Date: November 20th – 22nd, 2026 (Friday through Sunday)
Location: TCC-Bellaire | 4007 Bellaire Blvd, Suite HH, Houston, TX 77025
Sections: Championship & U1800 & (U1400 section, USCF rated only)
Time Control: G/90; +30
3 Day Schedule: November 20th – 22nd, 2026
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: November 21st – 22nd, 2026
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: $108 before or on 10/11
Regular Fee: $123 before or on 11/10
Late fee: $138
U1800 Section Registration:
Early Bird Price: $88 before or on 10/11
Regular Price: $103 before or on 11/10
Late Price: $118
U1400 Section Registration (US Chess Rated Only):
Early Bird Price: $78 before or on 10/11
Regular Price: $93 before or on 11/10
Late Price: $108
Prizes (All Prizes Guaranteed):
Championship – 1st: $640, 2nd: $320, 3rd: $160
U1800 – 1st: $240, 2nd: $120, 3rd: $60
U1400 – 1st, 2nd, 3rd – Trophies
How do I get a FIDE ID? Play in one of our FIDE tournaments and complete the registration form—we’ll take care of it for you. Alternatively, you can contact USCF to request an ID. To earn an official FIDE rating, you must play five games against previously FIDE-rated opponents, score at least ½ point total, and achieve a performance rating of at least 1400. USCF monthly ratings are used for pairings. The default late-forfeit time is one hour. Re-entry is available for half the late-fee price.
First three GMs/IMs to enter are guaranteed at least $200 (GM) / $100 (IM) if they play all rounds; offer valid until the late-fee deadline. Players with a lifetime peak FIDE rating of 2300+ may enter free before the late-fee deadline. Email in**@**************er.com to register under these conditions.
