81st Texas State & Amateur Championship (in Memory of Luis Salinas)
Details are aggregated from multiple sources. Please confirm all information with the tournament organizer before attending.
VenueSheraton North Houston
Address15700 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Houston, TX 77032
Format7-Round Swiss, 3- or 4-day schedule (Championship, Amateur); 5-Round Swiss, 1-day schedule (Scholastic, Novice)
SectionsChampionship (2000+, National Invitational representatives), Amateur (U2000, Unrated), Scholastic (K-12), Novice (U1400)
Time ControlG/90+30 (Championship, Amateur), G25+10 (Scholastic, Novice)
Entry Fee$30–200 (GMs, foreign IMs free in Championship)
Is This Tournament a Good Fit?
A major multi-section tournament spanning the full competitive spectrum — from scholastic and lower-rated sections up through the strongest open classes. Spread over 3 or 4 days, the Championship and Amateur sections require a solid time commitment. The Scholastic and Novice sections are both single-day tournaments. As a championship-level event, the atmosphere tends to be more formal and competitive than a typical club tournament.