2025–2026 Scholastic Chess Tournament Schedule
DateEventFlyerTypeStatusSept 6, 2025United Warriors Chess Foundation – Back to School ScholasticFlyerLocalScheduledSept 6, 2025Rivera Early College High SchoolFlyerLocalCancelledSept 13, 2025St. Anthony’s Beginners TournamentFlyerLocalScheduledSept 20, 2025Hudson...
2025 Region VIII Award Winners!
These awards are more than just recognition. They are a celebration of the dedication, growth, and talent that make Region 8 chess so special. Every nominee represents hours of focus, resilience, and a deep love for the game. Whether it’s a rising star, a passionate...
2025 Texas Team Championship
Brownsville will be hosting the 2025 Texas Team Championship for the very first time! I know a lot of coaches have been waiting for this one. The best part? The format is built for fun and flexibility: Coaches can team up with their students Friends from different...
New Region VIII Director
Hello from Your New TCA Region VIII Director My name is Jonathon C. Huerta, and I am pleased to announce that I am the new TCA Region VIII Director. I'm excited to share my vision for our region and connect with the chess community I've been proud to be part of for so...
2025 Fight for Zoey 2025 Summer Scholastic
As some of you may know, our region was struck with the heartbreaking news of our very own chess player Zoey Hernandez's leukemia diagnosis on May 6th, 2025. Zoey continues to fight and show her courage and bravery every day. As a community, I feel we MUST come...
Texas Chess Association Region VIII Award Nominations
EXCITING NEWS FOR REGION 8 CHESS COMMUNITY! I promised recognition, growth, and activity, and I'm delivering! While I wish we had this level of engagement when I was a player, growth starts by making chess better for our current students than it was before. I'm...