Latest version of Swiss Sys will be used. Pairings created by this program are considered legal and will stand even if a pairing is not ideal, especially if pairings have been already posted. Current version is 11.3.

When individual scores are equal, the following order of tie-break systems will be used to designate individual awards:

Modified Median
Median
Solkoff
Sonneborn-Berger
Cumulative

When team scores are equal, the following order of tie-break systems will be used to designate individual awards:

Total Individual Median
Total Solkoff
Total Sonneborn-Berger
Total Cumulative

Eligibility

Open to students who reside or attend high school in Hidalgo or Starr county
Current USCF membership is required https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess
Current TCA membership is required https://texaschess.org/memberships ($3 "Junior Online" membership, valid for 1 year, is recommended, but $1.50 Regional Championship single pass is sufficient). Please contact Ms. Barbara Swafford tcapayment@gmail.com for additional clarifications.

USCF and TCA Memberships will not be processed by the organizers.

Entry Fee

$25 by March 15
$30 by March 17
$40 on March 18

Refunds by March 15; $5 refund charge.

Entries on March 18 will be permitted up to 30 minutes before the first round. Players that are not registered by the cutoff time shall be paired from Round 2 only (unless the Chief Tournament Director decides otherwise).

Awards

Trophies to: Top 5 individual / 3 team / 1 JV individual / 1 JV team
Participation medals for all students

Additional Information

Chess sets, clocks, notations, pencils, and pens will be provided.
Accommodation for participants with disabilities will be ensured.
Upon timely request, separate rooms in proximity to the playing venue will be available for rent.
Free parking.

Chess Program Office of Student Life and Dean of Students

2023 Texas Region X High School Championship

Flyer

Registration

Payment

Entry List, Pairings, Standings