONES DURING THE TOURNAMENT. Please leave your phone at home, in your car, or turned off (vibrate/silent not acceptable) on top of your table. Any violators may be subject to disqualification and forfeiture.
The Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy is hosting a weekly blitz tournament on Wednesday evenings for players aged 14+ or younger players with mature ratings (1400+). 6:00-8:30. USCF Membership required. Capacity: 60 players
Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy 12466 Los Indios Trail Austin, TX 78729
TOURNAMENT STYLE: 9 Round Swiss, one section, Time control: G/3;+2
RATING INFORMATION: ● Published official USCF ratings will be used. ● Unofficial USCF ratings will be used if unrated or to play in a higher section. ● Players must reveal foreign, FIDE, and other over-the-board ratings. These ratings will be adjusted, if necessary, and may be used if they are higher than USCF ratings.
TIME CONTROL & SCHEDULE: NOTE: Half-point byes are acceptable for all rounds, limit 1. Must commit before the 1st round.
One section: G/3;+2 Schedule: rounds asap
PLAYERS MAY NOT POSSESS CELL PHONES DURING THE TOURNAMENT. Any violators may be subject to disqualification and forfeiture.
Prizes Prizes are determined by paid entry fees. First Place: 30% Second Place: 20% Third Place: 10% There will be no closing ceremony but prizes will be sent after the tournament is complete via PayPal
Rules SECTIONS: All players will be playing in the same section. (USCF Rated) Players aged 14 or older, as well as those rated above 1400 USCF, will be allowed into the tournament.
TIME CONTROL: Game 3 min + 2 sec increment 9-Round Swiss System Schedule Rounds will be started as soon as the last game is finished. There will be a 10 minute break after Round 5. NOTE: Half-point byes are acceptable for all rounds, limit 1. Must commit before the 1st round. PLAYERS MAY NOT POSSESS CELL PHONES DURING THE TOURNAMENT. Please leave your phone at home, in your car, or turned off (vibrate/silent not acceptable) on top of your table. Any violators may be subject to disqualification and forfeiture.
(Enter through main door and turn right. Tournament room is at the end of Parish Hall.)
VIEW ENTRY LIST(This is manually entered, so it may not reflect recent registrations.)
4 Rounds at a time control of G/45;d5 (45 minutes with a 5 second delay)
3 Sections:
Championship- Ratings 1600+ (1400-1599 may play up for $10 fee)
Under 1601- Ratings 1000-1600 (800-999 may play up for $10 fee)
Under 1000- Ratings 0-999
Notes on Sections:
Mostunrated players should play in the Under 1000 section, but you may play up in the U1601.
We go by monthly published ratings, but if your live current rating goes up before the tournament, you may request to move sections.
There is a $10 PLAY-UP FEE for those playing up to a higher section. You must still meet the section minimum rating to play up.
Check in & Pay: 9:30 to 9:50 AM (*Because we do not accept payment in advance, players not checked in by 9:50 am will NOT be paired in Round 1 –unless you notify us that you are on the way. If you are registered, but can no longer play, please let us know.)
Round Times:
Round 1- 10:00 AM
Round 2- 11:45 AM
Round 3- 2:00 PM
Round 4- 3:45 PM
Entry Fee: $20 CASH (no credit, no debit) upon arrival. Exact change is appreciated! Extra $10 play-up fee for those playing up. Cash Prizes- Based on the number of entries. The prize list will be posted on-site, after the start of Round 1.
Limited Capacity of 70 players! Register by filling out the form below. ——————————————————————
Please check that your membership is not expired before registering (https://ratings.uschess.org.) If you need help creating or renewing your US Chess membership, please email us (contact info is below.)
Notation is required. We provide notation sheets. You may also use your own notation book/ sheets or a USCF approved notation device. Please bring a pen or pencil.
Please bring a chess clock if you have one. The club has a limited supply. Chess sets are provided.
For those new to tournaments: Swiss means all players will play all 4 rounds, unless there is a requested bye (1/2 point) because you need to miss a round or an assigned bye (full point) due to uneven sections.
This tournament is a qualifier for the Texas invitational which will be held in the spring to decide Texas’ nominee for the Annual WIM Ruth Haring National Tournament of Girls State Champions! The winner will be the Region VI participant in the Haring section of the Texas Junior Invitational. Players may also qualify through state championship scholastic events. Questions? Email txchessmom@gmail.com.
LOCATION: Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy 12466 Los Indios Trail, Suite 100 Austin, TX 78729
TOURNAMENT STYLE: 5SS, G35;d5
Both US Chess and TCA memberships required
This is a TCA event and all participants must have a valid TCA membership. You can get it by going to https://texaschess.org/memberships/, if you think you might have it already, you can check it under https://texaschess.org/ -> Memberships -> Membership List
Eligibility: open to female players in grades K-12 from Region VI (see the list of counties included in region VI HERE).
RATING INFORMATION: ● October 2026 official USCF ratings will be used.
See tournament website linked above for information regarding byes, cancellation, and other policies.
