August Back to School Scholastic Tournament Details

Entries Limited to 200 players. Registration will close once capacity is reached.

Early Bird Entry (Before 08/07/2026 11:59PM): $50.00

Late Entry (Before 08/14/2026 8:00 PM): $60.00

ENTRIES CLOSE ON FRIDAY, 08/14/2026 @8:00PM!

Date: Saturday, August 15th, 2026 @ 9:30am
Location: TKP Pavilion Sports and Events Center |  5371 E 5th St, Katy, TX 77493
Directions: Go behind the TKP church, look for the tournament signs that lead you to the hall.
Format: 5 Rounds
Time Control: G/25;d5
Sections: U300, U600, U900, U1200, 1200+

NOTE: Sections may be merged depending on entries for each section.

Schedule:
Round 1: 9:30 AM
Round 2: 10:45 AM
Round 3: 12:00 PM
Round 4: 1:45 PM
Round 5: 3:00 PM
Awards: After Round 5 Concludes.

Prizes:
1st, 2nd, 3rd for ALL Sections get Trophies.
All players will receive participation medals.

Cancellation Policy: Upon cancellation full refunds will be issued until 8/10. Any cancellation after 8/10 will have a $15 processing fee.

Playing Up: Playing up a section is not available for this tournament. The current player USCF rating determines the section they are placed in.

Behavior Expectations: Players are expected to demonstrate respect towards TDs, hotel staff, and fellow players at all times. Disruptive behavior during games, bullying, or any form of aggression will not be tolerated. Parents are expected to take care of small kids in-between rounds.

Tiebreak Policy: In the case of a tie for a trophy, the following tie breaking methods will be used in the order listed.
1. Modified Median Tiebreak
2. Solkoff Tiebreak
3. Cumulative Tiebreak
4. Cumulative of Opposition Tiebreak

Electronic Devices: Electronic devices, including smartphones, smartwatches, and tablets, are not permitted during rounds. Ensure they are fully powered off and placed in a bag under the table or kept outside the playing area. If a player's phone rings during the round, there can be serious penalties such as disqualification for that round.

Supplies: Bring your own Chess Boards and Clocks! They will not be provided.

Scholastic Tournament: This tournament is scholastic: only for players in grades K-12.

USCF Membership: To play in this tournament, a USCF membership is required. If you do not have a USCF membership or your membership has expired, please go to the USCF Website and become a member.