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ACC Quick-rated G/24 Swiss 9/12/26

A one-day tournament on September 12, 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 preferred.

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 September 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; 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 Dual-rated G/45 Swiss

This slow swiss takes place over 2 weeks, with 2 games on September 19th and 2 games on September 26th. G/45 with 5 second delay. 4 round Swiss. Sections dependent on turnout. EF: $20.00 all. Online registration/payment  requested. Registration is opened one event at a time, so you will see registration for this event after the previous event has closed.

USCF membership must not expire before September 30th, 2026. Please renew (https://new.uschess.org/) before coming to the event if needed.

Austin Chess Club is a wonderful atmosphere for the mature, experienced chess player.  Scholastic players are welcome, but expected to play quiet, serious chess. Each round could go down to the wire!

Last chance registration happens onsite 3:00-3:45pm on September 19th. 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. Participants who wish to enter the tournament late may email Austin Chess Club. Late entry must be made (emailed) before 10am on Saturday, September 26th to secure a round 3 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/. (Please read the website before emailing with questions.)

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ACC G/90 Standard Swiss 8/15-8/29

This slow swiss takes place over 4 weeks, with games on August 15th, 22nd, 29th. G/90 with 30 sec increment per move. 4 round Swiss. Sections dependent on turnout, limited to 32 players. EF: $15.00 all. Link to: Online registration and payment requested.

USCF membership must not expire before August 31, 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.

Register online via above link or onsite 3:00-3:45pm. 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. Participants who wish to enter the tournament late may email Austin Chess Club. Late entry must be made (emailed) before 10am on Saturday,  August 22nd to secure a round 2 pairing.

Location:
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 Dual-rated G/45 Swiss

This slow swiss takes place over 2 weeks, with 2 games on June 27th and 2 games on July 4th. G/45 with 5 second delay. 4 round Swiss. Sections dependent on turnout. EF: $20.00 all. Online registration/payment  requested. Registration is opened one event at a time, so you will see registration for this event after the previous event has closed.

USCF membership must not expire before July 31st, 2026. Please renew (https://new.uschess.org/) before coming to the event if needed.

Austin Chess Club is a wonderful atmosphere for the mature, experienced chess player.  Scholastic players are welcome, but expected to play quiet, serious chess. Each round could go down to the wire!

Last chance registration happens onsite 3:00-3:45pm on June 27th. 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, July 4th to secure a round 3 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/. (Please read the website before emailing with questions.)

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2026 Austin Summer Open

Registration: HERE

Advance Entry List: HERE

Pairings/Standings, with prizes listed: HERE

Mixed Doubles STANDINGS and PRIZES

Blitz: STANDINGS and PRIZES 

Link to player email sent Thursday night 8/6/26: HERE

Event Overview

5-round rated Swiss chess tournament on August 7-9, 2026. We offer 5 sections and a guaranteed prize fund over $6000. There will be 5 rounds in total with two schedules. Top two sections are FIDE rated. 30 Grand Prix points.

LIMIT 80 players in any single section.

LOCATION

Austin Marriott South
4415 S I-35 Frontage Rd
Austin, TX 78744

HOTEL BOOKING: Discounted group room rate of $119/night at the Austin Marriott South, plus group rates at several other nearby Marriott properties as well. These rates are valid through 7/17. After that date, contact us and we may still be able to add rooms to the block.

Please support the tournament by booking through the group links!

ROUND TIMES

3-DAY
Round 1: Friday, 7:15pm (G/90, +30)
2-DAY
Round 1: Saturday, 9:30am (G/60, +10) (*Games in this round will not be FIDE rated*)

ALL PLAYERS (G/90, +30):
Round 2: Saturday, 1pm
Round 3: Saturday, 6:30pm
Round 4: Sunday, 10:00am
Round 5: Sunday 3:15pm

*Reentry: from 3-day to 2-day is available for a $50 fee.
 

REGISTRATION AND FEES

·        $89 if received by Sunday 6/15/26 11:59pm CST – Extended to 6/20/26!

·        $109 from 6/16 through Sunday 8/2/26 11:59pm CST

·        $150 from Monday 8/3/26 through the start of the tournament. Any registrations for the 3-day schedule made after 5:45pm receive a 1st round bye. Any registrations for the 2-day schedule made after 8:30am, Saturday 8/8/26 receive a 1st round bye.

·        ALL Novice (U1000 section) rates will be $25 lower at checkout.  If you register for the Novice (U1000 section) and have to be moved, you will owe the $25 balance before playing round 1.  All withdrawal deadlines and service fees apply if the additional payment is not made.

·        Playing up ok for players within 100 points of the bottom of the section’s rating range, add $50 to entry fee.

Withdrawal with refund available if requested by 7pm on Wednesday 8/5/26.  After that time, no refunds. Any refunds will incur a $10 processing and transaction fee.

SECTIONS AND PRIZES

Championship (2000+) **FIDE rated
• 1st -$1000 2nd-$575 3rd-$375
• Expert (2000-2199): 1st -$250 2nd-$150

Reserve (1700 -1999) **FIDE rated
• 1st -$540 2nd-$320 3rd-$210 4th-$140

Intermediate (1400-1699)
• 1st -$480 2nd-$260 3rd-$160 4th-$100

Club (1000-1399)
• 1st -$430 2nd-$230 3rd-$140 4th-$100

Novice (U1000)

• 1st -$ 300 2nd-$150 3rd-$100

Mixed Doubles (best male-female team)

• 1st -$ 200 2nd-$100

 

**August 2026 ratings used for placement and pairing. Live ratings may be used for placement if higher than published ratings.
**Unrated players will be placed at TD’s discretion and are only eligible for place prizes.

MORE DETAILS

One 1/2 point bye allowed. Bye deadline 12:30pm Saturday.

Titled players, see the event website and email for conditions!

Organizer Overview

Austin Chess Club

Email: austinchessclub@austinchesstournaments.com

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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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Austin Chess Club G90 Rated Swiss 1/31/26-2/14/26-NOTE NEW START DATE

DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER FORECAST ON 1/24, THIS HAS BEEN UPDATED TO A 3-WEEK EVENT STARTING ON 1/31.

This slow swiss takes place over 4 weeks, with one game each Saturday. G/90 with 30 sec. increment per move. 4 round Swiss. Sections dependent on turnout. EF: $20.00. Online registration and payment requested.

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. Current USCF membership required to play in rated events.

Last chance registration happens onsite 3:00-3:45pm onsite. 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 arrive and pay no later than 3:45pm! First round begins at 4pm. Participants who wish to enter the tournament late may email Austin Chess Club before 10am on Saturday January 31st to secure a round 2 pairing.

Sets and clocks provided. Snacks and drinks available for purchase.

Location:
3407 Red River St
Austin TX 78705

Finding the club Click for picture of area.
FIND THE ENTRANCE: Enter the parking lot of the school building via Luther Lane (green line on photo). Find the gated stairwell outside at the back of the building near the playscape (marked on photo by green dot);
go up the stairs to enter via the door, follow along the hallway all the way to the end. There is a code required for the gate and door, if it’s your first time there you’ll need to call us for the code at the phone number posted on the gate.
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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Austin Chess Club Quick-Rated Swiss 1/17/26

A one-day tournament offering G/24 with 5 sec. delay per move. 4 Round Swiss. Sections dependent on turnout. EF: $15.00. USCF membership required. Online registration preferred.

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. Current USCF membership required to play in rated events.

We would like to start on-time. Please arrive early. Entries must be received and paid in full by 3:45pm. Online entry preferred.

Cost 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.

Sets and clocks provided. Snacks and drinks available for purchase.

For more information about the Austin Chess Club, click here.
Finding the club Click for picture of area.
FIND THE ENTRANCE: Enter the parking lot of the school building via Luther Lane (green line on photo). Find the gated stairwell outside at the back of the building near the playscape (marked on photo by green dot);
go up the stairs to enter via the door, follow along the hallway all the way to the end. There is a code required for the gate and door, if it’s your first time there you’ll need to call us for the code at the phone number posted on the gate.
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

Location:

3407 Red River St
Austin TX 78705