FBCC Tournament #48 • May 30, 2026

US Chess rated tournament hosted by Farmers Branch Chess Club.

Tournament Information

Date: May 30, 2026
Location: Farmers Branch Chess Club
1804 Mindehall Drive, Farmers Branch, TX 75234
Tournament initially limited to 30 players.
Participants must bring their own tournament clocks and scoresheets.
US Chess membership required for all sections.
Open to all players.

Main Event

Sections

• U600 / Unrated
• U1200
• Championship
Live US Chess ratings may be considered. Sections may be merged if turnout is low.

Format

4 Round Swiss
Non elimination

Time Control

G/30; D5

Schedule

Round 1 begins at 9:00 AM CST
30 minute lunch break after Round 1. Remaining rounds ASAP.

Entry Fee

$30

Awards

Trophies

Blitz Tournament

Section

Open

Format

5 Round Swiss
Non elimination

Time Control

G/5; 0

Start Time

Immediately after completion of regular rounds

Entry Fee

$15

Awards

Trophies

Registration

Online registration only through the Farmers Branch Chess Club website.
Registration closes at 11:00 PM the day before the event.
Payment via Zelle:
farmersbranchchessclub@gmail.com
Include participant full name in the Zelle memo.

Food & Drinks

Lunch and drinks will not be available onsite. Participants may bring sack lunches.

Tournament Policies

Refunds

Tournament credits may be issued if cancellation is emailed before 11:00 PM the day before the event.
No refunds for no shows.

Photography

Photos will be taken during the tournament.

Parents & Guardians

Children are welcome to participate.
Players will compete against adults and are expected to behave appropriately during tournament play.
Children under 16 must have a parent or guardian remain in the building.

Rule Variations

1H1

Director as witness only.

15A

Players using paper scoresheets may write moves before or after making the move.

Contact

Email:
farmersbranchchessclub@gmail.com
Phone:
469 496 8267