The TCC 5th Anniversary FIDE 2027 takes place from January 22–24, 2027, in Carrollton, Texas. Organized by the Texas Chess Center, the event celebrates the organization’s fifth anniversary with a three-day classical tournament at the Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Carrollton and Carrollton Conference Center.

The tournament features five rounds across three sections: Championship, U1800, and U1400. The Championship and U1800 sections are FIDE and US Chess rated, while the U1400 section is US Chess rated only.

Players may choose between a three-day or accelerated two-day schedule. All sections use a classical G/90 + 30-second increment time control. The tournament offers $1,900 in guaranteed cash prizes, plus trophies in U1400 and additional minimum-prize guarantees for qualifying GM and IM entrants.

♟️ Event Details

⏱️ Time Control & Pairings

The TCC 5th Anniversary FIDE consists of five classical rounds.

Time Control: 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment per move

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

Courtesy pairings and standings are published through ChessRoster:

https://texaschesscenter.chessroster.com/

However, the organizer states that on-site paper pairings are definitive if there is any discrepancy with the online version.

Posted pairings may also be changed when necessary because of an error or unforeseen circumstances under applicable FIDE pairing rules.

Late Arrival

Players arriving more than 30 minutes late without prior notice risk forfeiting the game or having their opponent reassigned.

Regardless of whether advance notice has been provided, a player who has not reached the playing hall within 60 minutes after the round begins receives a forfeit loss.

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

🏆 Prize Fund

The tournament offers $1,900 in guaranteed listed cash prizes.

This amount covers the Championship and U1800 main prizes. U1400 receives trophies, while qualifying titled players may receive additional minimum-prize guarantees.

Championship

Championship total: $1,200

U1800

U1800 total: $700

U1400

The U1400 section awards trophies to:

• 1st Place
• 2nd Place
• 3rd Place

No cash prizes are currently advertised for the U1400 section.

GM / IM Minimum-Prize Guarantee

The first three qualifying GM or IM entrants may receive minimum-prize guarantees.

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

Free Entry for Titled Players

Players holding the title FM or higher are eligible for free entry before the late-fee deadline.

Titled players wishing to use the free-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 the player’s:

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

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

If a player’s live or provisional rating already reaches or exceeds the next section’s floor, the player may move up without paying the play-up fee.

Players without a US Chess rating may request section placement based on a FIDE rating or a substantiated online rating when that rating reasonably corresponds with the requested section.

Texas Chess Center publishes the following conversion formula when evaluating a FIDE rating for this purpose:

For FIDE ≤ 2000:
US Chess = -1073 + 1.5667 × FIDE

For FIDE > 2000:
US Chess = 20 + 1.02 × FIDE

Final section placement remains subject to organizer approval.

📅 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

Players using the two-day schedule should be prepared for three classical games on Saturday.

📝 Registration

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

https://www.texaschesscenter.com/store/p/tcc-anniversary-fide

Championship Entry Fees

U1800 Entry Fees

U1400 Entry Fees

Re-Entry

Re-entry is available for half of the applicable late-entry fee.

Players considering re-entry should confirm their current score, section, and re-entry procedure with tournament staff.

US Chess Membership

An active US Chess membership is required unless the player is a titled player representing a foreign FIDE federation with a valid foreign-federation FIDE ID.

FIDE ID

Players entering a FIDE-rated section 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 in obtaining a FIDE ID. Players may also contact US Chess directly.

Obtaining a FIDE ID does not automatically create a published FIDE rating. The player must still satisfy FIDE’s applicable rating requirements.

👤 Organizer

Kayla Guerrero is currently listed by Texas Chess Center as Director of Personnel.

📍 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 conference center, allowing players staying at the property to reach the playing rooms without additional daily transportation.

The facility provides extensive meeting and event space, including a large ballroom and multiple breakout rooms.

Parking

The hotel provides complimentary on-site parking.

If the primary parking areas are full, Marriott advises visitors to contact the front desk for alternative parking guidance.

Accessibility

The Marriott property publishes extensive accessibility features, including:

• accessible on-site parking;
• van-accessible parking;
• elevators;
• accessible main entrance;
• accessible meeting spaces;
• accessible restaurant routes;
• mobility-accessible guest rooms.

However, the current US Chess tournament listing marks the event as “Handicap Accessible: No.”

Because these two sources conflict, players who require a specific accessibility arrangement should contact Texas Chess Center or the hotel before traveling.

Food

The hotel operates The Bistro, serving breakfast choices in the morning and food and beverages in the evening.

Standard Courtyard stays do not automatically include complimentary breakfast.

🏨 Accommodation

There is currently no published official TCC 5th Anniversary room block or special tournament hotel rate.

Players should therefore compare live rates before booking.

Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Carrollton and Carrollton Conference Center

1201 Raiford Road, Carrollton, TX 75007

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

Amenities include:

• complimentary on-site parking;
• on-site restaurant;
• outdoor swimming pool;
• fitness center;
• business center;
• meeting facilities.

Check-in is at 3:00 PM, while check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Players using the three-day schedule and arriving Friday should allow enough time to check in before the 7:00 PM Round 1.

Hampton Inn & Suites Farmers Branch Dallas

1570 Mira Lago Boulevard, Farmers Branch, TX 75234

This hotel provides another practical option in the North Dallas area.

Amenities include:

• complimentary hot breakfast;
• free parking;
• free Wi-Fi;
• indoor pool;
• fitness center;
• business center.

The property does not provide airport shuttle service.

Homewood Suites by Hilton Dallas-Lewisville

700 Hebron Parkway, Lewisville, TX 75057

Homewood Suites can be particularly useful for families or players who prefer larger rooms and kitchen facilities.

The property offers:

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

All hotel prices above are approximate planning ranges rather than official tournament rates. Actual January 2027 prices will depend on booking date, room type, taxes, availability, and cancellation conditions.

🚆 How to Get There

Carrollton is part of the Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan area and is easily accessible from the region’s two major commercial airports.

✈️ Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

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

For international and long-distance domestic players, DFW will usually provide the broadest range of flight options.

The Courtyard does not offer a complimentary airport shuttle.

Players should therefore use:

• rideshare;
• taxi;
• rental car;
• or pre-arranged transportation.

✈️ Dallas Love Field

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

Love Field can be convenient for domestic travelers, particularly on routes served through the Dallas market.

The hotel does not provide complimentary shuttle service from Love Field.

🚆 Public Transport

Trinity Mills DART Station is one of the principal rail and transit connections serving Carrollton.

The station is not directly beside the tournament hotel, so players using public transportation should plan a final taxi, rideshare, or suitable local connection to Raiford Road.

Participants relying on public transport should verify weekend schedules before traveling.

🚗 By Car

For navigation, use:

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

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

ℹ️ Other Information

🎂 Texas Chess Center Anniversary

The tournament celebrates the fifth anniversary of Texas Chess Center.

Texas Chess Center was founded in 2021, with its first permanent location opening in Plano in early 2022. The organization has since expanded its chess instruction and tournament operations across North Texas and Houston.

🎯 Capacity

The tournament is limited to:

92 players

Players should register early, particularly if they plan to enter one of the FIDE-rated sections.

♟️ Equipment

Texas Chess Center provides:

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

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

📊 Ratings Used for Pairings

The organizer uses the US Chess monthly rating for pairings.

Live and provisional ratings may also be considered when determining whether a player qualifies to play up.

💻 Live Pairings & Standings

Courtesy pairings and standings are available through:

https://texaschesscenter.chessroster.com/

If the online information conflicts with the tournament-room posting, the on-site paper pairings are 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 tournament start – no refund;
• no-show – no refund.

Eligible refunds are normally processed within approximately five business days.

🏅 Titled Players

FM and higher titled players may receive free entry before the late-fee deadline.

In addition, the first three qualifying GM or IM entrants can receive the published minimum-prize guarantees if they:

• enter before the applicable deadline;
• qualify under the organizer’s offer;
• complete all rounds.

Contact:

info@texaschesscenter.com

to arrange titled-player entry.

🌐 FIDE Rating

The Championship and U1800 sections are FIDE rated.

The U1400 section is US Chess rated only.

Players seeking their first FIDE rating should remember that obtaining a FIDE ID is only the first step. FIDE’s rating requirements must still be met through qualifying games and results.

🔎 Before the Tournament

Players should check the official tournament page shortly before January 22 for the latest:

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

Official tournament page:

https://www.texaschesscenter.com/store/p/tcc-anniversary-fide

US Chess listing:

https://new.uschess.org/tcc-5th-anniversary-fide

Live pairings and standings:

https://texaschesscenter.chessroster.com/