The Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy is hosting an Open USCF Rated Tournament on June 21, 2025 . USCF Membership required. Capacity: 92 players!
LOCATION:
Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy
12466 Los Indios Trail, Ste 100
Austin, TX 78729
Free parking provided!
TOURNAMENT STYLE:
4SS, G/60, d5
SECTION A: 1800 + USCF rated
SECTION B: 1400 – 1799 USCF rated
4SS, G/45, d5
SECTION C: 1000-1399 USCF rated
SECTION D: U1000 USCF rated
**Players are not allowed to play up or down**
**The higher of the official or most recent rating will determine section selection.**
**If two adjacent sections each have an odd number of players, and the highest-rated player in the lower section is within 50 rating points of the higher section, they may be moved up to balance the sections**
These rules are to avoid byes and better pairings for all.
*USCF MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED*
RATING INFORMATION:
● June 2025 official USCF ratings will be used.
● Unofficial USCF ratings will be used if unrated or to play in a
higher section.
● Players must reveal foreign, FIDE, and other over-the-board
ratings. These ratings will be adjusted, if necessary, and may be
used if they are higher than USCF ratings.
4-Round Swiss System Schedule
Time Controls vary by section (because of the time control being used). Please see the event website or online TLA for a full list of round times.
● Closing ceremony: After the last game finishes.
NOTE: Half-point byes are acceptable for all rounds, limit 1. Must commit before the 1st round.
PLAYERS MAY NOT POSSESS CELL PHONES DURING THE TOURNAMENT. Any violators may be subject to disqualification and forfeiture.
ENTRY FEES:
● Early Bird: $50 online at https://austin-chess.com/tournaments/agca-summer-open-1/ by June 15 at 11:59 pm.
● $60 on or after June 16th (if space is available)
For additional questions, please contact us at info@austin-chess.com
Link for registration: https://austin-chess.com/tournaments/agca-summer-open-1/
PRIZES:
● Section A : $400, $200, $100
● Section B : $200, $100, $50
● Section C : $100, $75, $50
● Section D : Chess books
Medals will be awarded to top 3 finishers in all sections
CANCELLATION POLICY: If you do not wish to participate in our tournament after paying the entry fee, please email us at info@austin-chess.com no later than 24 hours in advance. We reserve the right to charge a $15 service fee for cancellations. NO refunds will be issued if we are notified of cancellation within 24 hours of the start of the event.
WITHDRAWAL POLICY: If you would like to withdraw from the tournament after it begins, please alert the tournament director.
NO refunds will be issued after the tournament begins.
NO-SHOW POLICY: There are NO refunds or credit for players who do not show up for their scheduled tournament matches.
Please contact us at info@austin-chess.com for any additional questions or concerns.
View our ONLINE TLA!