The Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy is hosting an in-person 2025 AGCA Invitational Norm Tournament on June 11-15, 2025.
Organized by GM Alex Mista (Chief) and GM Andrey Stukopin (Deputy).
Game Pairings/Results:
IM Norm tournament
GM Norm tournament
LOCATION:
Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy
12466 Los Indios Trail, Ste 100
Austin, TX 78729
Free parking provided!
SCHEDULE (G/90,+30)
two 10 player round robin sections (1 for IM norm seekers, 1 for GM norm seekers, 1 for Austin Chess Tour Qualified players)
● 1st round: Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 6:00 PM
● 2nd round: Thursday, June 12, 2025, 10:00 AM
● 3rd round: Thursday, June 12, 2025, 4:00 PM
● 4th round: Friday, June 13, 2025, 10:00 AM
● 5th round: Friday, June 13, 2025, 4:00 PM
● 6th round: Saturday, June 14, 2025, 10:00 AM
● 7th round: Saturday, June 14, 2025, 4:00 PM
● 8th round: Sunday, June 15, 2025, 9:00 AM
● 9th round: Sunday, June 15, 2025, 3:00 PM
NOTE: All players are expected to play all 9 rounds. NO EXCEPTIONS.
REGULATIONS
–Current FIDE Laws of Chess apply. This tournament is FIDE and US Chess rated.
-All games will use the equipment provided. –Players shall sign scoresheets after each game.
–Electronic Device Policy: players are strictly forbidden from having electronic devices with them during the game, even if they are turned off. Players found with any device during the game may lose the current game. Turn in cell phones at the arbiters’ desk before each round. No electronics are allowed in the playing hall unless they are checked in with the arbiter.
–Default/forfeit time: 60 minutes unless the arbiter decides otherwise. White’s clock will be started at the start of the round even if the players are not present.
-The organizers request that all players arrive on time for each round.
ENTRY FEES:
● $850 (norm seekers)
● $650 (foreign federation norm seekers)
For additional questions, please contact us at info@austin-chess.com
REGISTRATION
To see a list of pre-registered players and to register, please visit : https://austin-chess.com/tournaments/agca_invitational_2025_summer_edition/
QUESTIONS
Please contact us at info@austin-chess.com for any additional questions or concerns.