2022 Texas Girls' Championship

Only Texas female residents or students enrolled in secondary or primary schools (including home schools) in Texas may play in this event. This is a USCF rated event (for both Regular and Quick ratings). USCF membership is required to participate.
System of Competition: 5 rounds, Swiss System, 30 minutes per game per player with 5 seconds of delay (G/30; d5). Round 1 starts at 10 am. 5 sections: K-1, Primary School, Elementary School, Middle School, High School.
Entry fee: $30 by 9/19, $40 by 9/23, $50 on 9/24. Entries on 9/24 will be permitted up to 30 minutes before the first round. Players not registered by the cutoff time shall be paired from Round 2 only, unless the Chief Tournament Director decides otherwise.
Awards: $3,000 UTRGV scholarship will be awarded to the winner of the High School section. If at least 2 students tie for first place, a playoff match will be played - details are described in the Tournament Regulations. Books promoting women at chess, with signatures of the UTRGV Women’s Chess Team, will be awarded to the top 3 finishers of each section. The top 3 finishers of each section will be invited for an online training session with the UTRGV Women’s Chess Team. Trophies will be awarded to the top ten individual finishers, medals from 11th to 20th, in each section. Trophies will be awarded to the top three teams in each section. A team shall consist of any four players from the same school, and may be designated at the conclusion of the tournament to include the top scorers from that school.
Additional information: Chess sets, clocks, notations, pencils, and pens will be provided. Free game analysis will be provided by members of the UTRGV Chess Team after each round. Accommodation for participants with disabilities will be ensured. Upon timely request, separate rooms in proximity to the playing venue will be available for rent. Free parking. After the conclusion of the championship, players are welcome to stay for a free simul with the UTRGV Women's Chess Team.
Chief Organizer: Bartek Macieja, Deputy Chief Organizers: Alex Mista and David Ortiz, Chief Tournament Director: Victor Flores, Pairing Director: Brandon Flores.