2006 Texas High School Championships
February 4-5, 2006. Blitz on February 3.
1600 Lamar, Houston TX 77010 map
800-774-1500
Hotel Rates: $99-$99-$99-$99, mention chess by 1/18/06.
First Hotel Night deposit is required.
Click for Online Registration.
Click for flyer with 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.
This tournament will use the December Supplement.
Entry Fee: $29 by 1/18/06, $51 thereafter.
Make Checks Payable to Dallas Chess Club. One check can be sent for multiple entries. Send entries to Susan Breeding, 7909 La Guardia Drive, Plano TX 75025. Don't mail after 1/18, entry may not be received.
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, additionally there will be a $5 per player surcharge on
registration received without payment, these players could possibly not be
paired for round 1 and not be paired until payment is received.
There will be a $5 surcharge for phone registration by credit card.
Submitting team entries on a spreadsheet is encouraged.
Refunds will be given only up to 1/28, after which there will be no refunds. There will be no substitution of team members. There will be a $10 change fee for changes after 1/28. USCF membership is required. Proof of membership is required or player must join/renew their memberships.
Info: Susan Breeding, 972.208.1802
Registration/Check In: Friday 7-9 pm, Saturday 7-7:45 am.
Saturday registrants may receive a 1st 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.
SCHOLARSHIP WILL BE AWARDED!
The University of Texas at Dallas will award a four-year scholarship to the winner of the High School Championship section (winner must satisfy UTD entrance requirements and follow team rules.)
Two Sections:
High School Championship (Grades 9-12) Rds 1-4 G/60, Rds 5-7 G/75.
High School JV (Grades 9-12 with ratings under 1000.) Rds 1-4 G/50, Rds 5-7 G/65.
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Round Times / Time Controls |
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| Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 | Round 4 | Round 5 | Round 6 | Round 7 | |
| Sat. 9:15 am | Sat. 12:30 pm | Sat. 3:15 pm | Sat. 6:00 pm | Sun. 9:15 am | Sun. 12:55 pm | Sun. 4:05 pm | |
| H S Champ. | Game / 60 | Game / 60 | Game / 60 | Game / 60 | Game / 75 | Game / 75 | Game / 75 |
| H S J V | Game / 50 | Game / 50 | Game / 50 | Game / 50 | Game / 65 | Game / 65 | Game / 65 |
Each Section: $$ Trophies to top 20 individuals, medals for plus score;
Trophies to Top 15 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.)
Info: Susan Breeding, 972.208.1802
The Dallas Chess Club reserves the right to charge an extra $1.00 per TCA membership, that includes a magazine subscription, as a handling fee.