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Date: September 19th - 21st, 2025 (Friday through Sunday)
Location: TCC-Bellaire | 4007 Bellaire Blvd, Suite HH, Houston, TX 77025
Sections: Championship & U1800 & (U1400, US Chess Rated Only)
Time Control: G/90;+30

3 Day Schedule: September 19th - 21st, 2025
Friday: Round 1 @ 7:00PM
Saturday: Round 2 @ 2:00PM, Round 3 @ 7:00PM
Sunday: Round 4 @ 10:00AM, Round 5 @ 3:00PM

2 Day Schedule: September 20th - 21st, 2025
Saturday: Round 1 @ 9:00 AM, Round 2 @ 2:00PM, Round 3 @ 7:00PM
Sunday: Round 4 @ 10:00AM, Round 5 @ 3:00PM

Championship Section Registration:
Early Bird: $98 before or on 08/19
Regular Fee: $108 before or on 09/11
Late fee: $118

U1800 Section Registration:
Early Bird Price: $82 before or on 08/19
Regular Price: $92 before or on 09/11
Late Price: $102

U1400 Section Registration (US Chess Rated Only):
Early Bird Price: $72 before or on 08/19
Regular Price: $82 before or on 09/11
Late Price: $92

Prizes (All Prizes Guaranteed):
Championship - 1st: $600, 2nd: $300, 3rd: $100, Class Prize U2000- $100
U1800 - 1st: $200, 2nd: $100, 3rd: $50, Class Prize U1600-$50
U1400 - 1st, 2nd, 3rd - Trophies

How do I get a FIDE ID? Play in one of our FIDE tournaments and complete the registration form—we’ll take care of it for you. Alternatively, you can contact USCF to request an ID. To earn an official FIDE rating, you must play five games against previously FIDE-rated opponents, score at least ½ point total, and achieve a performance rating of at least 1400. USCF monthly ratings are used for pairings. The default late-forfeit time is one hour. Re-entry is available for half the late-fee price.

First three GMs/IMs to enter are guaranteed at least $200 (GM) / $100 (IM) if they play all rounds; offer valid until the late-fee deadline. Players with a lifetime peak FIDE rating of 2300+ may enter free before the late-fee deadline. Email info@texaschesscenter.com to register under these conditions.

USCF monthly ratings used for pairings. Default late forfeiture time is one hour. Re-entry is available for half the late fee price.

Section:

Playing up?:

Date: September 19th - 21st, 2025 (Friday through Sunday)
Location: TCC-Bellaire | 4007 Bellaire Blvd, Suite HH, Houston, TX 77025
Sections: Championship & U1800 & (U1400, US Chess Rated Only)
Time Control: G/90;+30

3 Day Schedule: September 19th - 21st, 2025
Friday: Round 1 @ 7:00PM
Saturday: Round 2 @ 2:00PM, Round 3 @ 7:00PM
Sunday: Round 4 @ 10:00AM, Round 5 @ 3:00PM

2 Day Schedule: September 20th - 21st, 2025
Saturday: Round 1 @ 9:00 AM, Round 2 @ 2:00PM, Round 3 @ 7:00PM
Sunday: Round 4 @ 10:00AM, Round 5 @ 3:00PM

Championship Section Registration:
Early Bird: $98 before or on 08/19
Regular Fee: $108 before or on 09/11
Late fee: $118

U1800 Section Registration:
Early Bird Price: $82 before or on 08/19
Regular Price: $92 before or on 09/11
Late Price: $102

U1400 Section Registration (US Chess Rated Only):
Early Bird Price: $72 before or on 08/19
Regular Price: $82 before or on 09/11
Late Price: $92

Prizes (All Prizes Guaranteed):
Championship - 1st: $600, 2nd: $300, 3rd: $100, Class Prize U2000- $100
U1800 - 1st: $200, 2nd: $100, 3rd: $50, Class Prize U1600-$50
U1400 - 1st, 2nd, 3rd - Trophies

How do I get a FIDE ID? Play in one of our FIDE tournaments and complete the registration form—we’ll take care of it for you. Alternatively, you can contact USCF to request an ID. To earn an official FIDE rating, you must play five games against previously FIDE-rated opponents, score at least ½ point total, and achieve a performance rating of at least 1400. USCF monthly ratings are used for pairings. The default late-forfeit time is one hour. Re-entry is available for half the late-fee price.

First three GMs/IMs to enter are guaranteed at least $200 (GM) / $100 (IM) if they play all rounds; offer valid until the late-fee deadline. Players with a lifetime peak FIDE rating of 2300+ may enter free before the late-fee deadline. Email info@texaschesscenter.com to register under these conditions.

USCF monthly ratings used for pairings. Default late forfeiture time is one hour. Re-entry is available for half the late fee price.

Tournament Policies:

Tournament Refund Policy: For FIDE-rated and championship tournaments, participants are eligible for a full refund if they cancel more than 48 hours before the tournament begins. If cancellation occurs between 48 hours and 2 hours before the start time, a 50% refund will be issued. No refunds are provided for cancellations made within 2 hours of the tournament start time or for no-shows. No refunds are issued for cancellations within 2 hours of the start time or for no-shows. To cancel your registration, please contact us before the applicable deadline. Refunds are typically processed within five business days.

Playing Up: Players can play up to the next section if their US Chess Rating is within 150 points of the next section. Players may also use their FIDE rating after converting it into a USCF using the following formula. US Chess rating = (-1073 + 1.5667*FIDE if FIDE <= 2000) OR (20 + 1.02 × FIDE if FIDE > 2000)

US Chess Membership: An Active US Chess Membership is required unless you are a Titled player with a FIDE ID #.

Supplies: Boards, clocks, pieces, notation sheets, and pencils all provided.

Titled Players: FM+ play free! Email info@texaschesscenter.com to register as a master .

Capacity: Limited to 92 Players for DFW tournaments; 79 for Houston.