Upcoming Events in the Austin & San Antonio Area

  • 76th Annual Southwest Open Friday, September 03, 2010 - Monday, September 06, 2010 Best Western 300 N. Shoreline Blvd Corpus Christi, Texas 78401 United States of America Hosted by Texas Chess Association A 7 Round Swiss with both Open, Reserve, and Novice Sections played over 3 or 4 days. $8350 in prizes guaranteed on 175 full entries. One-day scholastic tournament also available!
  • Back to Normal Swiss Sunday, September 12, 2010 - Sunday, October 03, 2010 Austin Bridge Center 6700 Middle Fiskville Road next to Taj Palace Austin, Texas 78752 United States of America Hosted by Austin Chess Club Come visit Austin Chess Club and play some slow chess! This slow tournament takes place on 4 consecutive Sunday evenings. One round per evening: Sept 12th, Sept 19th, Sept 26thth, & Oct 3rd.
  • GCC Tournament Saturday, September 18, 2010 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Guadalupe Community Center 1801 W. Durango San Antonio, Texas 78207 United States of America Hosted by Guadalupe Community Center Unrated 5SS, G/30 for scholastic players.
  • Chess Tournament at Baranoff Elementary Saturday, September 25, 2010 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Baranoff Elementary 12009 Buckingham Gate Rd Austin, Texas 78748 United States of America Hosted by Rocks & Rooks

    A one-day tournament with sections for all ages.

    Three scholastic sections for players rated under 1500, placement based upon grade level: K-3, K-5/6, K-12. Scholastic sections are 5 rounds, G/30. Medals and Trophies to top contenders.

    One 4-round open section available for adults and Jr's rated above 1000, round 1 is G/45 & rounds 2-4 are G/60. Prize money to top contenders. With enough entries, open will be divided into multiple sections on tournament day.

    All sections are no elimination; all players play all rounds. Participants must be USCF members. Advance, online entry recommended. USCF membership available for purchase with registration!
  • October Slammer Saturday, October 16, 2010 10:30 AM - 10:00 PM Hornbeak Bldg 4450 Medical Dr 2nd floor San Antonio, Texas 78229 United States of America Hosted by San Antonio Chess Club Dual-rated, 1-day event
  • 2010 Chess in the Park Sunday, October 24, 2010 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wooldridge Square Park 900 Guadalupe Street (9th & Guadalupe - Downtown) Austin, Texas 78701 United States of America Hosted by Rocks & Rooks and The Austin Parks Foundation

    Come play chess in Wooldridge park! Five round, unrated G/20 tournament for all ages!
    Online registration now available.
  • 1st Annual Austin Chess Club Championship Friday, January 07, 2011 - Sunday, January 09, 2011 Bridge Center of Austin 6700 Middle Fiskville Rd next to Taj Palace Austin, Texas 78752 United States of America Hosted by Austin Chess Club 5SS in 3 sections. GUARANTEED money prizes ($2100 total!). Open to all USCF members. Top finishing Austin Chess Club regular member is the Austin Chess Club Champion. 20 Grand Prix Points!