2025 Texas State Women’s Championship

2025 Texas State Women’s Championship

The 2025 Texas State Women’s Championship, taking place October 4–5, is an in-person individual tournament designed to crown the top women chess players in Texas. This year, the event aims to expand interest and create more competitive opportunities for women in the state.

We are excited to partner with Tech Mahindra Global Chess League (GCL) to organize this year’s championship. Notably, this may be the first USCF-rated Texas event held in a corporate setting, adding a unique dimension to the tournament experience.

Additionally, the 2025 edition features the largest prize fund in the history of women’s chess tournaments in Texas underscoring our commitment to supporting and celebrating women in chess.

Organizers

University of Texas at Dallas Chess Program

Tech Mahindra GCL

Eligibility & Requirements

Open to all women who reside in Texas, titled and untitled players including students

Must be at least 16 years as of Oct 4, 2025

Registration will close once 46 players have signed up, per venue capacity.

Current USCF Membership required – Join US Chess

Current TCA Membership required – Join Texas Chess Association

(Note: USCF and TCA memberships must be arranged in advance; organizers will not process them onsite.)

Venue & Parking

Tech Mahindra Americas Office
5850 Granite Pkwy, Suite 1200 (12th Floor) Plano, TX 75024
Parking: Free, available in front of the building or in the garage

Playing Schedule

Prizes

1st Place – 2025 Texas Women’s Champion title + $800 + Plaque
2nd Place – $500 + Plaque
3rd Place – $300 + Plaque
And other special category prizes!

Arbiters

Chief TD: Tim Steiner
Assistant TD: Louis Calvary

Format

5 round Swiss System - US Chess rated

Time Control

G40 +10 sec

Entry Fees

$30 – by September 5

$60 – after September 5 and before September 27

$80 – on September 27 and afterwards

FREE entry for FIDE-titled players (WCM, WFM, WIM, and others)

On-site registration (if spots remain): Saturday, 10/04, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Withdrawal on September 29th or later will not receive any refunds.

Tiebreak System
1) Direct encounter (head-to-head result)
2) Buchholz (strength of player’s opposition)
3) Number of wins

 

Fair Play Policy

No phones will be allowed in the playing hall. There will be another room where bags can be left with their coaches/chaperones.
Chief TD will make final decisions on any issues related to any matches.

🏆Register NOW — be part of Texas women’s chess history! https://txw.chess.stream/register