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2026 Austin Winter Open Tournament Registration

2026 Austin Winter Open Tournament Registration

Price range: $59.00 through $79.00

An in person, 5 round USCF regular-rated chess tournament taking place Friday January 9th through Sunday January 11th with an option to play round 1 on Saturday, January 10th. This tournament is for all players, but a mature and patient approach to the game is required.

View the tournament details before you register!

Entries received fewer than 60 minutes before the start of round 1 of the chosen schedule receive a half point bye and begin play in round 2.

This tournament’s sections have restricted entry:

Championship
This section is intended for USCF members with ratings 2000 and up! (Players with January 2026 Supplement ratings 1900-1999 may enter the Championship Section for a $40 surcharge, but will only qualify for place prizes.) Current USCF membership required.

Class A
This section is intended for USCF members with ratings 1800 to 1999. (Players with January 2026 Supplement ratings 1700-1799 may enter the Class A Section for a $40 surcharge.) Current USCF membership required.

Class B (1600-1799)
This section is intended for USCF members with ratings 1600 to 1799. (Players with January 2026 Supplement ratings 1500-1599 may enter the Class B Section for a $40 surcharge.) Current USCF membership required.

Class C (1400-1599)
This section is intended for USCF members with ratings 1400 to 1599. (Players with January 2026 Supplement ratings 1300-1399 may enter the Class C Section for a $40 surcharge.) Current USCF membership required.

Class D/E (1000-1399)
This section is intended for USCF members with ratings 1000 to 1399. (Players with January 2026 Supplement ratings 900-999 may enter the Class D/E Section for a $40 surcharge.) Current USCF membership required.

Novice (U1000)
This section is for USCF members with ratings up to 1000. Current USCF membership required.

Unrated players should register for their requested section and contact the registrar (austinchessclub@austinchesstournaments.com) to present their qualifications.  All online and OTB experience, foreign and domestic, must be disclosed.

Rated players who are unsure of their January Supplement Rating should register for their requested section.  When the January Supplement is published you will be moved to the appropriate section unless you pay an upcharge (must qualify to play up).  If your January supplement rating is below the minimum for your section but your LIVE rating meets that minimum, you may contact us and request to play up. Contact the registrar (austinchessclub@austinchesstournaments.com) and request to pay an upcharge. You may also pay at the point of registration. If section reaches capacity it is closed to all requests to play up.

Players have the choice when to play round 1.
The 3-day schedule plays round 1 on Friday evening 1/9/26 at 7:15pm.
The 2-day schedule plays round 1 on Saturday morning 1/10/26 at 9:30am. You MUST choose a schedule.

Each section is for players within a specific rating range. Players under, yet within 100 points of the section minimum on the January 2026 Rating Supplement are allowed to register for a $40 surcharge, and will only qualify for place prizes if playing up to the Championship section. Paying now will secure your spot in the section, assuming your rating qualifies in January. You may also wait until the January 2026 Supplement has been published to pay the upcharge. Players whose LIVE rating at the time of the event meets the play-up minimum may also request to play up. No other exceptions.

Only check a box if you need a bye in that specific round. Most players play all rounds.
What is a bye?

The refund policy is outlined clearly on the tournament description page. Exceptions will not be granted.

Basic tournament communications are an important part of a successful event. By purchasing this registration you agreeing to receive information regarding this event via email.

Registrant Info

Verify your USCF membership ID and expiration by visiting USCF’s Member Services Area. You may purchase a new USCF membership or renew yours here at any time before completing your payment on ACT. If you are purchasing a new USCF membership (or requesting a JTP ID) with your order, please enter 99999999 in the USCF ID field when registering for your tournament section.

Expiry Date: January 11, 2026

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