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2025 Houston Open
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The 2025 Houston Open is a major fall event in Texas with a 5‑round Swiss, multiple rating sections, and a generous prize fund at a convenient IAH‑area hotel.
📌 Event Details
| 📅 Dates | 7–9 November 2025 (Fri–Sun) |
| 📍 Location | Houston, Texas |
| 🏟️ Venue | DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Intercontinental Airport, 15747 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Houston, TX 77032 |
| 🏁 Tournament Type | US Chess rated |
| 🧩 Tournament System | Swiss System |
| 🔢 Number of Rounds | 5 |
| ⏱️ Time Control | Classical long control after merge; accelerated early rounds (typ. G/60; d10) |
| 💰 Prize Fund | Multi‑section guaranteed cash (see Open awards) |
💰 Prize Fund — Open Section
| Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st | $1,500 + plaque |
| 2nd | $900 |
| 3rd | $500 |
| 4th | $300 |
| 5th | $200 |
| Top Female (Open) | $250 |
🧩 Sections / Groups
Open; U2100; U1900; and additional class sections per organizer’s final split.
📅 Schedule (typical)
| Date | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Fri, 7 Nov | Round 1 — evening |
| Sat, 8 Nov | Rounds 2–3 — late morning & late afternoon |
| Sun, 9 Nov | Rounds 4–5 — morning & mid‑afternoon → awards |
🧾 Registration & Venue
- Online entry (early‑bird pricing); higher later/on‑site
- USCF membership required
- Hotel provides airport shuttle; on‑site dining; event ballrooms
