TCA's annual spring meeting will be held this Saturday (March 23) at 8:35pm.
McAllen Convention Center, Room # 102B
700 Convention Center Blvd
McAllen, TX
March 19, 2013
January 26, 2013
Texas Knights double-issue coming soon
Good afternoon TCA members,
Just a quick announcement. I understand many are eagerly anticipating receipt of the Fall edition of Texas Knights. Our esteemed Editor, Francisco Guadalupe, has announced that we will instead be printing a double edition (twice as big), Fall and Winter, which will include all events culminating with UTD's victory at the Pan Ams in December. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and thank our membership for their patience. It is our hope that everyone will enjoy this double issue.
Respectfully,
Clemente Rendon
TCA President
Just a quick announcement. I understand many are eagerly anticipating receipt of the Fall edition of Texas Knights. Our esteemed Editor, Francisco Guadalupe, has announced that we will instead be printing a double edition (twice as big), Fall and Winter, which will include all events culminating with UTD's victory at the Pan Ams in December. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and thank our membership for their patience. It is our hope that everyone will enjoy this double issue.
Respectfully,
Clemente Rendon
TCA President
August 14, 2012
2012 Southwest Open
Start making your plans for the 78th annual Southwest Open in Dallas this Labor Day weekend. This is the strongest of all the TCA events, and the top section is open to everyone, so if you've ever dreamed of playing a grandmaster, this could be your chance! Last year's field included 10 players rated over 2500, with 5 GMs, 5 IMs, and 13 FMs and NMs.
Tournament Flyer
Tournament Registration (discounted rates until 8/22)
Hotel Registration (discounted rates until 8/17)
Tournament Flyer
Tournament Registration (discounted rates until 8/22)
Hotel Registration (discounted rates until 8/17)
July 19, 2012
June 13, 2012
Houston Summer Chess Festival
In one month, the Summer Chess Festival, which includes the U.S. Senior Open, the U.S. Junior Open, and the Not-A-Senior-Not-A-Junior Open returns to Houston.
The U.S. Junior Open (July 13-15) is for players under the age of 21 as of January 1, 2012, and the Senior Open (July 9-14) is for those who are at least 50 years old as of July 9th. Once again, for those who are not eligible for either National event, we will have the Not-A-Senior-Not-A-Junior Open, July 13-15. In addition to these three events, we will have the always fun Blitz and Bughouse side events, a simul by GM Sergey Kudrin, and a Q&A session by USCF President Ruth Haring.
GM Sergey Kudrin will be defending his Championship in the Senior Open and will have plenty of competition as the 2010 winner, GM Alexander Ivanov, will also be among the participants. USCF President WIM Ruth Haring will be playing as well. GM Kudrin’s Simul will take place on Friday morning before the start of the Junior Open. In addition to her participation in the Senior Open, USCF President Ruth Haring will be available to discuss USCF matters with participants and other attendees of the Chess Festival.
The U.S. Junior Open has four sections: U21, U15, U11, and U8 (age as of 1/1/2012). The U21 will have cash prizes and plaques, and the winner gets an automatic spot in the 2013 U.S. Junior Championship, if still eligible by age. The other three sections have trophy prizes. All sections have Place and Class (age and rating) prizes and all participants receive commemorative medals. In addition to the individual awards, the event will have team prizes and players are eligible to enter school or club teams! Top four scores, minimum of three, count towards team scores in each section. For more information and online registration, visit http://www.active.com/more-sports/houston-tx/us-junior-open-chess-championships-2012
The U.S. Senior Open has 6-Day and 3-Day Schedules. It has a guaranteed prize fund of $5,000 with the overall winner taking home $1,250! The top three finishers get Commemorative Clocks and six class (age) winners will receive plaques. The event is open to all players age 50 or over, but the top finisher born on or before January 1, 1952 is the official USCF entrant in the World Senior Chess Championship and gets an additional $500 USCF stipend and the $250 Larry Englebretson Memorial stipend to help defray expenses for the WSCC. For more information and on-line registration visit http://www.active.com/more-sports/houston-tx/us-senior-open-chess-championship-2012
The Not-A-Senior-Not-A-Junior offers a $3,500 Prize Fund, 70% guaranteed and is open to all, not just for those who are not eligible for the other two events. This event has four USCF rated sections: Open (also FIDE rated), U2000, U1600/Unrated, and U1300. For more information and on line registration visit http://www.active.com/more-sports-tournament/houston-tx/not-a-senior-not-a-junior-open-2012
The U.S. Junior Open (July 13-15) is for players under the age of 21 as of January 1, 2012, and the Senior Open (July 9-14) is for those who are at least 50 years old as of July 9th. Once again, for those who are not eligible for either National event, we will have the Not-A-Senior-Not-A-Junior Open, July 13-15. In addition to these three events, we will have the always fun Blitz and Bughouse side events, a simul by GM Sergey Kudrin, and a Q&A session by USCF President Ruth Haring.
GM Sergey Kudrin will be defending his Championship in the Senior Open and will have plenty of competition as the 2010 winner, GM Alexander Ivanov, will also be among the participants. USCF President WIM Ruth Haring will be playing as well. GM Kudrin’s Simul will take place on Friday morning before the start of the Junior Open. In addition to her participation in the Senior Open, USCF President Ruth Haring will be available to discuss USCF matters with participants and other attendees of the Chess Festival.
The U.S. Junior Open has four sections: U21, U15, U11, and U8 (age as of 1/1/2012). The U21 will have cash prizes and plaques, and the winner gets an automatic spot in the 2013 U.S. Junior Championship, if still eligible by age. The other three sections have trophy prizes. All sections have Place and Class (age and rating) prizes and all participants receive commemorative medals. In addition to the individual awards, the event will have team prizes and players are eligible to enter school or club teams! Top four scores, minimum of three, count towards team scores in each section. For more information and online registration, visit http://www.active.com/more-sports/houston-tx/us-junior-open-chess-championships-2012
The U.S. Senior Open has 6-Day and 3-Day Schedules. It has a guaranteed prize fund of $5,000 with the overall winner taking home $1,250! The top three finishers get Commemorative Clocks and six class (age) winners will receive plaques. The event is open to all players age 50 or over, but the top finisher born on or before January 1, 1952 is the official USCF entrant in the World Senior Chess Championship and gets an additional $500 USCF stipend and the $250 Larry Englebretson Memorial stipend to help defray expenses for the WSCC. For more information and on-line registration visit http://www.active.com/more-sports/houston-tx/us-senior-open-chess-championship-2012
The Not-A-Senior-Not-A-Junior offers a $3,500 Prize Fund, 70% guaranteed and is open to all, not just for those who are not eligible for the other two events. This event has four USCF rated sections: Open (also FIDE rated), U2000, U1600/Unrated, and U1300. For more information and on line registration visit http://www.active.com/more-sports-tournament/houston-tx/not-a-senior-not-a-junior-open-2012
April 5, 2012
2012 Texas State Championship
Start making your plans for the 67th annual Texas State Championship in Dallas from May 25-28. Online registration is available!
March 6, 2012
USCF delegates needed
TCA needs delegates to represent the state of Texas at the 2012 USCF business meeting . If you are interested in being a delegate, please contact Clemente Rendon at crendon44@hotmail.com.
February 11, 2012
Spring Business Meeting, Educational Seminars
TCA's Spring Business meeting is scheduled for Saturday, Feb 18 at 8:35pm. The meeting will be held in the seminar room at the playing site of the Texas Scholastic Championships.
Also, Alexey Root will be giving a free seminar, "Thinking with Chess: Teaching Children ages 5-14" on Saturday at 7:00pm and Sunday at 1:15pm.
Also, Alexey Root will be giving a free seminar, "Thinking with Chess: Teaching Children ages 5-14" on Saturday at 7:00pm and Sunday at 1:15pm.
January 17, 2012
Texas Scholastic Championship info
The biggest TCA event of the year takes place Feb 18-19 in Dallas! More information, including links to online registration, is available at the tournament website. Discounted hotel rates are available until Jan 27, so make your reservations soon!
January 12, 2012
GM Timur Gareev wins Austin Club Championshiop
GM Timur Gareev (2743!) topped a field of 142 players at the Austin Chess Club Championship last weekend. Gareev scored a perfect 5-0, good for first place and $600.
NM Arvind Jayaraman finished in second place ($300) with 4.5 points. Alexander Quach won the U1800 section ($400) with 4.5 points and Jeff Little won the U1500 section ($250) with 5 points.
Crosstables are online at the Austin Chess Club website. Thanks to Lori Balkum for running a fabulous tournament!
NM Arvind Jayaraman finished in second place ($300) with 4.5 points. Alexander Quach won the U1800 section ($400) with 4.5 points and Jeff Little won the U1500 section ($250) with 5 points.
Crosstables are online at the Austin Chess Club website. Thanks to Lori Balkum for running a fabulous tournament!
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| Round 5: GM Gareev faces NM Alex Chua |
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