Author: Sarah Brauner
Saturdays at Beans & Brews
Thursdays at Sideliners Grill (+Volleyball)
Wednesdays at Tommy Johns Tailgate (+Pickleball)
Tuesdays at Big’z Burger Joint
Mondays at Flying Saucer
Sundays at Black Rifle Coffee
Wednesday Blitz Night 10/22/25
The Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy is hosting a biweekly blitz tournament on Wednesday evenings for players aged 14+ or younger players with mature ratings (1800+). 6:30-9:00. USCF Membership required. Capacity: 60 players
Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy
12466 Los Indios Trail
Austin, TX 78729
TOURNAMENT STYLE:
9 Round Swiss, one section, Time control: G/3;+2
RATING INFORMATION:
● October 2025 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.
TIME CONTROL & SCHEDULE:
NOTE: Half-point byes are acceptable for all rounds, limit 1. Must commit before the 1st round.
One section: G/3;+2
● 1st round: 6:30 PM
● 2nd round: 6:45 PM
● 3rd round: 7:00 PM
● 4th round: 7:15 PM
● 5th round: 7:30 PM
● 6th round: 7:45 PM
● 7th round: 8:00 PM
● 8th round: 8:15 PM
● 9th round: 8:30 PM
The Closing ceremony for each will take place after the final round of that section.
PLAYERS MAY NOT POSSESS CELL PHONES DURING THE TOURNAMENT. Any violators may be subject to disqualification and forfeiture.
ENTRY FEES:
● $20 online at https://austin-chess.com/tournaments/wednesday-blitz-night-2025-oct-22/
For additional questions, please contact us at info@austin-chess.com
PRIZES: $150, $100, $50
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 $5 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.
Wednesday Blitz Night 10/8/25
The Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy is hosting a biweekly blitz tournament on Wednesday evenings for players aged 14+ or younger players with mature ratings (1800+). 6:30-9:00. USCF Membership required. Capacity: 60 players
Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy
12466 Los Indios Trail
Austin, TX 78729
TOURNAMENT STYLE:
9 Round Swiss, one section, Time control: G/3;+2
RATING INFORMATION:
● October 2025 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.
TIME CONTROL & SCHEDULE:
NOTE: Half-point byes are acceptable for all rounds, limit 1. Must commit before the 1st round.
One section: G/3;+2
● 1st round: 6:30 PM
● 2nd round: 6:45 PM
● 3rd round: 7:00 PM
● 4th round: 7:15 PM
● 5th round: 7:30 PM
● 6th round: 7:45 PM
● 7th round: 8:00 PM
● 8th round: 8:15 PM
● 9th round: 8:30 PM
The Closing ceremony for each will take place after the final round of that section.
PLAYERS MAY NOT POSSESS CELL PHONES DURING THE TOURNAMENT. Any violators may be subject to disqualification and forfeiture.
ENTRY FEES:
● $20 online at https://austin-chess.com/tournaments/wednesday-blitz-night-2025-oct-8/
For additional questions, please contact us at info@austin-chess.com
PRIZES: $150, $100, $50
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 $5 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.
Waco November Swiss
Registration is now open for the Waco November 1 Swiss.
Register here: https://forms.gle/Tyz43nfgWzTcS9Eg7.
See flyer below, and note from organizers: Since we’re not having a National Chess Day tournament in October, we’re having the special 4-section tournament in Nov.
4 Sections:
This is a special change from our regular sections. We only do these 4 sections occasionally.
*Please read the sections carefully.
- Championship (1800+)
- Under 1800 (1301-1799)
- Under 1300 (801-1299)
- Under 800 (0-799)
Thanks!
