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Easter Saturday

Hosted by The Chess Refinery

To sign up for the Scholastic 1-day event, click here.
To sign up for the 1-day main event, read on.

 

  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.

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  • Home
  • SCSCF
  • Upcoming Events
    • Casual Chess Meetups
    • Kids Only Chess Club
    • Houston City Championship 2023 >
      • Registration List
    • Scholastic Jun 24th >
      • Registration List
    • Adult Group Lessons 6/1/23
    • King Registration
    • Liptrap's Page
    • Texas Tournaments
  • Player Info
    • Past Event Videos
    • Tournament History
    • Tournament Guidelines
    • Helpful Resources >
      • Tournament Newbie
      • Parent Guidelines
      • How to get a FIDE ID
      • Match Rules
      • All About Byes
      • Tiebreaks
      • 7th Edition Rules
      • Setting Chess Clocks
      • Rating Classes
      • Join USCF
      • USCF Member Search
  • Contact Us
    • Get Text Updates
  • About TCR
    • Volunteer Opportunities >
      • Tournament Directing
    • Location & Hours
    • Non-Profit Information
    • Donate
    • Info for TDs >
      • Tournament Director Policy