May the 4th Be With You Chess Championship

📅 May the 4th Be With You Chess Championship
Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Location: St. Thomas More Parish School
5927 Wigton Dr, Houston, TX 77096

🚨 Eligibility:
Open to private, charter, parochial, and homeschool K-12 students only. Public school students are not eligible.

🎯 Tournament Details:

• Entry Fee: $30 by April 27; $40 after. Registration closes May 2 at midnight.
• Format: 5-round Swiss, G/25 d5 (US Chess rated).
• Sections: Capped at 30 players per section. Divided by grade and rating.
• US Chess Membership Required.
• Team Prizes: Top 4 scorers from each school count toward team totals.
• Costume Contest: Prizes awarded for best Star Wars-themed costumes (individual & team).

🕘 Schedule:

• Round 1 starts at 9:00 AM (arrive early).
• Lunch provided around 11:30 AM after Round 2.
• Final round begins around 3:00 PM.
• Awards ceremony concludes by ~5:00 PM.

📌 Additional Info:

• Players must know how to play tournament-style chess.
• Chess sets, clocks, notation sheets, and pencils provided.
• No spectators in the playing hall during rounds (photos may be taken before games begin).

👨‍🏫 Contact:
John Hendrick
Email: john@foundationchess.org
Phone: 832-893-0138

🛰️ May the Strategy Be With You!