4SS G/45, d5 chess tournament in 2 sections on January 13, 2024 hosted by Complete Chess in San Antonio. Limited to the first 40 players. Great cash prizes!
USCF rated chess tournament on February 17th in 14 RATED scholastic sections open to all Region VI players: High School (9-12) Championship High School (9-12) U1000 Middle School (6-8) Championship Middle School (6-8) U1000 Middle School (6-8) U600 Elementary (K-5) Championship Elementary (K-5) U800 Elementary (K-5) U400 Primary (K-3) Championship Primary (K-3) U800 Primary (K-3) U600 Primary (K-3) U400 Sprout (K-1) U600 Adult (no youth)
* Elementary sections are restricted to Elementary students. Middle School sections are restricted to Middle School students. Homeschoolers should follow traditional age guidelines, with 6th grade age players in Middle School.
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.
Location
Dwight Middle School 2454 W. Southcross San Antonio, TX 78211
Eligibility
This tournament is an official Texas Chess Association sanctioned event. TCA has specific guidelines on section placement. If you are unsure of which section you should choose, please read a description of the TCA guidelines.
“Under” sections are only for students meeting the rating criteria. All players who are new to tournaments are eligible for their age appropriate ‘under’ section. (Look up your player’s rating here. Please email ask your chess coach for placement information, or email the completechess@gmail.com.
You must have a USCF ID and your membership cannot expire before February 28, 2024.
Schedule and Round Times
Round time Championship Sections and Adult section: • In person registration at 8:00-8:45 am if not done online. • Rounds start promptly on Feb 17th at 9:00am, 10:15am, 11:30am 1:15pm and 3:00pm.
Round times for all ‘Under’ Sections (U1000,U800,U600,U400):
• In person registration at 8:00-8:45 am if not done online. • Rounds start promptly on Feb 17th at 10:00am, 11:15am, 12:20pm, 1:00pm and 2:10pm.
• All Rounds: G/30;d5
Speed games will determine the winner if multiple perfect scores occur.
Awards
Individual or team winners of each championship section are declared the Texas Region VI champion for their respective grade group. Individual trophies are awarded in each advertised scholastic section, even if merged Individual cash prizes (50% payout based on 20 entries) are awarded in the Adult section (see website for specifics). 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.
Registration Information
Entry fee pricing is staggered and based on date of entry/payment. Onsite entries accepted, but may require a round 1 bye.
*January entry $30 thru 1/31/2024 * February entry $40 thru 02/16/2024 * Onsite entry $50 on 02/17/2024
Withdrawals requested via email no later than Saturday 2/10/2024 are eligible for a refund (minus a $7 processing and transaction fee).
One 1/2-point available for any round if notified before Round 2 is paired. Further byes receive 0-points. No last round byes. Email completechess@gmail.com to make changes to your requested byes.
Description: This is a USCF rated swiss chess tournament (event website) open to all chess players. There will be 5 rounds in total with 2 schedules offered. The two-day schedule will be on November 18th, and 19th while the three-day schedule will be the 17th, 18th, and 19th. 1/2 point bye available for any round if notified before Round 2 is paired. No last round byes.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Antonio Riverwalk 303 Blum St San Antonio, TX 78205
Round times (Two day schedule): • Registration at 9:00-9:45 am if not done online. • Rounds 1, 2, & 3 starts promptly on November 18th at 10:00am, 2:00pm, and 6:30pm. • Rounds 4 & 5 starts promptly on November 19th at 10:00am and 2:30pm.
Time controls (Two day schedule): • Rounds 1 & 2: G/60;d5 • Rounds 3, 4, & 5: G/90+30 sec.
Round times (Three day schedule): ($30 re-entry Available) • Registration at 5:00-5:45 pm if not done online. • Rounds 1 starts promptly on November 17th at 6:00pm. • Rounds 2, & 3 starts promptly on November 18th at 2:00pm, and 6:30pm. • Rounds 4 & 5 starts promptly on November 19th at 10:00am and 2:30pm.
Time controls (Three day schedule): • All Rounds: G/90+30 sec
Entry fee: Masters play for free if signed up before November 1st. The first 3 GM’s get a free hotel day!
$50 if received before November 1st, $65 until the day of the event, and $75 on-site registration and may have to take 1st round bye. (King & Adult members play for free. Knights get $10 off. Must register online. Entry fee deducted from winnings)
Three Sections section with class prizes. (Championship 1800+) *U1800 players must pay an extra $60 to compete in this section* • 1st -$1000 2nd-$500 3rd-$250 • Master(2200+): 1st -$250 2nd-$150 • Expert(2000-2199): 1st -$250 2nd-$150 • Class A(1800-1999): 1st -$250 2nd-$150
(Reserve U1800) *U1200 players must pay an extra $60 to compete in this section* • 1st -$600 2nd-$300 3rd-$200 • Class C(1400-1599): 1st -$200 2nd-$100 • Top Class D/Unrated(U1400): 1st -$200 2nd-$100
(Novice U1200) • 1st -$300 2nd-$150 3rd-$100
**Any cancellations that require a refund will be garnished with a $7 processing and transaction fee.