Round Rock ISD

The Round Rock ISD Rooks Chess Tournament is for novice players. It is open to any student who is enrolled within the District in grades 2-8. Students must have a current membership to the United States Chess Federation to participate.

The Rooks tournament runs from 7:45 AM to 4:00 PM on a flexible schedule as rounds finish. After round 1, sections will proceed independently from other sections. We may finish before 4:00 PM.

• Check in for the Rooks tournament begins at 7:45 AM
• Round 1 matches begin at 8:30 AM. (Late arrivals will not be added to Round 1 and will be assigned a forfeit loss.)
• Rounds take from 40 minutes to 1 hour to run and we proceed as quickly as we can throughout the day.

Tournament Details:

• Date: March 29, 2025
• Location: Hopewell Middle School -- 1535 Gulf Way, Round Rock, TX 78664
• Sections: Under 600, Under 300 (Sections may be merged if needed)
• 5 Rounds
• Time Control: Game in 30 delay 5
• Clocks and boards provided
• Students who place in the top 6 of their section will receive a certificate.

Prior to registering for this tournament please review the Round Rock ISD Chess Tournament Rules and Guidelines and review our Chess Tournament FAQ Web Page.

Space is limited. To register your student for the tournament please complete the following form before Friday, March 21st at 5:00 PM. Registration closes at that time or when the tournament seats fill.