Upcoming Chess Tournaments in Dallas, TX
Use this page to see what tournaments are coming up in Dallas, TX. Only future events are included here, so the list stays focused on tournaments you can still plan around. Right now there are 4 upcoming tournaments in the main list and 4 future listings across the supporting sections. Each tournament card links to the event details, the hosting club, and the matching city or state page so it is easy to compare your options and register.
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Offline Demo
Hosted by Coach Carters Chess Academy
Format: standard
Entry fee: Free
Julia Yates Semmes Library Located in: Comanche Lookout Park 15060 Judson Rd, San Antonio, TX 78247 Senior’s Fall Chess Tournament (50 & Older) Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Check-in begins at 10:15 AM; Round 1 starts at 11:00 AM) Feel like dusting off your chess set to play a few games? Join us for a free, non-rated 5-round chess tournament! · Time Control: 30 minutes per player per game (1-hour max total per game). · Prizes: Ribbons awarded to the top 6 finishers. · Requirements: Players must bring their own chess sets and clocks. · Registration: Please pre-register early so we can start rounds on time. Spread the Word! Know a friend or neighbor aged 50 or older who loves chess? Share this invitation with them—the more participants, the better! Contact & Information: To pre-register or ask questions, contact Co-Tournament Director Felix Fierros at Lexfierros@yahoo.com. Or , Carter Williams 210-372-3003 Carter@chess67.com (Co-Tournament Directors: Felix Fierros & Carter Williams P.S. Looking for local places to play? Ask the Tournament Directors during the event to learn about regular weekly chess meetups and locations around San Antonio!
Format: standard
Entry fee: Free
ACA Fall Scholastic
Hosted by Knight Club
Format: scholastic
Entry fee: $30
About This Tournament:
Instructions for registering your children: When you press this link, you will have to make a personal account under the ++parent's++ name by entering and confirming your email. Once this is completed, you can add a child that is connected to your profile, then register them for the tournament. If you have multiple children you want to register for tournament, you can register multiple students at once.
5 round chess Tournament. Open for Kinder through Highschool. First round starts at 9:00 am, so please check in by 8:45 AM. If you have any questions about this tournament, you can contact me ( Charles Neira ) at ++Cneira1@saisd.net++ or by phone at 210-501-7061
Format: standard
Entry fee: Free
Tournaments This Weekend
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Tournaments This Week
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Tournaments This Month
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Offline Demo
Hosted by Coach Carters Chess Academy
Format: standard
Entry fee: Free
Julia Yates Semmes Library Located in: Comanche Lookout Park 15060 Judson Rd, San Antonio, TX 78247 Senior’s Fall Chess Tournament (50 & Older) Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Check-in begins at 10:15 AM; Round 1 starts at 11:00 AM) Feel like dusting off your chess set to play a few games? Join us for a free, non-rated 5-round chess tournament! · Time Control: 30 minutes per player per game (1-hour max total per game). · Prizes: Ribbons awarded to the top 6 finishers. · Requirements: Players must bring their own chess sets and clocks. · Registration: Please pre-register early so we can start rounds on time. Spread the Word! Know a friend or neighbor aged 50 or older who loves chess? Share this invitation with them—the more participants, the better! Contact & Information: To pre-register or ask questions, contact Co-Tournament Director Felix Fierros at Lexfierros@yahoo.com. Or , Carter Williams 210-372-3003 Carter@chess67.com (Co-Tournament Directors: Felix Fierros & Carter Williams P.S. Looking for local places to play? Ask the Tournament Directors during the event to learn about regular weekly chess meetups and locations around San Antonio!
Format: standard
Entry fee: Free
Major Upcoming Tournaments
Featured upcoming tournaments with strong event signals in Dallas, TX.
ACA Fall Scholastic
Hosted by Knight Club
Format: scholastic
Entry fee: $30
About This Tournament:
Instructions for registering your children: When you press this link, you will have to make a personal account under the ++parent's++ name by entering and confirming your email. Once this is completed, you can add a child that is connected to your profile, then register them for the tournament. If you have multiple children you want to register for tournament, you can register multiple students at once.
5 round chess Tournament. Open for Kinder through Highschool. First round starts at 9:00 am, so please check in by 8:45 AM. If you have any questions about this tournament, you can contact me ( Charles Neira ) at ++Cneira1@saisd.net++ or by phone at 210-501-7061
Format: standard
Entry fee: Free
Offline Demo
Hosted by Coach Carters Chess Academy
Format: standard
Entry fee: Free
Julia Yates Semmes Library Located in: Comanche Lookout Park 15060 Judson Rd, San Antonio, TX 78247 Senior’s Fall Chess Tournament (50 & Older) Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026 Time: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Check-in begins at 10:15 AM; Round 1 starts at 11:00 AM) Feel like dusting off your chess set to play a few games? Join us for a free, non-rated 5-round chess tournament! · Time Control: 30 minutes per player per game (1-hour max total per game). · Prizes: Ribbons awarded to the top 6 finishers. · Requirements: Players must bring their own chess sets and clocks. · Registration: Please pre-register early so we can start rounds on time. Spread the Word! Know a friend or neighbor aged 50 or older who loves chess? Share this invitation with them—the more participants, the better! Contact & Information: To pre-register or ask questions, contact Co-Tournament Director Felix Fierros at Lexfierros@yahoo.com. Or , Carter Williams 210-372-3003 Carter@chess67.com (Co-Tournament Directors: Felix Fierros & Carter Williams P.S. Looking for local places to play? Ask the Tournament Directors during the event to learn about regular weekly chess meetups and locations around San Antonio!
Format: standard
Entry fee: Free
USCF-Rated Tournaments
Future tournaments in Dallas, TX that are explicitly marked as USCF-rated.
ACA Fall Scholastic
Hosted by Knight Club
Format: scholastic
Entry fee: $30