The Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy is hosting a weekly blitz tournament on Wednesday evenings for players aged 14+ or younger players with mature ratings (1800+). 6:30-9:00. USCF Membership required. Capacity: 60 players
Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy 12466 Los Indios Trail Austin, TX 78729
TOURNAMENT STYLE: 9 Round Swiss, one section, Time control: G/3;+2
TIME CONTROL & SCHEDULE: NOTE: Half-point byes are acceptable for all rounds, limit 1. Must commit before the 1st round.
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. We reserve the right to charge a $5 service fee for cancellations. NO refunds will be issued if we are notified of cancellation within 24 hours of the start of the event.
WITHDRAWAL POLICY: If you would like to withdraw from the tournament after it begins, please alert the tournament director. 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.
Please contact us at info@austin-chess.com for any additional questions or concerns.
The Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy is hosting a weekly blitz tournament on Wednesday evenings for players aged 14+ or younger players with mature ratings (1800+). 6:30-9:00. USCF Membership required. Capacity: 60 players
Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy 12466 Los Indios Trail Austin, TX 78729
TOURNAMENT STYLE: 9 Round Swiss, one section, Time control: G/3;+2
TIME CONTROL & SCHEDULE: NOTE: Half-point byes are acceptable for all rounds, limit 1. Must commit before the 1st round.
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. We reserve the right to charge a $5 service fee for cancellations. NO refunds will be issued if we are notified of cancellation within 24 hours of the start of the event.
WITHDRAWAL POLICY: If you would like to withdraw from the tournament after it begins, please alert the tournament director. 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.
Please contact us at info@austin-chess.com for any additional questions or concerns.
Basics: 6 rounds of G/3, +2 Blitz USCF rated – your USCF membership must be current! Take care of this BEFORE you arrive! We will use regular USCF ratings for pairings and prize purposes, but the event will only be BLITZ rated.
Entry fee: $20 Registration is requested in advance. We are trying to avoid onsite entries. Contact Eric Kurtz, erickurtz@live.com(to request a Venmo code). If paying onsite, exact change requested, cash only.
Prizes (guaranteed!): 1st place – $100 2nd place – $50 3rd place – $25 best U1600 – $50
Other Details: All entry fees collected will be returned as prizes (less the cost to rend the venue and the tournament).