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Twin Oaks Branch Austin Public Library 1800 S. Fifth St Austin, TX 78704
512-974-9980
Last Saturday of each month 1-4pm
On the last Saturday of each month, youth players in Austin have an open play opportunity at the Twin Oaks Branch of the Austin Public Library. Children of all ages and abilities and their accompanying adults are welcome. The group is intended for kids ages 5 and up. Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Limited instruction is available to help beginners!
Chess outdoors in Wooldridge park! Unrated 4 round G/20 tournament for all ages in 2 scholastic sections and one open section. Limited to the first 50 paid players. No elimination – play all rounds whether you win or lose! Online Registration is now closed, but ONSITE REGISTRATIONS will be accepted.
Weather update! Due to the high chance of rain and dropping temperatures, the tournament will be held at Dobie Mall!
We are hosting an In-Person USCF Rated Scholastic Tournament on October 28, 2023 from 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM. USCF Membership required. Capacity: 52 players!
LOCATION: Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy 7801 North Lamar Blvd Suite A123 Austin, TX 78752 Free parking provided!
TOURNAMENT STYLE: SECTION A: 1000 – 1400 USCF rating SECTION B: 600 – 1000 USCF rating SECTION C: Under 600 USCF rating and/or unrated. *Note that no player will be allowed to play up or down* *USCF MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED*
RATING INFORMATION: ● October official USCF ratings will be used.
4-Round Swiss System Schedule (G/30,d5) ● 1st round: 10:00 AM ● 2nd round: 11:00 AM ● Lunch break: 12:00 PM ● 3rd round: 12:30 PM. ● 4th round: 1:30 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. Please leave your phone at home, in your car, or turned off (vibrate/silent not acceptable) on top of your table.
PRIZES: ● Trophies for 1st place (in each section) ● Medals for 2nd and 3rd place (in each section)
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.
Rated National Chess Day Tourament 4SS in 4 sections. This event takes place on October 14, 2023. Limited to 60 players! View the pre-registration list here! The tournament is currently full. You’ll find the Waiting List Registration here!
Location Holy Spirit Episcopal Church 1624 Wooded Acres Dr Waco, TX 76710
The church is behind the Target shopping center. Enter through main doors and turn right. The tournament room is at the end the of hallway.
Sections
Over 1800
Under 1800
Under 1300
Under 800
Rounds and Times Four Rounds
Registration & Check-in for all sections: 8:50 to 9:10 AM
Round One (all sections): 9:15 AM
The Under sections have a time control of G/45,d5
Round Two: 11:00 AM
Round Three: 1:15 PM (after lunch)
Round Four: 3:00 PM
The Over 1800 section has a time control of G/60,d5
Round Two: 11:30 AM
Round Three: 2:00 PM (after lunch)
Round Four: 4:15 PM
$20 – Cash only (exact change appreciated). Paid when you arrive to tournament.
1st & 2nd Place Cash Prizes in each section, amount based on the number of entries. The prize list will be posted on-site, after the start of Round 1.
We reserve the right to merge sections if there are not enough players in a section.
Rounds and Times Five Rounds at a time control of G/30, d5
Onsite registration : 8:00 to 9:00 AM No check-in necessary if you have pre-registered.
Round One: 10:00 AM
Round Two: 11:30 AM
lunch break 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Round Three: 1:30 PM
Round Four: 3:00 PM
Round Five: 4:30 PM
An awards ceremony will be held immediately after all games in a section finish. Trophies and medals to top finishing individuals in each scholastic section; ribbons to all participants.
Limit two half-point byes. Byes must be committed 1 hr before Round 2.
Entry Fee $40 by 11/26 $45 by 12/3 $50 on or after 12/4 (on-site registration closes 1 hour before Round 1).
Withdrawals requested via email before NOON on Friday 12/8/23 are eligible for a refund (minus a $10 processing fee). Full credit can be applied to any future tournament. No refunds for USCF memberships after purchased from USCF.
Other Notes This tournament is USCF-rated. Your USCF membership should not expire before 12/31/2023.
Boards and pieces will be provided, but please bring your chess clock. Each player should have a chess clock to play. If you do not have one, chess clocks will be available for purchase onsite.
If both players do not have a clock AND the game does not finish within one hour, TDs will put a clock with 5 mins time for each player.
We reserve the right to merge sections if there are not enough players in a section.
Rounds and Times Five Rounds at a time control of G/30, d5
Onsite registration : 8:00 to 9:00 AM No check-in necessary if you have pre-registered.
Round One: 10:00 AM
Round Two: 11:30 AM
lunch break 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Round Three: 1:30 PM
Round Four: 3:00 PM
Round Five: 4:30 PM
An awards ceremony will be held immediately after all games in a section finish. Trophies and medals to top finishing individuals in each scholastic section; ribbons to all participants.
Limit two half-point byes. Byes must be committed 1 hr before Round 2.
Entry Fee $40 by 10/22 $45 by 10/29 $50 on or after 10/30 (on-site registration closes 1 hour before Round 1).
Withdrawals requested via email before NOON on Friday 11/3/23 are eligible for a refund (minus a $10 processing fee). Full credit can be applied to any future tournament. No refunds for USCF memberships after purchased from USCF.
Other Notes This tournament is USCF-rated. Your USCF membership should not expire before 11/30/2023.
Boards and pieces will be provided, but please bring your chess clock. Each player should have a chess clock to play. If you do not have one, chess clocks will be available for purchase onsite.
If both players do not have a clock AND the game does not finish within one hour, TDs will put a clock with 5 mins time for each player.