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2026 National Middle School (K-8) Championships, May 15-17
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
3001 Kalahari Boulevard, Round Rock, TX 78665
HR: $199 single-quad
2026 AGCA Championship – Spring Edition
USCF Rated Tournament
** Section A is FIDE Rated **
March 20-22, 2026
12466 Los Indios Trail, Ste.100
Austin, TX 78729
* USCF Membership Required *
Free Parking Provided
Capacity: 112 players
All players will be divided into 4 sections:
SECTION A: 1800+ Open USCF and FIDE rated
SECTION B: 1400 – 1799 Open USCF rated
SECTION C: 1000 – 1399 Open USCF rated
SECTION D: U1000 Open USCF rated
**Players are not allowed to play up or down**
**The higher of the official or most recent rating will determine section selection.**
**If two adjacent sections each have an odd number of players, and the highest-rated player in the lower section is within 50 rating points of the higher section, they may be moved up to balance the sections**
These rules are to avoid byes and better pairings for all.
**Maximum number of players per section is 32**
ENTRY FEES:
Early Bird: $100 by February 28, 2026 by 11:59pm
Standard Fee: $120 before March 15, 2026 11:59pm
Late Fee: $150 on or after March 16, 2026
Re-entry Fee: $40 (from 3-day to 2-day schedule) by 8am, March 21. Please, email us at info@austin-chess.com to complete re-entry.
PRIZES:
Section A: $1000, $500, $250
Section B: $500, $250, $125
Section C: $300, $150, $100
Section D: $200, $150, $100
Medals will be awarded to top 3 finishers in all sections
**USCF Rules will be used for prizes**
Open Qualifier Points:
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/
TIME CONTROL:
3-day Schedule:
Rounds 1-5: G/90; +30 (90 minutes per player with 30-second increment)
2-day Schedule:
Round 1: G/60; +10 (60 minutes per player with 10-second increment)
Rounds 2-5: G/90; +30 (90 minutes per player with 30-second increment)
**Forfeit time for no-show is 1 hour**
5-Round Swiss System Schedule
3-day Schedule:
1st round: March 20, 7:00 PM (Friday)
2nd round: March 21, 1:00 PM (Saturday)
3rd round: March 21, 6:30 PM (Saturday)
4th round: March 22, 10:00 AM (Sunday)
5th round: March 22, 3:15 PM (Sunday)
2-day Schedule:
1st round: March 21, 9:00 AM (Saturday)
2nd round: March 21, 1:00 PM (Saturday)
3rd round: March 21, 6:30 PM (Saturday)
4th round: March 22, 10:00 AM (Sunday)
5th round: March 22, 3:15 PM (Sunday)
Closing ceremony for each section will take place after the final round.
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.
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 $20 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.
For additional questions, please contact us at info@austin-chess.com
From https://texaschess.org/2026-texas-scholastic-super-state-championship/:
We are thrilled to announce that the 2026 Texas Scholastic “Super State” Championship will take place in Austin on March 7-8, 2026.
It has been nearly three decades since the capital has hosted our scholastic championship, and we are excited to bring it back. Players from across Texas will come together in Austin to compete for state titles in an unforgettable setting at the heart of our state.
In addition to state titles, select championship results will determine qualification for the 2026 Texas Junior Invitational, and team standings will be used to identify qualifying teams for the 2026 Lone Star Cup, a separate elite online team competition.
Registration
Registration is now available here.
Official Hotel Venue
The 2026 Texas Scholastic “Super State” Championship will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Austin.
We encourage all players, coaches, and families to book their rooms through the official event link below. Booking through this link directly supports the championship and helps us continue hosting quality events for Texas scholastic players.
Staying at the venue also keeps you close to all the action, with easy access to rounds, team meetings, and side events throughout the weekend.
Secure your stay and get ready for an exciting Super State experience.
Hotel Link: https://tinyurl.com/3bvujf5r
Super State Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities for the 2026 Texas Scholastic “Super State” Championship are now open. With more than 800 players and families expected from across Texas, Super State offers meaningful visibility and a direct way to support scholastic chess and student development statewide.
Community partners, businesses, and organizations are invited to participate at various sponsorship levels that help offset event costs, enhance the player experience, and strengthen Texas scholastic chess.
If you are interested in sponsoring Super State or would like to review our sponsorship package, please contact admin@texaschess.org.
This slow swiss takes place over 4 weeks, with one game each Saturday. G/90 with 30 sec. increment per move. 4 round Swiss. Sections dependent on turnout. EF: $20.00. Online registration and payment requested.
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. Current USCF membership required to play in rated events.
Last chance registration happens onsite 3:00-3:45pm onsite. 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 arrive 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 before 10am on Saturday January 31st to secure a round 2 pairing.
Sets and clocks provided. Snacks and drinks available for purchase.
Location:
3407 Red River St
Austin TX 78705
Finding the club Click for picture of area.
FIND THE ENTRANCE: Enter the parking lot of the school building via Luther Lane (green line on photo). Find the gated stairwell outside at the back of the building near the playscape (marked on photo by green dot);
go up the stairs to enter via the door, follow along the hallway all the way to the end. There is a code required for the gate and door, if it’s your first time there you’ll need to call us for the code at the phone number posted on the gate.
PARKING: Additional parking may be found at:
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/..
The Longhorn Chess Club invites you to the 2026 monthly Swiss – USCF rated tournaments, beginning in January 2026, and held on the first Saturday of every month. Our first tournament will take place on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in association with the Leander Public Library.
Dates: 01/03, 02/07, 03/07… (recurring 1st Saturday of every month). EDIT: February and March tournaments will be the 2nd Saturday, rather than 1st Saturday.
4 Sections:
*Please read the sections carefully.
Eligibility: Open to Everyone (no age restrictions)
Time Control: G/45;d5 (45 minutes with a 5 second delay)
Check-in & Registration: 9:00 to 9:20 AM
Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUXRXpwZqdzQp-lXiAOL2Wi5YGt_yXWf7vqc_B5_5WLgrFHw/viewform
Round Times:
Limited Capacity of 50 players!
Mandatory requirement:
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://ratings.uschess.org. 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.)
Please bring a chess clock and chess set if you have one. The club has a limited supply.
Directions:
Parking: Recommended around Library and near Veterans Park.
Address:
1011 S Bagdad Road
Leander, TX 78641
United States
The Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy is hosting an Open USCF Rated Tournament on February 28, 2026 starting at 10:00 AM. USCF Membership required. Capacity: 100 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 – 1799 USCF rated
SECTION C: 1000-1399 USCF rated
SECTION D: U1000 USCF rated
*USCF MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED*
**Players are not allowed to play up or down**
RATING INFORMATION:
● February 2026 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 posses cell phones during the tournament. Any violators may be subject to disqualification and forfeiture.
ENTRY FEES:
● Early Bird: $50 by February 8th at 11:59 pm.
● $60 February 9th through 11:59p on February 22
● $75 on or after February 23rd
For additional questions, please contact us at info@austin-chess.com
Link for registration: https://austin-chess.com/tournaments/act-4-open-qualifier-2/
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.
The Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy is hosting an Open USCF Rated Tournament on January 31, 2026 starting at 10:00 AM. USCF Membership required. Capacity: 100 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 – 1799 USCF rated
SECTION C: 1000-1399 USCF rated
SECTION D: U1000 USCF rated
*USCF MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED*
**Players are not allowed to play up or down**
RATING INFORMATION:
● January 2026 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 posses cell phones during the tournament. Any violators may be subject to disqualification and forfeiture.
ENTRY FEES:
● Early Bird: $50 by January 25th at 11:59 pm.
● $60 on or after January 26th (if space is available)
For additional questions, please contact us at info@austin-chess.com
Link for registration: https://austin-chess.com/tournaments/act-4-open-qualifier-1/
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.
We are hosting an In-Person USCF Rated Scholastic Tournament on March 14, 2026. USCF Membership required. Capacity: 100 players!
Top 10 places in Section A will earn Junior Qualifier Points – see https://austin-chess.com/tournaments/ for information about the points system.
LOCATION:
Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy
12466 Los Indios Trail, Suite 100
Austin, TX 78729
Free parking provided!
TOURNAMENT STYLE:
SECTION A: 1600+ USCF rating
SECTION B: 1200 – 1599 USCF rating
SECTION C: 800 – 1199 USCF rating
SECTION D: 400 – 799 USCF rating
SECTION E: Under 400 USCF rating and/or unrated.
*Players are not allowed to play up or down*
Time Controls:
Section A: G/60, d5 (60 minutes per player with a 5-second delay)
Section B: G/60, d5 (60 minutes per player with a 5-second delay)
Section C: G/45, d5 (45 minutes per player with a 5-second delay)
Section D: G/30, d5 (30 minutes per player with a 5-second delay)
Section E: G/30, d5 (30 minutes per player with a 5-second delay)
4 or 5 Round Swiss System Schedule, depending on section
Number of rounds and round times vary by section. Please read the below carefully!
Sections A & B (all rounds G/60, d5)
● 1st round: 9:00 AM
● 2nd round: 11:15 AM
● Lunch break: 1:30 PM
● 3rd round: 2:30 PM
● 4th round: 4:45 PM
Section C (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
Sections D & E (all rounds G/30, d5)
● 1st round: 10:00 AM
● 2nd round: 11:15 AM
● 3rd round: 12:30 PM
● Lunch Break: 1:30 PM
● 4th round: 2:30 PM
● 5th round: 3:45 PM
Closing ceremony: After the last game of the section finishes.
NOTE: Half-point byes are acceptable for all rounds, limit 1. Must commit before the 1st round.
Players may not posses cell phones during the tournament. Any violators may be subject to disqualification and forfeiture.
● Online: $40 at https://austin-chess.com/tournaments/act-4-junior-qualifier-2/ by 11:59pm, February 22, 2026
● $50 from February 23 until 11:59p on March 8, 2026
● $65 on or after March 9, 2026
For additional questions, please contact us at info@austin-chess.com
We are hosting an In-Person USCF Rated Scholastic Tournament on February 7, 2026. USCF Membership required. Capacity: 100 players!
Top 10 places in Section A will earn Junior Qualifier Points – see https://austin-chess.com/tournaments/ for information about the points system.
LOCATION:
Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy
12466 Los Indios Trail, Suite 100
Austin, TX 78729
Free parking provided!
TOURNAMENT STYLE:
SECTION A: 1600+ USCF rating
SECTION B: 1200 – 1599 USCF rating
SECTION C: 800 – 1199 USCF rating
SECTION D: 400 – 799 USCF rating
SECTION E: Under 400 USCF rating and/or unrated.
*Players are not allowed to play up or down*
Time Controls:
Section A: G/60, d5 (60 minutes per player with a 5-second delay)
Section B: G/60, d5 (60 minutes per player with a 5-second delay)
Section C: G/45, d5 (45 minutes per player with a 5-second delay)
Section D: G/30, d5 (30 minutes per player with a 5-second delay)
Section E: G/30, d5 (30 minutes per player with a 5-second delay)
4 or 5 Round Swiss System Schedule, depending on section
Number of rounds and round times vary by section. Please read the below carefully!
Sections A & B (all rounds G/60, d5)
● 1st round: 9:00 AM
● 2nd round: 11:15 AM
● Lunch break: 1:30 PM
● 3rd round: 2:30 PM
● 4th round: 4:45 PM
Section C (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
Sections D & E (all rounds G/30, d5)
● 1st round: 10:00 AM
● 2nd round: 11:15 AM
● 3rd round: 12:30 PM
● Lunch Break: 1:30 PM
● 4th round: 2:30 PM
● 5th round: 3:45 PM
Closing ceremony: After the last game of the section finishes.
NOTE: Half-point byes are acceptable for all rounds, limit 1. Must commit before the 1st round.
Players may not posses cell phones during the tournament. Any violators may be subject to disqualification and forfeiture.
