Make your summer weekend count at the North Texas FIDE 2026, running June 5-7, 2026 in Irving, United States, with a five-round Swiss schedule and guaranteed cash prizes in the top two sections. Texas Chess Center hosts the event at its Irving location and offers a practical choice between a Friday-start 3-day schedule or a Saturday-start 2-day schedule. The tournament uses a classical FIDE-style time control with increment, which supports full-length games and serious endgame play. With Championship and U1800 sections plus a US Chess-rated U1400 section, the event fits both experienced competitors and improving players who want structured weekend rounds.
Texas Chess Center sets clear entry deadlines, provides equipment, and enforces a published one-hour forfeit time. The organizer bases pairings on US Chess monthly ratings and offers an optional re-entry for an additional fee under its tournament policies. Titled players can also use special entry conditions when they register before the late-fee deadline and meet the participation requirements. If you want a straightforward FIDE weekend event in the Dallas–Fort Worth area with an efficient schedule and guaranteed prizes, this tournament delivers a strong competitive format.
🗓️ Event Details
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| 📅 Dates | June 5-7, 2026 |
| 📍 Location | Irving, Texas, United States |
| ♟️ Format | 5-round Swiss System |
| ⭐ Rating | Championship and U1800: FIDE rated; U1400: US Chess rated only |
| 📂 Sections | Championship, U1800, U1400 |
| ⏱️ Time control | G/90 + 30 seconds increment from move 1 |
| 💳 Entry fee | Championship: $108 by April 24, 2026; $123 by May 26, 2026; $138 late. U1800: $88 by April 24, 2026; $103 by May 26, 2026; $118 late. U1400: $78 by April 24, 2026; $93 by May 26, 2026; $108 late |
| 💰 Prize fund | $1,540 total cash prizes |
| 👤 Eligibility | Active US Chess membership required unless you are a titled player with a FIDE ID |
| 👥 Capacity | 92 players |
| 🧩 Organizer notes | The organizer uses US Chess monthly ratings for pairings, sets a one-hour forfeit time, and offers re-entry for an added fee |
🏆 Prize Fund
The organizer guarantees all listed prizes and awards cash prizes in the Championship and U1800 sections. The U1400 section awards trophies for 1st–3rd place.
Championship
| Place | Cash prize |
|---|---|
| 1st | $640 |
| 2nd | $320 |
| 3rd | $160 |
U1800
| Place | Cash prize |
|---|---|
| 1st | $240 |
| 2nd | $120 |
| 3rd | $60 |
The first three GMs and IMs to enter receive a minimum prize of $200 (GM) or $100 (IM) under the organizer’s stated conditions, valid until the late-fee deadline, and they must play all rounds. FMs and higher enter for free before the late-fee deadline, and the organizer requires email contact to apply these conditions.
⏱️ Time Control & Pairings
The tournament runs five Swiss rounds with G/90 plus a 30-second increment from move 1. The organizer uses US Chess monthly ratings for pairings and applies a one-hour forfeit time for late arrival.
The organizer offers both a 3-day and 2-day schedule option, and both paths reach the same five-round finish on Sunday. The organizer also offers re-entry for an additional fee under its published tournament policies.
📂 Sections / Groups
| Section | Rating / target group | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Championship | Open | The organizer runs this section as FIDE rated |
| U1800 | Under 1800 | The organizer runs this section as FIDE rated |
| U1400 | Under 1400 | The organizer runs this section as US Chess rated only and awards trophies for 1st–3rd |
📅 Schedule
3-Day Schedule
| Date | Weekday | Time | Round / Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 5, 2026 | Friday | 7:00 PM | Round 1 |
| June 6, 2026 | Saturday | 2:00 PM | Round 2 |
| June 6, 2026 | Saturday | 7:00 PM | Round 3 |
| June 7, 2026 | Sunday | 10:00 AM | Round 4 |
| June 7, 2026 | Sunday | 3:00 PM | Round 5 |
2-Day Schedule
| Date | Weekday | Time | Round / Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 6, 2026 | Saturday | 9:00 AM | Round 1 |
| June 6, 2026 | Saturday | 2:00 PM | Round 2 |
| June 6, 2026 | Saturday | 7:00 PM | Round 3 |
| June 7, 2026 | Sunday | 10:00 AM | Round 4 |
| June 7, 2026 | Sunday | 3:00 PM | Round 5 |
📝 Registration
| Item | Details |
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| How to register | Register online via https://www.texaschesscenter.com/store/p/north-texas-fide-2026 |
| Sections | Championship, U1800, U1400 |
| Entry fees and deadlines | Championship: $108 by April 24, 2026; $123 by May 26, 2026; $138 late. U1800: $88 by April 24, 2026; $103 by May 26, 2026; $118 late. U1400: $78 by April 24, 2026; $93 by May 26, 2026; $108 late |
| Playing up | Add +$30 to play up when you qualify; the organizer allows free play-up when your Live/Provisional rating meets or exceeds the next section’s floor |
| Titled player entry conditions | First three GMs and IMs receive a minimum prize of $200 (GM) or $100 (IM) when they enter before the late-fee deadline, and they must play all rounds; FMs and higher enter for free before the late-fee deadline by email request |
| Email for titled entry | info@texaschesscenter.com |
| US Chess membership | Active US Chess membership required unless you are a titled player with a FIDE ID |
| Refund policy | Full refund when you cancel more than 48 hours before the tournament begins; 50% refund when you cancel between 48 hours and 2 hours before the start time; no refunds within 2 hours of the start time and no refunds for no-shows |
| Re-entry | Re-entry available for half the late-fee price |
| Supplies | The organizer provides boards, pieces, clocks, notation sheets, and pencils |
| Capacity | Limited to 92 players |
👥 Organizer
Texas Chess Center organizes North Texas FIDE as a multi-section weekend tournament at its Irving location, combining a classical time control with flexible schedule options and guaranteed prizes in the top sections. The organizing team supports registration, pairing operations, and player questions through its official contact channels.
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Email: info@texaschesscenter.com
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Phone: 469-498-7296
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Website: https://www.texaschesscenter.com
🏨 Venue
Texas Chess Center – Irving, 4343 W Royal Lane #114, Irving, TX 75063, United States
Texas Chess Center hosts all rounds at its Irving location. The venue serves as the central hub for both the 3-day and 2-day schedules and keeps the full tournament flow in one place.
🚗 How to Get There
Use 4343 W Royal Lane #114, Irving, TX 75063 as your navigation destination for Texas Chess Center – Irving. Arrive early enough to check in and start Round 1 on time for your chosen schedule option.
Bring disciplined classical chess to Irving and compete for guaranteed prizes across five Swiss rounds in a focused FIDE weekend format.
Additional Details
Prize Fund - $1,540
Organizer
Texas Chess Center is a chess education and events organization based in Plano, Texas, United States. It operates multiple locations across the Dallas–Fort Worth area and the Houston region. Moreover, it is a high-volume tournament organizer for players of all ages and levels.
In addition, Texas Chess Center runs weekly and seasonal competitions, scholastic events, and major weekend tournaments. Many events are a US Chess–rated tournament, and selected sections are also a FIDE-rated tournament. Furthermore, its tournament calendar centers on classical chess, while also offering rapid chess and blitz formats in dedicated events.
Furthermore, the organization supports player development through classes, camps, and private coaching. As a result, juniors and adults can combine structured chess training with frequent rated competition in professional settings.
