The 2025 Thanksgiving Day Tournament took place on November 16, 2025, at the Houston Chess Studio in Houston, TX. The event brought together 18 players for a five-round Swiss tournament with a time control of G/30, d10 (30 minutes per player with a 10-second delay per move).
View the official US Chess crosstable and rating report for the 2025 Thanksgiving Day Tournament.
Results and Prizes
GM Joshua Ruiz won all five rounds to finish in 1st place with 5 points out of 5. Along with a commemorative plaque, he received the $400 first prize.
Chauncey Rowe-Watters claimed 2nd place with 4 points out of 5 and received $200.
U1600 Category Winner
Mostafa Wahsh won the U1600 category and received a free one-hour lesson with GM Ulvi Bajarani.
Appreciation
Azeri Chess Academy extends its gratitude to all participants for making the event a success. Special thanks go to Edgar Acosta, whose efforts in handling the setup and technical details were invaluable.
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