The 1st Annual

South Central Scholastic Chess Championship - Houston, TX

Saturday, November 29th at 10 am

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Houston - Greenway Plaza

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Tournament Information​

  • Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Houston Greenway Plaza

    • Address: 6 E Greenway Plaza, Houston, Texas 77046

  • Four rounds: first round at 10 am, subsequent rounds occur as soon as possible

  • One section: Monrad pairings reduce mismatches, eliminating the need for separate K-3, K-5, K-8, and K-12 sections (see note on registration page for more information)

  • Prizes: 20 trophies including place prizes and grade-based prizes

    • 4 players will win free enrollment for one month into DMV Chess’s Climb the Rating Ladder online program (see registration page for more information)

    • Visit the registration page to view the complete table of prizes

  • Time control: Game in 25 minutes with a 5-second delay (US Chess regular and quick rated)

  • Entry fee: $35 by 11/3, $40 by 11/11, $45 by 11/20, $50 by 11/28, $55 by 11/29 (on-site registration closes 30 minutes before round 1)

  • Boards and pieces will be provided for all players, but we don’t have enough clocks for everyone (those who have clocks are welcome to bring them)

  • This tournament is US Chess rated, so an active US Chess membership is required. Click here to join the US Chess Federation for the first time or to renew an inactive membership: https://new.uschess.org/user/login?destination=/form/membership

  • Don’t hesitate to reach out to us at events@lonestarchesscompany.com with any questions

  • View more information or register at this link: https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/7499

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