TEXAS STATE CHESS TRIATHLON CHAMPIONSHIP 2026
A TEXAS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT
SATURDAY JUNE 6TH 2026
One-day tournament. 12 ROUNDS! 6 rounds of Blitz (G/5), followed by 4 rounds of Quick (G/15) and then by 2 rounds of Classical (G/75,d5).
For pairing purposes each win equals 1 point and each draw equals ½ point. But for prize distribution each Blitz win equals 1 point and each draw equals ½ point; each Quick win equals 2 points and each draw equals 1 point; each Classical win equals 3 points and each draw equals 1 ½ points.
First six rounds paired using your Blitz rating. Quick rounds paired using your Quick rating. Classical rounds paired using your regular rating. Scoring carries over; for example, if you had 4 points in the Blitz rounds you will be paired in the first Quick round with you having a score of 4.
PRIZES: $400 + trophy for 1st, $250 for 2nd. $200 for 1st U1600. $150 FOR 1ST U1000. The $1,000 prize fund is based on 40 paid entries with 50% guaranteed. Everyone who completes all 12 rounds gets a commemorative "2026 Finisher" medal. Everyone is eligible for the cash, but only Texas residents are eligible for the TEXAS CHESS TRIATHLON State Championship Trophy. Standard US Chess tiebreaks used if necessary.
SECTIONS: One open section.
SCHEDULE: Round 1 at 9:30am Saturday the 6th of June 2026. Following rounds ASAP. 45 minute lunch break around 12:30.
ENTRY FEE: Poison Pawns members $45 anytime, contact Edgar for coupon code. All others early entry $55 by May 16th, regular entry $65 by May 27th, late entry $75 by June 5th. $100 for entry on June 6th by 8:30am. GMs and IMs enter for free, entry fee deducted from any winnings, enter via King Registration, entry fee adjusted to zero with your title. You may cancel up to 48 hours before the beginning of round 1 and get a refund of what you paid minus $25, or you may apply the entire amount towards a future Poison Pawns entry fee but it must be used within 90 days. Must be a member of both US Chess AND the Texas Chess Association. TCA membership just $5 annually for adults, $3 for kids. Renew or join the Texas Chess Association at: https://texaschess.org/memberships/
BYES: NO BYES except for zero point byes. This is a Triathlon endurance format. Suck it up!
HOTEL INFO: Holiday Inn Express, 3401 N. Main St., is less than a mile from The Studio. Phone 832-834-6197 and ask for The Houston Chess Studio discount, or if booking online use code ALDR9. Also within a mile is the Heights House Hotel, an America’s Best Value, and a Luxury Inn. Google them for info.
THE HOUSTON CHESS STUDIO: Houston’s only ‘brick and mortar’ chess venue is dedicated to providing a quality, high tech, chess playing experience for players of all levels. Centrally and conveniently located at 250 Patton St., Suite H, Houston TX 77009. Just inside North Loop 610 and just 2 blocks off North I-45. There are 3 restaurants in the same strip center as The Studio: The Red Hot Noodle (Asian), Subway, and Pizza Patron. Several others are within walking distance. Plenty of FREE parking.
SCANNING: All players are subject to being scanned (“wanded”) in order to help prevent cheating.
OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS:
https://www.kingregistration.com/affiliate/poisonpawns
QUESTIONS? Contact Edgar at poisonpawnschessclub@gmail.com or 281-844-4139.
Handicap Accessible: Yes