Get ready to elevate your chess game this summer at the DFW Summer FIDE, a captivating classical chess event held from August 22 to 24, 2025, at the Texas Chess Center – Irving. Located at 4343 W Royal Lane #114, Irving, TX 75063, this FIDE-rated tournament offers a professionally organized, competitive experience for players of all strengths. With multiple sections, generous prizes, and a world-class setup, it’s the ideal opportunity to boost your rating and challenge yourself over the board.
Whether you’re a titled player, an ambitious junior, or a club regular seeking to climb the rating ladder, this event delivers a rewarding mix of serious classical chess, community energy, and smooth logistics. Choose your pace with two available schedules (2-day or 3-day), and compete for trophies, rating gains, and prestige.
🏆 EVENT DETAILS
| Dates: | August 22–24, 2025 (Friday – Sunday) |
|---|---|
| Tournament Type: | Classical (FIDE-rated) |
| Total prize fund: | Approx. €1 380 (~$1 500) |
| Place: | Irving, Texas, USA |
| Venue: | Texas Chess Center – Irving |
| Address: | 4343 W Royal Lane #114, Irving, TX 75063 |
| Organizer: | Texas Chess Center |
| Federation: | US Chess; FIDE-rated |
| Tournament Director: | Texas Chess Center staff |
| Chief Arbiter: | FIDE-certified arbiter (appointed by organizer) |
| Time Control: | Game in 90 minutes + 30‑second increment per move |
| Number of rounds: | 5 rounds |
⏱️ TIME CONTROL
The tournament will use a classical time control of 90 minutes plus a 30-second increment from move one for each player. This standard ensures a deep and balanced playing experience, fully compliant with FIDE norms and rating eligibility. Players can expect serious, strategic games with enough time for thorough calculation and positional planning.
📅 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
The DFW Summer FIDE offers two convenient formats to accommodate your schedule:
| Date | 3-Day Schedule | 2-Day Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, August 22 | Round 1 – 7:00 PM | — |
| Saturday, August 23 | Round 2 – 2:00 PM Round 3 – 7:00 PM | Round 1 – 9:00 AM Round 2 – 2:00 PM Round 3 – 7:00 PM |
| Sunday, August 24 | Round 4 – 10:00 AM Round 5 – 3:00 PM | Round 4 – 10:00 AM Round 5 – 3:00 PM |
Both formats follow the same pairing and prize system, and are FIDE-rated. Choose the one that best fits your availability.
💰 PRIZE FUND
The total guaranteed prize fund is $1,500 (approx. €1,380), distributed across three rating sections.
| Section | 1st Place | 2nd Place | 3rd Place | Class Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | $600 | $300 | $100 | U2000 – $100 |
| U1800 | $200 | $100 | $50 | U1600 – $50 |
| U1400 | Trophies only | Trophies only | Trophies only | — |
💼 Special Conditions for Titled Players:
- First 3 GMs: $200 guaranteed each
- First 3 IMs: $100 guaranteed each
- FMs and higher: Free entry if registered before late deadline
These guarantees apply only if titled players play all rounds and register before the late entry period.
📝 REGISTRATION
Online registration is available through the organizer’s platform with three pricing tiers per section:
Championship Section
- Early (by July 22): $98
- Regular (by August 18): $108
- Late (after August 18): $118
U1800 Section
- Early: $82 | Regular: $92 | Late: $102
U1400 Section (USCF-rated only)
- Early: $72 | Regular: $82 | Late: $92
🎯 Additional Details:
- Playing up fee: $20
- Re-entry allowed at 50% of late entry price
- Bye requests must be made before Round 2
- Default time: 1 hour after scheduled round time
💳 Payment is made online via card during registration. For GM/IM/FM registration or special cases, email: info@texaschesscenter.com
🧳 TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATION
Getting There:
- By air: Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) – 15 minutes away
- By car: Easy access from I-635 and Royal Lane
- Public transit: Served by DART bus lines; Uber and Lyft widely available
Hotels Near the Venue:
- Holiday Inn Express – Irving DFW Airport West – 2 mi
- Hilton Garden Inn Dallas/Irving – 3 mi
- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott – Irving – 2.5 mi
Hotels in the area provide a comfortable stay with many offering free shuttle service and breakfast. Booking early is recommended, especially for out-of-town players.
🏛️ ORGANIZER
The Texas Chess Center is one of the premier organizers in the region, known for high-quality tournaments, coaching programs, scholastic leagues, and camps. With a strong focus on growth and fair play, the TCC has become a trusted hub for competitive chess in Texas.
Organizer Contact:
- Email: info@texaschesscenter.com
- Phone: (469) 498‑7296
- Location: Texas Chess Center – Irving, TX
🌟 WHY YOU SHOULD PARTICIPATE
The DFW Summer FIDE is more than just a tournament—it’s a celebration of classical chess. With its FIDE-rated format, professional organization, rewarding prizes, and friendly environment, it’s the perfect way to test your mettle against ambitious opponents. Whether you’re working toward title norms or just looking to play serious games in a strong field, this event delivers in every aspect.
Make your summer count—join one of Texas’s top classical tournaments and take your chess career one step further!
Additional Details
Playing Venue - Texas Chess Center – Irving
Prize Fund - €1 380
Organizer - Texas Chess Center
Organizer Phone - +1 (469) 498‑7296
Organizer email - info@texaschesscenter.com
Tournament Director - Texas Chess Center staff
Time control - Game in 90 minutes + 30‑second increment per move
Number of rounds - 5
Tournament system - SWISS
Rating - FIDE
Organizer
The Texas Chess Center stands as a cornerstone of chess excellence, offering a vibrant ecosystem that blends high-level competition, top-tier coaching, and community enrichment. Operating in multiple locations throughout North Texas—including Plano, Frisco, Irving, and Houston—the Center organizes over 250 official tournaments annually, ranging from scholastic events and FIDE-rated championships to weekly Swiss tournaments and blitz series. Notable events include the Texas Youth Championship, weekend FIDE-rated open tournaments, scholastic-only challenges, and seasonal rapid and blitz cups.
The Center works closely with elite coaches and grandmasters, including GM Chris Repka, GM Jeffery Xiong, and FM Sharvesh Deviprasath, delivering training that supports both recreational learners and competitive prodigies. With outreach programs in over 70 public and private schools across districts like Coppell, Plano, and McKinney, the Texas Chess Center fosters a culture of intellectual growth and strategic development. Their mission is clear: make chess accessible to everyone—children and adults alike—through an integrated model of education, events, and opportunity.