Sep 24, 2023 Austin Monthly Scholastic Tournament – September - Rated 5SS in 10 sections; G/30, d5, offered by the Altlantic Chess Association on 9/24/2023, limited to scholastic players only (K-12).
Sep 24, 2023 Austin Monthly Action - September - Rated 4SS chess tournament on 9/24/2023 in 1 section; G/45, d5, organized by the Atlantic Chess Association, open to all USCF members
Sep 02, 2023 2023 Southwest Scholastic Chess Championships - A 1 day scholastic chess tournament for PK-12 held on 9/2/23 at the 89th Annual Southwest Open. G/25, d5, individual and team prizes!
Sep 01, 2023 89th Annual Southwest Open - 7 round heritage event in 3 sections! 3 and 4 day schedules are available.
Aug 20, 2023 Austin Monthly Scholastic Tournament - August - One day scholastic tournament on 8/20/2023 in 10 potential sections. 5SS, G/30, d5. Organized by the Atlantic Chess Association.
Aug 20, 2023 Austin Monthly Action Tournament - August - One day USCF rated tournament on 8/20/2023 in 2 potential sections. 5SS, G/30, d5. Cash prizes. Organized by the Atlantic Chess Association.
Aug 05, 2023 Austin Chess Club 2023 Summer Championship - 5SS, G/90+30 2-day tournament for all ages held at the Double Tree NW Arboretum, August 5-6. Three sections and guaranteed prizes!
Jul 22, 2023 2023 Texas Action Championship - 1 day G/30, d5 Texas Championship event in Waco, TX on 7/22/23 in 4 sections. Open to youth and adult players. Cash prizes.
Jul 17, 2023 North Austin Summer Chess Camp with Gary Gaiffe - Description: A full day, week-long chess camp open to all scholastic chess players, organized and run by local expert Gary Gaiffe. (This camp replaces the
Jul 08, 2023 Alamo City Summer Open - Six round Swiss July 8-9th one big section. Saturday is G/60+5 and Sunday is G90+30!
Jul 01, 2023 Waco July Swiss - 4SS in 3 sections, G/45, d5. Limited to the first 60 registrations.
Jun 26, 2023 St Andrews Chess Camp - Description: A full-day, week-long chess camp, hosted by St. Andrew’s Episcopal School at their Shoal Creek Campus from June 26-June 30, 2023. The camp will be run
Jun 12, 2023 Summer Chess Camp 1 at Huntington Learning Center - A full-day, week-long chess camp, hosted by the Huntington Learning Center in Round Rock from June 12-16, 2023. Featuring Candidate Master Craig LaSalle. All scholastic players age 6 to 13 (rated up to USCF 1300) are invited to register!
Jun 09, 2023 San Antonio City Championship 2023 - Organized by Complete Chess, this is a USCF rated swiss chess tournament open to all chess players. There will be 5 rounds in total.
May 20, 2023 Chess For Trees Rapid - May 2023 - USCF online quick rated 5 round swiss on 5/20/23 in 2 sections held on Chess.com. Trophies to top K-5 and K-12 section finishers.
Apr 22, 2023 ACC G/90 Standard Swiss - USCF rated 3SS chess tourney at the Austin Chess Club. The time control is G/90+30, and 1 game is played on each of 3 consecutive Saturdays.
Apr 21, 2023 2023 National Middle School (K-8) Championship - A weekend long, rated scholastic tournament with sections for all abilities. Players must be 8th grade or younger. This one is local! Don't miss it!
Apr 15, 2023 Temple April Swiss - 4SS in 3 sections, G/45, d5. Limited to the first 48 registrations.
Apr 15, 2023 April Rapid 04/15 – Chess for Trees - USCF online quick rated 5 round swiss on 3/10/23 in 2 sections held on Chess.com. Trophies to K-12 top finishers, cash to open top finishers.
Apr 08, 2023 ACC USCF Dual-Rated G/45 Swiss - USCF rated 4SS chess tourney at the Austin Chess Club. The time control is G/45,d5, and 2 game are played on each of 32 consecutive Saturdays.
Mar 18, 2023 March Rapid 03/18 – Chess for Trees - USCF online quick rated 5 round swiss on 3/10/23 in 2 sections held on Chess.com. Trophies to K-12 top finishers, cash to open top finishers.
Mar 11, 2023 2023 Spring Slammer (San Antonio) - One day USCF rated tournament in 4 rounds for aimed at players rated 1000+. One section and cash prizes. Advance registration suggested.
Mar 03, 2023 2023 Texas State Scholastic Chess Championships (Superstate!) - A 7 round USCF in person USCF rated tournament in early March for scholastic players in grades K thru 12 who live in Texas. Championships, Trophies, and Scholarships!!
Feb 25, 2023 2023 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 25, 2023 Open Section at the 2023 Region VI Chess Championships - Side event for the R6 Championships. USCF rated regular rated chess tournament for scholastic players rated 1200+ residing outside of TCA's Region VI, as well as any and all USCF adult members. Cash prizes. Family-Child trophies awarded.
Feb 25, 2023 Waco February 25th Swiss - 4SS in 3 sections, G/45, 5. Limited to the first 48 registrations.
Feb 20, 2023 Checkmate with Ashley Lynn Priore - Evening chess event (speakers and tournament) for UT students, faculty, and staff - rescheduled for February 20th
Feb 03, 2023 Southwest San Antonio Classic 2023 - A USCF rated 5SS for all chess players in two sections with two and three day schedules.
Jan 29, 2023 January Rapid 01/29 – Chess for Trees - USCF online quick rated 5 round swiss on 01/29/23 in 2 sections held on Chess.com. Trophies to K-12 top finishers, cash to open top finishers.
Jan 28, 2023 GCC Saturday Swiss - Three round USCF rated G/45, +45 in 3 sections. Limited to the first 30 registrants. Cash prizes!
Jan 14, 2023 Waco January 14th Swiss - 4SS in 3 sections, G/45, 5. Limited to the first 48 registrations.
Jan 14, 2023 Martin Luther King Jr Scholastic Chess Tournament - Unrated 5 round chess tournament in 5 sections for scholastic players. Trophies and medals awarded and lunch provided. Register in advance!
Dec 21, 2022 December Rapid 12/21 - Chess for Trees - USCF online quick rated 5 round swiss on 12/21/22 in 2 sections held on Chess.com. Trophies to K-12 top finishers, cash to open top finishers.
Dec 17, 2022 ACC USCF G/5 Blitz-Rated Event - USCF blitz-rated G/5, d3. Sections and rounds dependent upon turnout. Join us!
Dec 17, 2022 2022 Winter Open (San Antonio) - One day USCF rated tournament in 4 rounds for aimed at players rated 1000+. One section and cash prizes. Advance registration suggested.
Dec 17, 2022 GCC Saturday Swiss - Three round USCF rated G/45, +45 in 3 sections. Limited to the first 30 registrants. Cash prizes!
Dec 11, 2022 The Root Cellar Winter Rapid - Rated G/24, d5 limited to the first 40 entries. No entry fee. Cash prizes!
Nov 19, 2022 Waco November Swiss - Rated 4SS in 3 sections; G/45, d5. Limited space!
Nov 13, 2022 2022 Chess in the Park - Chess outdoors in Wooldridge park! Unrated 4 round G/20 tournament for all ages in 2 scholastic sections and one open section.
Nov 12, 2022 November Rapid - Chess for Trees - Online USCF rated G/15,+2 in two sections. Trophy prizes for scholastic section and Cash prizes for the open section.
Oct 29, 2022 2022 - 2023 Texas Scholastic Online Quick Open Chess Championships - An online, 6 round USCF quick-rated chess tournament in ELEVEN SECTIONS on Saturday, October 29, 2022 sponsored by the Texas Chess Association. This quick event is for all scholastic players in grades K thru 12, regardless of residence.
Jul 20, 2022 GCC July 2022 Quick Again - 1 evening, 3SS G/24+5 USCF quick rated tourney in multiple sections
Jul 18, 2022 2022 NYOS Summer Chess Camp - A full day, week-long chess camp hosted by NYOS Charter School. Located on the north side of Austin, the camp is open to all scholastic chess players, and is run by Mr. Gary Gaiffe.
Jun 27, 2022 St Andrews Chess Camp - A full-day, week-long chess camp, hosted by St. Andrew’s Episcopal School at their Shoal Creek Campus. This camp is organized and run by Gary Gaiffe.
Jun 25, 2022 Waco June Swiss - Rated 4SS in 3 sections; G/45, d5. Limited space!
May 21, 2022 Waco May Swiss - Rated 4SS in 2 sections; G/45, d5. Limited space!
May 14, 2022 Girls Beginner Chess Tournament - This is a San Antonio charity tournament for girls with ALL proceeds being used to grow chess with chess programs at libraries and title one schools, and scholarships. There will be 5 rounds total. The tournament will be held on May 14th at 12pm and should finish around 3pm
Apr 29, 2022 2022 National Middle School (K-8) Championships - National Scholastic tournament over 3 days (April 29th thru May 1st) for all players Kindergarten thru 8th grade. Sections for every ability! Don't miss it!
Apr 16, 2022 2022 Texas State Scholastic Chess Championships - Online - An online, 6 round USCF rated chess tournament in ELEVEN SECTIONS on Saturday, April 16, 2022 sponsored by the Texas Chess Association. This rated event is for all scholastic players in grades K thru 12, residing in Texas.
Mar 20, 2022 Nathan's Chess Tournament Fundraiser - Chess-food-prizes-raffles-and fun! A one-day Sunday tournament with rated and unrated sections available!
Mar 19, 2022 Waco March Swiss - Rated 4SS in 2 sections; G/45, d5. Limited space!
Feb 26, 2022 Waco February Swiss - USCF rated, two section 4SS, G45, d5 limited to 48 registered players.
Feb 18, 2022 Southwest San Antonio Classic 2022 - A USCF rated 5SS for all chess players in San Antonio and surrounding areas in two sections with two and three day schedules.
Feb 12, 2022 2022 Region VI Scholastic Championships - TCA sanctioned, USCF rated scholastic tournament open to all Region VI youth held on Saturday, February 12th.
Jan 22, 2022 2021 - 2022 Texas Scholastic Online Quick Open Chess Championships - An online, 6 round USCF quick-rated chess tournament in ELEVEN SECTIONS on Saturday, January 22, 2022 sponsored by the Texas Chess Association. This quick event is for all scholastic players in grades K thru 12, regardless of residence.
Dec 01, 2021 GCC December 2021 Swiss - A 4-round USCF rated tournament beginning on Wednesday, December 1st. 1 game per week. Two sections.
Nov 27, 2021 Turkey Shoot 2021 - Organized by Complete Chess, this is a USCF rated swiss chess tournament open to all chess players in San Antonio and surrounding areas. There will be 5 rounds in total. The tournament will be a two-day event on November 27th, and 28th.
Oct 02, 2021 Simul with GM Vladimir Belous - 40 board simul with GM Vladimir Belous at the Regents Chess Tournament.
Sep 04, 2021 Labor Day Tournament 2021 - Organized by Complete Chess, this is a USCF rated swiss chess tournament open to all chess players in San Antonio and surrounding areas. There will be 5 rounds in total. The tournament will be a two-day event on September 4th, and 5th.
Aug 29, 2021 ACC And Yet Another August G/24 Quick rated Swiss - A one-evening tournament on August 29th offering G/24 with 5 sec. delay per move. 3 Round Swiss. Sections dependent on turnout. EF: $10.00 all. USCF membership required.
Aug 22, 2021 Cancelled - ACC Late August Standard Swiss - This slow swiss takes place over 4 weeks, with games on August 22, 29, September 5, and 12. G/90 with 30 sec. increment per move. 4 round Swiss. Sections dependent on turnout. EF: $20.00 all.
Aug 22, 2021 ACC Yet Another August G/24 Quick rated Swiss - A one-evening tournament on August 22nd offering G/24 with 5 sec. delay per move. 3 Round Swiss. Sections dependent on turnout. EF: $10.00 all. USCF membership required.
Aug 15, 2021 ACC August G/24 Quick rated Swiss - A one-day tournament on August 15th offering G/24 with 5 sec. delay per move. 3 Round Swiss. Sections dependent on turnout. EF: $10.00 all. USCF membership required.
Jul 10, 2021 San Antonio City Championship 2021 - Organized by Complete Chess, this is a USCF rated swiss chess tournament open to all chess players in San Antonio and surrounding areas. There will be 5 rounds in total. The tournament will be a two-day event on July 10th, and 11th.
Jun 28, 2021 St Andrews Chess Camp - A full-day, week-long chess camp, hosted by St. Andrew’s Episcopal School at their Shoal Creek Campus from June 28- July 2, 2021.
May 22, 2021 Memorial Day Madness 2021 - Organized by Complete Chess, this is a USCF rated swiss chess tournament open to all chess players in San Antonio and surrounding areas. There will be 5 rounds in total. The tournament will be a two-day event on May 22nd and 23rd. 1/2 point bye available for any round if notified before Round 2 is paired. No last round byes.
May 02, 2021 ACC May Standard Swiss - This slow swiss takes place over 4 weeks, with games on May 2, 9, 16, and 23. G/90 with 30 sec. increment per move. 4 round Swiss. Sections dependent on turnout. EF: $20.00 all.
Apr 25, 2021 Late April G/24 Quick-rated Swiss - A one-day tournament on April 25th offering G/24 with 5 sec. delay per move. 3 Round Swiss. Sections dependent on turnout. EF: $10.00 all. USCF membership required.
Apr 03, 2021 2021 Texas State Scholastic Chess Championships - An online, 7 round USCF quick-rated chess tournament on ChessKid.com on Saturday, April 3rd for scholastic players in grades K thru 12 who live in Texas.
Mar 28, 2021 ACC March/April Standard Swiss - This slow swiss takes place over 4 weeks, with games on March 28th, April 4th, April 11th, and April 18th. G/90 with 30 sec. increment per move. 4 round Swiss. Sections dependent on turnout. EF: $20.00 all.
Mar 21, 2021 ACC March G/24 Quick-rated Swiss - A one-day tournament on March 21st offering G/24 with 5 sec. delay per move. 3 Round Swiss. Sections dependent on turnout. EF: $10.00 all. USCF membership required.
Mar 13, 2021 Spring Slammer 2021 - Organized by Complete Chess, this is a USCF rated swiss chess tournament open to all chess players in San Antonio and surrounding areas. There will be 5 rounds in total. The tournament will be a two-day event on March 13th, and 14th.
Mar 06, 2021 2021 Combined Region V and VI Scholastic Championships - An online, 5 round USCF quick-rated chess tournament on Saturday, March 6th for scholastic players in grades K thru 12 who live in TCA’s Regions V or VI.
Feb 21, 2021 ACC Feb. G/90 Standard Swiss - This slow swiss takes place over 4 weeks, with games on February 21st, 28th, and March 7th and 14th. G/90 with 30 sec. increment per move. 4 round Swiss. Sections dependent on turnout. EF: $20.00 all.
Feb 07, 2021 ACC Feb. G/24 Quick-rated Swiss - A one-day tournament on February 7th offering G/24 with 5 sec. delay per move. 3 Round Swiss. Sections dependent on turnout. EF: $10.00 all. USCF membership required.
Jan 17, 2021 ACC Jan. G/90 Standard Swiss - This slow swiss takes place over 3 weeks, with rounds on January 17th, 24th, and 31st. G/90 with 30 sec. increment per move. THREE round Swiss. Sections dependent on turnout. EF: $15.00 all.
Jan 08, 2021 New Year’s Open 2022 - This is a USCF rated swiss chess tournament open to all chess players in San Antonio and surrounding areas held at Complete Chess.
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