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Texas State/Chesskid Online Scholastic
So, it seems that there are no scheduled chess events scheduled for this year so far.However, TCA is cosponsoring an online scholastic tournament in conjunction with Chess Kids.The information about this event is at:Texas State/Chesskid Online ScholasticPlease consider this alternative chess format to keep the kids involved.Thank you and please stay safe!North State rescheduled
IMPORTANT!!!!The TCA North Scholastic StateChampionship Tournamentscheduled for this coming weekendof March 13th - 15thhas been rescheduledto May 29th - 31st.2019 - 2020 Next Scheduled Tournament
The next
Region VIII tournaments
scheduled
for
the rest of this year
at
Garden Park Elementary & Hanna HS.
in
Brownsville
Have been cancelled due to the Covid-19 virus outbreak.
Please be safe and patient!
.
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Texas Teams
Texas Teams ChampionshipsA Texas Chess Association sanctioned event under US Chess RulesHosted by Kingsville Chess AcademyWHICH TEAM WILL BE TOP TEAM IN TEXAS?Date February 8, 2019$1000 in prize fund based on 20 teamsEddie R. Rios 213 E. Fairview, Kingsville, TX 78363 For questions call Eddie Rios –cell phone (361)455-3682 or email -email- . . TCA All Girls' State Championship
2019 TCA All Girls' State ChampionshipPlease get the word out to all that theupcoming TCA Girls State Championshipwill be held atSouth Texas Academy for Medical Professions in Olmito.The tournament date is Saturday, October 5th.UTRGV will be awarding a $3,000.00 scholarshipto the top High School player.Let's get as many girls to participate as possible.Thanks!2020 Region VIII tournament
Region VIII ScholasticChampionship Tournamentwas held atVeteran's Memorial Academyin San BenitoonFebruary 1st & 2nd of 2020.Web site is here.You can verify standingshere:Player StandingsTeam Standings.![]() ![]() ![]() Ethics & cheating.
Howdy!!
I would like to take a moment of everyone's time to highlight the conduct and ethics expected from players, coaches, sponsors and parents at all USCF sanctioned chess tournaments.
This information should be common sense but I feel the need to repeat it for everyone's benefit. At a recent, Valley tournament there was an incident which brings this subject to the forefront. An attempt was made to prearrange a draw result before an important title game was to be played. The result would help determine whether or not players would qualify for a lucrative prize. The arrangement was attempted by a coach and NOT the players. This is what the USCF Rule Book - 5th edition, has to say:
14B6. Premature or Prearranged draws. It is unethical and unsporting to agree to a draw before a serious contest has begun. The same is true of all arrangements to prearrange game results. In case of clear violations of the moral principles of the game, penalties should be imposed at the director's discretion. See also 20L. Manipulating results.
20L Manipulating Results. Collusion to fix or throw games, whether before or during the game, in order to manipulate prize money, title norms, ratings, or for any other purpose is illegal and may result in severe sanctions, including revocation of USCF membership. Such agreements include arrangements to split prize money no matter what the result of the game. See also Chapter 6, USCF Code of Ethics.
(Excerpt borrowed from USCF & Clatskanie Chess Club site).
In closing, I am asking that each of us take the time to be sure to provide the opportunity to practice good sportsmanship, fair play, ethical conduct and respect for each other during these events.
Sportsmanship, integrity and honor are an important part of the game. See you at the tournaments!
For more information click USCF Code Of Ethics.
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