Two Texas cities. One online battlefield.
The Dallas vs San Antonio City Chess Showdown is a one-time online team tournament designed to bring city pride into competitive chess. Players compete in 100-Elo rating brackets, ensuring fair and competitive matchups at every level.
If multiple players register in the same rating band for a city, a mini double-elimination playoff determines the city’s representatives. Once selected, representatives face the opposing city in a two-game match (one as White, one as Black), with a 5-minute tiebreak if needed.
Each bracket winner earns one month of Chess.com Diamond, sponsored by Chess.com.
Event Details
Date: February 21st, 2026
Start Time: 12:00 PM CST
Entry Fee: $5
Platform:Chess.com
Time Control: 15|0 (5|0 tiebreak)
Format: Double Elimination
Eligibility: Self-reported Dallas or San Antonio affiliation
Account Requirement: Rated Chess.com account (rating does not need to match registered Elo band)
Streaming
Select matches will be streamed live on:
Additional platforms may be announced.
Registration & Brackets
Registration is unlimited until bracket cutoff
If a bracket does not fill:
Players may be moved up to the nearest populated bracket
If no reasonable bracket exists, a refund will be issued