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Austin Independence Day Open – Save the Date!

EVENT OVERVIEW

Date: July 3rd – 5th, 2026 (Friday through Sunday)
Location: Holiday Inn – Austin Midtown; 6000 Middle Fiskville Road Austin, TX
Sections: Open, U1800, U1400
Time Control: G/90;+30 (90 minutes per player with a 30 second increment per move)
3-Day Schedule: July 3rd – 5th, 2026
Friday: Round 1 @ 7:00PM
Saturday: Round 2 @ 2:00PM, Round 3 @ 7:00PM
Sunday: Round 4 @ 10:00AM, Round 5 @ 3:00PM
2-Day Schedule: July 4th – 5th, 2026 (Merges with 3-Day Schedule in Round 2)
Saturday: Round 1 @ 9:00 AM, Round 2 @ 2:00PM, Round 3 @ 7:00PM
Sunday: Round 4 @ 10:00AM, Round 5 @ 3:00PM
*Re-entry from 3-day to 2-day is available for a $50 fee.
Prizes (All Prizes Guaranteed):
OPEN – 1st: $700, 2nd: $400, 3rd: $200
U1800 – 1st: $500, 2nd: $300, 3rd: $150
U1400 – 1st: $300, 2nd: $200, 3rd: $100
Prizes paid via PayPal.
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REGISTRATION

Register HERE.
Advance Entry List HERE.
Regular Price: $99 if received by Thursday 6/25/2026 11:59 p.m. CST.
Late Price: $129 from Friday 6/26/2026 through the start of the tournament. Any registrations for
the 3-day schedule made after 5:30 p.m., 7/3/2026 receive a 1st round bye. Any registrations for
the 2-day schedule made after 8 a.m., Saturday 7/5/2026 receive a 1st round bye.
*Players may Play Up within 100 rating points of the bottom of the sections rating range; add
$50 to entry fee.
*Re-entry from 3-day to 2-day is available for a $50 fee.
Cancellation Policy: If you do not wish to participate in this tournament after paying the entry
fee, please email vance.tournaments@gmail.com. Cancellations requested by 7pm on
Wednesday 7/1/2026 will receive a full refund, minus a $15 processing and transaction fee. After
that time, no refunds for cancellations.

Withdrawal Policy: If you would like to withdraw from the tournament after it begins, please
alert the tournament director or email vance.tournaments@gmail.com. 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.
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More Details
Boards and pieces are provided. Please bring your own chess clock.
All players must have an active USCF membership.
One ½ point bye allowed if requested by Thursday 7/2/2026 11:59 p.m. CST; no last round byes.
USCF monthly ratings used for pairings.
Default late forfeiture time is one hour.
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Address: Holiday Inn – Austin Midtown; 6000 Middle Fiskville Road Austin, TX
Sections: 3
Prize Fund: $2,850
FIDE Rated: No
Residency Restriction: No
Online Event: No
ORGANIZER OVERVIEW
Eric Vance
vance.tournaments@gmail.com

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Waco Swiss 6/20/26

Waco June 20 Swiss – Registration

Saturday, June 20, 2026
Holy Spirit Episcopal Church, 1624 Wooded Acres Dr., Waco, TX 76710 (Behind Target)

 (Enter through main door and turn right. Tournament room is at the end of Parish Hall.)


VIEW ENTRY LIST  (This is manually entered, so it may not reflect recent registrations.)

4 Rounds at a time control of G/45;d5 (45 minutes with a 5 second delay)

3 Sections:

  • Championship- Ratings 1600+ (1400-1599 may play up for $10 fee)
  • Under 1601- Ratings 1000-1600 (800-999 may play up for $10 fee) 
  • Under 1000- Ratings 0-999

Notes on Sections:

  • Most unrated players should play in the Under 1000 section, but you may play up in the U1601.
  • We go by monthly published ratings, but if your live current rating goes up before the tournament, you may request to move sections. 
  • There is a $10 PLAY-UP FEE for those playing up to a higher section.  You must still meet the section minimum rating to play up.

Check in & Pay: 9:30 to 9:50 AM
 (*Because we do not accept payment in advance,  players not checked in by 9:50 am will NOT be paired in Round 1 –unless you notify us that you are on the way.  If you are registered, but can no longer play, please let us know.)

Round Times: 

  • Round 1- 10:00 AM
  • Round 2- 11:45 AM 
  • Round 3- 2:00 PM 
  • Round 4- 3:45 PM

Entry Fee: $20 CASH (no credit, no debit) upon arrival.  Exact change is appreciated! Extra $10 play-up fee for those playing up.
Cash Prizes- Based on the number of entries. The prize list will be posted on-site, after the start of Round 1.

Limited Capacity of 70 players!
Register by filling out the form below.
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This is a rated tournament. Current US Chess membership required (https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess.)

Please check that your membership is not expired before registering (https://ratings.uschess.org.) If you need help creating or renewing your US Chess membership, please email us (contact info is below.)

Notation is required.  We provide notation sheets. You may also use your own notation book/ sheets or a USCF approved notation device.  Please bring a pen or pencil.

If you don’t know how to notate, learn here: https://www.chesshouse.com/blogs/education/how-to-read-and-write-algebraic-chess-notation

Please bring a chess clock if you have one.  The club has a limited supply.  Chess sets are provided. 

For those new to tournaments: Swiss means all players will play all 4 rounds, unless there is a requested bye (1/2 point) because you need to miss a round or an assigned bye (full point) due to uneven sections.

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For questions or problems registering, please email:
Dan Shafer (daniel_m_shafer@baylor.edu) or Deborah Shafer (dshaferchess@yahoo.com)

(For parents registering children, you may enter the parent email and phone number, but please enter the player’s name.)

Personal Information will not be shared.  Only the player’s name, USCF ID, rating, and expiration date will be posted on the entry list.

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2026 AGCA Invitational – Summer Edition

2026 AGCA Invitational – Summer Edition

June 5, 2026, 6:00 PM – June 9, 2026, 6:00 PM

 All times are in Central Time (CT)

Registration alone does NOT guarantee your participation. This is an invitation tournament – you will receive our email confirmation letting you know you have been accepted.
There will be one section: IM Norm. Entry Fee: $850 – norm seekers, $650 – foreign federation norm seekers. An invoice will be sent to you once your eligibility is confirmed.
 
Sections

IM Norm

2150+
G/90, increment 30
10/10 spots filled
9 Rounds
6:00 PM
FIDE Rated

 

Schedule

R1 Friday, June 5, 6:00pm
R2 Saturday, June 6, 10:00am
R3 Saturday, June 6, 4:00pm
R4 Sunday, June 7, 10:00am
R5 Sunday, June 7, 4:00pm
R6 Monday, June 8, 10:00am
R7 Monday, June 8, 4:00pm
R8 Tuesday, June 9, 9:00am
R9 Tuesday, June 9, 3:00pm

 

Rules

  • All players are expected to play all 9 rounds. No exceptions.
  • Current FIDE Laws of Chess apply. This tournament is FIDE and US Chess rated.
  • All games will use the equipment provided. Players shall sign scoresheets after each game.
  • Electronic Device Policy: players are strictly forbidden from having electronic devices with them during the game, even if they are turned off. Players found with any device during the game may lose the current game. Turn in cell phones at the arbiters’ desk before each round. No electronics are allowed in the playing hall unless they are checked in with the arbiter.
  • Default/forfeit time: 60 minutes unless the arbiter decides otherwise. White’s clock will be started at the start of the round even if the players are not present.
  • The organizers request that all players arrive on time for each round.

Policies

  • Cancellations made at least 24 hours before the event start are eligible for an 80% refund. Cancellations made within 24 hours of the start time are non-refundable.

Contact

info@austin-chess.com

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2026 AGCA FIDE Summer Open

2026 AGCA FIDE Summer Open

June 5, 2026, 6:00 PM – June 9, 2026, 7:00 PM

 All times are in Central Time (CT)

1500+ Rating Requirement Unless Playup Fee Paid. GM/IM/WGM/WIM entry refunded upon all rounds played.
Players are allowed to play up within 100 rating points for a $1.00/point fee.
Early Bird: $200.00 Through May 10, 2026
Regular: $250.00 May 11 – May 31, 2026
Late Fee: $300.00 From May 31, 2026
Members save 15.00%!!
 
Sections

U1900

1500 – 1899
G/90, increment 30
9 Rounds
FIDE Rated

1900+

1900+
G/90, increment 30
9 Rounds
FIDE Rated
 
Prizes
  • 1900+
  • 1st: $2500
  • 2nd: $1250
  • 3rd: $625
  • U1900
  • 1st: $1000
  • 2nd: $500
  • 3rd: $250

Schedule

R1 Friday, June 5, 6:00pm
R2 Saturday, June 6, 10:00am
R3 Saturday, June 6, 4:00pm
R4 Sunday, June 7, 10:00am
R5 Sunday, June 7, 4:00pm
R6 Monday, June 8, 10:00am
R7 Monday, June 8, 4:00pm
R8 Tuesday, June 9, 9:00am
R9 Tuesday, June 9, 3:00pm

 

 Rules
  • Cell phones must be turned off and put away during tournament games. Any phone that rings or is visible during a game will result in a forfeit.
  • Half-point byes are available for the first round only. Requests must be submitted before the start of the tournament.

Policies

  • Cancellations made 7+ days before the event receive a full refund.
  • Playup fee is non-refundable
  • Cancellations made within 7 days of the event receive a 50% refund.
  • No refunds for cancellations made on the day of the event.
  • No-shows will not receive a refund.

Contact

info@austin-chess.com

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Austin Summer Open – Registration is Open!

Registration: HERE

Advance Entry List: 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

·        $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. See event website for preentry list as well as more information regarding policies including mixed doubles, bye deadlines, device policy, and play-up rating limits and cost.

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

Organizer Overview

Austin Chess Club

Email: austinchessclub@austinchesstournaments.com

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Cedar Park August Scholastic 8/15

Registration is not yet open! Entry fees and dates will be added once registration has begun.

This is a save the date posting!

You won’t get a confirmation email upon registration or payment, so check the above entry list and your child should be listed within 24 hours. Parents will receive an email the week of the tournament. 
 
Make sure to save the above link!
 
When: August 15, 2026 from 9AM-4PM
Location: Cedar Park Public Library @ 425 S Parkwest Dr Cedar Park, TX 78613 (Free Parking Onsite!)
The tournament is held in the Event Space to the very left of the library upon entering. It’s where the Sunday Open Chess Play is held. 

Tournament capped at 120 students! My past tournaments have always filled up, so register ASAP! Will note here and/or potentially stop accepting registrations once it fills up, but will accept 10-20 kids onto the waitlist in case there are withdrawals. 

Sections (Subject to Change depending on registration)
K-12 Elite (1,200+)
K-12 U1,200
K-12 U900
K-5 U600
K-3 U400
 
No playing down. For example, a player rated 700 at the time of the tournament cannot play in K-5U600. 
*K-12 Elite is restricted to kids that are (or have been previously) 1,200+ USCF regular/quick rated. 
Will use current grade. For example, if child is starting 4th grade in August/September 2026, the child is currently in 3rd grade. 
 
Awards (Subject to Change depending on registration)
Trophy for top 3 places in each Section, medals for positive score, ribbon for everyone else. 
Awards will be handed out after the last round!
*Top 3 places determined by points and tiebreakers calculated by WinTD.

No check in required. Be seated at 9:15AM for announcements.
First Round: 9:30AM
Second Round: 11AM
Lunch: 12-1
Third Round: 1PM
Fourth Round: 2:15PM
 
Time Control: G25/d5; will be USCF regular/quick rated 

Registration Information
Entry fees and deadlines to be added soon!

Payment methods: Prefer venmo (Daniel-Hung-3) or zelle (danielhung@utexas.edu or 956-639-5311) (legal name for both Daniel Flood). Payment must be made before the above deadlines to lock in your price and registration. 
Cash and check can be dropped off at my teaching locations: Leander Library Monday/Friday 5-7pm and Cedar Park Library Sunday 12-6pm. Contact me to coordinate drop off or to mail it to me. Cash/check will no longer be accepted on site! Refund subject to $5 transaction fee! 

What to Bring and Know
Please bring a clock if you have one. We will provide all the chess sets this time. 
US Chess Membership is required. Please be responsible for your membership prior to the event to help the organizers and prevent delays.
Notation is required for everyone 4th grade and up. Notation sheets will be available if needed, but please bring a pencil or pen. Strongly encouraged to bring your own notation book/sheets. 
 
Additional Rules
Parents/guardians will not be allowed in the playing hall or hallway leading up to the playing hall while play is in process as this was too distracting at the last tournament. The Library strongly suggests only one adult attend per family to avoid overcrowding. Additionally, to make room for up to 120 kids to compete, there will not be enough chairs for the parents in the playing hall. Each player must also leave the playing hall after each round. Parents and players that are done with their game should stay at the main library building, but avoid crowding in front of the playing hall. A waiting room will be able to accommodate some. Only drinks allowed in the playing hall. Food must be consumed outside. See the library website for more information about where food may be consumed https://www.cedarparktexas.gov/198/Guidelines-Policies 
 
contact me at danielhung@utexas.edu with any questions 
 
*This is not a City of Cedar Park or Library sponsored event
 

—

Daniel Flood
956-639-5311
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Cedar Park June Scholastic 6/27

Registration is now open for the June 27, 2026 Tournament at the Cedar Park Library
 
Tournament Folder with the Entry List and where Pairings/Wall Charts will be Posted 
 
You won’t get a confirmation email upon registration or payment, so check the above entry list and your child should be listed within 24 hours. Parents will receive an email the week of the tournament. 
 
Make sure to save the above link!
 

When: June 27, 2026 from 9AM-4PM
Location: Cedar Park Public Library @ 425 S Parkwest Dr Cedar Park, TX 78613 (Free Parking Onsite!)
The tournament is held in the Event Space to the very left of the library upon entering. It’s where the Sunday Open Chess Play is held. 


Tournament capped at 120 students! My past tournaments have always filled up, so register ASAP! Will note here and/or potentially stop accepting registrations once it fills up, but will accept 10-20 kids onto the waitlist in case there are withdrawals. 

 

Sections (Subject to Change depending on registration)
K-12 Elite (1,200+)
K-12 U1,200
K-12 U900
K-5 U600
K-3 U400
 
No playing down. For example, a player rated 700 at the time of the tournament cannot play in K-5U600. 
*K-12 Elite is restricted to kids that are (or have been previously) 1,200+ USCF regular/quick rated. 
Will use current grade. For example, if child is starting 4th grade in August/September 2026, the child is currently in 3rd grade. 
 
Awards (Subject to Change depending on registration)
Trophy for top 3 places in each Section, medals for positive score, ribbon for everyone else. 
Awards will be handed out after the last round!
*Top 3 places determined by points and tiebreakers calculated by WinTD.

No check in required. Be seated at 9:15AM for announcements.
First Round: 9:30AM
Second Round: 11AM
Lunch: 12-1
Third Round: 1PM
Fourth Round: 2:15PM
 
Time Control: G25/d5; will be USCF regular/quick rated 

Registration Information
Early Entry $35 before noon May 27, 2026
Regular Entry $45 before noon June 12, 2026 if there are any spots available
Late Entry $55 before noon June 26, 2026 if there are any spots available

Payment methods: Prefer venmo (Daniel-Hung-3) or zelle (danielhung@utexas.edu or 956-639-5311) (legal name for both Daniel Flood). Payment must be made before the above deadlines to lock in your price and registration. 
Cash and check can be dropped off at my teaching locations: Leander Library Monday/Friday 5-7pm and Cedar Park Library Sunday 12-6pm. Contact me to coordinate drop off or to mail it to me. Cash/check will no longer be accepted on site! Refund subject to $5 transaction fee! 

What to Bring and Know
Please bring a clock if you have one. We will provide all the chess sets this time. 
US Chess Membership is required. Please be responsible for your membership prior to the event to help the organizers and prevent delays.
Notation is required for everyone 4th grade and up. Notation sheets will be available if needed, but please bring a pencil or pen. Strongly encouraged to bring your own notation book/sheets. 
 
Additional Rules
Parents/guardians will not be allowed in the playing hall or hallway leading up to the playing hall while play is in process as this was too distracting at the last tournament. The Library strongly suggests only one adult attend per family to avoid overcrowding. Additionally, to make room for up to 120 kids to compete, there will not be enough chairs for the parents in the playing hall. Each player must also leave the playing hall after each round. Parents and players that are done with their game should stay at the main library building, but avoid crowding in front of the playing hall. A waiting room will be able to accommodate some. Only drinks allowed in the playing hall. Food must be consumed outside. See the library website for more information about where food may be consumed https://www.cedarparktexas.gov/198/Guidelines-Policies 
 
contact me at danielhung@utexas.edu with any questions 
 
*This is not a City of Cedar Park or Library sponsored event
 

—

Daniel Flood
956-639-5311
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81st Texas State & Amateur Championship (In Memory of Luis Salinas)

Event Overview

The tournament features two main sections, one-day Novice and Scholastic sections, and a Blitz side event. All players in the Championship section must have a FIDE ID, and foreign players must disclose their FIDE ID prior to Round 1.

The Championship section will be FIDE-rated and played under FIDE rules. US Chess ratings and rules will be used for pairings and prize eligibility. The May 2026 US Chess rating supplement will be used. Texas Chess Association membership is required for all players, including those from out of state.

Sections

Championship: FIDE & US Chess rated, 7SS, G/90+30

Amateur: US Chess rated, 7SS, G/90+30

Scholastic (Saturday only): 5SS, G/25+10, K-12

Novice (Sunday only): 5SS, G/25+10, U1400

Eligibility

Championship: Open to players rated 2000 or above (US Chess regular or FIDE), or those who have previously held a 2000+ rating. National invitational representatives are allowed to play in the Championship.

Amateur: Open to players rated under 2000 and unrated players.

Scholastic: Open to K-12 players.

Novice: Open to all ages under 1400 US Chess rating.

Open to all US Chess and TCA members. Foreign titled players (GM, IM, WGM, WIM) do not need US Chess membership.

Entry Fees

Championship & Amateur

$120 through May 1 (Early Bird)

$150 through May 20

$180 after May 20 

$200 onsite (registration closes 1 hour before Round 1)

GMs and foreign IMs free entry in Championship section

Other Sections & Discounts

Seniors (65+): $20 discount (use code: STILLGOTIT)

Scholastic: $30 ($50 onsite)

Novice: $80 ($100 onsite)

Re-entry: $40 (Amateur section only, available before the start of Round 3)

* Unrated players may play in Amateur or Novice section; however, in the Novice section they may only win 50% of the prizes awarded.  In the Amateur section, unrated players are eligible for the full prize awarded.

Prizes

Championship: 1st $3000 / 2nd $1500 / 3rd $750; Top 2200-2399 $500; Top U2200 $500; Top Female $300

Amateur (U2000): 1st $1000 / 2nd $750 / 3rd $500; Top Class B $350; Top Class C $350; Top Class D $350; Top Female $300

Novice (U1400): 1st $500 / 2nd $350 / 3rd $170; Top U1200/Unr $170; Top Female $160

Scholastic: PRIM, ELEM, MS, HS – Trophies to 4+ points. Top 2 Teams per section.

Forfeit Rule

Players in the Championship and Amateur sections who fail to appear within 30 minutes of round start forfeit the game unless the Chief TD otherwise provides for good cause. In all other sections, a player forfeits the game only if their time expires on the clock before they arrive.

Schedule

Championship/Amateur Sections (G/90+30)

Round 1 Options
Friday, May 22 – 7:00 PM (4-day schedule)
Saturday, May 23 – 10:00 AM (3-day schedule)

Remaining Rounds
Saturday, May 23
3:00 PM – Round 2
7:00 PM – Round 3

Sunday, May 24
10:00 AM – Round 4
3:00 PM – Round 5

Monday, May 25
10:00 AM – Round 6
3:00 PM – Round 7

Scholastic (Saturday, G/25+10, 5 Round Swiss)
10:00 AM – Round 1
12:00 PM – Round 2
2:00 PM – Round 3
4:00 PM – Round 4
6:00 PM – Round 5

Novice (Sunday, G/25+10, 5 Round Swiss)
10:00 AM – Round 1
12:00 PM – Round 2
2:00 PM – Round 3
4:00 PM – Round 4
6:00 PM – Round 5

Byes

Up to two 1/2-point byes are available if requested before the end of round 2 and before receiving a full-point bye, but 1/2-point byes for both rounds 6 and 7 are not permitted.

Side Events

Blitz: Friday 5/22/2026 7:30pm Blitz 5 Round Double Swiss G/3+2 time control. This is USCF rated. The entry fee is $30 ($50 onsite). Registration closes 1 hour before round 1. Regular rating will be used if you don’t have a Blitz rating. 2 sections Championship 1600+ and Reserve U1600.

Prizes (based on 20 entries): Championship: 1st $150, 2nd $75, Top U2000 $75; Reserve: 1st $125, 2nd $75.

Change Request Form (for section changes, name corrections, etc.)

All requests must be submitted through the form. Requests will not be accepted by email, text, phone, or in person; https://forms.gle/kC14F39Yp6NKo5Eb9

Other Rules and Information

Chess sets provided; bring your own clock
Notation required
Food and drinks are not allowed in the playing hall. Water is the only exception.
No electronic devices (except necessary medical equipment and clocks) in Championship and Amateur. Players in other sections may use electronic notation devices endorsed by US Chess.
Only players whose game is in progress, tournament directors and staff, TCA officers, and press are allowed in the hall during rounds.
Refunds available until May 15, 12:00pm, subject to a $25 fee.
Only Texas residents are eligible for state champion titles. Players requiring accommodations due to disability or religious reasons should contact the organizer as soon as possible, preferably at least two weeks before the tournament.

Hotel

Sheraton North Houston

15700 John F Kennedy Blvd, Houston TX 77032

Reserve Rooms: https://tinyurl.com/3be5hwhm

Online Registration

https://www.kingregistration.com/event/81SA

 Contact

admin@texaschess.org / Text: David Ortiz 832-908-5462

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Longhorn Monthly Swiss 7/12/26

Leander Public Library
 

Event Overview

The Longhorn Chess Club invites you to the 2026 monthly Swiss – USCF rated tournaments held on the first Saturday of every month at the Leander Public Library.

Dates: recurring 1st Saturday of every month. EXCEPTION: July’s tournament is Sunday 7/12!

**** USCF RATED Tournament **** 
Sunday, July 12, 2026

 

Leander Public Library, 1011 S Bagdad Road, Leander, TX 78641
 
 
Check-in & Registration: 9:10 to 9:40 AM
 
Entry Fee: $20 
** SIBLINGS are Eligible for a -$5 Discount
** Please mention Player full name in memo details
  • Awards (Subject to Change depending on registration):
  • Cash Prize for Section A & B ($100, $50, $25)
     🏆 Trophies for the top 3 players in Section C, D & E.
    🥇 Medals for the next 5 players (4th–8th place) in  Section C, D & E.

VIEW ENTRY LIST  (This is manually entered, so it may not reflect the recent registrations.)

 
Sections:
  • Section A (1600+ OPEN USCF)
  • Section B (U1600 OPEN USCF)
  • Section C (U1200 OPEN USCF) 
  • Section D (U800 OPEN USCF) 
  • Section E  (U400 OPEN USCF)
** Players are not allowed to play up or down** 
 
Time Control:
Section A & B time control of G/45;d5 (45 minutes with a 5 second delay)
Section C, D & E time control of G/25;d5 (25 minutes with a 5 second delay)
 
Round Times: 
  • Round 1- 10:00 AM
  • Round 2- 11:05 AM
  • Lunch Break – 12.05 to 12.40 PM
  • Round 3- 12:45 PM
  • Round 4- 1:45 PM  
** Section A and B time varies based on the time control. 
 
Check-in & Registration: 9:10 to 9:40 AM
(** players not checked in by 9:40 AM will NOT be paired in Round 1- unless you notify us that you are on the way. If you are registered, but can no longer play, please let us know.)
 
Limited Capacity of 80 players!
Register online by filling out the form below to ensure you get a spot.
(If you show up onsite without preregistering, there’s a chance the tournament will already be full.)
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CANCELLATION & NO-SHOW POLICY
  • If you do not wish to participate in our tournament after paying the entry fee, please email us at longhornchess25@gmail.com no later than 48 hours in advance. We reserve the right to charge a $5 service fee for cancellations. 
  • 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.
  • There are NO refunds or credit for players who do not show up for their scheduled tournament matches.
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This is a rated tournament. Current US Chess membership required! Please check that your membership is active before registering. Check your expiration date here https://new.uschess.org/player-search. Join or renew here https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess. If you need help creating or renewing your US Chess membership, please email us (contact info is below.)
 
For those new to tournaments: Swiss means all players will play all 4 rounds, unless there is a requested bye (1/2 point) because you need to miss a round or an assigned bye (full point) due to uneven sections.
 
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For questions or problems registering, please email: Thara (longhornchess25@gmail.com) or call/text at 314-666-4346.
 
(For parents registering children, you may enter the parent email and phone number, but please enter the player’s name.)
 
Personal Information will not be shared.  Only the player’s name, USCF ID, rating, and expiration date will be posted on the entry list.
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July USCF Rated Chess Tournament

Registration link HERE

Overview

Join us in July Major Rated Chess Tournament! Sharpen your skills and compete with top players. Don’t miss out!

Description: This is a USCF rated swiss chess tournament open to all chess players. There will be 4 rounds with 3 sections all held on July 18th.1/2 point bye available for any round if notified before Round 2 is paired. No last round byes.

LIMIT 40 PEOPLE FOR THIS EVENT.

Sections and Prizes:

*50% guaranteed in prizes based on 30 entries. 50% guaranteed payout.

*One prize per person*

$1000 in Prizes

Three sections prizes.

(Championship) 1500+

• $300-$150

(Reserve) U1500

• $200-$100

(Novice) U1000

• $200-$100

Round times and Time Controls:

• All rounds G/40;d5

• Registration at 9:00-9:45 am if not done online.

• Rounds 1: 10:00am

• Rounds 2: 11:30am

• Lunch Break: 1:00pm

• Rounds 3: 2:00pm

• Rounds 4: 3:30pm

Entry fee: $50 if received before online before the tournament, $60 for on-site registration and may have to take 1st round bye. Masters play for free as well as first 3 experts (2000 USCF). Contact services.completechess@gmail.com

**All winnings will be sent via check. Please ensure your shipping address and the name for the check are accurately provided during the registration process.

**No refunds after July 11th . All refunds will be charged a $7 processing and transaction fee.