Houston FIDE
Date: May 16th - May 18th, 2025 (Friday through Sunday)
Location: TCC-Bellaire | 4007 Bellaire Blvd, Suite HH, Houston, TX 77025
Sections: Championship & U1800 & U1400
Time Control: G/90;+30
3 Day Schedule: May 16th - May 18th
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: May 17th - May 18th
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: $98 before or on 04/16
Regular Fee: $108 before or on 05/09
Late fee: $118
U1800 Section Registration:
Early Bird Price: $82 before or on 04/16
Regular Price: $92 before or on 05/09
Late Price: $102
U1400 Section Registration (US Chess Rated Only):
Early Bird Price: $72 before or on 04/16
Regular Price: $82 before or on 05/09
Late Price: $92
Prizes (All Prizes Guaranteed):
Championship - 1st: $600, 2nd: $300, 3rd: $100, Class Prize U2000- $100
U1800 - 1st: $200, 2nd: $100, 3rd: $50, Class Prize U1600-$50
U1400 - 1st, 2nd, 3rd - Trophies
Prizes (All Prizes Guaranteed):
Championship - 1st: $800, 2nd: $400, 3rd: $200, Class Prize U2000- $100
U1800 - 1st: $300, 2nd: $150, 3rd: $75, Class Prize U1600-$75
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 info@texaschesscenter.com 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.
Entry List (Coming on 04/16)
Date: May 16th - May 18th, 2025 (Friday through Sunday)
Location: TCC-Bellaire | 4007 Bellaire Blvd, Suite HH, Houston, TX 77025
Sections: Championship & U1800 & U1400
Time Control: G/90;+30
3 Day Schedule: May 16th - May 18th
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: May 17th - May 18th
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: $98 before or on 04/16
Regular Fee: $108 before or on 05/09
Late fee: $118
U1800 Section Registration:
Early Bird Price: $82 before or on 04/16
Regular Price: $92 before or on 05/09
Late Price: $102
U1400 Section Registration (US Chess Rated Only):
Early Bird Price: $72 before or on 04/16
Regular Price: $82 before or on 05/09
Late Price: $92
Prizes (All Prizes Guaranteed):
Championship - 1st: $600, 2nd: $300, 3rd: $100, Class Prize U2000- $100
U1800 - 1st: $200, 2nd: $100, 3rd: $50, Class Prize U1600-$50
U1400 - 1st, 2nd, 3rd - Trophies
Prizes (All Prizes Guaranteed):
Championship - 1st: $800, 2nd: $400, 3rd: $200, Class Prize U2000- $100
U1800 - 1st: $300, 2nd: $150, 3rd: $75, Class Prize U1600-$75
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 info@texaschesscenter.com 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.
Entry List (Coming on 04/16)
Date: May 16th - May 18th, 2025 (Friday through Sunday)
Location: TCC-Bellaire | 4007 Bellaire Blvd, Suite HH, Houston, TX 77025
Sections: Championship & U1800 & U1400
Time Control: G/90;+30
3 Day Schedule: May 16th - May 18th
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: May 17th - May 18th
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: $98 before or on 04/16
Regular Fee: $108 before or on 05/09
Late fee: $118
U1800 Section Registration:
Early Bird Price: $82 before or on 04/16
Regular Price: $92 before or on 05/09
Late Price: $102
U1400 Section Registration (US Chess Rated Only):
Early Bird Price: $72 before or on 04/16
Regular Price: $82 before or on 05/09
Late Price: $92
Prizes (All Prizes Guaranteed):
Championship - 1st: $600, 2nd: $300, 3rd: $100, Class Prize U2000- $100
U1800 - 1st: $200, 2nd: $100, 3rd: $50, Class Prize U1600-$50
U1400 - 1st, 2nd, 3rd - Trophies
Prizes (All Prizes Guaranteed):
Championship - 1st: $800, 2nd: $400, 3rd: $200, Class Prize U2000- $100
U1800 - 1st: $300, 2nd: $150, 3rd: $75, Class Prize U1600-$75
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 info@texaschesscenter.com 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.
Entry List (Coming on 04/16)
Tournament Policies:
Refunds: A player can receive a refund up to 1 hour before the tournament start-time. Players that no-show do not receive a refund. No exceptions.
Playing Up: Players can play up to the next section if their US Chess Rating is within 150 points of the next section. Players may also use their FIDE rating after converting it into a USCF using the following formula. US Chess rating = ( 180 + 0.94 × FIDE if FIDE ≤ 2000) OR (20 + 1.02 × FIDE if FIDE > 2000)
US Chess Membership: An Active US Chess Membership is required unless you are a Titled player with a FIDE ID #.
Supplies: Boards, clocks, pieces, notation sheets, and pencils all provided.
Titled Players: FM+ play free! Email info@texaschesscenter.com to register as a master .
Capacity: Limited to 102 Players.