ACC 2024 Winter Open Tournament Registration

$89.00

An in person, 5 round USCF regular-rated chess tournament taking place on Saturday, January 20th AND Sunday, January 21st with an option to play round 1 on Friday, January 19th. This tournament is for all players, but a mature and patient approach to the game is required.

View the tournament details before you register!

This tournament’s sections have restricted entry:

Championship
This section is intended for USCF members with ratings 1800 and up! (Players with January 2024 Supplement ratings 1700-1799 may enter the Championship Section for a $25 surcharge, but will only qualify for place prizes.) Current USCF membership required.

Reserve
This section is intended for USCF members with ratings 1400 to 1799! (Players with January 2024 Supplement ratings 1300-1399 may enter the Reserve Section for a $25 surcharge, but will only qualify for place prizes.) Current USCF membership required. A waiting list will be maintained after 80 entries are reached.

Novice
This section is intended for USCF members with ratings 900 to 1399! (Players with January 2024Supplement ratings 800-899 may enter the Novice Section for a $25 surcharge, but will only qualify for place prizes.) Current USCF membership required. A waiting list will be maintained after 80 entries are reached.

Club
This section is intended for USCF members with ratings up to 899!  No ‘playing up’ surcharge available. Current USCF membership required.
A waiting list will be maintained after 80 entries are reached.

Unrated players should register for their requested section and contact the registrar (austinchessclub@austinchesstournaments.com) to present their qualifications.  All online and OTB experience, foreign and domestic, must be disclosed.

Players have the choice when to play round 1.
The 3-day schedule plays round 1 on Friday evening 1/19/24 at 7:30pm.
The 2-day schedule plays round 1 on Saturday morning 1/20/24 at 9am. You MUST choose a schedule.

Each section is for players within a specific rating range. Players under, yet within 100 points of the section minimum on the January 2024 Rating Supplement are allowed to register for a $25 (non-refundable) surcharge, and will only qualify for place prizes.

Only check a box if you need a bye in that specific round. Most players play all rounds.
What is a bye?

The refund policy is outlined clearly on the tournament description page. Exceptions will not be granted.

Basic tournament communications are an important part of a successful event. By purchasing this registration you agreeing to receive information regarding this event via email.

Registrant Info

Verify your USCF membership ID and expiration by visiting USCF’s Member Services Area. You may purchase a new USCF membership or renew yours here at any time before completing your payment on ACT. If you are purchasing a new USCF membership (or requesting a JTP ID) with your order, please enter 99999999 in the USCF ID field when registering for your tournament section.

Expiry Date: January 19, 2024