Holiday Inn Austin Midtown, Texas
Friday, November 27, 2026 – Sunday, November 29, 2026
Event Overview
Austin Family Chess League – Classical Tournament #1
November 27–29, 2026 | 7 Rounds | Friday–Sunday
Sections: Open(2100+) | U2100 | U1700 | U1300
Time Control: Round 1: G/60; d10 | Rounds 2–7: G/90; +30
Schedule (3-Day only)
Friday(11/27): R1 9:00 AM R2 1:00 PM R3 6:00 PM
Saturday(11/28): R4 9:00 AM R5 2:00 PM Blitz Tournament 7:00 PM
Sunday(11/29): R6 9:00 AM R7 2:00 PM
Location
Holiday Inn Austin Midtown
6000 Middle Fiskville Road
Austin, TX
Entry Fee
- $105 – Register by October 1
- $135 – Register by November 1
- $185 – Register by November 26
- $200 – On-site registration
Special Benefits for Strong Players:
2200+ Players: Players rated 2200+ who register by October 1 will receive a full refund of their entry fee after completing all 7 rounds without taking a bye.
GM/IM: Grandmasters and International Masters who register by 10/1 will receive complimentary hotel accommodations.
Play-Up Rule
Players whose rating reaches within 100 points of the minimum rating for the next section at any time between 8/1 and 11/27 may play up one section by paying an additional $50 play-up fee.
Tournament Rules
This tournament is US Chess rated and is not FIDE rated. US Chess rules will apply. All players are required to bring their own chess set and clock. No electronic devices are permitted in the playing hall.
Withdrawal & Refund Policy
- Withdrawal requested before November 1: Refund minus a $35 processing fee
- Withdrawal requested November 1–25: Refund minus an $85 processing fee
- No refunds after November 26
Hotel
Holiday Inn Austin Midtown – Tournament rate: $129 per night (breakfast for two guests is included). Free parking is available for all tournament participants. Hotel booking link will be available soon.
Prizes
Total Prize Fund: $2,960. All prizes are guaranteed with 80 or more players. Players who qualify for more than one prize will receive the higher prize only. Prizes will be paid via PayPal.
OPEN Prize Fund: $1,285
1st $400 – 2nd $300 – 3rd $200 – 4th $100 – 5th $50 – 6th $30 – 7th $20 – 8th $10
Female: 1st $100 – 2nd $50 – 3rd $25
U2100 Prize Fund: $855
1st $300 – 2nd $200 – 3rd $100 – 4th $50 – 5th $30 – 6th $20 – 7th $10 – 8th $5
Female: 1st $80 – 2nd $40 – 3rd $20
U1700 Prize Fund: $525
1st $200 – 2nd $100 – 3rd $50 – 4th $30 – 5th $20 – 6th $10 – 7th $5 – 8th $5
Female: 1st $60 – 2nd $30 – 3rd $15
U1300 Prize Fund: $295
1st $100 – 2nd $50 – 3rd $30 – 4th $20 – 5th $10 – 6th $5 – 7th $5 – 8th $5
Female: 1st $40 – 2nd $20 – 3rd $10
Event Registration
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Organizer Overview
Austin Family Chess League
Email: afcltournament@gmail.com