Early entry $40 through 11/8; Regular entry $50 11/9-11/15; Late entry $65 from 11/16
Players are allowed to play up within 100 rating points for a $0.50/point fee. See registration website for other policies, including byes and cancellation.
Scholastic U700
0 – 699
G/25; d5
6 Rounds
10:00 AM
Scholastic U1100
700 – 1099
G/25; d5
6 Rounds
10:00 AM
Scholastic U1500
1100 – 1499
G/35; d5
5 Rounds
10:00 AM
Scholastic U1900
1500 – 1899
G/55; d5
4 Rounds
10:00 AM
Open 1900+
1900+
G/55; d5
4 Rounds
10:00 AM
SCHEDULES:
Schedules vary by section, see website for specific times
Prizes
Open Section:
1st Place $300
2nd Place $200
3rd Place $100
60% of Play-up fees will directly be added to the prizes so they may be higher.
Early entry $40 through 10/25; Regular entry $50 10/26-11/1; Late entry $65 from 11/2
Players are allowed to play up within 100 rating points for a $0.50/point fee. See registration website for other policies, including byes and cancellation.
Scholastic U600
0 – 599
G/25; d5
6 Rounds
10:00 AM
Scholastic U1000
600 – 999
G/25; d5
6 Rounds
10:00 AM
Scholastic U1400
1000 – 1399
G/35; d5
5 Rounds
10:00 AM
Scholastic U1800
1400 – 1799
G/55; d5
4 Rounds
10:00 AM
Open 1800+
1800+
G/55; d5
4 Rounds
10:00 AM
SCHEDULES:
Schedules vary by section, see website for specific times
Prizes
Open Section:
1st Place $300
2nd Place $200
3rd Place $100
60% of Play-up fees will directly be added to the prizes so they may be higher.
(Enter through main door and turn right. Tournament room is at the end of Parish Hall.)
VIEW ENTRY LIST(This is manually entered, so it may not reflect recent registrations.)
4 Rounds at a time control of G/45;d5 (45 minutes with a 5 second delay)
3 Sections:
Championship- Ratings 1600+ (1400-1599 may play up for $10 fee)
Under 1601- Ratings 1000-1600 (800-999 may play up for $10 fee)
Under 1000- Ratings 0-999
Notes on Sections:
Mostunrated players should play in the Under 1000 section, but you may play up in the U1601.
We go by monthly published ratings, but if your live current rating goes up before the tournament, you may request to move sections.
There is a $10 PLAY-UP FEE for those playing up to a higher section. You must still meet the section minimum rating to play up.
Check in & Pay: 9:30 to 9:50 AM (*Because we do not accept payment in advance, players not checked in by 9:50 am will NOT be paired in Round 1 –unless you notify us that you are on the way. If you are registered, but can no longer play, please let us know.)
Round Times:
Round 1- 10:00 AM
Round 2- 11:45 AM
Round 3- 2:00 PM
Round 4- 3:45 PM
Entry Fee: $20 CASH (no credit, no debit) upon arrival. Exact change is appreciated! Extra $10 play-up fee for those playing up. Cash Prizes- Based on the number of entries. The prize list will be posted on-site, after the start of Round 1.
Limited Capacity of 70 players! Register by filling out the form below. ——————————————————————
Please check that your membership is not expired before registering (https://ratings.uschess.org.) If you need help creating or renewing your US Chess membership, please email us (contact info is below.)
Notation is required. We provide notation sheets. You may also use your own notation book/ sheets or a USCF approved notation device. Please bring a pen or pencil.
Please bring a chess clock if you have one. The club has a limited supply. Chess sets are provided.
For those new to tournaments: Swiss means all players will play all 4 rounds, unless there is a requested bye (1/2 point) because you need to miss a round or an assigned bye (full point) due to uneven sections.
Compete with Complete Chess March 14th for our second ever team Tournament!
3-Person Team Chess Tournament
14-Team Cap • $125 per Team • $750 Prize Fund • 4 Rounds • Open to All
USCF Rated Event
Schedule
Format: 4 Rounds • G/40;d5
Round Times: 10:00, 11:45, 1:30, 3:15
Location
Sideliners: 15630 Henderson Pass, San Antonio, TX 78232
Teams & Sections
Teams consist of 3 players.
All teams must declare a team name when registering.
Sections by team average rating:
U1800 (Championship): Avg ≤1800
U1500: 1200–1499
U1200/Unrated: <1200 or unrated team
Team average rating = (Board 1 + Board 2 + Board 3) ÷ 3, using latest USCF Regular ratings.
Entry
All-Member Teams: Free
Mixed or Non-Member Teams: $125 per team
Cap: 14 teams (42 players)
Registration: Pre-registration only
Register Now!
Team captain registers all 3 players
Choose your Team Name
Pairings
All teams play in one open Swiss (4 rounds).
Pairings are determined by team average rating.
Boards
Board order must follow rating order (highest on Board 1).
Lineup is fixed once Round 1 begins.
Time Control & Schedule
G/40; d5
4 rounds total.
Teams must check in 30 minutes before Round 1.
Prizes
U1800: $350
U1500: $250
U1200/Unrated: $150
One prize per team.
Prizes awarded to the team captain for distribution.
Equipment
All boards, pieces, and clocks are provided by the club.
**All winnings will be sent via check. Please ensure your shipping address and the name for the check are accurately provided during the registration process.
**No refunds after September 5th of the event. All refunds will be charged a $7 processing and transaction fee.
Join us in December Major Rated Chess Tournament! Sharpen your skills and compete with top players. Don’t miss out!
Description: This is a USCF rated swiss chess tournament open to all chess players. There will be 4 rounds with 3 sections all held on December 12th.1/2 point bye available for any round if notified before Round 2 is paired. No last round byes.
LIMIT 40 PEOPLE FOR THIS EVENT.
Sections and Prizes:
*50% guaranteed in prizes based on 30 entries. 50% guaranteed payout.
*One prize per person*
$1000 in Prizes
Three sections prizes.
(Championship) 1500+
• $300-$150
(Reserve) U1500
• $200-$100
(Novice) U1000
• $200-$100
Round times and Time Controls:
• All rounds G/40;d5
• Registration at 9:00-9:45 am if not done online.
• Rounds 1: 10:00am
• Rounds 2: 11:30am
• Lunch Break: 1:00pm
• Rounds 3: 2:00pm
• Rounds 4: 3:30pm
Entry fee: $50 if received before online before the tournament, $60 for on-site registration and may have to take 1st round bye. Masters play for free as well as first 3 experts (2000 USCF). Contact services.completechess@gmail.com
**All winnings will be sent via check. Please ensure your shipping address and the name for the check are accurately provided during the registration process.
**No refunds after December 5th. All refunds will be charged a $7 processing and transaction fee.
Join us in October Major Rated Chess Tournament! Sharpen your skills and compete with top players. Don’t miss out!
Description: This is a USCF rated swiss chess tournament open to all chess players. There will be 4 rounds with 3 sections all held on Oct 10th.1/2 point bye available for any round if notified before Round 2 is paired. No last round byes.
LIMIT 40 PEOPLE FOR THIS EVENT.
Sections and Prizes:
*50% guaranteed in prizes based on 30 entries. 50% guaranteed payout.
*One prize per person*
$1000 in Prizes
Three sections prizes.
(Championship) 1500+
• $300-$150
(Reserve) U1500
• $200-$100
(Novice) U1000
• $200-$100
Round times and Time Controls:
• All rounds G/40;d5
• Registration at 9:00-9:45 am if not done online.
• Rounds 1: 10:00am
• Rounds 2: 11:30am
• Lunch Break: 1:00pm
• Rounds 3: 2:00pm
• Rounds 4: 3:30pm
Entry fee: $50 if received before online before the tournament, $60 for on-site registration and may have to take 1st round bye. Masters play for free as well as first 3 experts (2000 USCF). Contact services.completechess@gmail.com
**All winnings will be sent via check. Please ensure your shipping address and the name for the check are accurately provided during the registration process.
**No refunds after October 3rd. All refunds will be charged a $7 processing and transaction fee.
A one-day tournament on September 12, 2026 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 preferred.
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 September 30, 2026.
We would like to start on-time. Please arrive early. Entries must be received and paid in full by 3:45pm. Online entry preferred.
Entry fee is $15/player. We would like the first round to begin at 4:00pm sharp. Doors open at 3:00pm; follow the signs to our meeting areas.
Equipment provided. We look forward to seeing you!
Location: entrance is at the back of the parking lot, up the stairway with the Austin Chess Club sign 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, including contact information, click here.
This slow swiss takes place over 2 weeks, with 2 games on September 19th and 2 games on September 26th. G/45 with 5 second delay. 4 round Swiss. Sections dependent on turnout. EF: $20.00 all. Online registration/payment requested. Registration is opened one event at a time, so you will see registration for this event after the previous event has closed.
USCF membership must not expire before September 30th, 2026. Please renew (https://new.uschess.org/) before coming to the event if needed.
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 September 19th. No pre-registration for round 1 is necessary. Email pre-registration is accepted; however, online paymentis preferred)! If you email to register, you must show up and pay no later than 3:45pm. First round begins at 4pm. Participants who wish to enter the tournament late may email Austin Chess Club. Late entry must be made (emailed) before 10am on Saturday, September 26th 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.)
This slow swiss takes place over 4 weeks, with games on August 15th, 22nd, 29th. G/90 with 30 sec increment per move. 4 round Swiss. Sections dependent on turnout, limited to 32 players. EF: $15.00 all. Link to: Online registration and payment requested.
USCF membership must not expire before August 31, 2026.
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.
Register online via above link or onsite 3:00-3:45pm. 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. Participants who wish to enter the tournament late may email Austin Chess Club. Late entry must be made (emailed) before 10am on Saturday, August 22nd to secure a round 2 pairing.
Location: 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/.
2200+ Players: Players rated 2200+ who register by October 1 will receive a full refund of their entry fee after completing all 7 rounds without taking a bye.
GM/IM: Grandmasters and International Masters who register by 10/1 will receive complimentary hotel accommodations.
Play-Up Rule
Players whose rating reaches within 100 points of the minimum rating for the next section at any time between 8/1 and 11/27 may play up one section by paying an additional $50 play-up fee.
Tournament Rules
This tournament is US Chess rated and is not FIDE rated. US Chess rules will apply. All players are required to bring their own chess set and clock. No electronic devices are permitted in the playing hall.
Withdrawal & Refund Policy
Withdrawal requested before November 1: Refund minus a $35 processing fee
Withdrawal requested November 1–25: Refund minus an $85 processing fee
No refunds after November 26
Hotel
Holiday Inn Austin Midtown – Tournament rate: $129 per night (breakfast for two guests is included). Free parking is available for all tournament participants. Hotel booking link will be available soon.
Prizes
Total Prize Fund: $2,960. All prizes are guaranteed with 80 or more players. Players who qualify for more than one prize will receive the higher prize only. Prizes will be paid via PayPal.
