2004 Texas Primary Championships

March 27-28, 2004. Blitz on March 26.

Hilton Americas

1600 Lamar, Houston TX 77010  map

800-774-1500

Hotel Rates: $99-$99-$99-$99

The chess rate has been extended to a few days before the tournament. Get your hotel rooms ASAP.

First Hotel Night deposit is required.

Click for Online Registration.

Click for registration form.     (requires Adobe Acrobat reader.)

Open to TX residents & schools.

USCF membership required.

Special TCA rules for participation.

7 Round Swiss System, no elimination.

Entry Fee: $28 by 3/13/04, $50 thereafter.

Make Checks Payable to Dallas Chess Club. One check can be sent for multiple entries.

Entries must include name, USCF ID or new/pending (include a copy of the receipt), rating,
USCF expiration date & school. All incomplete registrations will be charged the late Entry Fee.

Send entries to Susan Breeding, 7909 La Guardia Drive, Plano TX 75025.

Don't mail after 3/13, entry may not be received.

Info: Susan Breeding,  972.208.1802

Registration/Check In: Friday 7-9 pm, Saturday 7-7:45 am.

Saturday registrants may receive a 1^st round 1/2 point Bye.

Sections changes after 7:30 am on Saturday may receive ½ pt. bye.

One 1/2 point bye allowed if requested by the end of round 2.

Three Sections:

•  Primary Championship (Grades K-3) Rds 1-4 G/45, Rds 5-7 G/60.

•  Primary JV (Grades K-3 with ratings under 700.) Rds 1-4 G/30, Rds 5-7 G/45.

•  K-1 Championship (Grades K-1.) Rds 1-4 G/30, Rds 5-7 G/45.

Each Section: $$ Trophies to top 20 individuals, medals for plus score;
 Trophies to Top 20 Teams. (Team scores will consist of the four highest scores from a school. At least two players required on a team to qualify for a team trophy.)