Texas Fall Rapid Chess Tournament
October 16 2026
5 Rounds Swiss System Chess Tournament (no elimination.)
Time Control: Game 10 with 3 second increment
Houston Marriott South at Hobby Airport
9100 Gulf Freeway, Houston Texas, 77017. $114 rate ($134 w taxes and fees) includes American Breakfast Buffet for 2, Free Parking (Do not pay for parking outside because they can't give refunds) register online thru link: reserve hotel room online link Reserve By Friday, 0ctober 2 or rate may not be honored.
OPEN Section: Open to players with US Chess membership. $$ $25% - 20% - $10%. Entry Fee: $25 by October 7 else $30.
Intermediate Under 1400 Section: Open to players with US Chess membership rated under 1400. $$ $25% - 20% - $10%. Entry Fee: $25 by October 7 else $30.
Novice Under 800 Section: Open to players with US Chess membership rated under 800. $$ $25% - 20% - $10%. Entry Fee: $25 by October 7 else $30.
Register Online before Oct 16 3 pm. Register Online After Oct 16 3 pm register at the door 5:45 - 6:15 pm
Round 1 6:30 pm Rounds 2-5 ASAP with 10 minute break after Round 3. Estimated time tournament ends 8:30 pm.
Entries/questions: Dallas Chess Club, C/O Barbara Swafford, 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley, TX 76036. Info: Barb Swafford, info@dallaschess.com pre-reg. requires prepayment. After October 7 all registration and changes online only; all changes including withdrawals, $5 after October 15. Please check the website to ensure your entry was received. Please Register early.