2026 AGCA Invitational – Summer Edition
All times are in Central Time (CT)
Registration alone does NOT guarantee your participation. This is an invitation tournament – you will receive our email confirmation letting you know you have been accepted.
There will be one section: IM Norm. Entry Fee: $850 – norm seekers, $650 – foreign federation norm seekers. An invoice will be sent to you once your eligibility is confirmed.
Sections
IM Norm
2150+
G/90, increment 30
10/10 spots filled
9 Rounds
6:00 PM
FIDE Rated
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
- All players are expected to play all 9 rounds. No exceptions.
- Current FIDE Laws of Chess apply. This tournament is FIDE and US Chess rated.
- All games will use the equipment provided. Players shall sign scoresheets after each game.
- Electronic Device Policy: players are strictly forbidden from having electronic devices with them during the game, even if they are turned off. Players found with any device during the game may lose the current game. Turn in cell phones at the arbiters’ desk before each round. No electronics are allowed in the playing hall unless they are checked in with the arbiter.
- Default/forfeit time: 60 minutes unless the arbiter decides otherwise. White’s clock will be started at the start of the round even if the players are not present.
- The organizers request that all players arrive on time for each round.
Policies
- Cancellations made at least 24 hours before the event start are eligible for an 80% refund. Cancellations made within 24 hours of the start time are non-refundable.
Contact
info@austin-chess.com