Open Section at the 2025 Texas Region VI Chess Championships

USCF rated chess tournament for all adults and scholastic players rated 1200 and up who do not reside in TCA’s Region VI.  (Players who reside and attend school in Region VI should register for the scholastic championships.) Link to register for the Open section from the EVENT WEBSITE.

Eligibility

Open Section:
All adults
Youth (high school or younger) who do NOT reside in TCA’s Region VI and are rated 1200+ on the February Supplement.

Ineligible entries will be moved to the appropriate scholastic section of the 2025 Region VI Scholastic Chess Championships.  View the advance entry list online.

Approximate Round Times

Open (4 rounds):
round 1 – 9:15am,  round2 – 11:15am,  lunch break,  round3 – 1:45pm,  round4 – 3:45pm

Awards

Open section:
Cash prizes based on number of entries. Special trophies will be awarded to the highest scoring Family & Child teams (Uncles, Aunts, Siblings, Parents, or Grandparents paired with at least one scholastic aged player in any section). 

Registration Information

Entry fee pricing is staggered and based on date of entry/payment. Link to register from the EVENT WEBSITE.

*Early entry $35 thru  Saturday, 11/30/2024
* Regular entry $40 thru Friday, 01/31/2025
* Late entry $45 thru Thursday, 02/20/2025.  Online entry closes at NOON.
**If space permits, onsite registration will be permitted, $50. Cash or venmo only. First round play requires registration before 8:40am.

Withdrawal and bye policies listed on the EVENT WEBSITE.