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Saturday Scholastic at the 2024 ACC Summer Open Tournament – Pairings and Wall Charts and Standings

This Austin Chess Club Saturday Scholastic as held on  Saturday, August 17, 2024 at the Austin Southpark hotel. This event as in association with the 2024 Austin Chess Club Summer Open. Link to Summer Open Results on a separate page. Scholastic information is found below.

View the RATED RESULTS. Thank you for playing!

Jump to: K-6 U600, K-12 U1000 

Return to the Saturday Scholastic homepage.

K-6 U600

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

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K-12 U1000

Final Results
Round 5:  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alpha)  Wall Chart  Results
Round 4:  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alpha)  Wall Chart  Results
Round 3:  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alpha)  Wall Chart  Results
Round 2:  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alpha)  Wall Chart  Results
Round 1:  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alpha)   Wall Chart   Results
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Austin Chess Club 2024 Summer Open Tournament Pairings and Wall Charts and Standings

This Austin Chess Club tournament is being held on Friday thru Sunday,  August 16-18, 2024 at the Austin Southpark hotel. 

Results for the Scholastic Event can be found on a separate page.

Jump to: Championship, ReserveIntermediateNovice

Return to the Austin Chess Club 2024 Summer Open homepage.

Championship (FIDE rated) (2000+)

Final Results and Prize Winners
Round 5:  Pairings  (by board)  Pairings  (alpha)  Wall Chart  Results
Round 4:  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alpha)  Wall Chart  Results
Round 3:  Pairings  (by board)  Pairings  (alpha)  Wall Chart  Results
Round 2 (merged):  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alpha)  Wall Chart  Results
Round 1 (2-day):  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alpha)   Wall Chart   Results
Round 1 (3-day):  Pairings  (by board)  Pairings (alpha)   Wall Chart   Results
Advance Entries

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Reserve (FIDE rated) (1600 - 1999)

Final Results and Prize Winners
Round 5: Pairings  (by board)  Pairings  (alpha)  Wall Chart  Results
Round 4:  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alpha)  Wall Chart  Results
Round 3:  Pairings  (by board)  Pairings  (alpha)  Wall Chart  Results
Round 2 (merged):  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alpha)  Wall Chart  Results
Round 1 (2-day):  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alpha)   Wall Chart   Results
Round 1 (3-day):  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alpha)   Wall Chart   Results
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Intermediate (1200 - 1599)

Final Results and Prize Winners
Round 5: Pairings  (by board)  Pairings  (alpha)  Wall Chart  Results
Round 4:  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alpha)  Wall Chart  Results
Round 3:  Pairings  (by board)  Pairings  (alpha)  Wall Chart  Results
Round 2 (merged):  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alpha)  Wall Chart  Results
Round 1 (2-day):  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alpha)   Wall Chart   Results
Round 1 (3-day):  Pairings (by board)  Pairings  (alpha)   Wall Chart   Results
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Novice (U1200)

Final Results and Prize Winners
Round 5:  Pairings  (by board)  Pairings  (alpha)  Wall Chart  Results
Round 4:  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alpha)  Wall Chart  Results
Round 3:  Pairings  (by board)  Pairings  (alpha)  Wall Chart  Results
Round 2 (merged):  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alpha)  Wall Chart  Results
Round 1 (2-day):  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alpha)   Wall Chart   Results
Round 1 (3-day):  Pairings (by board)   Pairings (alpha)   Wall Chart   Results
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Advance Entry List for the 2024 Fall NYOS Scholastic Chess Tournament

All registrations appear automatically. We are using the September 2024 rating supplement. Rating changes made late August will not affect pairings or section placement.)

It is better to register early and change your section later, than to wait to register!

If your name has a , your registration is complete.
If your name has a , the registrar has a question about your registration. Please contact the registrar if you have not already been contacted.
If there is no symbol in front of your name, your entry verification is in process.

Jump to: K-3 U400, K-3 U700, K-5 U600K-5 U1000, 6-12 U600, 6-12 U1000, K-12 Elite, Open Section, Onsite Entries.
Return to the NYOS tournament page.

K3U400

NameUSCF IDRatingTeamByes
Rameshkumar, Dakshin 319055690 – UNRLaurel Mountain
Amirineni, Aneesh 319809910 – UNRBasis Cedar Park
Kondapalli, Eeshan Karthik 320042880 – UNRBasis Cedar Park
Bathula, Shanaya 319845140 – UNRMeridian
George, Dean 31807975267Basis Pflugerville
Bhattiprol, Karthik Koundinya 31407344330Akin
Pradeep, Neel 319865170 – UNRNYOS
Zhou, Alden Yuxin31547295216Laurel Mountain
Jayakumar, Dhrutika 317614700 – UNRBasis Pflugerville
Francis, Elle 30746233105NYOS
Stapleton, Walter Finn31590766108NYOS
Piratla, Alehya 31488563127Whitestone
Vodde, Deethya Reddy319877490 – UNRBasis Cedar Park
Thai, Chelsiia Ha-Ngan 31794648141NYOS
Thai, Nikolaiis 31794483203NYOS
Guan, Deacon 31797367341NYOS1
Chang, Tyler Preston320059040 – UNRMeridian
Aaronson, Daniel 30851365282Lee
Mehta, Hrim 31147122109Laurel Mountain1
Allu, Monisha 31962879103Meridian
Kandasamy, Yugan Raj 319832630 – UNRBasis Pflugerville
Anbalagan, Rihaan 31932744362Basis Pflugerville
Philips, Daniel 31821162313Laurel Mountain
Jaffer, Azhar Nadeem31840268267Basis Cedar Park
Ginnavaram, Ayush 320110440 – UNRHarmony Science
Shanmugasundar , Karthik 320067270 – UNRMeridian
Sriram, Adhvay 31817443101Harmony Science
Bollu, Kesava Krithik 319957830 – UNRMeridian
Criscoe, Cash 320147670 – UNRNYOS
Balamurugan, Yugan 320140430 – UNRBasis Pflugerville
Anderson, Aiden 320147080 – UNRBasis Pflugerville
Robison, Adelaide A320149790 – UNRNYOS1
Wood, Astala 31558999271NYOS
Samant, Aarush 31926450244Parkside
Vanam, Adhruth 31590899268Inside Outside1
Section count: 35

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K-3 U700

NameUSCF IDRatingTeamByes
Rajeshkanna, Advaithkrishna 31630743623Basis Austin
Xiao, Daniel 30914009646Bear Creek
George, Deana 31429168373Basis Pflugerville
D’Souza, Nash J31474004555Harmony Science
Manchanda, Annika 31464691675Basis Cedar Park
Veerapaneni, Tanish 30541660421Spicewood
Shanmuganathan, Zayn 31968176411Austin International
Sues, Owen 30889366624Highland Park A
Guo, Brayden 30263911663Basis Cedar Park
Muthuraman, Krishna 30764023448Laurel Mountain
Sivaraju, Karthik 31922646684Elsa England
Banuelos, Leo Gael307464440 – UNRNYOS
Seshadri, Shiv 30529787424Rutledge1
Section count: 13

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K-5 U600

NameUSCF IDRatingTeamByes
Tunkimetla, Aaryan 30876631556NYOS
Amirineni, Ishaan 31578340332Basis Cedar Park
Singaraju, Vihaan 31966282409Harmony Science
Thronesbery, Gavin Antonio319859580 – UNRNYOS
Uddaraju, Ashray 31821255488Basis Pflugerville
Kaveri, Sumedh Pranesh319878990 – UNRPurple Sage
Jasti, Ruthwika 31574314480Basis Cedar Park
Senthilmurugan , Mithran 31344471541Basis Pflugerville
Farias, Daniel 320022100 – UNRNYOS2
Chen, Winston 319886310 – UNRRutledge3
Sharma, Aareeni 318621140 – UNRBasis Pflugerville
Nerusu, Rachana 30929120211Basis Pflugerville
Jain, Rishika 31831009536Challenger AR
Patel, Saniya 30497513447Basis Austin
Singh, Hridhaan 30820401457Rancho Sienna
Menon, Aayush 30440967438Great Hearts
Semalaiappan, Sidharth 31589259464Basis Pflugerville
Thai, Jaxzaiis 31567105260NYOS
Maheshkumar , Krish 312209140 – UNRAkin
Sarkar, Aayush 30847029252Bagdad
Sarkar, Aarushi 311242180 – UNRBagdad
Reimer, Turner Mason31566354208NYOS
Reimer, Brinley Crystal319954810 – UNRNYOS
Ho, Sophia 31031774112NYOS
Lamb, Jude 31461342530Headwaters
Guan, Donovan 31575426364NYOS2
Gaspar, Damian 31944879409Block House
Bysani, Venkata Advaith 320036720 – UNRBar W
Kandasamy, Nakshatra 319830470 – UNRBasis Pflugerville
Prashanth, Nikhil 320084380 – UNRBasis Pflugerville
Smith, Julian 30743506107NYOS
Dudley , Harrison 30431286328NYOS
Gajula, Kaarthikeya Siddharth 305588750 – UNRTarvin
Varahabhotla, Nagakarthik 320114070 – UNRParkside2
Neeli, Rayan 30493355150Basis Austin
Samhan, Faye 320061140 – UNRHidden Lake
Joseph, Joylin 31821206113Akin
Shukla, Aarika 31709258188Rough Hollow
Taheri, George 30285175237St Andrews
HERMES, Peter Ethan320155740 – UNRGattis
Robison, Emmett A31574136105NYOS2
Chintakunta , Adhrith 30343859200Elsa England1
Johnson, Evangelia 31695099123St Kosmas
Section count: 43

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K-5 U1000

NameUSCF IDRatingTeamByes
Singh, Vidyut 31747092699Divine Savior SRR
Ganesan, Tejus 30660921852Cedar Creek4, 5
Goyal, Vayun 17166534611Cactus Ranch
Borkar, Spruha 30213862767Basis Cedar Park
Veeragani, Sarayu Kumar31757286456Parkside
Bhargav, Ryan 31339682923Akin
Manapragada, Skanda 31041144647Challenger AR
Katooru, Praneel 31034004730Basis Cedar Park
Prabhu, Aadithya 31077646783Harmony Endeavor
Nair, Rishaan 30632658616Rough Hollow
Velkur, Nandakumar 17112591871Basis Cedar Park
Santhosh, Avneesh 30750837617Laurel Mountain4
Shi, Samuel Ruiqian30702234767Basis Pflugerville
Han, Derek 30417250935Barton Creek
Raina, Advika 30497120757Basis Cedar Park
Pala, Karthik 30220477605Teravista
Jeedigunta, Shreyan 31469701682Patsy Sommer
Uppuluri, Venkata Naga sai Akshith Kumar 30575167674Parkside
Pirani , Nuraiz 30857208758Basis Austin
Choi, Jay 31876704975Negley
Anbalagan, Ananyasree 30669157916Basis Pflugerville
Desu, Aadhya 31732481646Basis Cedar Park
Vijayaraj, Darshan 30277730639Elsa England
Gondle, Sathvik 31642308823Basis Austin
Vangala , ShriRam 31779759738Akin
Singhal, Viti 17299808687Pearson Ranch
Section count: 26

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6-12 U600

NameUSCF IDRatingTeamByes
Kondapalli, Sahasra 30231903423Basis Cedar Park
Ramesh, Gawdham Prasath17109430121McNeil
Chen, Delton 31680402200Meridian
Wang, Alex 30494322516Canyon Ridge
Cherupally, Shree Chandra319797030 – UNRWiley
Dinh, Joshua 31583652517NYOS
Jayakumar, Subashini 31592923123Basis Pflugerville
Farias, Calvin 320022290 – UNRNYOS
Martinez, Hector 319885180 – UNRMeridian
Shukur, Sahel 31703782496Pearson Ranch
Gudibanda, Anvita 31399781522Canyon Vista
Tyagi, Advay 320023040 – UNRNYOS
Piratla, Aditya 17186757490Leander HS
Zurovetz , Vanessa 30278148200NYOS
Nandakumar, Anushitha 16968244262Basis Cedar Park
Guan, Dominick 31575415175NYOS
Shankar, Rahm 31574185586Basis Cedar Park
Harman, Evan Thomas31153098382NYOS
Hitch, Isabella Elise31582114103NYOS2
Kaliaperumal, Aadhav 320068230 – UNRWalsh2
Challa, Sanvitha 320084450 – UNRSanta Rita
Dudley, Benjamin 30281255454NYOS
Jaffer, Ahad Nadeem31630919520Basis Cedar Park
Banuelos, Samuel 320157450 – UNRNYOS
Polk, Jasper 320147790 – UNRNYOS
Lopez, Keen Enrique30566205110NYOS
Vemulapalli, Jaishnavi 30058090228Stiles
Ney, Lydia Erin Eowyn320181460 – UNRNYOS1
Gutierrez, Emanuel 30919183414Del Valle MS1
Canete, Daniela Isabella 318412840 – UNRNYOS1
Section count: 30

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6-12 U1000

NameUSCF IDRatingTeamByes
Palsule, Om 31348373716Walsh
Jonnalagadda, Arjun 30719678869Basis Cedar Park
Mishra, Darsh 17097771869Basis Cedar Park
Tunkimetla, Taneesh 30319651690NYOS
Sunkara, Vibhav Krishna31368987774Meridian
Ramesh, Krishna Prasath17109445761Basis Cedar Park
Quinn , Maddox 31680234611home
Liu, Xinzhe 17186715744Canyon Vista
Sanner, Lucas Tyrone31293157815Acton S
Bhattiprol, Surya Koundinya 16695125977Stiles
Upadhyaya, Aariv 31195454998Challenger AR
Thai, Mathaiis 31570842771Kealing
Ho, Nathan 16334746779Anderson
Loredo-Rodriguez, Lian 31955337995Garza
Indrakanti, Samvik 16771001862Walsh
Karnatak, Mridul 30701511831O Henry
Siripanga, Lithik 16908532634Hopewell
Prodduturi, Vivansh Reddy17111582688Basis Cedar Park
Almasri , Tarreq 31256095690STEM SA
Sankepally, Shreethan 16943485927Basis Cedar Park
Samerigo , Lucian M320098770 – UNRNYOS3
Kapalavai, Abhinav 17045518988Stiles
Pratheep Kumar, Amudha 31456373788Lake Travis HS
Sukumaran, Ronav 16935505958Magellan IS
Mamidi, Harshul 17257318829Cedar Valley
Samhan, Faris 320060430 – UNRHarmony Science
Samhan, Marouf 320060890 – UNRHarmony Science
Actor, Luke 31946607603Bee Cave MS
Shukla, Vehaan 313976950 – UNRMeridian
Johnson, Ian 31695081676St Kosmas
Johnson, Theophania 31695102535St Kosmas
Rao, Tejomay 15657605844RRHS
Section count: 32

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K-12 Elite

NameUSCF IDRatingTeamByes
Rengnanthan, Bhargav Makesh317185681033Meridian
Gangarapu , Abhijay 170588451157Pearson Ranch
Avinashkarthi, Tharun 306751221143Harmony Endeavor
Sanepalli , Guna Advik reddy307908861384Santa Rita2
Polamraju, Sukruth 173137081123Basis Cedar Park
Sastry, Abhinav 302695841009Clayton
Menon, Aakash 304301461102Great Hearts
Venza, Rex 300504141027NYOS1
Zhang, Jake 31162902965Walsh
Yu, Kevin 30551486926*Barton Creek
GUPTA, SHLOAK 169620661122Rouse
Veerapaneni, Yashas 167830461094Canyon Vista
Somasundaram, Arul Varman306923981089Cactus Ranch
Balasubramanian, Vividh 167909581187Basis Cedar Park
Ratheesh, Nived 306878381293Ridgeview
Song, Ruichen 30286869985Kiker
Prasad, Satvik 30793438917*Stiles
Joseph, Asher 305610221158Basis Pflugerville
Vageeswaran, Samiksha Sathiya302201591025A Henry
Papisetti, Rutvik 303833921098Basis Austin
Bumireddy, Nidhish Reddy 307196531248Stiles
Sriram, Pranav 168540471126CPHS
Sivaraju, Subbu 30066824996Elsa England
Madhan, Eshaann 311551451091Canyon Vista
Coker, Colin 30847464984Brykerwoods1
Jijesh, Advaith 306464341160Ridgeview
Peng, Grace 306657351119Spicewood
Valiyapalathingal, Ishan Iqbal 300553701282Harmony Endeavor
Johnson, Aaron Jedan167121411007Kealing
Johnson, Sarah 31695045995St Kosmas
Neelakandan, Keshava 306874871046Basis Pflugerville
Kaul, Anika Shambhavi17072545993Pearson Ranch
Section count: 32

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Open Section

NameUSCF IDRatingFamily/Child TeamByes
Tirupur Kannan, Prabhu 310778321302Prabhu
Modica, Jared 303358691665
Gu, Ethan 163346781726
Dasari, Tanish 164090401312
Senapati, Avni 167830671612
Veerapaneni, Mohan 318232680 – UNRVeerapaneni
Omshankar, Vyas 305435081524
Gourneni, Bharath 320097360 – UNR
Desu, Srihaas 300377131387
Bhattacharjee, Ahir 312466191497
North, Richard 1635895711164
Reber , Grant 319665140 – UNR
Shaikh, Hasif Ayaz320135100 – UNR
Thirunavukkarasu, Shanmuganathan 157613272172Shanmuganathan
Shevitz, Dorian 127519831793
Manchanda, Advik 300541761915
Chodniewicz, Beckham 302881441300
Section count: 17

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Onsite Entries

NameUSCF IDRatingSectionTeamByes
Section count: 0

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Total scholastic tournament registrants: 211

Open Section registrants: 17

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Open Section at the 2024 Fall NYOS Scholastic Chess Tournament

USCF rated chess tournament on September 7, 2024 for adults and more advanced scholastic players. 4SS of G/45 +5.  Thank you for playing! Final Results have been posted and rated by the USCF.  Prize checks will be mailed later this week.

Verify your entry on the advance entry list.

Basics

This is a Swiss-system tournament, so everyone plays all day—there is no “elimination.” Players must know how to play the game of chess! We follow USCF rules including: touch-move, mandatory clocks (bring your own if at all possible), and mandatory notation. If registrations exceed 32, we reserve the right to split into two sections.

Location

NYOS Charter School
12333 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78753

Eligibility

All adults
Any youth who have reached at least 1300 by the September 2024 USCF supplement.

Ineligible entries will be moved to the appropriate scholastic section of the 2024 Fall NYOS Scholastic Chess Tournament.

This is a rated tournament. You must have a USCF ID and your membership (can be purchased/renewed at check out or online with the USCF in advance of registration) . You can verify your USCF membership ID and expiration by visiting the USCF’s Member Services Area. Anyone can become a USCF member. Players new to tournament chess are welcome to play. Your USCF membership cannot expire before September 30, 2024.  USCF memberships can be renewed/purchased at check-out.

Schedule

No check-in necessary for preregistrations. We will make every attempt to contact you in advance if we see a problem with your registration. Verify your entry ONLINE!
9:00 a.m. Open section begins. Open has 4 rounds, all rounds are are G/45, +5.

No changes for round 1 (bye or section) allowed after online registration closes. Requests for byes, withdrawals, player info edits be made onsite with your chief TD and go into effect as of round 2.

Approximate Round Times

Open Section:
rd 1 – 9:00am, rd2 – 11:00am, rd3 – 1:00pm, rd4 – 3:00pm

Notes

There will be some “down time” between rounds since many games will finish early. We will provide an area (outside the tournament room) for casual “skittles” chess and/or other indoor activities.

Concessions TBA.  Only water bottles allowed at the chess board.

Proper handwashing and adherence to COVID 19 exposure guidelines mandatory!

Awards

Cash prizes (to winners in both sections, in the case of multiple sections), based on number of entries. Special trophies will be awarded to the highest scoring Family & Child teams  (Uncles, Aunts, Adult siblings, Parents, or Grandparents paired with at least one scholastic aged player.). 

Registration Information

Entry fee pricing is staggered and based on date of entry/payment. 

*youth – $35/adult – $25 thru Saturday, 8/17/2024.
*youth – $45/adult – $35 thru Saturday, 8/31/2024.
*Late entry youth-$50 / adult – $40 begins Sunday, 9/1/2024 and ENDS at midnight on Wednesday 9/4/24, at which time online entry closes.
*If space permits, onsite registration on Saturday, 9/7/24 will be permitted, $50 regardless of age. Cash or venmo only. First round play requires registration and payment before 8:45am.

Withdrawals requested via email before midnight on Wednesday 9/4/24 are eligible for a refund (minus a $10 service fee). No exceptions. No refunds for USCF memberships after purchased from the USCF. NO email/phone entries.

Please request byes when you register if possible. First bye receives 1/2-point. Further byes receive 0-points. Email the registrar to make changes to your requested byes. Deadline to add or remove a 1st round requested bye is 9am Friday 9/6/2024. All 1/2-point byes must be requested/removed before the end of round 2.

Email Lori Balkum, registrar (registrar@AustinChessTournaments.com) with other questions. No phone calls, please. Emails will be returned promptly.

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2024 Fall NYOS Scholastic Chess Tournament

Scholastic chess tournament in multiple sections to be held on September 7, 2024. G/25, +5 inc. Trophies and medals awarded.

Thank you for playing! The Final Results have been posted.  The tournament has been rated by the USCF.

Verify your entry on the Advance Entry (Pre-registration) list

Basics

USCF rated chess tournament on September 7th in multiple RATED scholastic sections: K-3 U400, K-3 U700, K-5 U600,  K-5 U1000,  6-12 U600, 6-12 U1000, and K-12 Elite (for players rated 950-1399). Please note: all scholastic players rated 1400 and over must play in the Open section. View the Advance Entry List online. Please note, at the event pairings will be posted only online.  

This is a Swiss-system tournament, so everyone plays all day—there is no “elimination.” Players must know how to play the game of chess! We follow USCF rules including: touch-move, mandatory clocks if available, and notation. K-3 and younger sections are excused from taking notation. Please review the Parent/Coach Responsibilities before registering

Location

NYOS Charter School
12333 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78753

Eligibility

This is a rated tournament. You must have a USCF ID and your membership (can be purchased/renewed at check out or online with the USCF in advance of registration) . You can verify your USCF membership ID and expiration by visiting the USCF’s Member Services Area. Anyone can become a USCF member. Players new to tournament chess are welcome to play. Your USCF membership cannot expire before September 30, 2024. USCF memberships can be renewed/purchased at check-out. (New players in 3rd grade and below may request a non-member ID as a part of USCF’s Junior Tournament Player program during registration. JTPs ok in K-3 sections only.)

“Under” sections are only for students meeting the rating criteria. All players who are new to tournaments are eligible for their age appropriate ‘under’ section. (Look up your player’s rating here. Please email the registrar or ask your chess coach for placement information.
If your 6th grader attends an Elementary School, please contact the registrar for options. With enough registrations, any section may be divided into two sections so we can offer more prizes. Sections with fewer than 20 entries may be merged into a similar section to provide optimal pairings and competition.

Please note: September 2024 ‘Regular’ OTB ratings will be used for pairing purposes. If no regular rating is available, then other USCF ratings (quick, blitz, online) can and will be considered for section placement.  Requests to play down will not be honored. FYI: Any event that is rated after August 21st will not affect your September supplement rating, as those events takes place after September ratings are calculated.

All players in this event must be in 12th grade (or lower).

Schedule

No check-in necessary for preregistrations. We will make every attempt to contact you in advance if we see a problem with your registration. Verify your entry ONLINE!
8:00 a.m. Chess Control opens for onsite registration.  Onsite registrations before 9:30am accepted, but must start play in round 2.
8:30 a.m Announcements
begin in all scholastic playing rooms.
Players and coaches should be present.
9:00 a.m. Rd 1 begins.
Scholastic sections have 5 rds, G/25, +5.
9:00 a.m. Open section
(different event allowing adults) begins. Open has 4 rounds, all rounds are are G/45, +5.
9:15 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Chess control open for event issues. No changes for round 1 (bye or section) allowed after online registration closes. Requests for byes, withdrawals, and player or school information edits go in effect immediately if made via email before the close of online registration. Changes requested onsite go into effect as of round 2.

Approximate Round Times

Scholastic Sections:
round 1 – 9:00am, rd 2 – 11:00am, rd 3 – 12:45 pm, rd 4 – 2:30 pm, rd 5 – 4:00 pm
Awards in the cafeteria as each section finishes.

Notes

There will be some “down time” between rounds since many games will finish early. We will provide an area (outside the tournament room) for casual “skittles” chess and/or other indoor activities. Parents and/or coaches, please provide age-appropriate activities during the time between rounds. The organizers cannot baby-sit. No child should be left unattended!

Concessions details coming soon.  Only water bottles allowed at the chess board.

Awards

Trophies & Medals to Top Contenders! Ribbons to all participants!

Trophies to the top individuals in each scholastic section. Trophies to the top teams in all sections. Number of individual and team trophies will depend on number of entries. Chess medals will go to all players (excluding Open section) that finish the tournament with a positive score (3.0 & 3.5 points). Trophies to players scoring 4.0 and above. No teams in Open section, but special trophies will be awarded to the highest scoring Family & Child teams (Uncles, Aunts, Adult siblings, Parents, Grandparents, or coach paired with at least one scholastic aged player.)

Registration Information

*$35 thru Saturday, 8/17/2024.
*$45 thru Saturday, 8/31/2024.
*Late entry $50 begins Sunday, 9/1/2024 and ENDS at midnight on Wednesday, 9/4/2024, at which time online entry closes.
*$60 Onsite entry receives 1/2pt bye in round 1, and begins play in round 2.

Withdrawals requested via email before online registration closes (midnight on Wednesday 9/4/24) are eligible for a refund (minus a $10 service fee). No exceptions. No refunds for USCF memberships after purchased from the USCF. NO email/phone entries.

Please request byes when you register if possible. First bye receives 1/2-point. Further byes receive 0-points. Email the registrar to make changes to your requested byes. Deadline to add or remove a 1st round requested bye is 9am Friday 9/6/2024. All 1/2-point byes must be requested/removed before the end of round 2.

Email Lori Balkum, registrar (registrar@AustinChessTournaments.com) with other questions. No phone calls, please. Emails will be returned promptly.

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ACC USCF rated G/90 Standard Swiss

This slow swiss takes place over 4 weeks, with games on September 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th. G/90 with 30 sec. increment per move. 4 round Swiss. Sections dependent on turnout. EF: $20.00 all. Online registration and payment requested.

USCF membership must not expire before September 30, 2024.

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 September 7th. 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, September 14th 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 Quick-rated G/24 Swiss

A one-day tournament on August 24th 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 August 31, 2024. 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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Austin Chess Tour: Open Qualifier #5: In-Person USCF Rated Tournament 

The Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy is hosting an Open USCF Rated Tournament on December 14, 2024 from 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM.  USCF Membership required.   Capacity: 80 players!

LOCATION:
Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy
12466 Los Indios Trail, Ste 100
Austin, TX 78729
Free parking provided!

TOURNAMENT STYLE:
4SS, time controls determined by section
SECTION A:  1800 + USCF rated
SECTION B:  1400 – 1800 USCF rated
SECTION C:  1000 – 1400USCF rated
SECTION D:  U1000 USCF rated
**Players rated 1700 to 1799 may play Section A or B**
**Players rated 1300 to 1399 may play Section B or C**
**Players rated 900 to 999 may play Section C or D**

*USCF MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED*

RATING INFORMATION:
● December 2024 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.

Sections A & B (all rounds G/60, d5)
●  1st round: 10:00 AM
●  2nd round: 12:15 AM
●  Lunch break: 2:30 PM
●  3rd round: 3:30 PM
●  4th round: 5:45 PM

Sections C & D (all rounds G/45, d5)

●  1st round: 10:00 AM
●  2nd round: 11:45 AM
●  Lunch break: 1:30 PM
●  3rd round: 2:30 PM
●  4th round: 4:15 PM

●  Closing ceremony for any section takes place after the last game finishes for that section.
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  by December 8th at 11:59 pm.
●  $60 on or after December 9th (if space is available)
For additional questions, please contact us at info@austin-chess.com
Link for registration:  https://austin-chess.com/tournaments/open-qualifier-5/

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 the top 3 finishers in each section.

OPEN QUALIFIER POINTS:
The top 10 places in Section A will earn points according to the following table
1st Place: 25 OQ Points
2nd Place: 18 OQ Points
3rd Place: 15 OQ Points
4th Place: 12 OQ Points
5th Place: 10 OQ Points
6th Place: 8 OQ Points
7th Place: 6 OQ Points
8th Place: 4 OQ Points
9th Place: 2 OQ Points
10th Place: 1 OQ Points

For more information about the point system, visit https://austin-chess.com/tournaments/

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. 

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Austin Chess Tour: Open Qualifier #4: In-Person USCF Rated Tournament 

The Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy is hosting an Open USCF Rated Tournament on November 30, 2024 from 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM.  USCF Membership required.   Capacity: 80 players!

LOCATION:
Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy
12466 Los Indios Trail, Ste 100
Austin, TX 78729
Free parking provided!

TOURNAMENT STYLE:
4SS, time controls determined by section
SECTION A:  1800 + USCF rated
SECTION B:  1400 – 1800 USCF rated
SECTION C:  1000 – 1400USCF rated
SECTION D:  U1000 USCF rated
**Players rated 1700 to 1799 may play Section A or B**
**Players rated 1300 to 1399 may play Section B or C**
**Players rated 900 to 999 may play Section C or D**

*USCF MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED*

RATING INFORMATION:
● November 2024 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.

Sections A & B (all rounds G/60, d5)
●  1st round: 10:00 AM
●  2nd round: 12:15 AM
●  Lunch break: 2:30 PM
●  3rd round: 3:30 PM
●  4th round: 5:45 PM

Sections C & D (all rounds G/45, d5)

●  1st round: 10:00 AM
●  2nd round: 11:45 AM
●  Lunch break: 1:30 PM
●  3rd round: 2:30 PM
●  4th round: 4:15 PM

●  Closing ceremony for any section takes place after the last game finishes for that section.
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  by November 24th at 11:59 pm.
●  $60 on or after November 25th (if space is available)
For additional questions, please contact us at info@austin-chess.com
Link for registration:  https://austin-chess.com/tournaments/open-qualifier-4/

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 the top 3 finishers in each section.

OPEN QUALIFIER POINTS:
The top 10 places in Section A will earn points according to the following table
1st Place: 25 OQ Points
2nd Place: 18 OQ Points
3rd Place: 15 OQ Points
4th Place: 12 OQ Points
5th Place: 10 OQ Points
6th Place: 8 OQ Points
7th Place: 6 OQ Points
8th Place: 4 OQ Points
9th Place: 2 OQ Points
10th Place: 1 OQ Points

For more information about the point system, visit https://austin-chess.com/tournaments/

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. 

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Austin Chess Tour: Open Qualifier #3: In-Person USCF Rated Tournament

The Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy is hosting an Open USCF Rated Tournament on October 26, 2024 from 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM.  USCF Membership required.   Capacity: 80 players!

LOCATION:
Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy
12466 Los Indios Trail, Ste 100
Austin, TX 78729
Free parking provided!

TOURNAMENT STYLE:
4SS, time controls determined by section
SECTION A:  1800 + USCF rated
SECTION B:  1400 – 1800 USCF rated
SECTION C:  1000 – 1400USCF rated
SECTION D:  U1000 USCF rated
**Players rated 1700 to 1799 may play Section A or B**
**Players rated 1300 to 1399 may play Section B or C**
**Players rated 900 to 999 may play Section C or D**

*USCF MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED*

RATING INFORMATION:
● October 2024 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.

Sections A & B (all rounds G/60, d5)
●  1st round: 10:00 AM
●  2nd round: 12:15 AM
●  Lunch break: 2:30 PM
●  3rd round: 3:30 PM
●  4th round: 5:45 PM

Sections C & D (all rounds G/45, d5)

●  1st round: 10:00 AM
●  2nd round: 11:45 AM
●  Lunch break: 1:30 PM
●  3rd round: 2:30 PM
●  4th round: 4:15 PM

●  Closing ceremony for any section takes place after the last game finishes for that section.
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  by October 20th at 11:59 pm.
●  $60 on or after October 21st (if space is available)
For additional questions, please contact us at info@austin-chess.com
Link for registration:  https://austin-chess.com/tournaments/open-qualifier-3/

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 the top 3 finishers in each section.

OPEN QUALIFIER POINTS:
The top 10 places in Section A will earn points according to the following table
1st Place: 25 OQ Points
2nd Place: 18 OQ Points
3rd Place: 15 OQ Points
4th Place: 12 OQ Points
5th Place: 10 OQ Points
6th Place: 8 OQ Points
7th Place: 6 OQ Points
8th Place: 4 OQ Points
9th Place: 2 OQ Points
10th Place: 1 OQ Points

For more information about the point system, visit https://austin-chess.com/tournaments/

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.