Prizes and Info

Scholastic: Trophies for the Top 3 winners of every section and Medals for the Top 4-6 winners. Every player will get a gift. 

Advanced: Trophies for top 3 + prize pool from 25% of entry fee.

One Unique Trophy for Top team.

ADULTS MAY ENTER in the Advanced USCF section; To Register as an Adult with no Team just put Adult in the Team Field if not already in College/University(Otherwise put in College/University Name).Onsite Registration will be accepted only if spots are available.Only 120 seats available. First come first served. 

• Scholastic: 5 rounds - Swiss System, Game- 25 min; delay 5 sec
• Advanced: 4 rounds - 40 min; d5
• Online Registration $25 for Scholastic and $30 for Advanced. Onsite Registration(If not Registered in advance):$30 for Scholastic, $35 for Advanced and will only be available if there is open spots.
• Arrive at 8:30am for announcements. First Round begins at 9am. 
• Lunch will begin after 2 rounds (estimated to start at 12) 
• There are plenty of dining options in the Student Center. 
• Bring your own Chess set and Clocks

 

Plenty of seating in hallways. 

USCF membership is required. To obtain your USCF membership for the first time or to renew it, there is a special rate available for players in grades K-12, one year for $10, at http://chess.jliptrap.us/hgroup.htm

Please contact Chess.atuh@gmail.com for questions, information, or if you would like to volunteer. 

All except the fees from King registration will be refunded for withdraws until May 31st at 11:59pm.

 Update as of May 26th:Medals for 1st through 3rd for both sections as well (Original Trophy Supplier not available),still a Cash Prize for the Advanced Section as well.Team Trophy still will be given to top Scholastic or Top Collegiate Team.

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Locations

Event will be at 4455 University Drive or "Student Center South", second floor in the "Multipurpose Room". 

Best parking is the 4434 University Drive Houston or "Welcome Center garage". 

Parking at the Welcome Center Garage is best, the rate will be 10$. We recommend carpools. 

More parking information: https://uh.edu/af-university-services/parking/parking-on-campus/visitor/rates.php

Your car will be towed if you park on the street. 

Volunteers will be around both buildings to direct traffic. 

 Student Center South Map Link:https://uh.edu/studentcenters/south/