2006 Texas Middle School Championships

February 4-5, 2006. Blitz on February 3.

Hilton Americas

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 to reserve hotel room.

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 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:

•  Middle School Championship (Grades 6-8/9) Rds 1-4 G/60, Rds 5-7 G/75.

•  Middle School JV (Grades 6-8/9 with ratings under 900.) Rds 1-4 G/50, Rds 5-7 G/65.

•  Middle School Novice (Grades 6-8/9 with ratings under 600.) Rds 1-4 G/40, Rds 5-7 G/55.

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.)

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.