Location:

This tournament is sponsored by the UT Chess Club and will be held on the University of Texas campus, in The Texas Union building.

UT driving and parking map Texas Union map

Section Information:

April supplement ratings determine section eligibility!

1) open section - $30 entry fee, 4SS, G/60, open to all players, USCF rated.
2) under 1400 section - $20 entry fee, 4SS, G/45, USCF rated.
3) under 1000 section - $10 entry fee, 4SS, G/30, USCF rated.

Event Times and More:

Onsite Registration begins at 10:30 am. We can only accept onsite registrations as space is available. Registration closes at 10:50. Let's start on time!

Bring your own tournament board & set & clock if possible. Label all belongings. Do allow extra time to find parking.

Round 1 in each section begins at 11:00 am. Subsequent rounds will begin asap, after a short lunch break. The Texas Union will be open for business. The U1000 section should be finished around 3pm. U1400 will finish approximately 5pm. The open section will not finish until approximately 7pm.

Four rounds per section. One 1/2 point bye allowed, if requested before the start of round 2.

USCF membership:

Bring proof of current USCF membership - USCF ID card or receipt - or verify information with registrar in advance. You can purchase a USCF membership upon arrival. Because these are not age-based sections, all players must be full members. No JTP's permitted - must upgrade to a full membership. (Tournament memberships available.)

Registration Information:

Tournament space is limited to the first paid 50 entrants. Online registration preferred. Email Lori Balkum, registrar with questions, or call 512-417-9008.
Make checks payable to "AustinChessTournaments.com".
Mail to: AustinChessTournaments, P.O. Box 1386, Round Rock, TX 78680.
Cash & checks ok onsite. No credit cards onsite.

Organized by the UT Chess Club. Glen Perry, tournament organizer.