Southwest Collegiate Results

2014 Southwest Collegiate Chess Championships

February 7-9 or 8-9 2014 Blitz on February 7th

Hilton Americas map

1600 Lamar Street, Houston TX 77010

 HR: $124-$124-$124-$124, 713-739-8000, Mention Texas Scholastic Chess to get Hotel Chess Rate. Reserve by 1/16/14 Hotel has extended the chess rate to January 31st!! or rate may go up. One night deposit may be required by Hotel. If you have trouble getting the rate, contact hotel person: Corin Hall our Group Coordinator in Reservations.  She can be reached at corin.hall@hilton.com or 713-577-6052

5 round Swiss System (No Elimination). Time Control is G/90 with 30 sec inc.

Entry Fee is $49 by 1/27, $69 thereafter

Open to any College Student or Team.

 

Click here for printable registration form

Click here to register using active

Schedules:

3 day

Reg.: Fri 2/7 from 7:00 pm-7:30 pm. Rounds: Friday,2/7 at 7:45pm then merge for round 2 with 2 day. Saturday rounds 1:45pm and 6:30pm. Sun. rounds 9 am and 1:45 pm

 

2 day

Reg.: Fri 2/7 from 7 pm-9 pm. or Reg. Sat.2/8 at 7:30 am-8:30 am. Sat. registration may require a 1/2 pt. 1st rd. bye. Rounds: Saturday 9 am and 1:45pm and 6:30pm.

Sunday rounds 9 am and 1:45 pm

 

Prizes
Place $$$              Plaques
1st (unrated eligible for this prize) $500 Top 10  individual

Top 5 teams.

2nd(unrated eligible for this prize) $250
3rd (unrated eligible for this prize) $125
 1st 1600-1799 $150
1st 1200-1599 $150
U1200 (unrated eligible for this prize) $150

 

Info: Barbara Swafford, 214.632.9000

Make Checks payable to  Texas Chess Association (TCA). One check can be made for multiple Players.

Send entries to  Barbara Swafford, 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley TX 76036

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. Refunds will be given only up to 2/4. USCF membership is required. Proof of membership is required or player must join/renew their memberships.

Submitting team entries on a spreadsheet is encouraged.

 

Official TLA for the event:

Feb 7 or 8 - 9, 2014 Southwest Collegiate Chess Championships

5SS, G/90, 30 sec inc. Hilton Americas, 1600 Lamar St., Houston, TX 77010. HR: $124-$124-$124-$124, 713-739-8000, Mention Texas Scholastic Chess to get Hotel Chess Rate. Reserve by 1/16/14 or rate may go up. One night deposit may be required by Hotel. Reserve early! 713-943-7979,  Or use following link to register: https://aws.passkey.com/event/10845244/owner/11720/home . College section open to any college player. $$ $500-$250-$125, 1st ‘1600-1800’ $150, 1st ‘1200-1599’ $150, 1st U1200 $150, Unrated eligible for U1200 prize or 1st -3rd overall only. Plaques to top 10 Individuals, Plaques to top 5 Teams (top four players added for team scores, no more than 2 teams per school.) EF: $49 by 1/27/14, $69 thereafter. Do not mail after 2/1/14 as your entry may not be received in time. Entries to: Texas Chess Association, c/o Barbara Swafford, 2709 Longhorn Trail, Crowley TX 76036. Entry must include Name, USCF ID (or new/pending), grade & school and school location. Incomplete entries will be charged at site entry fee. No refunds after 2/4. Email: info@dallaschess.com 214-632-9000. Do not call after 2/5 as we are traveling. Schedules: 3 day and 2 day. Reg.: Fri 2/7 from 7:00 pm-7:30 pm. Reg. Sat.2/8 at 7:30 am-8:30 am. Sat. registration may require a 1/2 pt. 1st rd. bye. Rds.: Rd 1 3day on 2/7 at 7:45pm then merge for round 2 with 2day. 2day rd 1 at 9 am Sat. and rest of rds 1:45pm-6:30pm. Sun. rds 9 am and 1:45 pm. One 1/2 pt bye available, any round, if requested before end of rd. 2 and if player has not received a full point bye. Team pairings will be turn off for later rounds, probably for round 3, 4 and 5. Fide rated but uses USCF rules. Online registration and team room information on website at www.dallaschess.com. NS, NC, W. FIDE.