2018 - 2019 Next Scheduled Tournament
The next scheduled
RGV tournament
RGV tournament
will be a
Bughouse tournament
on
May 18, 2019
at
in
Brownsville.
.
UTRGV Youth Night
UTRGV will be hosting a chess tournament
on
May 17, 2019
at the
UTRGV baseball game
(UTRGV versus Utah Valley).
The UTRGV Chess Team will be honored. After the game, a quick chess tournament will be held. Come and meet the Chess team members and take photos.
The Tournament starts at 7:30 PM.
Sign up via Facebook is available.
.
2019 - 2020 Tournament Schedule
2019 - 2020
Region 8 Chess Schedule
Legend: - Brownsville - Harlingen - San Benito
- Other
- Blackout Dates - State/National
Please submit your tournament information to:
-email-
Please be aware that all tournaments are placed on this list on a first come, first serve, basis. Please note that all local events on any given date will now be listed on this schedule. Conflicting events/dates are possible.
Blackout dates are those dates that are reserved for a single School or district. No other schools or districts should hold an event on that same day. Everyone is encouraged to attend the blackout dated tournaments in order to support that school's fundraising efforts.
Thanks!
Sept. 14, 2019 - Brownsville, TBD
Sept. 21, 2019 - La Feria (Blackout), TBD
Sept. 21, 2019 - RGV Private Schools Championships, Harlingen
Sept. 28, 2019 - Brownsville, TBD
Oct. 5, 2019 -All Girls' State
Oct. 12, 2019 - Brownsville, TBD
Oct, 19, 2019 - San Benito (Blackout), TBD
Oct. 26, 2019, Brownsville (Blackout), TBD
Nov. 2, 2019 - Harlingen, TBD
Nov. 2, 2019 - EDS Tournament, TBD
Nov. 9, 2019 - San Benito, TBD
Nov. 16, 2019 - Rio Hondo (Blackout), TBD
Nov 23, 2019 - Brownsville, TBD
Dec. 7, 2019 - Harlingen, TBD
Dec. 7, 2019 - Brownsville, TBD
Dec. 14, 2019 - San Benito (Blackout), TBD
Jan. 11, 2020 - Brownsville (Blackout), TBD
Jan. 18, 2020 - Los Fresnos (Blackout), TBD
Feb. 1 & 2, 2020 - TCA Region VIII Scholastic Championships, TBS
Feb. 22, 2020 - Harlingen (Blackout), TBD
Mar. 7 & 8, 2020 - TCA South State Championships, McAllen
Mar. 28, 2020 - Brownsville (Blackout), TBD
Apr. 3, 4 & 5, 2020 - National High School Championships, Ohio
Apr. 17, 18 & 19, 2020 - National All Girls' Championships, Illinois
Apr. 18, 2020 - Brownsville, TBD
Apr. 24, 25 & 26, 2020 - National Middle School Championships, Florida
May 8, 9 & 10, 2020 - National Elementary Championships, TN
2018-2019 Chess Schedule Region VIII Championships. South State
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 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.
2018 Regionals Coach's Poem 2017 South State Scholastic Championships.
Region VIII Scholastic Championships
Results for the
2017 TCA Region VIII
Scholastic Chess
Championship
held
at
Los Fresnos United
Individual Standings
Teams Standings
Tournament Web Site
Many thanks to all schools who participated.
Congratulations to the teams and players.
Hope to see everyone at State!!!!!
2016 TCA Region VIII Tournament 2016 State site
Region X.
The Texas Chess Association has established a new region, Region X, which consists of Hidalgo and Starr Counties. This new region will be having its own Regional Championship Tournament.
The Regional Director is
George Rohrer.
Region X information is located
on the Region X web site.
Upper Valley chess players need to check it out and participate in Region X events.
Congratulations!!!!!!!!
The Regional Director is
George Rohrer.
Region X information is located
on the Region X web site.
Upper Valley chess players need to check it out and participate in Region X events.
Congratulations!!!!!!!!
Regionals Results.
The Importance of Proper Training
[center][size=16][b]The Importance of Proper Training[/b][/size][/center] [size=11][b][i]"The Importance of Proper Training"[/i] is written by GM Susan Polgar and appeared in [link=http://www.chesscafe.com/text/polgar47.pdf]ChessCafe.com[/link].[/b][/size] [size=12]The United States produced one U.S. born World Champion in the 20th century. Of course, that champion is Bobby Fischer. Moreover, the United States, a nation with 280 million people, has produced very few grandmasters in the last two decades. As of April 1, 2006, the U. S. only has 59 living grandmasters. This is especially shocking considering the incredible growth of scholastic chess in the country. It is an embarrassment for a country this size to produce so few world-class players. There are a number of reasons for this, but the biggest problem is the lack of a uniform training system. In fact, there is no official system at all, and the USCF has done nothing to solve this problem. Many of our kids are being taught incorrectly because parents often don’t know any better and coaches want immediate results. Disregarding a solid, basic chess foundation may work when competing against other very inexperienced children, but it is not sound. As these players grow a little older, they start to fail miserably, through no fault of their own. They simply were misguided; many then get discourage and quit. This becomes a scholastic chess mill with no long term success.[/size]
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