October 9 2026, 6:00 PM – October 12 2026, 7:00 PM
All times are in Central Time (CT)
First 4 GMs to register get hotel conditions! 1200+ Rating Requirement Unless Playup Fee Paid. GM/IM/WGM/WIM entry refunded upon all rounds played.
Players are allowed to play up within 100 rating points for a $1.00/point fee.
Early Bird: $200.00 Through Sep 13, 2026
Regular: $250.00 Sep 14-Oct 3, 2026
Late Fee: $300.00 From Oct 4, 2026
Members save 15.00%!
Sections
2100+
2100+
G/90, increment 30
7 Rounds
FIDE Rated
U2100
1600-2099
G/90, increment 30
7 Rounds
FIDE Rated
U1600
1200-1599
G/90, increment 30
7 Rounds
FIDE Rated
Prizes
- 2100+
- 1st: $2500
- 2nd: $1000
- 3rd: $500
- U2100
- 1st: $1000
- 2nd: $500
- 3rd: $250
Schedule
R1 Friday 6:00pm
R2 Saturday 10:00am
R3 Saturday 4:00pm
R4 Sunday 10:00am
R5 Sunday 4:00pm
R6 Monday 9:00am
R7 Monday 3:00pm
Rules
- Cell phones must be turned off and put away during tournament games. Any phone that rings or is visible during a game will result in a forfeit.
- Half-point byes are available for the first round only. Requests must be submitted before the start of the tournament.
Policies
- Cancellations made 7+ days before the event receive a full refund.
- Playup fee is non-refundable
- Cancellations made within 7 days of the event receive a 50% refund.
- No refunds for cancellations made within 24 hours of the start time.
- No-shows will not receive a refund.
Contact
info@austin-chess.com