The Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy is hosting the Region VI Girls’ Championship on September 20, 2025 from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. USCF Membership required. Capacity: 80 players
This tournament is a qualifier for the Texas invitational which will be held in the spring to decide Texas’ nominee for the Annual WIM Ruth Haring National Tournament of Girls State Champions! The winner of the Championship section will be the Region VI participant in the Texas invitational. Players may also qualify through state championship scholastic events. Questions? Email txchessmom@gmail.com.
LOCATION:
Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy
12466 Los Indios Trail, Suite 100
Austin, TX 78729
TOURNAMENT STYLE:
5SS, G30;d5
Championship: 1000 + USCF rated
U1000: Under 1000 USCF rated
*USCF MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED FOR ALL SECTIONS*
RATING INFORMATION:
● September 2025 official USCF ratings will be used.
● Unofficial USCF ratings may 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.
TIME CONTROL & SCHEDULE:
NOTE: Half-point byes are acceptable for all rounds, limit 1. Must commit before the 1st round.
All Sections: G/30, d5
● 1st round: 10:00 AM
● 2nd round: 11:15 PM
● 3rd round: 12:30 PM
● Lunch break: 1:30-2:30 PM
● 4th round: 2:30 PM
● 5th round: 3:45 PM
The Closing ceremony for each section will take place after the final round of that section.
PLAYERS MAY NOT POSSESS CELL PHONES DURING THE TOURNAMENT. Any violators may be subject to disqualification and forfeiture.
ENTRY FEES:
● Early Bird: $25 online at https://austin-chess.com/tournaments/regional-girls-championship-2025/ by September 14th at 11:59 pm.
● $30 on or after September 15th (same link) via PayPal or cash (if space is available)
For additional questions, please contact us at info@austin-chess.com
PRIZES:
Trophies for 1st place, medals for 2nd and 3rd
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 $15 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.
Online TLA coming soon.