The DFW Spring FIDE 2027 takes place from March 12–14, 2027, in Carrollton, Texas. Organized by the Texas Chess Center, the three-day event offers five rounds of long time-control chess with both FIDE- and US Chess-rated competition.

Players can choose between Championship, U1800, and U1400 sections. The Championship and U1800 sections are FIDE rated, while U1400 is US Chess rated only. Both three-day and accelerated two-day schedules are available.

The tournament features $1,900 in guaranteed listed cash prizes, plus trophies in the U1400 section and additional minimum-prize guarantees for a limited number of GM and IM entrants.

♟️ Event Details

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

The DFW Spring FIDE consists of five rounds.

Time Control: G/90 + 30-second increment

Each player begins with 90 minutes and receives an additional 30 seconds after every move.

Texas Chess Center publishes courtesy pairings and standings online through ChessRoster. However, the paper pairings posted at the tournament venue are definitive if an online listing differs.

Published pairings may also be changed in the event of an error or unforeseen circumstances under the applicable FIDE pairing regulations.

Late Arrival

Players arriving more than 30 minutes late without prior notice may risk a forfeit or opponent reassignment.

Regardless of whether notice has been provided, a player who has not reached the playing hall within 60 minutes after the round begins forfeits the game.

If a player’s scheduled opponent does not appear, tournament staff may offer another opponent at an appropriately reduced time control when a suitable unpaired player is available.

🏆 Prize Fund

The tournament advertises $1,900 in guaranteed listed cash prizes, excluding the U1400 trophies and any additional titled-player minimum-prize guarantees.

Championship

Championship cash total: $1,200

U1800

U1800 cash total: $700

U1400

The U1400 section awards trophies to:

• 1st Place
• 2nd Place
• 3rd Place

The U1400 section does not currently advertise cash prizes.

GM / IM Minimum-Prize Guarantee

The first three GM or IM entrants who qualify for the organizer’s titled-player offer receive minimum-prize guarantees of:

The offer remains available until the late-fee deadline and requires the player to complete all rounds.

Free Entry for Titled Players

FM and higher titles are eligible for free entry before the late-fee deadline.

Players using the titled-player entry or minimum-prize offer should contact:

info@texaschesscenter.com

before registering.

🧩 Sections / Groups

The tournament has three sections.

The U1400 section is specifically advertised as US Chess rated only and should not be described as FIDE rated.

Playing Up

Texas Chess Center allows eligible players to request a higher section.

A player qualifies to play up when either the player’s:

• US Chess monthly rating;
• live rating; or
• provisional rating

is within 150 points of the floor of the next section.

Furthermore, if the player’s live or provisional rating already meets or exceeds the higher section’s floor, the player may move up without paying the play-up fee.

Players without a US Chess rating may ask the organizer to consider a FIDE rating or a substantiated online rating when determining eligibility.

The organizer retains responsibility for final section placement.

📅 Schedule

Players may choose either a three-day schedule or an accelerated two-day schedule.

Both schedules merge for the later rounds.

3-Day Schedule

2-Day Schedule

The official Texas Chess Center and US Chess listings currently contain a typographical error showing 2026 beside the two-day March 13–14 schedule. Those dates belong to the 2027 tournament weekend.

📝 Registration

Registration is available through the official Texas Chess Center tournament page:

https://www.texaschesscenter.com/store/p/dfw-spring-fide

Championship Entry Fees

U1800 Entry Fees

U1400 Entry Fees

Re-Entry

Players may re-enter the tournament for half of the applicable late-entry fee.

Players considering re-entry should confirm their eligibility and resulting score treatment with tournament staff before doing so.

US Chess Membership

An active US Chess membership is required, except for titled players representing a foreign FIDE federation who have an appropriate foreign-federation FIDE ID.

FIDE ID

Players entering one of the FIDE-rated sections who do not already have a FIDE ID can provide the required information during registration.

Texas Chess Center states that it can assist eligible players with obtaining a FIDE ID. Players may also contact US Chess directly.

Receiving a FIDE ID does not automatically mean that a player immediately receives a published FIDE rating. FIDE’s rating requirements must still be satisfied through rated games and results.

👤 Organizer

📍 Venue

Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Carrollton and Carrollton Conference Center – 1201 Raiford Road, Carrollton, TX 75007, United States.

The tournament takes place inside the hotel and adjoining conference center, allowing players who stay at the property to reach the playing area without additional daily transportation.

The property includes meeting facilities, an on-site restaurant, fitness center, outdoor swimming pool, business facilities, and other hotel services.

Parking

The hotel provides complimentary on-site parking.

Marriott advises guests to contact the front desk if primary parking areas are full and alternative parking guidance is required.

Accessibility

The property has elevators and publishes accessible-room and common-area information through Marriott.

US Chess also lists the DFW Spring FIDE venue as handicap accessible.

Food

The hotel operates The Bistro, which offers breakfast selections in the morning and food and drinks in the evening.

Breakfast is not automatically complimentary with a standard Courtyard stay.

🏨 Accommodation

There is currently no published DFW Spring FIDE tournament room block or special chess rate.

Players should therefore compare live hotel prices before booking.

Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Carrollton and Carrollton Conference Center

1201 Raiford Road, Carrollton, TX 75007

The tournament hotel is the most convenient option because the playing hall and accommodation are in the same property.

Typical publicly available rates for this property vary considerably, but players should generally budget approximately:

$120–$200+ per night

depending on booking date, room type, and cancellation conditions.

Amenities include:

• complimentary parking;
• on-site restaurant;
• outdoor pool;
• fitness center;
• business center;
• direct access to the tournament venue.

Hampton Inn & Suites Farmers Branch Dallas

1570 Mira Lago Boulevard, Farmers Branch, TX 75234

This hotel is another practical option within the North Dallas area.

Typical public rates can vary substantially, but approximately $120–$200+ per night is a reasonable planning range.

Published amenities include:

• complimentary breakfast;
• free parking;
• Wi-Fi;
• indoor pool;
• fitness facilities.

The hotel is also convenient for travelers using DFW International Airport.

Homewood Suites by Hilton Dallas-Lewisville

700 Hebron Parkway, Lewisville, TX 75057

Homewood Suites can be useful for players or families who prefer more space and kitchen facilities during a multi-day event.

Approximate public rates are often around:

$80–$120+ per night

depending on availability.

The property includes:

• complimentary hot breakfast;
• free parking;
• free Wi-Fi;
• suites with kitchen facilities;
• outdoor pool;
• fitness center.

All hotel prices are approximate public rates and are not official tournament rates. March 2027 prices may be materially different, so players should check exact dates before booking.

🚆 How to Get There

Carrollton is part of the Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan area and can be reached conveniently from both major Dallas airports.

✈️ Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is approximately 15.7 miles from the tournament hotel.

For most international travelers, DFW will be the most practical airport because of its extensive domestic and international flight network.

The Courtyard does not provide a complimentary airport shuttle.

Taxi, rideshare, rental car, or pre-arranged airport transportation can therefore be used for the final transfer to Carrollton.

✈️ Dallas Love Field

Dallas Love Field (DAL) is approximately 17.2 miles from the hotel.

Love Field may be convenient for players traveling on domestic routes, particularly flights operated through the Dallas market.

The tournament hotel does not provide a complimentary shuttle from Love Field either.

🚆 DART / Public Transport

Trinity Mills DART Station is the principal rail and transit connection in the Carrollton area.

Players arriving by public transport should expect to use a rideshare, taxi, or connecting local service for the final journey between the station and the hotel.

Because Round 1 of the three-day schedule starts at 7:00 PM on Friday, travelers arriving the same day should leave sufficient time for airport traffic and the final transfer to Carrollton.

🚗 By Car

For navigation, use:

Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Carrollton and Carrollton Conference Center
1201 Raiford Road
Carrollton, TX 75007

Complimentary parking makes driving particularly practical for participants from the Dallas–Fort Worth area.

ℹ️ Other Information

🎯 Capacity

The tournament is limited to:

92 players

Players should register early if they plan to participate, especially in one of the FIDE-rated sections.

♟️ Equipment

Texas Chess Center provides:

• chess boards;
• pieces;
• digital clocks;
• notation sheets;
• pencils.

Players therefore do not need to bring their own tournament equipment unless they prefer to have personal backup equipment.

📊 Ratings Used for Pairings

The organizer uses the US Chess monthly rating for tournament pairings.

Live and provisional ratings may also matter when determining whether a player is eligible to play up into a higher section.

💻 Live Pairings & Standings

Courtesy pairings and standings are published through:

https://texaschesscenter.chessroster.com/

However, if the online information differs from the tournament-room posting, the on-site paper copy is definitive.

💵 Refund Policy

For Texas Chess Center FIDE-rated and championship events:

• cancellation more than 48 hours before the tournament – full refund;
• cancellation between 48 hours and 2 hours before the start – 50% refund;
• cancellation within 2 hours of the start – no refund;
• no-show – no refund.

Refunds are normally processed within approximately five business days after an eligible cancellation request.

🏅 Titled Players

The first three qualifying GM or IM entrants may receive the published minimum-prize guarantees if they enter before the late-fee deadline and play all rounds.

FM and higher titled players are also eligible for free entry before the late-fee deadline.

Contact:

info@texaschesscenter.com

to arrange titled-player registration.

📅 Important Schedule Correction

Both the Texas Chess Center and US Chess pages currently show:

“2 Day Schedule: March 13th–14th, 2026”

This is an obvious year typo.

The tournament itself is officially scheduled for March 12–14, 2027, and the accelerated schedule corresponds to:

Saturday, March 13 – Sunday, March 14, 2027.

🔎 Before the Tournament

Players should check the official tournament page shortly before March 12 for:

• final entry list;
• live pairings;
• section placement;
• titled-player arrangements;
• any venue instructions;
• possible organizer updates.

Official tournament page:

https://www.texaschesscenter.com/store/p/dfw-spring-fide

US Chess listing:

https://new.uschess.org/dfw-spring-fide-1

Live pairings and standings:

https://texaschesscenter.chessroster.com/