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August USCF Rated Chess Tournament

Overview

Join us in August Major Rated Chess Tournament! Sharpen your skills and compete with top players. Don’t miss out! Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/august-uscf-rated-chess-tournament-tickets-1982197752838?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

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 August 8th.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 August 1st. All refunds will be charged a $7 processing and transaction fee.

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2026 AGCA FIDE Fall Open

October 9 2026, 6:00 PM – October 12 2026, 7:00 PM

 All times are in Central Time (CT)

First 4 GMs to register get hotel conditions! 1200+ Rating Requirement Unless Playup Fee Paid. GM/IM/WGM/WIM entry refunded upon all rounds played.
Players are allowed to play up within 100 rating points for a $1.00/point fee.
Early Bird: $200.00 Through Sep 13, 2026
Regular: $250.00 Sep 14-Oct 3, 2026
Late Fee: $300.00 From Oct 4, 2026
Members save 15.00%!
 
Sections

2100+

2100+
G/90, increment 30
7 Rounds
FIDE Rated

 

U2100

1700-2099
G/90, increment 30
7 Rounds
FIDE Rated

 

U1700

1200-1699
G/90, increment 30
7 Rounds
FIDE Rated
 
Prizes
  • 2100+
  • 1st: $2500
  • 2nd: $1000
  • 3rd: $500
  • U2100
  • 1st: $1000
  • 2nd: $500
  • 3rd: $250

Schedule

R1 Friday 6:00pm
R2 Saturday 10:00am
R3 Saturday 4:00pm
R4 Sunday 10:00am
R5 Sunday 4:00pm
R6 Monday 9:00am
R7 Monday 3:00pm

 

 Rules
  • Cell phones must be turned off and put away during tournament games. Any phone that rings or is visible during a game will result in a forfeit.
  • Half-point byes are available for the first round only. Requests must be submitted before the start of the tournament.

Policies

  • Cancellations made 7+ days before the event receive a full refund.
  • Playup fee is non-refundable
  • Cancellations made within 7 days of the event receive a 50% refund.
  • No refunds for cancellations made within 24 hours of the start time.
  • No-shows will not receive a refund.

Contact

info@austin-chess.com

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Wednesday Rapid Night 8/29/26

Register and view entry list at https://austin-chess.com/events/tournaments

Entry fee: $20 standard; $30 late

Rules

  • SECTIONS: All players will be playing in the same section. (USCF Rated)
  • Only players rated above 1100 USCF, will be allowed into the tournament.
  • ENTRY FEE (members save 15%!):
  • Standard Fee: $20 before 11:59PM on 8/22
  • Late Fee: $30 on or after 8/23
  • TIME CONTROL: Game 10 min + 3 sec increment
  • 5-Round Swiss System Schedule
  • Rounds will be started as soon as the last game is finished.
  • There will be a 5 minute break after Round 3. Estimated end of the event is 8:30 PM
  • 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.
  • Any violators may be subject to disqualification and forfeiture.

Prizes

  • Prizes are determined by paid entry fees.
  • First Place: 30%
  • Second Place: 20%
  • Third Place: 10%
  • There will be no closing ceremony but prizes will be sent after the tournament is complete via PayPal

Policies

  • Cancellations made 7+ days before the event receive a full refund.
  • Cancellations made within 7 days of the event receive a 50% refund.
  • No refunds for cancellations made on the day of the event.
  • No-shows will not receive a refund.
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Wednesday Blitz Night 8/29/26

The Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy is hosting a weekly blitz tournament on Wednesday evenings for players aged 14+ or younger players with mature ratings (1400+). 6:00-8:30. 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:
● Published 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
Schedule: rounds asap

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 regular entry, $30 late entry, online at https://austin-chess.com/events

For additional questions, please contact us at info@austin-chess.com

PRIZES: 30%, 20%, 10% of Entry Fees

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. 

Sections
Blitz

Prizes
Prizes are determined by paid entry fees.
First Place: 30%
Second Place: 20%
Third Place: 10%
There will be no closing ceremony but prizes will be sent after the tournament is complete via PayPal

Rules
SECTIONS: All players will be playing in the same section. (USCF Rated)
Players aged 14 or older, as well as those rated above 1400 USCF, will be allowed into the tournament.
ENTRY FEE (members save 15%!):
Standard Fee: $20 before 11:59PM August 15th
Late Fee: $30 on or after August 16th
TIME CONTROL: Game 3 min + 2 sec increment
9-Round Swiss System Schedule
Rounds will be started as soon as the last game is finished.
There will be a 10 minute break after Round 5.
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.
Any violators may be subject to disqualification and forfeiture.

Policies
Cancellations made 7+ days before the event receive an 80% refund.
Cancellations made within 7 days of the event receive a 50% refund.
No refunds for cancellations made 24 hours or less before the event.
No-shows will not receive a refund.Rem

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Wednesday Rapid Night 8/5/26

Register and view entry list at https://austin-chess.com/events/tournaments

Entry fee: $20 standard; $30 late

Rules

  • SECTIONS: All players will be playing in the same section. (USCF Rated)
  • Only players rated above 1100 USCF, will be allowed into the tournament.
  • ENTRY FEE (members save 15%!):
  • Standard Fee: $20 before 11:59PM on 8/1
  • Late Fee: $30 on or after 8/2
  • TIME CONTROL: Game 10 min + 3 sec increment
  • 5-Round Swiss System Schedule
  • Rounds will be started as soon as the last game is finished.
  • There will be a 5 minute break after Round 3. Estimated end of the event is 8:30 PM
  • 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.
  • Any violators may be subject to disqualification and forfeiture.

Prizes

  • Prizes are determined by paid entry fees.
  • First Place: 30%
  • Second Place: 20%
  • Third Place: 10%
  • There will be no closing ceremony but prizes will be sent after the tournament is complete via PayPal

Policies

  • Cancellations made 7+ days before the event receive a full refund.
  • Cancellations made within 7 days of the event receive a 50% refund.
  • No refunds for cancellations made on the day of the event.
  • No-shows will not receive a refund.
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Austin Summer Open – Hotel links extended to 7/24!

Registration: HERE

Advance Entry List: HERE

Event Overview

5-round rated Swiss chess tournament on August 7-9, 2026. We offer 5 sections and a guaranteed prize fund over $6000. There will be 5 rounds in total with two schedules. Top two sections are FIDE rated. 30 Grand Prix points.

LIMIT 80 players in any single section.

LOCATION

Austin Marriott South
4415 S I-35 Frontage Rd
Austin, TX 78744

HOTEL BOOKING: Discounted group room rate of $119/night at the Austin Marriott South, plus group rates at several other nearby Marriott properties as well. These rates are valid through 7/17. After that date, contact us and we may still be able to add rooms to the block.

Please support the tournament by booking through the group links!

ROUND TIMES

3-DAY
Round 1: Friday, 7:15pm (G/90, +30)
2-DAY
Round 1: Saturday, 9:30am (G/60, +10) (*Games in this round will not be FIDE rated*)

ALL PLAYERS (G/90, +30):
Round 2: Saturday, 1pm
Round 3: Saturday, 6:30pm
Round 4: Sunday, 10:00am
Round 5: Sunday 3:15pm

*Reentry: from 3-day to 2-day is available for a $50 fee.
 

REGISTRATION AND FEES

·        $89 if received by Sunday 6/15/26 11:59pm CST – Extended to 6/20/26!

·        $109 from 6/16 through Sunday 8/2/26 11:59pm CST

·        $150 from Monday 8/3/26 through the start of the tournament. Any registrations for the 3-day schedule made after 5:45pm receive a 1st round bye. Any registrations for the 2-day schedule made after 8:30am, Saturday 8/8/26 receive a 1st round bye.

·        ALL Novice (U1000 section) rates will be $25 lower at checkout.  If you register for the Novice (U1000 section) and have to be moved, you will owe the $25 balance before playing round 1.  All withdrawal deadlines and service fees apply if the additional payment is not made.

·        Playing up ok for players within 100 points of the bottom of the section’s rating range, add $50 to entry fee.

Withdrawal with refund available if requested by 7pm on Wednesday 8/5/26.  After that time, no refunds. Any refunds will incur a $10 processing and transaction fee.

SECTIONS AND PRIZES

Championship (2000+) **FIDE rated
• 1st -$1000 2nd-$575 3rd-$375
• Expert (2000-2199): 1st -$250 2nd-$150

Reserve (1700 -1999) **FIDE rated
• 1st -$540 2nd-$320 3rd-$210 4th-$140

Intermediate (1400-1699)
• 1st -$480 2nd-$260 3rd-$160 4th-$100

Club (1000-1399)
• 1st -$430 2nd-$230 3rd-$140 4th-$100

Novice (U1000)

• 1st -$ 300 2nd-$150 3rd-$100

Mixed Doubles (best male-female team)

• 1st -$ 200 2nd-$100

 

**August 2026 ratings used for placement and pairing. Live ratings may be used for placement if higher than published ratings.
**Unrated players will be placed at TD’s discretion and are only eligible for place prizes.

MORE DETAILS

One 1/2 point bye allowed. See event website for preentry list as well as more information regarding policies including mixed doubles, bye deadlines, device policy, and play-up rating limits and cost.

Titled players, see the event website and email for conditions!

Organizer Overview

Austin Chess Club

Email: austinchessclub@austinchesstournaments.com

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Cedar Park August Scholastic 8/15

Registration is now open for the August 15, 2026 Tournament at the Cedar Park Library
 
Tournament Folder with the Entry List and where Pairings/Wall Charts will be Posted
You won’t get a confirmation email upon registration or payment, so check the above entry list and your child should be listed within 24 hours. Parents will receive an email the week of the tournament. 
 
Make sure to save the above link!
 
When: August 15, 2026 from 9AM-4PM
Location: Cedar Park Public Library @ 425 S Parkwest Dr Cedar Park, TX 78613 (Free Parking Onsite!)
The tournament is held in the Event Space to the very left of the library upon entering. It’s where the Sunday Open Chess Play is held. 

Tournament capped at 120 students! My past tournaments have always filled up, so register ASAP! Will note here and/or potentially stop accepting registrations once it fills up, but will accept 10-20 kids onto the waitlist in case there are withdrawals. 

Sections (Subject to Change depending on registration)
K-12 Elite (1,200+)
K-12 U1,200
K-12 U900
K-5 U600
K-3 U400
 
No playing down. For example, a player rated 700 at the time of the tournament cannot play in K-5U600. 
*K-12 Elite is restricted to kids that are (or have been previously) 1,200+ USCF regular/quick rated. 
Will use current grade. For example, if child is starting 4th grade in August/September 2026, the child is currently in 3rd grade. 
 
Awards (Subject to Change depending on registration)
Trophy for top 3 places in each Section, medals for positive score, ribbon for everyone else. 
Awards will be handed out after the last round!
*Top 3 places determined by points and tiebreakers calculated by WinTD.

No check in required. Be seated at 9:15AM for announcements.
First Round: 9:30AM
Second Round: 11AM
Lunch: 12-1
Third Round: 1PM
Fourth Round: 2:15PM
 
Time Control: G25/d5; will be USCF regular/quick rated 

Registration Information
Entry fees and deadlines to be added soon!

Payment methods: Prefer venmo (Daniel-Hung-3) or zelle (danielhung@utexas.edu or 956-639-5311) (legal name for both Daniel Flood). Payment must be made before the above deadlines to lock in your price and registration. 
Cash and check can be dropped off at my teaching locations: Leander Library Monday/Friday 5-7pm and Cedar Park Library Sunday 12-6pm. Contact me to coordinate drop off or to mail it to me. Cash/check will no longer be accepted on site! Refund subject to $5 transaction fee! 

What to Bring and Know
Please bring a clock if you have one. We will provide all the chess sets this time. 
US Chess Membership is required. Please be responsible for your membership prior to the event to help the organizers and prevent delays.
Notation is required for everyone 4th grade and up. Notation sheets will be available if needed, but please bring a pencil or pen. Strongly encouraged to bring your own notation book/sheets. 
 
Additional Rules
Parents/guardians will not be allowed in the playing hall or hallway leading up to the playing hall while play is in process as this was too distracting at the last tournament. The Library strongly suggests only one adult attend per family to avoid overcrowding. Additionally, to make room for up to 120 kids to compete, there will not be enough chairs for the parents in the playing hall. Each player must also leave the playing hall after each round. Parents and players that are done with their game should stay at the main library building, but avoid crowding in front of the playing hall. A waiting room will be able to accommodate some. Only drinks allowed in the playing hall. Food must be consumed outside. See the library website for more information about where food may be consumed https://www.cedarparktexas.gov/198/Guidelines-Policies 
 
contact me at danielhung@utexas.edu with any questions 
 
*This is not a City of Cedar Park or Library sponsored event
 

—

Daniel Flood
956-639-5311
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Longhorn Monthly Swiss 7/12/26

Leander Public Library
 

Event Overview

The Longhorn Chess Club invites you to the 2026 monthly Swiss – USCF rated tournaments held on the first Saturday of every month at the Leander Public Library.

Dates: recurring 1st Saturday of every month. EXCEPTION: July’s tournament is Sunday 7/12!

**** USCF RATED Tournament **** 
Sunday, July 12, 2026

 

Leander Public Library, 1011 S Bagdad Road, Leander, TX 78641
 
 
Check-in & Registration: 9:10 to 9:40 AM
 
Entry Fee: $20 
** SIBLINGS are Eligible for a -$5 Discount
** Please mention Player full name in memo details
  • Awards (Subject to Change depending on registration):
  • Cash Prize for Section A & B ($100, $50, $25)
     🏆 Trophies for the top 3 players in Section C, D & E.
    🥇 Medals for the next 5 players (4th–8th place) in  Section C, D & E.

VIEW ENTRY LIST  (This is manually entered, so it may not reflect the recent registrations.)

 
Sections:
  • Section A (1600+ OPEN USCF)
  • Section B (U1600 OPEN USCF)
  • Section C (U1200 OPEN USCF) 
  • Section D (U800 OPEN USCF) 
  • Section E  (U400 OPEN USCF)
** Players are not allowed to play up or down** 
 
Time Control:
Section A & B time control of G/45;d5 (45 minutes with a 5 second delay)
Section C, D & E time control of G/25;d5 (25 minutes with a 5 second delay)
 
Round Times: 
  • Round 1- 10:00 AM
  • Round 2- 11:05 AM
  • Lunch Break – 12.05 to 12.40 PM
  • Round 3- 12:45 PM
  • Round 4- 1:45 PM  
** Section A and B time varies based on the time control. 
 
Check-in & Registration: 9:10 to 9:40 AM
(** players not checked in by 9:40 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.)
 
Limited Capacity of 80 players!
Register online by filling out the form below to ensure you get a spot.
(If you show up onsite without preregistering, there’s a chance the tournament will already be full.)
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CANCELLATION & NO-SHOW POLICY
  • If you do not wish to participate in our tournament after paying the entry fee, please email us at longhornchess25@gmail.com no later than 48 hours in advance. We reserve the right to charge a $5 service fee for cancellations. 
  • 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.
  • There are NO refunds or credit for players who do not show up for their scheduled tournament matches.
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This is a rated tournament. Current US Chess membership required! Please check that your membership is active before registering. Check your expiration date here https://new.uschess.org/player-search. Join or renew here https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess. If you need help creating or renewing your US Chess membership, please email us (contact info is below.)
 
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.
 
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For questions or problems registering, please email: Thara (longhornchess25@gmail.com) or call/text at 314-666-4346.
 
(For parents registering children, you may enter the parent email and phone number, but please enter the player’s name.)
 
Personal Information will not be shared.  Only the player’s name, USCF ID, rating, and expiration date will be posted on the entry list.
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Mathnasium Summer Chess Camp #5 – Fantastic Finales!

Summer Chess Camps at Mathnasium feature five exciting days of an immersive, interactive chess environment.  Each camp includes a unique fun-filled featurette.  Chess Camps hosted by Mathnasium are engaging and fun!  Sign up early for lowest fees!  Limited attendance… first come first served!  For more information visit https://www.turbochess.com

Description:
Camp 5:  Fantastic Finales! – Game ending crescendos and on-point techniques are investigated.  Middlegames and endgames are served up with clarity. To recall a famous Lasker quote, “The hardest game to win is a won game.”

Date and Time: 5th camp session: August 3-7 2026, 8am-3pm
+Drop-off: 7:30-8am
+Camp begins: 8am
+Lunchtime: approx 11:30am
+Pick-up: 3pm

Registration: To register, please fill out the registration form and submit online.

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

Questions:
Answers to many questions (rules, refunds, policies) are available online.
Contact Cedar Park Mathnasium (greg.pratt@mathnasium.com, 512-869-6284) if you have questions about registering for this event. Contact Paul Chaplin (pc@turbochess.com) if you have questions about chess content.

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Longhorn Chess Wednesdays

We recently founded a non-profit corporation called Longhorn Chess, with the goal of creating a welcoming and inclusive space for local chess enthusiasts.

We’re hosting weekly chess meetups and tournaments every Wednesday at Taco Bell, 1545 N US Hwy 183, Leander, TX 78641 (near Lowe’s).

Event Name: Longhorn Chess Weekly Games
Dates: Every Wednesday
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Taco Bell, 1545 N US Hwy 183, Leander, TX 78641
Format: G/25; d5 – 3 games per night

Organizer: Longhorn Chess (Non-Profit Organization)
Contact: longhornchess25@gmail.com