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Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy In-Person Blitz Tournament

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)

$80, $60, $40 – guaranteed prizes

 
Link for registration: https://austin-chess.com/events/
To learn more about us, visit our website at https://austin-chess.com/

Please contact us at info@austin-chess.com for any additional questions or concerns. 

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ACC USCF G/5 Blitz-Rated Event

A one-day tournament on December 17th offering G/5, d3. Sections dependent on turnout. EF: $10.00 all. USCF membership required.  Online registration and payment available here.

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 December 31, 2022. Please renew with the USCF (https://new.uschess.org/) before coming to the event.

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 $10/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.

Please bring a set and a board and some patience as we get used to our new surroundings. We are looking forward to seeing everyone again and meeting new people!

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/.