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March Rapid 03/18 – Chess for Trees

The tournament takes place on March 18, 2023 and will consist of an Open Section and a K-12 Section. There will be trophy prizes for the K-12 Section and cash prizes for the Open  Section. The format of the tournament will be 5 Round Swiss – 15 minutes with 2 second increment. The tournament will be hosted on chess.com. You will need a chess.com account to play the tournament, and you must be a current USCF member.

Instructions on how to create chess.com account, register to compete in USCF online rated events, and linking your USCF profile to your chess.com username can be found on the tournament website.

Registration Fee: $15
Registration closes on January 17th at midnight.
Register online today!

Prizes
Top 3 in the K-12 section will receive trophies.  Number of trophies given out may increase based on the number of participants

OpenSection receives cash prizes.
1st Place: $40
2nd Place: $30
3rd Place: $20

Technical Instructions
Instructions for how to join an online event, how to find the Chess for Trees club, fair play, and other topics are are available on the event website.

Please note:
Both sections will start at 11 AM CST on 03/18.

 

Payment Information and Refund Policy
A payment link is located at the bottom of the event page. If the tournament is canceled for any reason, all entries will be refunded 100% . If you decide to withdraw your entry fee will be refunded as long as you contact the organizer (contact@chessfortrees.com) by 03/16.

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1st Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy In-Person USCF Rated Tournament

We are now hosting our 1st Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy In-Person USCF Rated Tournament on March 19, 2023 from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.  

TOURNAMENT STYLE:
All players will be divided into two sections:
SECTION A: 1,000+ USCF rated
SECTION B: Under 1,000 USCF rated and/or unrated.
**If there are not enough players in a given section, we reserve the right to merge them**

TIME CONTROL:
● G/35, d5.
● 35 minutes per player with a 5-second delay.

RATING INFORMATION:
● March 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: 9:00 AM
●  2nd round: 10:30 AM
●  Lunch break: 12:00 PM
●  3rd round: 1:00 PM.
●  4th round: 2:30 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: $30 at www.austin-chess.com by March 17, 2023
●  On-site: $40 via PayPal or cash (if space is available)
For additional questions, please contact us at info@austin-chess.com
 
Link for registration: https://austin-chess.com/events/
To learn more about us, visit our website at https://austin-chess.com/

Please contact us at info@austin-chess.com for any additional questions or concerns. 

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Mathnasium 2023 Summer Chess Camp – World Class Chess!

Description: A full-day, week-long chess camp, hosted by the Cedar Park Mathnasium from July 24-28, 2023.  Featuring Certified National Master Paul Chaplin. All scholastic players are invited to register!

Each camp features five exciting days of an immersive chess environment and a fun-filled focus on a special featurette highlight (description below). Chess Camps hosted by Mathnasium are engaging and fun! Sign up early for lowest fees! Limited attendance – first come first served!  For more information, link to the the camp flyer!

Historic titans and current digital-era chess maestros will be studied to inspire and amaze the students! Games selected 
span 150+ years and feature players such as Morphy, Capablanca, Fischer, Kasparov, and, of course… Carlsen! 

Date and Time: 4th camp session: July 24-28, 2023, 8am – 3pm

Registration: To register, please fill out the registration form at http://www.turbochess.com/2023-Summer-Chess-Camp-Hosted-by-Cedar-Park-Mathnasium.pdf.   Instructions for turning in the registration form and making payment are on the form.

Location:
Cedar Park Mathnasium
13010 W. Parmer Lane, Ste #100
Cedar Park, TX 78613

Questions:
Contact Cedar Park Mathnasium ((512) 869-6284) if you have questions about registering for this event. Contact Paul Chaplin (pschaplin@sbcglobal.net) if you have questions about chess content.

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Mathnasium 2023 Summer Chess Camp – Brilliancies and Howlers!

Description:  A full-day, week-long chess camp, hosted by the Cedar Park Mathnasium from July 10 – 14, 2023.  Featuring Certified National Master Paul Chaplin. All scholastic players are invited to register!

Each camp features five exciting days of an immersive chess environment and a fun-filled focus on a special featurette highlight (description below). Chess Camps hosted by Mathnasium are engaging and fun! Sign up early for lowest fees! Limited attendance – first come first served!  For more information, link to the the camp flyer!

Chess to excite! The most awesome games dazzle and entertain us … while others leave us confounded —shaking our heads! Students experience the best and the worst of times from crowd favorites such as Morphy and Tal to more modern stars such as Nakamura and Nepomniachtchi.

Date and Time: 3rd camp session: July 10-14, 2023, 8am – 3pm

Registration: To register, please fill out the registration form at http://www.turbochess.com/2023-Summer-Chess-Camp-Hosted-by-Cedar-Park-Mathnasium.pdf.   Instructions for turning in the registration form and making payment are on the form.

Location:
Cedar Park Mathnasium
13010 W. Parmer Lane, Ste #100
Cedar Park, TX 78613

Questions:
Contact Cedar Park Mathnasium ((512) 869-6284) if you have questions about registering for this event. Contact Paul Chaplin (pschaplin@sbcglobal.net) if you have questions about chess content.

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Mathnasium 2023 Summer Chess Camp – Check and Mate!

Description: A full-day, week-long chess camp, hosted by the Cedar Park Mathnasium from June  19-23, 2023.  Featuring Certified National Master Paul Chaplin. All scholastic players are invited to register!

Each camp features five exciting days of an immersive chess environment and a fun-filled focus on a special featurette highlight (description below). Chess Camps hosted by Mathnasium are engaging and fun! Sign up early for lowest fees! Limited attendance – first come first served!  For more information,  link to the the camp flyer!

The ultimate goal of the game is pursued with the replay and analysis of mesmerizing attacks conjured up by the great masters of today and of the past. Students add crushing mating nets, calculated king hunts and other game-ending attacks to their skills.

Date and Time:  2nd camp session: June 19-23, 2023, 8am – 3pm

Registration: To register, please fill out the registration form at http://www.turbochess.com/2023-Summer-Chess-Camp-Hosted-by-Cedar-Park-Mathnasium.pdf.   Instructions for turning in the registration form and making payment are on the form.

Location:
Cedar Park Mathnasium
13010 W. Parmer Lane, Ste #100
Cedar Park, TX 78613

 

Questions:
Contact Cedar Park Mathnasium ((512) 869-6284) if you have questions about registering for this event. Contact Paul Chaplin (pschaplin@sbcglobal.net) if you have questions about chess content.

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Mathnasium 2023 Summer Chess Camp – Wild Openings!

Description: A full-day, week-long chess camp, hosted by the Cedar Park Mathnasium from June 5-9, 2023.  Featuring Certified National Master Paul Chaplin. All scholastic players are invited to register!

Each camp features five exciting days of an immersive chess environment and a fun-filled focus on a special featurette highlight (description below). Chess Camps hosted by Mathnasium are engaging and fun! Sign up early for lowest fees! Limited attendance – first come first served!  For more information, link to the the camp flyer!

With thousands of named variations available, students will discover the joy of preparing surprises for their opponents with tricky and uncharted play. Not just one-trick or trap-only opening ideas, but a deeper uncovering of useful ideas will be explored.

Date and Time: 1st camp session: June 5-9, 2023, 8am – 3pm

Registration: To register, please fill out the registration form at http://www.turbochess.com/2023-Summer-Chess-Camp-Hosted-by-Cedar-Park-Mathnasium.pdf.   Instructions for turning in the registration form and making payment are on the form.

Location:
Cedar Park Mathnasium
13010 W. Parmer Lane, Ste #100
Cedar Park, TX 78613

Questions:
Contact Cedar Park Mathnasium ((512) 869-6284) if you have questions about registering for this event. Contact Paul Chaplin (pschaplin@sbcglobal.net) if you have questions about chess content.

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ACC USCF G/24 Quick-Rated Swiss

A one-day tournament on March 18th 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 suggested.

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 March 31, 2023. 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 and some patience as we get used to our new surroundings. We are looking forward to seeing everyone again and meeting new people!

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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ACC USCF G/24 Quick-Rated Swiss

A one-day tournament on March 11th 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 suggested.

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 March 31, 2023. 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 and some patience as we get used to our new surroundings. We are looking forward to seeing everyone again and meeting new people!

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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St Andrews Chess Camp

Description: A full-day, week-long chess camp, hosted by St. Andrew’s Episcopal School at their Shoal Creek Campus from June 26-June 30, 2023.  The camp will be run by Gary Gaiffe and a team of local chess instructors. All scholastic players are invited to register!

Registration is now open!
Camp website: https://www.sasaustin.org/student-life/summer-camp-at-st-andrews-2023
Registration will be available at the link above.

Camp information
Camp dates: Camp week #5, June 26 – June 30, 2023.
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm
Price: $550
Location: 31st St. Campus
Teacher: St. Andrew’s Summer Camp Specialist, Gary Gaiffe
Target audience: kids grades 2 – 8

Chess Camp includes formal instruction and play, plus a camp-wide tournament at the end of the week! Beginners learn basic chess theory, game objectives, piece movement, game and tournament rules. Intermediates study chess analysis and decision-making, tactics, checkmate patterns and tournament strategies. Advanced students are taught more sophisticated chess techniques and decision-making, complex tactics, calculated and intuitive sacrifices, opening and endgame analysis.

Contact instructor Gary Gaiffe, ggaiffe@att.net, 512-426-7841 with questions as to camp content and appropriateness for your students.

For all other questions, including those regarding registration procedures, please contact the Summer Camp office, summercamp@sasaustin.org.

Please visit the camp website before making inquiries. The website covers the topics of early arrival and aftercare, drop-off and pick-up, lunch and supervision, student conduct, class sizes, cancellation policy, and covid guidelines.

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2023 Region VI Championships – Pairings and Wall Charts and Standings

This event was held on Saturday, February 25, 2023.  Final Results are listed below.

The event has been rated by the USCF.

Jump to: K-1 Nov, Prim Nov, Prim JV, Prim Champ, Elem Nov, Elem JV, Elem Varsity, Elem Champ, MS Varsity, MS Champ, HS Varsity, HS Champ, Open Section.

Return to the Region VI tournament page.

K-1 Novice (K-1 U300)

Final Results
Round 5:  Pairings   Wall Chart 
Round 4:  Pairings   Wall Chart   Teams
Round 3:  Pairings   Wall Chart   Teams
Round 2:  Pairings  Wall Chart   Teams
Round 1:  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alphabetical)  Wall Chart  Teams
Preregistrations   Teams

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Primary Novice (K-3 U300)

Final Results
Round 5:  Pairings   Wall Chart 
Round 4:  Pairings   Wall Chart   Teams
Round 3:  Pairings   Wall Chart   Teams
Round 2:  Pairings  Wall Chart   Teams
Round 1:  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alphabetical)  Wall Chart  Teams
Preregistrations  Teams

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Primary JV (K-3 U600)

Final Results
Round 5:  Pairings   Wall Chart 
Round 4:  Pairings   Wall Chart   Teams
Round 3:  Pairings   Wall Chart   Teams
Round 2:  Pairings  Wall Chart   Teams
Round 1:  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alphabetical)  Wall Chart  Teams
Preregistrations   Teams

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Primary Championship (K-3)

Final Results
Round 5:  Pairings   Wall Chart 
Round 4:  Pairings   Wall Chart   Teams
Round 3:  Pairings   Wall Chart   Teams
Round 2:  Pairings  Wall Chart   Teams
Round 1:  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alphabetical)  Wall Chart  Teams
Preregistrations   Teams

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Elementary Novice (K-5/6* U300)

Final Results
Round 5:  Pairings   Wall Chart   
Round 4:  Pairings   Wall Chart   Teams
Round 3:  Pairings   Wall Chart   Teams
Round 2:  Pairings  Wall Chart   Teams
Round 1:  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alphabetical)  Wall Chart  Teams
Preregistrations   Teams

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Elementary JV (K -5/6* U600)

Final Results
Round 5:  Pairings   Wall Chart   
Round 4:  Pairings   Wall Chart   Teams
Round 3:  Pairings   Wall Chart   Teams
Round 2:  Pairings  Wall Chart   Teams
Round 1:  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alphabetical)  Wall Chart  Teams
Preregistrations   Teams

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Elementary Varsity (K-5/6* U900)

Final Results
Round 5:  Pairings   Wall Chart  
Round 4:  Pairings   Wall Chart   Teams
Round 3:  Pairings   Wall Chart   Teams
Round 2:  Pairings  Wall Chart   Teams
Round 1:  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alphabetical)  Wall Chart  Teams
Preregistrations  Teams

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Elementary Championship (K-5/6*)

Final Results
Round 5:  Pairings   Wall Chart   
Round 4:  Pairings   Wall Chart   Teams
Round 3:  Pairings   Wall Chart   Teams
Round 2:  Pairings  Wall Chart   Teams
Round 1:  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alphabetical)  Wall Chart  Teams
Preregistrations  Teams

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Middle School Varsity (6*-8 U1000)

Final Results
Round 5:  Pairings   Wall Chart   
Round 4:  Pairings   Wall Chart   Teams
Round 3:  Pairings   Wall Chart   Teams
Round 2:  Pairings  Wall Chart   Teams
Round 1:  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alphabetical)  Wall Chart  Teams
Preregistrations  Teams

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Middle School Championship (6*-8)

Final Results
Round 5:  Pairings   Wall Chart   
Round 4:  Pairings   Wall Chart   Teams
Round 3:  Pairings   Wall Chart   Teams
Round 2:  Pairings  Wall Chart   Teams
Round 1:  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alphabetical)  Wall Chart  Teams
Preregistrations   Teams

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High School Varsity (9-12 U1000)

Final Results
Round 5:  Pairings   Wall Chart   
Round 4:  Pairings   Wall Chart   Teams
Round 3:  Pairings   Wall Chart   Teams
Round 2:  Pairings  Wall Chart   Teams
Round 1:  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alphabetical)  Wall Chart  Teams
Preregistrations   Teams

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High School Championship (9-12)

Final Results
Round 5:  Pairings   Wall Chart   
Round 4:  Pairings   Wall Chart   Teams
Round 3:  Pairings   Wall Chart   Teams
Round 2:  Pairings  Wall Chart   Teams
Round 1:  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alphabetical)  Wall Chart  Teams
Preregistrations   Teams

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Open / Family Child

Final Results
Round 4:  Pairings   Wall Chart
Round 3:  Pairings    Wall Chart
Round 2:  Pairings   Wall Chart
Round 1:  Pairings   Wall Chart
Preregistrations
F-C Team Prereg    F-C Team (2:45pm)  

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