We are hosting another Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy In-Person USCF Rated Tournament on September 16, 2023 from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. USCF Membership required. Capacity: 40 players! *First 5 players above 1900 USCF to register get a minimum guaranteed prize of $50 if they finish all their games.
LOCATION:
Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy
7801 North Lamar Blvd
Suite A123
Austin, TX 78752
Free parking provided!
TOURNAMENT STYLE:
SECTION A: 1,400+ USCF rated
SECTION B: Under 1,400 USCF rated and/or unrated.
*Note that no player will be allowed to play up or down*
**If there are not enough players in a given section, we reserve the right to merge them**
*USCF MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED*
RATING INFORMATION:
● September 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
● 1st round: 10:00 AM
● 2nd round: 11:30 AM
● Lunch break: 1:00 PM
● 3rd round: 2:00 PM.
● 4th round: 3:30 PM.
● 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:
● Online: $50 at https://austin-chess.com by September 15th, 2023 at 11:59 pm.
● On-site: $60 on September 16th via PayPal or cash (if space is available)
For additional questions, please contact us at info@austin-chess.com
Link for registration: https://austin-
PRIZES:
● 1400+ section : $400, $150, $100 + medals
● U1400: $150, $100, $50 + medals
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 for a $35 refund. We reserve the right to charge a $15 service fee for cancellations.
WITHDRAWAL POLICY: If you would like to withdraw from the tournament after it begins, please alert the tournament director and sign a withdrawal form in the lobby prior to leaving the premises.
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.