Event Overview
5-round rated Swiss chess tournament on August 7-9, 2026. We offer 5 sections and a guaranteed prize fund over $6000. There will be 5 rounds in total with two schedules. Top two sections are FIDE rated. 30 Grand Prix points.
LIMIT 80 players in any single section.
LOCATION
Austin Marriott South
4415 S I-35 Frontage Rd
Austin, TX 78744
HOTEL BOOKING: Discounted group room rate of $119/night at the Austin Marriott South, plus group rates at several other nearby Marriott properties as well. These rates are valid through 7/17. After that date, contact us and we may still be able to add rooms to the block.
Please support the tournament by booking through the group links!
ROUND TIMES
3-DAY
Round 1: Friday, 7:15pm (G/90, +30)
2-DAY
Round 1: Saturday, 9:30am (G/60, +10) (*Games in this round will not be FIDE rated*)
ALL PLAYERS (G/90, +30):
Round 2: Saturday, 1pm
Round 3: Saturday, 6:30pm
Round 4: Sunday, 10:00am
Round 5: Sunday 3:15pm
*Reentry: from 3-day to 2-day is available for a $50 fee.
REGISTRATION AND FEES
· $89 if received by Sunday 6/15/26 11:59pm CST
· $109 from 6/16 through Sunday 8/2/26 11:59pm CST
· $150 from Monday 8/3/26 through the start of the tournament. Any registrations for the 3-day schedule made after 5:45pm receive a 1st round bye. Any registrations for the 2-day schedule made after 8:30am, Saturday 8/8/26 receive a 1st round bye.
· ALL Novice (U1000 section) rates will be $25 lower at checkout. If you register for the Novice (U1000 section) and have to be moved, you will owe the $25 balance before playing round 1. All withdrawal deadlines and service fees apply if the additional payment is not made.
· Playing up ok for players within 100 points of the bottom of the section’s rating range, add $50 to entry fee.
Withdrawal with refund available if requested by 7pm on Wednesday 8/5/26. After that time, no refunds. Any refunds will incur a $10 processing and transaction fee.
SECTIONS AND PRIZES
Championship (2000+) **FIDE rated
• 1st -$1000 2nd-$575 3rd-$375
• Expert (2000-2199): 1st -$250 2nd-$150
Reserve (1700 -1999) **FIDE rated
• 1st -$540 2nd-$320 3rd-$210 4th-$140
Intermediate (1400-1699)
• 1st -$480 2nd-$260 3rd-$160 4th-$100
Club (1000-1399)
• 1st -$430 2nd-$230 3rd-$140 4th-$100
Novice (U1000)
• 1st -$ 300 2nd-$150 3rd-$100
Mixed Doubles (best male-female team)
• 1st -$ 200 2nd-$100
**August 2026 ratings used for placement and pairing. Live ratings may be used for placement if higher than published ratings.
**Unrated players will be placed at TD’s discretion and are only eligible for place prizes.
MORE DETAILS
One 1/2 point bye allowed. See event website for preentry list as well as more information regarding policies including mixed doubles, bye deadlines, device policy, and play-up rating limits and cost.
Titled players, see the event website and email for conditions!
Organizer Overview
Austin Chess Club
Email: austinchessclub@austinchesstournaments.com