UT Dallas Chess Team Prepares for President’s Cup

The University of Texas at Dallas chess team is gearing up for the President’s Cup, also known as the Final Four of College Chess, which will take place on March 30 and 31 on their Richardson campus. This year marks a record 19th appearance for UT Dallas in the prestigious tournament, where they will face off against the University of Missouri, Webster University, and UT Rio Grande Valley.

With home advantage and a team of six grandmasters, UT Dallas is poised to make a strong showing in the competition. Director of the chess program, Jim Stallings, sees the event as an opportunity to showcase the university’s status as one of the top chess colleges in the country.

The UT Dallas team has been diligently preparing for the tournament, recently hosting the Southwest Collegiate Team Championship where they faced off against regional competitors. The team’s dedication to rigorous study and training has earned them four national championships in the past, solidifying their reputation as a powerhouse in collegiate chess.

Coach Julio Catalino Sadorra, a former UT Dallas student and grandmaster, is excited to lead the team in their quest for a fifth national collegiate championship. With a strong lineup of players and a history of success, UT Dallas is ready to make their mark in the President’s Cup and continue their legacy as a top contender in collegiate chess.