2026 AGCA FIDE Summer Open
All times are in Central Time (CT)
1500+ 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 May 10, 2026
Regular: $250.00 May 11 – May 31, 2026
Late Fee: $300.00 From May 31, 2026
Members save 15.00%!!
Sections
U1900
1500 – 1899
G/90, increment 30
9 Rounds
FIDE Rated
1900+
1900+
G/90, increment 30
9 Rounds
FIDE Rated
Prizes
- 1900+
- 1st: $2500
- 2nd: $1250
- 3rd: $625
- U1900
- 1st: $1000
- 2nd: $500
- 3rd: $250
Schedule
R1 Friday, June 5, 6:00pm
R2 Saturday, June 6, 10:00am
R3 Saturday, June 6, 4:00pm
R4 Sunday, June 7, 10:00am
R5 Sunday, June 7, 4:00pm
R6 Monday, June 8, 10:00am
R7 Monday, June 8, 4:00pm
R8 Tuesday, June 9, 9:00am
R9 Tuesday, June 9, 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 on the day of the event.
- No-shows will not receive a refund.
Contact
info@austin-chess.com