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Email us at [email protected]
We do NOT take phone calls during 8a-5p.
Best reached via text message to 281.698.0068. 

​​Click here to get text messages about any upcoming chess activities.

You will not be able to respond to texts, only receive notifications of future chess events, tournaments, workshops, etc. The phone number that sends out the mass texts cannot receive incoming calls or texts. To communicate directly with us, text 281.698.0068. No calls please. Text.
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Request Info on the local Grandmasters in Houston

GM Carlos Alejano moved here in late 2021. GM Joshua Ruiz moved to Houston in early 2022. Click the bold text above to get more details.

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  • Home
  • Upcoming Events
    • Texas Norm Super Swiss >
      • Registration Form
    • Casual Chess Meetups
    • Chess Map of Houston
    • Clutch City Open
    • Clutch City Scholastic
    • King Registration
    • Liptrap's Page
    • Texas Tournaments
  • Player Info
    • Past Event Videos
    • Tournament History
    • Tournament Guidelines >
      • Social Media Opt-Out
    • Helpful Resources >
      • Tournament Newbie
      • Parent Guidelines
      • How to get a FIDE ID
      • Match Rules
      • All About Byes
      • Tiebreaks
      • 7th Edition Rules
      • Blitz Rules Cheatsheet
      • Beginner Scoresheet
      • Setting Chess Clocks
      • Rating Estimator
      • Rating Classes
      • Join USCF
      • USCF Member Search
      • GM/IM Membership Exemption
  • Contact Us
    • Get Text Updates
  • About TCR
    • Location & Hours
    • Donate
    • Info for TDs >
      • Tournament Director Policy