The Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy is hosting USCF Rated 3 round Quads. Capacity: 60 players!
LOCATION:
Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy
12466 Los Indios Trail
Austin, TX 78729
Free parking provided
*US Chess Membership Required*
TIME CONTROL: G/24;d5 (rapid-rated)
SECTIONS:
All ratings welcome!
QUAD FORMAT:
A Quad Tournament is a four-player round-robin event where each player faces the other three opponents. Players are grouped by rating (1–4, 5–8, etc.), and each section plays three rounds. If the total number of players isn’t divisible by four, the remaining players (e.g., last 5–6) are placed into a small Swiss section instead.
Standard Fee: $25 before 11:59PM April 29th
Late Fee: $35 after April 30th
First Prize In Each Quad: $50
TIME CONTROL: Game 24 min, 5 sec delay
3-Round Round-Robin System Schedule
1st round: 6:00 PM
2nd round: Right after the first round is done
3rd round: Right after the second round is done
NOTE: Half-point byes are not allowed for this tournament.
PLAYERS MAY NOT POSSESS CELL PHONES DURING THE TOURNAMENT. Any violators may be subject to disqualification and forfeiture.
ENTRY FEES:
● Online: $25 at https://austin-chess.com/tournaments/ before 11:59 on 4/29; $35 4/30 and after.
For additional questions, please contact us at info@austin-chess.com
PRIZES:
● $50 for 1st place in each quad
POLICIES: See AGCA website for cancellation, withdrawal, and no-show policies.
Please contact us at info@austin-chess.com for any additional questions or concerns.