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2026 AGCA FIDE Summer Open

2026 AGCA FIDE Summer Open

June 5, 2026, 6:00 PM – June 9, 2026, 7:00 PM

 All times are in Central Time (CT)

1500+ 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 May 10, 2026
Regular: $250.00 May 11 – May 31, 2026
Late Fee: $300.00 From May 31, 2026
Members save 15.00%!!
 
Sections

U1900

1500 – 1899
G/90, increment 30
9 Rounds
FIDE Rated

1900+

1900+
G/90, increment 30
9 Rounds
FIDE Rated
 
Prizes
  • 1900+
  • 1st: $2500
  • 2nd: $1250
  • 3rd: $625
  • U1900
  • 1st: $1000
  • 2nd: $500
  • 3rd: $250

Schedule

R1 Friday, June 5, 6:00pm
R2 Saturday, June 6, 10:00am
R3 Saturday, June 6, 4:00pm
R4 Sunday, June 7, 10:00am
R5 Sunday, June 7, 4:00pm
R6 Monday, June 8, 10:00am
R7 Monday, June 8, 4:00pm
R8 Tuesday, June 9, 9:00am
R9 Tuesday, June 9, 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 on the day of the event.
  • No-shows will not receive a refund.

Contact

info@austin-chess.com

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Cedar Park June Scholastic 6/27

Registration is now open for the June 27, 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: June 27, 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
Early Entry $35 before noon May 27, 2026
Regular Entry $45 before noon June 12, 2026 if there are any spots available
Late Entry $55 before noon June 26, 2026 if there are any spots available

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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81st Texas State & Amateur Championship (In Memory of Luis Salinas)

Event Overview

The tournament features two main sections, one-day Novice and Scholastic sections, and a Blitz side event. All players in the Championship section must have a FIDE ID, and foreign players must disclose their FIDE ID prior to Round 1.

The Championship section will be FIDE-rated and played under FIDE rules. US Chess ratings and rules will be used for pairings and prize eligibility. The May 2026 US Chess rating supplement will be used. Texas Chess Association membership is required for all players, including those from out of state.

Sections

Championship: FIDE & US Chess rated, 7SS, G/90+30

Amateur: US Chess rated, 7SS, G/90+30

Scholastic (Saturday only): 5SS, G/25+10, K-12

Novice (Sunday only): 5SS, G/25+10, U1400

Eligibility

Championship: Open to players rated 2000 or above (US Chess regular or FIDE), or those who have previously held a 2000+ rating. National invitational representatives are allowed to play in the Championship.

Amateur: Open to players rated under 2000 and unrated players.

Scholastic: Open to K-12 players.

Novice: Open to all ages under 1400 US Chess rating.

Open to all US Chess and TCA members. Foreign titled players (GM, IM, WGM, WIM) do not need US Chess membership.

Entry Fees

Championship & Amateur

$120 through May 1 (Early Bird)

$150 through May 20

$180 after May 20 

$200 onsite (registration closes 1 hour before Round 1)

GMs and foreign IMs free entry in Championship section

Other Sections & Discounts

Seniors (65+): $20 discount (use code: STILLGOTIT)

Scholastic: $30 ($50 onsite)

Novice: $80 ($100 onsite)

Re-entry: $40 (Amateur section only, available before the start of Round 3)

* Unrated players may play in Amateur or Novice section; however, in the Novice section they may only win 50% of the prizes awarded.  In the Amateur section, unrated players are eligible for the full prize awarded.

Prizes

Championship: 1st $3000 / 2nd $1500 / 3rd $750; Top 2200-2399 $500; Top U2200 $500; Top Female $300

Amateur (U2000): 1st $1000 / 2nd $750 / 3rd $500; Top Class B $350; Top Class C $350; Top Class D $350; Top Female $300

Novice (U1400): 1st $500 / 2nd $350 / 3rd $170; Top U1200/Unr $170; Top Female $160

Scholastic: PRIM, ELEM, MS, HS – Trophies to 4+ points. Top 2 Teams per section.

Forfeit Rule

Players in the Championship and Amateur sections who fail to appear within 30 minutes of round start forfeit the game unless the Chief TD otherwise provides for good cause. In all other sections, a player forfeits the game only if their time expires on the clock before they arrive.

Schedule

Championship/Amateur Sections (G/90+30)

Round 1 Options
Friday, May 22 – 7:00 PM (4-day schedule)
Saturday, May 23 – 10:00 AM (3-day schedule)

Remaining Rounds
Saturday, May 23
3:00 PM – Round 2
7:00 PM – Round 3

Sunday, May 24
10:00 AM – Round 4
3:00 PM – Round 5

Monday, May 25
10:00 AM – Round 6
3:00 PM – Round 7

Scholastic (Saturday, G/25+10, 5 Round Swiss)
10:00 AM – Round 1
12:00 PM – Round 2
2:00 PM – Round 3
4:00 PM – Round 4
6:00 PM – Round 5

Novice (Sunday, G/25+10, 5 Round Swiss)
10:00 AM – Round 1
12:00 PM – Round 2
2:00 PM – Round 3
4:00 PM – Round 4
6:00 PM – Round 5

Byes

Up to two 1/2-point byes are available if requested before the end of round 2 and before receiving a full-point bye, but 1/2-point byes for both rounds 6 and 7 are not permitted.

Side Events

Blitz: Friday 5/22/2026 7:30pm Blitz 5 Round Double Swiss G/3+2 time control. This is USCF rated. The entry fee is $30 ($50 onsite). Registration closes 1 hour before round 1. Regular rating will be used if you don’t have a Blitz rating. 2 sections Championship 1600+ and Reserve U1600.

Prizes (based on 20 entries): Championship: 1st $150, 2nd $75, Top U2000 $75; Reserve: 1st $125, 2nd $75.

Change Request Form (for section changes, name corrections, etc.)

All requests must be submitted through the form. Requests will not be accepted by email, text, phone, or in person; https://forms.gle/kC14F39Yp6NKo5Eb9

Other Rules and Information

Chess sets provided; bring your own clock
Notation required
Food and drinks are not allowed in the playing hall. Water is the only exception.
No electronic devices (except necessary medical equipment and clocks) in Championship and Amateur. Players in other sections may use electronic notation devices endorsed by US Chess.
Only players whose game is in progress, tournament directors and staff, TCA officers, and press are allowed in the hall during rounds.
Refunds available until May 15, 12:00pm, subject to a $25 fee.
Only Texas residents are eligible for state champion titles. Players requiring accommodations due to disability or religious reasons should contact the organizer as soon as possible, preferably at least two weeks before the tournament.

Hotel

Sheraton North Houston

15700 John F Kennedy Blvd, Houston TX 77032

Reserve Rooms: https://tinyurl.com/3be5hwhm

Online Registration

https://www.kingregistration.com/event/81SA

 Contact

admin@texaschess.org / Text: David Ortiz 832-908-5462

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July USCF Rated Chess Tournament

Registration link HERE

Overview

Join us in July 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 July 18th.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 July 11th . All refunds will be charged a $7 processing and transaction fee.

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May USCF Rated Chess Tournament

Registration link HERE

Overview

Join us in May 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 May 9th.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 May 2nd. All refunds will be charged a $7 processing and transaction fee.

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ACC Quick-rated G/24 Swiss 5/9/26

A one-day tournament on May 9, 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 requested.

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 May 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, so please arrive early. 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.

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ACC G/90 Standard Swiss 5/16-6/6

This slow swiss takes place over 4 weeks, with games on May 16th, 23rd, 30th, and June 6th. G/90 with 30 sec increment per move. 4 round Swiss. Sections dependent on turnout. EF: $20.00 all. Online registration and payment requested.

USCF membership must not expire before June 30, 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.

Last chance registration happens onsite 3:00-3:45pm on May 16th. 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. Please be on time! Participants who wish to enter the tournament late may email Austin Chess Club. Late entry must be made (emailed) before 10am on Saturday,  May 23rd to secure a round 2 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/.

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ACC G/90 Standard Swiss 4/11-5/2

This slow swiss takes place over 4 weeks, with games on April 11th, 18th, 25th, and May 2nd. G/90 with 30 sec. increment per move. 4 round Swiss. Sections dependent on turnout. EF: $20.00. Online registration and payment requested.

USCF membership must not expire before May 31st 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.

Rounds 1 and 2 were on 4/11 and 4/18. Participants who wish to enter the tournament late may email Austin Chess Club to start with round 3 which will take place on 4/25. Late entry must be made (emailed) before 10am on Saturday 4/25 to secure a round 3 pairing.

Location:
School building next to St Paul Lutheran Church
3407 Red River St (enter on Luther Lane)
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/.

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AGCA Open and Scholastic

Register at : https://austin-chess.com/events/

Early entry $40 through 4/12; Regular entry $50 4/13-4/19; Late entry $60 after 4/19

Players are allowed to play up within 100 rating points for a $0.50/point fee.

Scholastic U500

0 – 499
G/30; d5
5 Rounds
10:00 AM

Scholastic U900

500 – 899
G/30; d5
5 Rounds
10:00 AM

Scholastic U1300

900 – 1299
G/45; d5
4 Rounds
10:00 AM

Scholastic U1700

1300 – 1699
G/60; d5
4 Rounds
10:00 AM

Scholastic U2000

1700 – 1999
G/60; d5
4 Rounds
10:00 AM

Open 2000+

2000+
G/60; d5
4 Rounds
10:00 AM

Scholastic U500

1st round10:00 AM
2nd round11:15 AM
3rd round12:30 PM
Lunch Break1:30 PM
4th round2:30 PM
5th round3:45 PM

Scholastic U900

1st round10:00 AM
2nd round11:15 AM
3rd round12:30 PM
Lunch Break1:30 PM
4th round2:30 PM
5th round3:45 PM

Scholastic U1300

1st round10:00 AM
2nd round11:45 AM
Lunch Break1:30-2:30 PM
3rd round2:30 PM
4th round4:15 PM

Scholastic U1700

1st round10:00 AM
2nd round12:15 PM
Lunch Break2:30-3:30 PM
3rd round3:30 PM
4th round5:45 PM

Scholastic U2000

1st round10:00 AM
2nd round12:15 PM
Lunch Break2:30-3:30 PM
3rd round3:30 PM
4th round5:45 PM

Open 2000+

1st round10:00 AM
2nd round12:15 PM
Lunch Break2:30-3:30 PM
3rd round3:30 PM
4th round5:45 PM

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.
  • Scholastic Sections:
  • Trophies for 1st Place
  • Medals for 2nd and 3rd Place
  • Books for the top finishers as well
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2026 St Andrews Summer Chess Camp

Description: A full-day, week-long chess camp, hosted by St. Andrew’s Episcopal School at their Shoal Creek Campus from June 22-26, 2026.  The camp will be run by Gary Gaiffe and a team of local chess instructors. All scholastic players are invited to register!

The Summer Catalog is now online! Registration for camps is HERE

Camp dates: Week #4, June 22 – June 26, 2026.
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm
Price: $570
Location: 31st St. Campus
Teacher: St. Andrew’s Summer Camp Specialist, Gary Gaiffe
Target audience: kids grades 1-8

Chess Camp includes formal instruction and play, plus a camp-wide tournament at the end of the week! Beginners learn basic chess theory, game objectives, piece movement, game and tournament rules. Intermediates study chess analysis and decision-making, tactics, checkmate patterns and tournament strategies. Advanced students are taught more sophisticated chess techniques and decision-making, complex tactics, calculated and intuitive sacrifices, opening and endgame analysis.

Contact instructor Gary Gaiffe, ggaiffe@att.net, 512-426-7841 with questions as to camp content and appropriateness for your students.

For all other questions, including those regarding registration procedures, please contact the Summer Camp office, summercamp@sasaustin.org..

Please visit the camp website before making inquiries. The website covers the topics of early arrival and aftercare, drop-off and pick-up, lunch and supervision, student conduct, class sizes, and cancellation policy.