DESCRIPTION: This will be the SMTX Chess Club’s 2nd ever 2-day USCF rated classical tournament.
In addition to the cash prizes there will trophies and other prizes in all sections.
YOU READ THAT RIGHT!! A USCF rated tournament with NO ENTRY FEE, free snacks, free frozen custard from Shake Shack and sets and clocks WILL BE provided!
YOU READ THAT RIGHT!! This will be a large rated classical tournament with multiple sections, boards and sets provided, cash prizes for each section, trophies, free snacks and NO ENTRY FEE!
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that is 100% volunteer run so we rely solely on donations to bring chess to the Central Texas Corridor.
Location
Owen Goodnight Middle School
1301 TX-123
San Marcos, TX 78666
SCHEDULE: 2-day tournament starting on July 12th and finishing on July 13th.
The first 3 rounds will be on Saturday, July 12th. Round 1 and 2 will be G/60;+10 and round 3, 4, and 5 will be G/90;+30.
Round 1: July 12th at 9:00 am
Round 2: July 12th at 11:45 pm
Round 3: July 12th at 2:30 pm
Round 4: July 13th at 9 am
Round 5: July 13th at 1:30 pm
SECTIONS: There will 5 sections (but subject to change based on registrations):
Championship Section (1800+)
Under 1800
Under 1400
Under 1000
Under 600
(we reserve the right to alter the section rating cutoffs and/or add or remove sections based on registrations)
MORE DETAILS:
- USCF membership is required (must not expire before July 31, 2025)
- Visit the event website for rules on playing up.
- All chess sets and clocks WILL be provided
- There is NO ENTRY FEE but donations are always welcome as we are 100% volunteer and nonprofit
- This tournament is limited to 120 players
- To see the current list of entries use this link: ENTRY LIST
- Check-in will be from 8:30am to 8:50am.
- The first round will start promptly at 9:00am and players are highly encouraged to arrive by 8:30am.
- One half-point bye is allowed but must be arranged before round 1 begins
REGISTRATION:
Online registration via the form is mandatory. NO ONSITE registrations allowed.
Visit our event website: https://www.smtxchess.org/events/2025-smtx-chess-summer-classical/
PRIZES
- Championship Section: 1st place – $80; 2nd – $60; 3rd – non-cash prize
- U1800: 1st place – $60; 2nd – $50; 3rd – non-cash prize
- U1400: 1st place – $50; 2nd – $40; 3rd – non-cash prize
- U1000: 1st place – $30; 2nd – $20; 3rd – non-cash prize
- U600: 1st place – $30; 2nd – $20; 3rd – non-cash prize
In addition to the cash prizes there will trophies and other prizes in all sections.
Questions? Please contact the SMTX Chess Club!
You may also call or email for more info: 512-393-8212, admin@smtxchess.org