New Years FIDE 2026

Date: January 2nd - 4th, 2026 (Friday through Sunday)
Location: TCC-Bellaire | 4007 Bellaire Blvd, Suite HH, Houston, TX 77025
Sections: Championship & U1800 & (U1400 section, USCF rated only)
Time Control: G/90;+30

3 Day Schedule: January 2nd - 4th, 2026
Friday: Round 1 @ 7:00PM
Saturday: Round 2 @ 2:00PM, Round 3 @ 7:00PM
Sunday: Round 4 @ 10:00AM, Round 5 @ 3:00PM

2 Day Schedule: January 3rd - 4th, 2026
Saturday: Round 1 @ 9:00 AM, Round 2 @ 2:00PM, Round 3 @ 7:00PM
Sunday: Round 4 @ 10:00AM, Round 5 @ 3:00PM

Championship Section Registration:
Early Bird: $108 before or on 11/21
Regular Fee: $123 before or on 12/23
Late fee: $138

U1800 Section Registration:
Early Bird Price: $88 before or on 11/21
Regular Price: $103 before or on 12/23
Late Price: $118

U1400 Section Registration (US Chess Rated Only):
Early Bird Price: $78 before or on 11/21
Regular Price: $93 before or on 12/23
Late Price: $108

Prizes (All Prizes Guaranteed):
Championship - 1st: $640, 2nd: $320, 3rd: $160
U1800 - 1st: $240, 2nd: $120, 3rd: $60
U1400 - 1st, 2nd, 3rd - Trophies

First three GM/IMs to enter get a minimum prize of $200(GM)/$100(IM), valid until late fee deadline; must play all rounds. FM+ are free before late fee deadline. Please email [email protected] for entry under these conditions.

How do I get a FIDE ID? Play in one of our FIDE tournaments and fill the registration form and we’ll take care of it for you. Alternatively, you can contact USCF and request an ID as well. However, to be officially FIDE rated, one must play five games against previously rated FIDE players, score at least a half point in those games, and have a performance rating of at least 1400. USCF monthly ratings used for pairings. Default late forfeiture time is one hour. Re-entry is available for half the late fee price.