Upcoming Events in the Austin & San Antonio Area

Oct 17, 2026 ACC G/90 Standard Swiss 10/10-10/31 - One game per week over 4 weeks at the Austin Chess Club
Oct 21, 2026 Longhorn Chess Wednesdays - Weekly rated and casual play, Wednesday evenings in Leander
Oct 24, 2026 AGCA October Open - A tournament with multiple sections, hosted by AGCA!
Oct 24, 2026 Cedar Park October Scholastic Tournament - A scholastic tournament hosted by Coach Daniel Flood, at the Cedar Park library
Oct 28, 2026 Wednesday Rapid Night 10/28/26 - AGCA presents a Wednesday night rated swiss for players rated 1100+!
Nov 01, 2026 2026 Chris Riley Memorial Tournament at Wooldridge Square - Annual unrated outdoor tournament at Wooldridge Square Park in downtown Austin
Nov 04, 2026 Wednesday Rapid Night 11/4/26 - AGCA presents a Wednesday night rated swiss for players rated 1100+!
Nov 07, 2026 ACC Quick-rated G24 Swiss 11/7/26 - Four round rapid rated (not dual) G24d5 at the Austin Chess Club!
Nov 07, 2026 Waco November 7 Swiss - 4-round Swiss in Waco - usually fills up, so register early. Now FIDE rapid-rated as well as US Chess regular and quick rated!
Nov 07, 2026 RATED Rapid Chess Tournament (for Kids and Teens) - Rapid tournament for youth in Bulverde, no entry fee!
Nov 07, 2026 AGCA November Scholastic & Open Tour #1 - A tournament with multiple scholastic sections plus an open 1800+ section, hosted by AGCA!
Nov 11, 2026 Wednesday Blitz Night 11/11/26 - AGCA presents a Wednesday night 3+2 blitz for mature players!
Nov 13, 2026 Texas North Grade Championship 2026 - State grade level championship, your chance to be a state champion!
Nov 14, 2026 NYOS Scholastic 11/14/26 - LOCATION CHANGED! A scholastic chess tournament on 11/14/26 at NYOS, presented by Rocks & Rooks!
Nov 14, 2026 Open Section at NYOS 11/14/26 - LOCATION CHANGED! Rated tournament for adults and more advanced scholastic players. Organized by Rocks & Rooks.
Nov 14, 2026 ACC G/90 Standard Swiss 11/14-12/5 - This slow swiss takes place over 4 weeks, with games on November 14th, 21st, 28th, and December 5th. G/90 with 30 sec increment per move.
Nov 14, 2026 AGCA November Open - A tournament with multiple sections, hosted by AGCA!
Nov 18, 2026 Wednesday Rapid Night 11/18/26 - AGCA presents a Wednesday night rated swiss for players rated 1100+!
Nov 21, 2026 AGCA November Scholastic & Open Tour #2 - A tournament with multiple scholastic sections plus a 1900+ section, hosted by AGCA!
Nov 27, 2026 2026 Texas Thanksgiving Classic - A weekend Swiss, presented by Austin Family Chess League!
Nov 28, 2026 2026 Texas Thanksgiving Blitz - A blitz tournament Thanksgiving weekend
Dec 02, 2026 Wednesday Rapid Night 12/2/26 - AGCA presents a Wednesday night rated swiss for players rated 1100+!
Dec 05, 2026 RATED Rapid Chess Tournament (for Kids and Teens) - Rapid tournament for youth in Bulverde, no entry fee!
Dec 05, 2026 AGCA December Scholastic & Open Tour #1 - A tournament with multiple scholastic sections plus an open 1800+ section, hosted by AGCA!
Dec 09, 2026 Wednesday Blitz Night 12/9/26 - AGCA presents a Wednesday night 3+2 blitz for mature players!
Dec 10, 2026 US Chess Grade (K-12) National Championships 2026 - Annual national grade level championships in Orlando!
Dec 12, 2026 December USCF Rated Chess Tournament - Tournament in San Antonio, with a $1000 prize fund, presented by Complete Chess.
Dec 12, 2026 AGCA December Open - A tournament with multiple sections, hosted by AGCA!
Dec 16, 2026 Wednesday Rapid Night 12/16/26 - AGCA presents a Wednesday night rated swiss for players rated 1100+!
Dec 19, 2026 AGCA December Scholastic & Open Tour #2 - A tournament with multiple scholastic sections plus a 1900+ section, hosted by AGCA!
Jan 09, 2027 Cedar Park January Scholastic Tournament - A scholastic tournament hosted by Coach Daniel Flood, at the Cedar Park library.
Feb 20, 2027 2027 Region VI Scholastic Chess Championships - Chess tournament for scholastic players living in TCA's Region VI, offering sections for all abilities. Trophies and medals and Championships awarded.
Feb 20, 2027 Open Section at 2027 Region VI Championships - Rated chess tournament for all adults and scholastic players rated 1200 and up who do not reside in TCA’s Region VI. (Players who reside and attend school in Region VI should register for the scholastic championships.)