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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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Upcoming Events Results Weekly Updates
 

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

20-21 February 2010

A State Championship Event!                   Advanced-registration

Texas State Scholastic Championships,7SS, Sheraton Dallas (Formerly Adams Mark), 400 North Olive Street, Dallas TX 75201.  HR: $105-$105-$105-$105, 888-627-8191, Mention Texas Chess Association to get Hotel Chess Rate. One night deposit may be required by Hotel.  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: $39 by 2/11; $69 after 2/11 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 also has eligibility rules. Four-year 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. 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: $15. Trophies to top 15 Individual in each section. Bughouse Tourney: K-6 and K-12, Saturday, 8:35pm. EF: $20 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 Dallas Chess Club. Mail entries to Dallas Chess Club, 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 2/17 with a $10 surcharge for withdrawing, after 2/17 there will be no refunds. There will be no substitution of team members. There will be a $10 change fee for changes after 2/17. 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 2/17/10. After that date you must make changes at site (Sheraton Dallas). Chess In Education Conference for coaches, teachers and administrators, contact Russell.Harwood@utb.edu for more info. NS, NC, W.

                  

Online Registration thru active.com: (note active.com charges a fee)

 

Texas Primary School State Scholastic Championships

 

http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1831421

 

Texas Elementary School State Scholastic Championships

 

http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1831417

Texas Middle School State Scholastic Championships

http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1831401

Texas High School State Scholastic Championships

http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1831394

Southwest Collegiate Championships, 5-SS, G/90 with 30 sec inc. Sheraton Dallas (Formerly Adams Mark), 400 North Olive Street, Dallas TX 75201.  HR: $105-$105-$105-$105, 888-627-8191, Mention Texas Chess Association to get Hotel Chess Rate.  One night hotel deposit may be required. Open to any college student or team. USCF membership required. EF: $49 by 2/11/10, $69 thereafter. Don't mail after 2/14, entry may not be received. Online/Credit Card http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1831387 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. $$ $500-$250-$125, 1st U2000 $150, 1st U1600 $150, 1st U1200 $150, Unrated eligible for U1200 prize. Plaques to top 10 Individuals, Plaques to top 5 Teams. Open Blitz Tourney: Open, Fri 2/19, 8:00 pm, $10, $$ Plaques to Top 5 individual. Ent: Barbara Swafford, 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley TX 76036. (Make Checks payable to Dallas Chess Club. 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 could possibly not be paired for round 1 and not be paired until payment is received. Refunds will be given only up to 2/17 with a $10 surcharge for withdrawing, after 2/17 there will be no refunds. There will be no substitution of team members. There will be a $10 change fee for changes after 2/17. 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 2/17/10. After that date you must make changes at site (Sheraton Dallas). February Supplement will be used. Chess In Education Conference for coaches, teachers and administrators, contact Russell.Harwood@utb.edu for more info. Tournament Info: Barbara Swafford, 214.632.9000 please do not call after 2/17, info@dallaschess.com. Web site: www.swchess.com. NS. NC. W. Fide.

March 6, 2010                    Registration Form

Steven Grubbs Memorial 5SS, G/30. Student Union Galaxy Rooms at The University of Texas at Dallas, 800 West Campbell Road, Richardson, Texas 75080. Three rated sections Opened to all in grades preK - 12th. HS/MS(K-12), Elem (K-6), Primary(K-3). One Not Rate section Elem Not Rated (K-6). This section is opened to all players in grades K-6 including rated players. $$Trophies: HS/MS: Top 10 ind., top 3 teams; Elem: Top 10 ind., top 5 teams; Primary: Top 10 ind., top 3 teams; Elem Not Rated: Top 10 Ind, top 5 teams. EF: $16 if postmarked by 2/26;  $26 thereafter and on site. Add $5 for phone entries. On site registration may result in ½ point first round bye. Reg: 8:00-8:45am, Rd 1 pairing posted at 9:20am, all others ASAP with 45-minute lunch break. One 1/2 pt. bye if requested before end of Rd 2. Tournament is not elimination, play all 5 rounds. Pre-Registration requires prepayment with complete information. All changes after 3/4/10 to be made on site only. 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: Dallas Chess Club, C/O Barbara Swafford, 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley, TX 76036 www.dallaschess.com www.chess.utdallas.edu  E-mail: info@dallaschess.com, 214-632-9000. Note that seating is limited and is on a first come first serve basis. Park on metered parking by Student Union or by UTD bookstore. Or get visitors pass at guard shack on University Drive and park on visitor's parking. All proceeds from this tournament will go to the Steven M Grubbs Memorial Scholarship Fund at the University of Texas at Dallas. NS NC W

 Results

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

 

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

Luis Salinas regularly compiles a list of top Texas Juniors. Here's the most recent!

Weekly updates
USCF id Name State Rating
12744151 CHUA, ALEXANDER JAMES TX 2174
12736190 YEH, PETER TX 2103
12669552 SAWYER, BRADLEY J TX 2093
12742553 DATTA, DEEPYAMAN TX 2058
12827707 SLEPOY, MICHAEL TX 2013
12751532 ONG, WILLIAM C TX 1986
12780046 DONG, ERIC S TX 1966
12720116 PERNES, BRYAN T TX 1948
12730980 HANEY, PAUL A TX 1942
12874957 MCARDLE, FERGAL B TX 1939
12799690 HEISERMAN, JIMMY P TX 1922
12886299 GWAZE, TAPIWA TX 1907
12744148 CULLER, GEORGE W, IV TX 1904
12691820 NELSON, DANIEL A TX 1886
21020447 LIAO, ARNOLD TX 1885
12750437 GRACIA, ARTURO, JR TX 1883
12776791 ZHANG, XI TX 1877
12721554 TU, PETER H TX 1875
12774002 JENNINGS, MICHAEL T TX 1867
12725218 PERSHWITZ, GENE E TX 1867
12794258 WANG, KEVIN A TX 1861
12760784 WISECUP, DAVID A TX 1848
12765137 FINDLEY, NATE C TX 1833
12725211 APPELBAUM, TODD A TX 1827
12722825 GUERRA, ANTHONY TX 1825
12928565 GREEN, AUSTEN J TX 1817
12746751 JAMISON, COURTNEY TX 1810
12589976 HOBART, CHRISTOPHER T TX 1802
12849288 YANG, STANLEY TX 1782
12783131 DATTA, ANJALI TX 1775
12830800 HALEY, CONNOR TX 1754
12788737 SWAFFORD, CLAYTON J TX 1744
12672269 FLORES, VICTOR ALFREDO TX 1743
12824027 RAMACHANDRAN, KARTHIK N TX 1740
12664885 SLESNICK, TYSON TX 1721
12687763 CHEN, CHAO TX 1730
12888811 MALLELA, ABHISHEK TX 1718
12857131 SLEPOY, JACOB TX 1709
12847303 VEMPATI, GAYATRI S TX 1707
12786090 SANTOS, IVAN V TX 1705
12807032 BANGALE, AKSHAY UDAY TX 1697
12714632 SLESNICK, NOLAN TX 1688
12807694 FRANKE, PAUL L TX 1686
12876900 STOLYAROV, ROMAN M TX 1671 
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.

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