We are hosting an Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy In-Person Blitz Tournament on May 6, 2023 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. NO USCF Membership required. Free Parking. Capacity: 40 players!
Location: Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy 7801 North Lamar Blvd Suite A123 Austin, TX 78752
TOURNAMENT STYLE: ● Blitz 7 rounds. ● All players will play in the same section
TIME CONTROL: ● G/5, +2. ● 5 minutes per player with a 2-second increment.
7-Round Swiss System Schedule ● 1st round: 10:00 AM ● 2nd round: 10:20 AM ● 3rd round: 10:40 AM ● 4th round: 11:00 AM ● 5th round: 11:40 AM ● 6th round: 12:00 PM ● 7th round: 12:20 PM ● Closing ceremony: After the last game finishes.
ENTRY FEES: ● Online: $15 at https://austin-chess.com/events/4/ by May 5th, 2023 at 11:59 pm. ● On-site: $20 on May 6th via PayPal or cash (if space is available) For additional questions, please contact us at info@austin-chess.com
CANCELLATION POLICY: Non-refundable
PRIZES: ● 50% of entry fees collected to 1-3 places (AGCA coaches will not compete for prizes)
We are hosting another Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy In-Person USCF Rated Tournament on May 20, 2023 from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. USCF Membership required. Free Parking. Capacity: 40 players!
Location: Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy 7801 North Lamar Blvd Suite A123 Austin, TX 78752
TOURNAMENT STYLE: All players will be divided into two sections: SECTION A: 1,000+ USCF rated SECTION B: Under 1,000 USCF rated and/or unrated. **If there are not enough players in a given section, we reserve the right to merge them**
TIME CONTROL: ● G/40, d5. ● 40 minutes per player with a 5-second delay.
RATING INFORMATION: ● May official USCF ratings will be used. ● Unofficial USCF ratings will be used if unrated or to play in a higher section. ● Players must reveal foreign, FIDE, and other over-the-board ratings. These ratings will be adjusted, if necessary, and may be used if they are higher than USCF ratings.
4-Round Swiss System Schedule ● 1st round: 10:00 AM ● 2nd round: 11:30 AM ● Lunch break: 1:00 PM ● 3rd round: 2:00 PM. ● 4th round: 3:30 PM. ● Closing ceremony: After the last game finishes. NOTE: Half-point byes are acceptable for all rounds, limit 1. Must commit before the 1st round.
PLAYERS MAY NOT POSSESS CELL PHONES DURING THE TOURNAMENT. Any violators may be subject to disqualification and forfeiture.
CANCELLATION POLICY: If you do not wish to participate in our tournament after paying the entry fee, please email us at info@austin-chess.com no later than 24 hours in advance for a $35 refund. We reserve the right to charge a $15 service fee for cancellations.
WITHDRAWAL POLICY: If you would like to withdraw from the tournament after it begins, please alert the tournament director and sign a withdrawal form in the lobby prior to leaving the premises.
NO refunds will be issued after the tournament begins.
NO-SHOW POLICY: There are NO refunds or credit for players who do not show up for their scheduled tournament matches.
We are hosting another Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy In-Person USCF Rated Tournament on April 29, 2023 from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. USCF Membership required. Free Parking. Capacity: 40 players!
Location: Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy 7801 North Lamar Blvd Suite A123 Austin, TX 78752
TOURNAMENT STYLE: All players will be divided into two sections: SECTION A: 1,000+ USCF rated SECTION B: Under 1,000 USCF rated and/or unrated. **If there are not enough players in a given section, we reserve the right to merge them**
TIME CONTROL: ● G/40, d5. ● 40 minutes per player with a 5-second delay.
RATING INFORMATION: ● April official USCF ratings will be used. ● Unofficial USCF ratings will be used if unrated or to play in a higher section. ● Players must reveal foreign, FIDE, and other over-the-board ratings. These ratings will be adjusted, if necessary, and may be used if they are higher than USCF ratings.
4-Round Swiss System Schedule ● 1st round: 10:00 AM ● 2nd round: 11:30 AM ● Lunch break: 1:00 PM ● 3rd round: 2:00 PM. ● 4th round: 3:30 PM. ● Closing ceremony: After the last game finishes. NOTE: Half-point byes are acceptable for all rounds, limit 1. Must commit before the 1st round.
PLAYERS MAY NOT POSSESS CELL PHONES DURING THE TOURNAMENT. Any violators may be subject to disqualification and forfeiture.
ENTRY FEES: ● Online: $30 at www.austin-chess.com by April 28, 2023 ● On-site: $40 via PayPal or cash (if space is available) For additional questions, please contact us at info@austin-chess.com
CANCELLATION POLICY: If you do not wish to participate in our tournament after paying the entry fee, please email us at info@austin-chess.com no later than 24 hours in advance for a $20 refund. We reserve the right to charge a $10 service fee for cancellations.
WITHDRAWAL POLICY: If you would like to withdraw from the tournament after it begins, please alert the tournament director and sign a withdrawal form in the lobby prior to leaving the premises.
NO refunds will be issued after the tournament begins.
NO-SHOW POLICY: There are NO refunds or credit for players who do not show up for their scheduled tournament matches.