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Junior San Antonio City Championship 2025

Description: The Junior San Antonio City Championship is a thrilling side event for the City Championship, offering young players of all skill levels the chance to compete in a challenging and inclusive tournament. Participants will play four rounds against opponents of similar skill range, with trophies awarded to the top 3 of each section as well 1 team trophy per section. The tournament provides a supportive and friendly atmosphere, encouraging players to hone their skills, build confidence, and connect with others who share their passion for the game of chess. This is a USCF rated tournament.

Note: If you are playing in the main event 2-Day schedule, please make sure to request a first round bye for the main event.

LIMIT 100 PEOPLE FOR THIS EVENT.

Location:
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham 
San Antonio River Walk
303 Blum St
San Antonio, TX 78205

Round times:
• 4 Rounds• Rounds 1 starts Saturday morning at 9 AM

Time controls:
• All Rounds G/30;d5

Entry fee:
$30 before the 21st, $40 normal registration. Registration closes at 5pm the 26th. Day before the tournament
**Any cancellations that require a refund will be charged a $7 processing fee.

Sections and Prizes:

K-1st grade
2nd-3rd grade
4th-5th grade
6th-8th grade
9th-12th grade

  • Trophies for the top 3 in each section
  • Team trophy for the top 1 each section (max 4 students per team that is counted) As many students can play on a team, but only top 4 count toward the team total

Note: We reserve the right to combine sections if necessary.

Visit the Event Website!

Questions:
Contact Complete Chess (completechess@gmail.com) if you have questions about this event.

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San Antonio City Championship 2025

Description: This is a USCF rated swiss chess tournament open to all chess players. There will be 5 rounds, 3 sections, with 2 schedules offered. The two-day schedule will be on June 28th and 29th, while the three-day schedule will be June 27th, 28th and 29th. 1/2 point bye available for any round if notified before Round 2 is paired. No last round byes.

LIMIT 150 PEOPLE FOR THIS EVENT. Advance Entry List is available.

Location:
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham 
San Antonio River Walk
303 Blum St
San Antonio, TX 78205

Round times (Two day schedule):
• Registration at 9:00-9:45 am if not done online.
• Rounds 1, 2, & 3 starts promptly on June 28th at 10:00am, 2:00pm, and 6:30pm.
• Rounds 4 & 5 starts promptly on June 29th at 10:00am and 2:30pm.

Time controls (Two day schedule):
• Rounds 1 & 2: G/60;d5
• Rounds 3, 4, & 5: G/90+30 sec.

Round times (Three day schedule): ($30 re-entry Available)
• Registration at 5:00-5:45 pm if not done online.
• Rounds 1 starts promptly on June 7th at 6:00pm.
• Rounds 2, & 3 starts promptly on June 8th at 2:00pm, and 6:30pm.
• Rounds 4 & 5 starts promptly on June 9th at 10:00am and 2:30pm.

Time controls (Three day schedule):
• All Rounds: G/90+30 sec

Entry fee:
Masters play for free if signed up before June 2nd. The first 3 GM’s get a free hotel day!

$50 if received before May 31st, $60 June 21st, $70 until the day of the event, and $80 on-site registration and may have to take 1st round bye. (King & Adult members play for free. Knights get $10 off. Must register online. Entry fee deducted from winnings)

Sections and Prizes:
$4600 in prizes 50% guaranteed
One prize per person

Three Sections with class prizes.
(Championship 1800+) *U1800 players must pay an extra $60 to compete in this section*
• 1st -$800 2nd-$400 3rd-$200
• Expert(2000-2199): 1st -$250 2nd-$150
• Class A(1800-1999): 1st -$250 2nd-$150

(Reserve U1800) *U1200 players must pay an extra $60 to compete in this section*
• 1st -$600 2nd-$300 3rd-$200
• Class C(1400-1599): 1st -$200 2nd-$100
• Top Class D/Unrated(U1400): 1st -$200 2nd-$100

(Novice U1200)
• 1st -$400 2nd-$200 3rd-$100

Cancellation Policy: If you do not wish to participate in our tournament after paying the entry fee, please email us at CompleteChess@gmail.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.

Visit the Event Website!

Questions:
Contact Complete Chess (completechess@gmail.com) if you have questions about this event.

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ACC USCF G/90 Standard Swiss

This slow swiss takes place over 4 weeks, with games on May 31st, June 7th, June 14th, and June 21st. G/90 with 30 sec. increment per move. 4 round Swiss. Sections dependent on turnout. EF: $20.00 all. Online registration and payment availble soon.

USCF membership must not expire before May 31, 2025.

Austin Chess Club is a wonderful atmosphere for the mature, experienced chess player. The event has the potential to run late. Scholastic players are welcome, but expected to play quiet, serious chess. One round may last upwards of 4 hours.

Last chance registration happens onsite 3:00-3:45pm on May 31st. No pre-registration for round 1 is necessary. Email pre-registration is accepted; however, online payment is preferred! If you email to register, you must show up and pay no later than 3:45pm! First round begins at 4pm. Please be on time! Participants who wish to enter the tournament late may email Austin Chess Club. Late entry must be made (emailed) before 10am on Saturday, June 7th to secure a round 2 pairing.

Location:
The Upbring School of Arts and Sciences
3407 Red River St
Austin TX 78705

Finding the club Click for picture of area.
FIND THE ENTRANCE: Enter the front parking lot of the school via Luther Lane (green line on photo). Find the elevator outside the building (marked on photo by green dot);
go up the stairs to enter via the door, follow the hallway until you find lit classrooms.
PARKING: Additional parking may be found at:

  • St. Paul Lutheran Church parking lot (marked by a blue blotch)
  • Sabina Apartments (underground?) parking, open to the public

For more information about the Austin Chess Club, click here.
Please read the website before contacting us. Contact information is available at http://austinchessclub.com/.

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ACC USCF Dual-Rated G/45 Swiss

This slow swiss takes place over 2 weeks, with 2 games on May 10th and 2 games on May 17th. G/45 with 5 second delay.  4 round Swiss. Sections dependent on turnout. EF: $20.00 all. Online registration/payment  requested.

USCF membership must not expire before May 31, 2025. Please renew with the USCF (https://new.uschess.org/) before coming to the event.

Austin Chess Club is a wonderful atmosphere for the mature, experienced chess player.  Scholastic players are welcome, but expected to play quiet, serious chess. Each round could go down to the wire!

Last chance registration happens onsite 3:00-3:45pm on May 10th. No pre-registration for round 1 is necessary. Email pre-registration is accepted; however, online payment  is preferred)! If you email to register, you must show up and pay no later than 3:45pm! First round begins at 4pm. Please be on time! Participants who wish to enter the tournament late may email Austin Chess Club. Late entry must be made (emailed) before 10am on Saturday, May 17th to secure a round 3 pairing.

Location:
The Upbring School of Arts and Sciences
3407 Red River St
Austin TX 78705

Finding the club Click for picture of area.
FIND THE ENTRANCE: Enter the front parking lot of the school via Luther Lane (green line on photo). Find the elevator outside the building (marked on photo by green dot);
go up the stairs to enter via the door, follow the hallway until you find lit classrooms.
PARKING: Additional parking may be found at:

  • St. Paul Lutheran Church parking lot (marked by a blue blotch)
  • Sabina Apartments (underground?) parking, open to the public

For more information about the Austin Chess Club, click here.
Please read the website before contacting us. Contact information is available at http://austinchessclub.com/. (Please read the website before emailing with questions.)

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ACC USCF Quick-rated G/24 Swiss

A one-day tournament on May 3, 2025 offering G/24 with 5 sec. delay per move. 4 Round Swiss. Sections dependent on turnout. EF: $15.00 all. USCF membership required.  Online registration and payment requested.

Austin Chess Club is a wonderful atmosphere for the mature, experienced chess player. Scholastic players are welcome, but expected to play quiet, serious chess. We suggest that scholastic players have reached a rating of 400 before participating.  USCF membership must not expire before May 31, 2025. Please renew with the USCF (https://new.uschess.org/) before coming to the event.

We would like to start on-time. Please arrive early. Entries must be received and paid in full by 3:45pm.  Online entry preferred.

Cost is $15/player. We would like the first round to begin at 4:00pm sharp. Doors open at 3:00pm, so please arrive early. Follow the signs to our meeting areas.

Please bring a set and a board. We look forward to seeing you!

Location:
The Upbring School of Arts and Sciences
3407 Red River St
Austin TX 78705

Finding the club Click for picture of area.
FIND THE ENTRANCE: Enter the front parking lot of the school via Luther Lane (green line on photo). Find the elevator outside the building (marked on photo by green dot);
go up the stairs to enter via the door, follow the hallway until you find lit classrooms.
PARKING: Additional parking may be found at:

  • St. Paul Lutheran Church parking lot (marked by a blue blotch)
  • Sabina Apartments (underground?) parking, open to the public

For more information about the Austin Chess Club, click here.
Please read the website before contacting us. Contact information is available at http://austinchessclub.com/. Please read the website thoroughly before emailing with questions.

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2025 TCA South Texas Scholastic Championship – Final Results

The 2025 Texas State (South) Scholastic Chess Championships held at Stillman Middle School in Brownsville, Texas on March 15 – March 6, 2025.

Final Results are below. 

Special congratulations to our new State Champions.
K-1: Akhil Gopu (individual), Canterbury Elementary (team)
Primary:  Morgana E Rodriguez Marin (individual), Bonham Elementary (team)
Elementary: Asher Chodniewicz  (individual), Americo Paredes Elementary (team)
Middle School:  Joshua Meng  (individual), Rising Scholars Academy (team)
High School:  Ethan Y Wang (individual), Veterans Memorial High School, Brownsville (team)

The event  has been rated by the USCF: https://www.uschess.org/msa/XtblMain.php?202503164222.0-30288162 .

Thank you for playing!!!

Return to the  State Scholastic tournament page .

K-1 Championship

Final Results (Individual)    (Team)

Primary JV (K-3 U600)

Final Results   (Individual)    (Team)

Primary Championship

Final Results   (Individual)    (Team)

Elementary JV (K-5/6 U800)

Final Results   (Individual)    (Team)

Elementary Championship

Final Results   (Individual)    (Team)

Middle School JV (6-8 U900)

Final Results   (Individual)    (Team)

Middle School Championship

Final Results   (Individual)    (Team)

High School JV(9-12 U1000)

Final Results   (Individual)    (Team)

High School Championship

Final Results   (Individual)    (Team)

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Paragon Prep April 2025 Scholastic – Pairings and Wall Charts and Standings

This event was held on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at Paragon Prep Elementary in North Austin.   Thank you for playing! Final results are available below and the event will be rated shortly by the USCF.

Jump to:  K-3 U400, K-3 U700, K-5 U600, K-5 U1000, 6-12 U600, 6-12 U1000, K-12 Elite, Open Section, Family Child

Return to the Paragon Prep April 2025 Scholastic homepage or the April 2025 Paragon Prep Open/K-12 Elite homepage.

K-3 U400

Final Results
Round 5:  Pairings  (by board)  Pairings (alpha)  Wall Chart  Team Standings  Results
Round 4:  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alpha)  Wall Chart   Team Standings  Results
Round 3:  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alpha)  Wall Chart   Team Standings  Results
Round 2:  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alpha)  Wall Chart   Team Standings  Results
Round 1:  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alpha)  Wall Chart   Team Standings  Results
Advance Entries

K-5 U600

Final Results
Round 5:  Pairings  (by board)  Pairings (alpha)  Wall Chart  Team Standings  Results
Round 4:  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alpha)  Wall Chart   Team Standings  Results
Round 3:  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alpha)  Wall Chart   Team Standings  Results
Round 2:  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alpha)  Wall Chart   Team Standings  Results
Round 1:  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alpha)  Wall Chart   Team Standings  Results
Advance Entries

K-5 U1000

Final Results
Round 5:  Pairings  (by board)  Pairings (alpha)  Wall Chart  Team Standings  Results
Round 4:  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alpha)  Wall Chart (revised)   Team Standings  Results
Round 3:  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alpha)  Wall Chart   Team Standings  Results
Round 2:  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alpha)  Wall Chart   Team Standings  Results
Round 1:  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alpha)  Wall Chart   Team Standings  Results
Advance Entries

6-12 U600

Final Results
Round 5:  Pairings  (by board)  Pairings (alpha)  Wall Chart  Team Standings  Results
Round 4:  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alpha)  Wall Chart   Team Standings  Results
Round 3:  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alpha)  Wall Chart   Team Standings  Results
Round 2:  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alpha)  Wall Chart   Team Standings  Results
Round 1:  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alpha)  Wall Chart   Team Standings  Results
Advance Entries

6-12 U1000

Final Results
Round 5:  Pairings  (by board)  Pairings (alpha)  Wall Chart  Team Standings  Results
Round 4:  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alpha)  Wall Chart   Team Standings  Results
Round 3:  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alpha)  Wall Chart   Team Standings  Results
Round 2:  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alpha)  Wall Chart   Team Standings  Results
Round 1:  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alpha)  Wall Chart   Team Standings  Results
Advance Entries

K-12 Elite

Final Results
Round 5:  Pairings  (by board)  Pairings (alpha)  Wall Chart  Team Standings  Results
Round 4:  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alpha)  Wall Chart  Team Standings  Results
Round 3:  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alpha)  Wall Chart  Team Standings  Results
Round 2:  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alpha)  Wall Chart   Team Standings  Results
Round 1:  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alpha)  Wall Chart   Team Standings  Results
Advance Entries

Open

Final Results
Round 4:  Pairings (by board)  Wall Chart  Results
Round 3:  Pairings (by board)  Wall Chart   Results
Round 2:  Pairings (by board)   Wall Chart   Results
Round 1:  Pairings (by board)    Wall Chart   Results
Advance Entries

Family-Child

Final Results
Advance Entries (as of 4/11/2025, 9pm)

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Cedar Park June 2025 Scholastic Tournament

Scholastic chess tournament in multiple sections at the Cedar Park Public Library on June 28, 2025. 
Tournament capped at 98 students! Past Tournaments all Filled Up, so Register ASAP!!

Location

Cedar Park Public Library

425 S Parkwest Dr Cedar Park, TX 78613 

(Free Parking Onsite!)
The tournament is held in the Event Space to the very left of the library upon entering. It’s where the Sunday Open Chess Play is held

*This is NOT a City of Cedar Park or Library sponsored event. 

Sections

(Subject to Change depending on registration)
K-12 Elite
K-12 U1000
K-5 U600

No playing down. For example, a player rated 700 at the time of the tournament cannot play in K-5U600. 
*Grade is your child’s current grade and not what grade they will be in August 2025.
*K-12 Elite is restricted to kids that are (or have been previously) 900+ USCF regular/quick rated. 

 

Awards

(Subject to Change depending on registration)
Trophy for top 3 places in each Section, medals for positive score, ribbon for everyone else. 
Additional Trophy for Top K-3 Student and Top U300 Student in K-5 U600.
Additional Trophy for Top K-5 Student and Top U600 Student in K-12 U1000.
Additional Trophy for Top U1200 Student and Top U1000 Student in K-12 Elite. 
Awards will be handed out after the last round!
*Top 3 places determined by points and tiebreakers calculated by WinTD.
*One trophy max per student. 

Schedule

No check in required. Be seated at 9:15AM for announcements.

Five rounds, with estimated start times of  9:30AM, 10:45AM, 12PM, 1:15PM, and 2:30PM.

 
Time Control: G25/d5
USCF regular/quick rated

Registration Information

CLICK HERE for full tournament description and to register!

  • Early Registration $30 before noon May 28, 2025
  • Regular Registration $40 before noon June 13, 2025 if there are any spots available

  • Late Entry $50 before noon June 27, 2025 if there are any spots available

    *$10 off registration for kids with Current USCF Regular Rating over 1,200
    *$20 off registration for kids with Current USCF Regular Rating over 1,400

Payment Methods

Strongly prefer Payment via Venmo (Daniel-Hung-3) or zelle (Click here to show mail address or 956-639-5311) (legal name for both Daniel Flood). Cash or check can only be dropped off or mailed (contact for more info on this option). No Cash or Check accepted on site. Payment must be made before the above deadlines to lock in your price and registration.

What to Bring and Know

  • Please bring a clock if you have one!
  • US Chess Membership is required. Please be responsible for your membership prior to the event to help the organizers and prevent delays.

  • Notation is required for 4th grade and up.  Notation sheets will be available if needed, but please bring a pencil or pen. Strongly encouraged to bring your own notation book/sheets.

Additional Rules

No parents allowed in the playing room.

Parents and players that are done with their game should remain at the main library building. Only drinks allowed in the playing hall. Food must be consumed outside. See the library website for more information about where food may be consumed https://www.cedarparktexas.gov/198/Guidelines-Policies 

Questions

Please contact me at danielhung@utexas.edu with any questions.

Online TLA!

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Leander May 2025 Scholastic Tournament

Scholastic chess tournament capped at 54 students  in multiple sections at the Leander Public Library on May 17, 2025. 

Registration is now CLOSED as the tournament is full and there are 8 kids on the waitlist, so any additional kids on the waitlist will have very little chance of getting in. I’ll reopen registration if all 8 kids on the waitlist get in. Look at the entry list to see the length of the waitlist. Those on the waitlist lock in the price for when they got on the waitlist and won’t have to pay unless they get in from the waitlist. 

I’m also hosting a tournament at the Cedar Park Library on June 28, 2025. Register here before it fills up too.

Location

Leander Public Library
Library Annex
1101 S Bagdad Rd
Leander, TX 78641

Free parking onsite!

The tournament is held in the Library Annex (the building closer to the parking lot upon parking – to your  left)

Sections

Will group kids into sections of 6 based on ratings to play 5 rounds of round-robin. Grade may also be taken into account.
View prior tournament results for an idea of  section splits!

Schedule

No check in required. Be seated at 11:50PM for announcements.

Five rounds, with estimated start times of  12PM, 1PM, 2PM, 3PM, and 4PM.
Subsequent round as soon as the previous round finishes and the next is paired. Be ready to play!

 
Time Control: G25/d5
USCF regular/quick rated 

Awards

Trophy for first place, medals for positive score, ribbon for everyone else.

Registration Information

Click HERE for full tournament description and to register!

  • Early Registration $25 before noon April 17, 2025
  • Regular Registration $35 before noon May 1, 2025 if there are any spots available

  • Late Entry $45 before noon May 16, 2025 if there are any spots available

Payment Methods

Strongly prefer Payment via Venmo (Daniel-Hung-3) or zelle (Click here to show mail address or 956-639-5311) (legal name for both Daniel Flood). Cash or check can only be dropped off or mailed (contact for more info on this option). No Cash or Check accepted on site. Payment must be made before the above deadlines to lock in your price and registration. 

What to Bring and Know

  • Please bring a clock if you have one!
  • US Chess Membership is required. Please be responsible for your membership prior to the event to help the organizers and prevent delays.
  • Notation is required for 4th grade and up.  Notation sheets will be available if needed, but please bring a pencil or pen. Strongly encouraged to bring your own notation book/sheets.

Additional Rules

No parents allowed in the playing room.

Parents and players that are done with their game should remain at the main library building. Only drinks allowed in the playing hall. Food must be consumed outside. 

Questions

Please contact me at danielhung@utexas.edu with any questions.

Online TLA!

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**CANCELLED** Anis Day and Night – April Rated Blitz #1 **CANCELLED**

Due to a venue conflict, this tournament has been CANCELLED. A six round USCF RATED blitz tournament!

Location:
Ani’s Day & Night
7107 E Riverside
Austin, TX 78741

Date & Time:
Tuesday, April 22nd
7:30pm

Basics:
6 rounds of G/3, +2 Blitz
USCF rated – your USCF membership must be current! Take care of this BEFORE you arrive!
We will use regular USCF ratings for pairings and prize purposes, but the event will only be BLITZ rated.

Entry fee:
$20
Registration is requested in advance.  We are trying to avoid onsite entries.  Contact Eric Kurtz, erickurtz@live.com(to request a Venmo code).  If paying onsite, exact change requested, cash only.

Prizes (guaranteed!):
1st place – $100
2nd place – $50
3rd place – $25
best U1600 – $50

Other Details:
All entry fees collected will be returned as prizes (less the cost to rend the venue and the tournament).

Registration and Question:
Contact Eric Kurtz, erickurtz@live.com for more information and to register.