| Main Event | |
| Who Can Play? | All ages, all skill levels - best for those who prefer slow time controls; beginner/novice kids should choose the one day 5 round scholastic event |
| Spots Available | 88* |
| Format | 3 round Swiss |
| Time Control | G/75;d5 |
| Entry Fee | Early EF $45 by 10pm cst Tues 4/4/2023 |
| afterwards, late registration EF $58 | |
| Prizes | Prize Fund $650 based on 40 fully paid entries; to be increased with more entries |
| Sections | 3 sections: Upper (1800 and up), Middle (1400-1799), Lower (1399 and under) |
| Rating Limit Details | You may opt to "play up" if you achieved an after tournament OTB regular rating within 50 pts of the higher section at some point between October 2022- April 2023. i.e. 1750 to play in Upper. Request to play up via text to 281.698.0068. Wait for confirmation via text. If we don't respond within 24 hours please text again or call. |
| Rating Info | This event is USCF rated only. |
| Section Placement Details | *Players you will be placed in a section based on your "USCF supplement" rating issued for the month of April 2023. Online USCF ratings may or may not be considered in the case of Unrated or Provisionally rated players. If you'd like to play in a particular section please make sure you meet the limit details noted above. Foreign players: FIDE ratings must be disclosed upon registration. |
| Round Times** | 9am, 12:30pm, 3:15pm |
| Time to Show Up | No check-in needed. Be seated at the boards by 8:50am to set up your board for play & for announcements. |
| Byes | 1 half pt bye available. Request upon registration or no later than 12noon. Last rd byes are irrevocable. |
| What to Bring | Chess set, board, digital clock, writing instrument |
| Notes | *spots available is subject to change based on hotel arrangement of ballroom |
| Venue Address | Westin Houston Memorial City |
| Parking | Westin Garage Self-parking is $10 and is the preferred method. Access from the mall parking lot is via the skywalk near cheesecake factory/maggiano's and is a short 5 min walk from mall to hotel). The skybridge may not be open early AM hours, in that case, just go across Gessner Rd along the crosswalk. |
| Hotel Booking Link | to be provided soon |
| Tiebreaks | Cash prizes are always split between tied players. |
| Food & Beverage | No outside food & beverage allowed within the hotel confines other than that which is purchased within the hotel. If you go to the mall food court, please consume all food/beverage at the food court. Water will be provided within the tournament venue to players. No eating is allowed inside the tournament venue. |
Hotel Discounted Room Rate Link
Must book by Friday 3/31/2023!
Refund Policy
Refunds/Withdrawals must be requested by 5pm CST on Thursday April 6th 2023 to receive a 70% refund.
All changes/requests will incur additional transaction fees due to processing charges.
All changes/requests will incur additional transaction fees due to processing charges.