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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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.
