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Welcome to the Dallas Chess Club's Scholastic Homepage! This page is devoted to scholastics and all our juniors. It will include scholastic news, links to tournament info, ratings of Texas' top junior players.

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Dallas Area Chess In Schools The DACIS site has information on the program and also orientation pages for school and instructors for the current school year.

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Upcoming Scholastic Events

21 January 2012                     Advanced Registrations

Region III Scholastic Championships, 5SS, G/30d5. Student Union Galaxy Rooms at The University of Texas at Dallas, 800 West Campbell Road, Richardson, Texas 75080. Use University Drive entrance. Six rated sections Opened to players who live in TCA Region 3 or who go to school in TCA Region 3. High School (grades 9-12), Middle School (grades 6-8/9), Elementary (grades K-5/6), Elementary U800 (grades K-5/6 rated under 800), Primary (grades preK-3), and K-1 (grades pre-k-1). $$Trophies for rated sections: HS section: Top 10 ind., top 3 teams; MS Top 10 ind., top 3 team. Elem: Top 10 ind., top 5 teams; Elem U800: Top 10 ind., top 5 teams; Primary: Top 10 ind., top 5 teams; K-1 Top 7 ind., top team. EF for Rated Section: $25 if postmarked by 1/14; $39 thereafter and on site. Add $5 for phone entries. Flyer/Registration Form On site registration may result in ½ point first round bye. US Chess Federation Membership required. Sections may be combined if there are not enough players in a section or if too many players belong to one school. Team flag may be turned off if one school has too many players in the section. One Not rated sections: K-6 not rated Open. This section is opened to all players in Grades k-6. $$Trophies for K-6 not rated sections: Top 10 ind, Top 5 teams. EF for not rated section is $15 if postmarked by 1/14, $25 thereafter and on site. Registration Form On site registration may result in ½ point 1st round bye. ALL: Reg: 7:30-8:30am, Rd 1 posted at 9:15 am, all others ASAP with 35-minute lunch break. One 1/2 pt. bye if requested before end of Rd 2. Medals to all the participants. Tournament is not elimination, play all 5 rounds. Pre-Registration requires prepayment with complete information. All changes after 1/19/12 to be made on site only, $10 for changes made after 1/19/12. No credit cards accepted onsite. Special TCA rules on which section a player can play in Rated Sections. See http://www.swchess.com/sce/tourney/tsc2006/tsc06.htm  for some guidelines. Make Checks payable to Dallas Chess Club. US Chess Federation Membership is required for all Rated sections. Not Rated sections do not require US Chess Federation membership. Enter: Barbara Swafford, 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley TX 76036. Ph: 214.632.9000. E-mail: info@dallaschess.com  Note that seating is limited and is on a first come first serve basis. Park on metered parking by Student Union or get visitors pass at Visitors Center on University Drive and park on Visitor's/Green Parking . Due to construction, please check UT Dallas Website for parking information.

18-19 Feb 2012             Web Page

  Southwest Collegiate Championships 5-SS, G/90 inc/30. 5SS. Sheraton Dallas Hotel, 400 North Olive Street, Dallas TX 75201. HR: $109-$109-$109-$109, 214-922-8000 or 888-627-8191, Mention Texas Chess Association to get Hotel Chess Rate. Reserve by 1/27/12 or rate may go up. One night deposit may be required by Hotel. Top 4 count for team score. USCF membership required. Fide rated but uses USCF rules. Fide pairing rules may be used. Monroi devices may be provided and their use is mandatory. EF: $49 by 2/03/12, $69 thereafter. Don't mail after 2/03, entry may not be received. Online/Credit Card registration link at www.swchess.com Note that active.com charges a small fee. Reg.: Fri 7-9 pm, Sat 7-7:45am. Saturday registrants may receive a 1st rd. 1/2 pt. bye. One 1/2 pt. bye allowed if requested by end of rd. 2. Rds.: Sat 9-1:30-6, Sun 9-1:45. $$ $500-$250-$125, 1st U2000 $150, 1st U1600 $150, 1st U1200 $150, Unrated eligible for U1200 prize. Plaques to top 10 Individuals, Plaques to top 5 Teams. Ent: Barbara Swafford, 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley, TX 76036. (Make Checks payable to Texas Chess Association. One check can be sent for multiple players.) Entries must include name, USCF ID or new/pending (include a copy of the receipt), rating, USCF expiration date & school. All incomplete registrations will be charged the late EF, additionally there will be a $5 per player surcharge on registration received without payment, these players may possibly not be paired for round 1 and not be paired until payment is received. Refunds will be given only up to 2/15 with a $10 surcharge for withdrawing, after 2/15 there will be no refunds. There will be no substitution of team members. There will be a $10 change fee for changes after 2/15. There will be a $5 surcharge per player for phone registrations. USCF membership is required. Proof of membership is required or player must join/renew their memberships. No registration/ changes/or withdrawals after 2/15/12. After that date you must make changes at site (Sheraton Dallas Hotel). February Supplement will be used. Tournament Info: Barbara Swafford, 214.632.9000 please do not call after 2/15, info@dallaschess.com. Website: www.swchess.com. NS. NC. W.  FIDE

Team entries on a spreadsheet is encouraged.

 

Registration Form w Round Times  It is better to use form found in each Section's web page or the flyers found right below. ( All these flyers require Adobe Acrobat reader.)

Collegiate  Click here for printable registration form

High School Click here for printable registration form

Middle School Click here for printable registration form

Elementary Click here for printable registration form

Primary Click here for printable registration form

 

Online Registration:

Online Registration thru active.com: Note that active.com charges a small fee.

Online Registration links:

 To register for Primary http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=2007340

 To register for Elementary http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=2007207

 To register for Middle School http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=2007196

 To register for High School  http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=2007195

 

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  2012 Texas State Scholastic Championships A State Championship Event! 7SS. Sheraton Dallas Hotel, 400 North Olive Street, Dallas TX 75201. HR: $109-$109-$109-$109, 214-922-8000 or 888-627-8191, Mention Texas Chess Association to get Hotel Chess Rate. Reserve by 1/27/12 or rate may go up. Four championships in one great location: TX Primary Scholastic Championships; TX Elementary Scholastic Championships; TX Middle School Scholastic Championships; TX High School Scholastic Championships. EF: $41 by 2/03/12; $69 after 2/03 or on site. February Rating Supplement will be used. Current USCF membership required (may be obtained on site). On Site Registration: Friday, 7-9pm, Saturday, 7-7:45am. Saturday registrants may receive a 1st Rd. 1/2-pt. bye. One 1/2-pt. bye (for any round) allowed if requested by the end of Rd. 2. Sections: K-1 Championship, Primary (K-3) Championship, Primary JV (K-3 w/Ratings Under 700), Elementary (K-5/6) Championship, Elementary JV (K-5/6 Under 800), Elementary Novice (K-5/6 Under 500), Middle School (6-8/9) Championship, MS JV (6-8/9 Under 900), MS Novice (6-8/9 Under 600), High School (9-12) Championship, HS JV (9-12 Under 1000). See Article IX, Section 1E, TCA Bylaws for each section's eligibility requirement, www.texaschess.org/2007/03/bylaws.html. Also www.swchess.com has eligibility rules. Four-year Chess II scholarship to The University of Texas at Dallas to winner of High School Championship section. Winner must meet UTD entrance requirement and follow team rules. UTD is sole judge as to who wins the scholarship. For more information on UT Dallas Scholarships see http://www.utdallas.edu/chess/scholarships/chess-program-scholarships.html Trophies for top 20 individuals and top 15 teams in each section plus participation medals for all, and plus Score Awards for players scoring 4 or more points that do not win an individual trophy. Schedule: Round times vary depending on the Championship; Time control also varies. For round times and time control, see: www.swchess.com. Side Events: Blitz Tourney: K-6 and K-12, Friday 8pm. EF: $20. Trophies to top 15 Individual in each section. Bughouse Tourney: K-6 and K-12, Saturday, 8:35pm. EF: $30 Team (On site registration only). trophies to top 10 teams in each section. All registrations (except Bughouse) available on line: see www.swchess.com and you can download flyers and entry forms. Checks payable to Texas Chess Association. Mail entries to Texas Chess Association, c/o Barbara Swafford, 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley, TX 76036. For tournament info, visit our website or contact Barbara Swafford, info@dallaschess.com or 214-632-9000. Refunds will be given only up to 2/15 with a $10 surcharge for withdrawing, after 2/15 there will be no refunds. There will be no substitution of team members. There will be a $10 change fee for changes after 2/15. There will be a $5 surcharge per player for phone registrations USCF membership is required. Proof of membership is required or player must join/renew their memberships. No registration/changes/or withdrawals after 2/15/12. After that date you must make changes at site (Sheraton Dallas Hotel). NS, NC, W.

 

25 Feb 2012            

  All Saints K-12 Chess Open, All Saints Episcopal School Student Center,2695 SSW Loop 323,Tyler, Texas 75701 Open to Kindergarten to K-12 Students,5 Swiss System Rounds: Game in 30 minutes (G/30),Two Sections: Open,

Reserve Prizes: Trophies to top 5 individuals in each section Trophies to top 3 teams in each section (minimum of 2 players in the same school to make a team and top 3 scores will determine the team score) Onsite Registration: 8:30AM to 9:00AM Players must arrive by 9:00AM to check in Round 1 starts at 9:30AM, all other rounds to follow ASAP Entry Fee: $20.00 if post-marked by February 20, 2012, $30.00 after Make checks payable and mail to: TYLER CHESS CENTER, 541 Contenders Way, Tyler, TX 75703 Tournament is USCF rated. USCF membership required to play. Registration Flyer

 Results

    See the Past Events Archive for results prior to 2001.  Also see Region 3 for additional standings.

10 December 2011                               

Steven Grubbs Memorial            Final Standings

2-5 or 3-5 Sept 2011 

 

29-30 October 2011

15th Annual Texas Collegiate Championships and Texas K-12 Grade Championships Web Page

Jan 2011 2010 Dallas Junior Open   Final Standings

2008 Texas State Scholastic Championships Final Standings

2007 11th Annual Texas K-12 Grade & Collegiate Championships. Final Standings

2007 Texas State Scholastic Championships Final Standings

2006 U.S. Junior Open Final Standings

2006 Texas State Scholastic Championships Final Standings

2005 9th Annual Texas K-12 Grade and Collegiate Championships Final Standings

2005 Texas State Scholastic Chess Championship Final Standings

2004 8th Annual Texas K-12 Grade & Collegiate Championships.  Final Standings

2004 Texas Girls Scholastic Chess Championships

2004 Polgar Qualifier Final Standings

2004 National High School (K-12) Championship Results

2004 Texas Scholastic Chess Championship Results

2003 Texas K-12 Grade & Collegiate Championships Final Standings are up on the SW Enterprises website.

2003 Texas State Scholastic Championships  Final Standings  are up on the SW Enterprises

The 2002 Texas State Grade & Collegiate Championship Final Standings are now up on the TCA website.

Dallas Area Chess In Schools The DACIS site has information on the program and also orientation pages for school and instructors for the current school year.

Steven Grubbs   In Memoriam Rest In Peace  (Posted Sept 3,2000)

Photos From Denker and the US Open

Photos From 2002 National Grade

Photos From 2002 Texas Girls Championship

Photos from The 2002 State Scholastic In Corpus Christi

Photos from National K-12

 

Nov 23, 2007  Austin K-12 Championships Final Standings

March 31, 2007 Plano ISD Elementary Chess Tournament, Final Standings

March 3, 2007  Region 3 Scholastic Championships. Final Standings

Dec 2, 2006 2006 Dallas Junior Open. Final Standings

Nov 11, 2006 DFW Middle School Championships. Final Standings

May 27, 2006 Scholastic Side Event as part of Texas State and Amateur Championship. Final Standings

April 1, 2006 DFW Elementary Championships. Final Standings

January 14, 2006  Region III Scholastic Championships Final Standings

November 12, 2005  2005 Dallas Junior Open. Final Standings

October 22,2005 2005 UTD Fall Scholastic Final Standings

October 8, 2005  DFW Primary Championships. Final Standings

September 24, 2005 2004 Dallas Junior Open. Final Standings

April 23, 2005   DFW Grade Championships. Final Standings

January 29, 2005  Region 3 Scholastic Championships  Final Standings

December 4, 2004 DFW Elementary Championship.   Final Standings

November 6, 2004 DFW Primary Championships. Final Standings

October 16, 2004  16th Annual DFW Middle School Championships Final Standings

September 25, 2004  16th Annual DFW High School Championships Final Standings

Sept 4, 2004  Southwest Open K-12 Scholastics Final Standings

May 29,2004 K-12 Scholastics/Texas State and Amateur Championship Final Standings

January 31, 2004 DFW Grade Championships Final Standings

December 6, 2003 Dallas Junior Open Final Standings

November 23, 2002 DFW Elementary Championship   Final Standings

November 2, 2002 DFW Primary Championships.   Final Standings

November 9, 2002 14th Annual DFW Middle School Champ.   Final Standings

October 5, 2002  14th Annual DFW High School Championships.  Final Standings

Sept. 13-14, 2002  UTD Fall Qualifier Tournament-- Final Standings

August 17, 2002 Summer Sizzler 7. Final Standings

July 19-21, 2002  The U S Junior Championship & Open Standings, Photos, & Games! (a new browser window will open)

June 15, 2002  Summer Sizzler 6  Final Standings

Feb. 2, 2002  Texas Region 3 Scholastic Chess Championship Final Standings

Dec. 1 , 2001  Dallas Junior Open Final Standings.

Nov.  17, 2001 DFW High School Championships. Final Standings.

Nov. 10, 2001  DFW Elementary School Championships.   Final Standings

Oct. 20, 2001 DFW Grade Championships   Final Standings.

Oct. 13, 2001 DFW Middle School Championships.  Final Standings.

Sept. 29, 2001 Forget-Me-Not Tournament 2001 Final Standings.

Sept. 22, 2001 DFW Primary, Individual and Team, Final Standings.

August 25, 2001 Summer Sizzler 5 Final Standings.

2001 US Junior Open and Invitational Photos!  (A new browser window will open.)

July 20-22. Texas Junior Invitational Final Standings!

July 28, 2001 Summer Sizzler 4 Final Standings.

June 23-24, 2001  Texas Middle School Challenge Final Standings and Photos

Photos from the Super Nationals  See our winners with their trophies, familiar faces at the board, GM Seirawan, the HUGE playing hall and thousands of players!  Congratulations to all the winners!

March 9-11, 2001 2001 Texas State Scholastic Final Standings 

Feb. 3, 2001 Region 3 Championships.  Final Standings: Individual & Team.

Jan 20, 2001 Steven Grubbs Memorial Scholastic Championship.  Final Standings 

Jan 6-7, 2001 Texas Junior Open.  Results

USCF Chess Research Bibliography A list of articles on research pertaining to
the beneficial effects of chess on school performance. One copy
of each can be ordered from the USCF for free.