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Open Section at Paragon 9/19/26

Awards:

Full pairings and standings can be found at the registration link below (click on the blue “Live” text to get to them).

Full pairings and standings can be found at the registration link below (click on the “View live tournament dashboard” link to get to them).

Register HERE! When you click the link, scroll to the bottom for registration.

See Preregistration List HERE! Click link, then scroll down past tournament info.

Pairings/Standings HERE!

Player reminder email sent Friday night HERE
 
 

Basics

This is a Swiss-system US Chess-rated tournament, so everyone plays all day—there is no “elimination.” Players must know how to play the game of chess! We follow US Chess rules including: touch-move, mandatory clocks (bring your own if at all possible), and mandatory notation. If registrations exceed 32 in any one section, we reserve the right to split into two sections.

Location

Paragon Prep
7944 Great Northern Boulevard
Austin, TX 78757

Eligibility

Open Section:
All adults – if you have a child in a scholastic section, include a note with their full name when registering.
Any youth who have reached at least 1200 monthly published rating as of September 2026 (exceptions made for live ratings).

Ineligible entries will be moved to the appropriate ‘under’ scholastic section of the Paragon 9/19/26 Scholastic Tournament.

This is a rated tournament. You must have a US Chess ID and your membership can be purchased/ renewed online with US Chess in advance of registration. You can verify your US Chess membership ID and expiration by visiting https://ratings.uschess.org. Anyone can become a US Chess member. Adults new to tournament chess are welcome to play in the open section. Youth players MUST have a ratings history. Your US Chess membership cannot expire before September 30, 2026.

Schedule

No check-in necessary for preregistrations. We will make every attempt to contact you in advance if we see a problem with your registration. Verify your entry ONLINE!
9:15am Open  sections begin. Open has 4 rounds of G/45,+5.

No changes for round 1 (bye or section) allowed after online registration closes. Requests for byes, withdrawals, player info edits be made onsite with your chief TD and go into effect as of round 2.

Approximate Round Times

Open:
rd 1 – 9:15am, rd 2 – 11:10am, rd 3 – 1:30pm, rd 4 – 3:30pm

Notes

There will be some down time between rounds since many games will finish early. We will provide an area (outside the tournament room) for casual “skittles” chess and/or other indoor activities.

Food will be available for purchase. You may bring your own lunch and snacks. Only water bottles allowed at the chess board.

Awards

Open section:
Cash prizes based on number of entries. Special trophies will be awarded to the highest scoring Family & Child teams  (Uncles, Aunts, Siblings, Parents, or Grandparents paired with at least one scholastic aged player.). 

Registration Information

 

*$40 (youth) /$30 (adult) through Thursday, 9/3/2026
*$50 (youth) /$40 (adult) through Saturday, 9/12/2026
*$55 (youth) /$45 (adult) as of Sunday, 9/13/2026 and ENDS at 5pm on Thursday 9/17/26
*$65 (youth) / $50 (adult) Last chance and onsite entry, if space available, after 5 pm Thursday through the tournament date. Open section first round play requires registration and payment before 8:45am Saturday.

Withdrawals requested via email before midnight on Wednesday 9/16/26 are eligible for a refund (minus a $10 service fee). No exceptions. No refunds for US Chess memberships after purchased from US Chess.

If you need byes (rounds when you won’t be available to play), please request when you register by adding a note. First bye receives 1/2-point. Further byes receive 0-points. Email us to make changes to your requested byes. Deadline to add/remove 1/2-point byes is before the start of round 2.

*Open section: Will be paired onsite. Round 1 changes must be made no later than 8:45am.

Email Sarah Brauner at AustinChessTournaments@gmail.com with other questions.

Organized by Rocks & Rooks (Gary Gaiffe)

View the ONLINE TLA

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Cedar Park October Scholastic Tournament

Tournament date: 10/24/26

Register Here (click link)

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: October 24, 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 (usually before early entry ends), 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. Similarly, a 4th grader cannot play in K-3U400. 

*K-12 Elite is restricted to kids that are (or have been previously) 1,200+ USCF regular/quick rated. 

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 September 24, 2026

Regular Entry $45 before noon October 9, 2026 if there are any spots available

Late Entry $55 before noon October 23, 2026 if there are any spots available

Before registering, do you consider if you rather attend the AGCA Tournament on the same date https://austin-chess.com/events/agca-october-open-2026-10-24

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. 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.eduwith any questions 

*This is not a City of Cedar Park or Library sponsored event

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AGCA November Scholastic & Open Tour #2

Tournament date: 11/21/26

Register at : https://austin-chess.com/events/

Early entry $40 through 11/8; Regular entry $50 11/9-11/15; Late entry $65 from 11/16

Players are allowed to play up within 100 rating points for a $0.50/point fee. See registration website for other policies, including byes and cancellation.

Scholastic U700

0 – 699

G/25; d5

6 Rounds

10:00 AM

Scholastic U1100

700 – 1099

G/25; d5

6 Rounds

10:00 AM

Scholastic U1500

1100 – 1499

G/35; d5

5 Rounds

10:00 AM

Scholastic U1900

1500 – 1899

G/55; d5

4 Rounds

10:00 AM

Open 1900+

1900+

G/55; d5

4 Rounds

10:00 AM

SCHEDULES:

Schedules vary by section, see website for specific times

Prizes

  • Open Section:
  • 1st Place $300
  • 2nd Place $200
  • 3rd Place $100
  • 60% of Play-up fees will directly be added to the prizes so they may be higher.
  • Scholastic Sections:
  • Trophies for 1st Place
  • Medals for 2nd and 3rd Place
  • Books for the top finishers as well
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AGCA November Scholastic & Open Tour #1

Tournament date: 11/7/26

Register at : https://austin-chess.com/events/

Early entry $40 through 10/25; Regular entry $50 10/26-11/1; Late entry $65 from 11/2

Players are allowed to play up within 100 rating points for a $0.50/point fee. See registration website for other policies, including byes and cancellation.

Scholastic U600

0 – 599

G/25; d5

6 Rounds

10:00 AM

Scholastic U1000

600 – 999

G/25; d5

6 Rounds

10:00 AM

Scholastic U1400

1000 – 1399

G/35; d5

5 Rounds

10:00 AM

Scholastic U1800

1400 – 1799

G/55; d5

4 Rounds

10:00 AM

Open 1800+

1800+

G/55; d5

4 Rounds

10:00 AM

SCHEDULES:

Schedules vary by section, see website for specific times

Prizes

  • Open Section:
  • 1st Place $300
  • 2nd Place $200
  • 3rd Place $100
  • 60% of Play-up fees will directly be added to the prizes so they may be higher.
  • Scholastic Sections:
  • Trophies for 1st Place
  • Medals for 2nd and 3rd Place
  • Books for the top finishers as well
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Waco August Swiss 8/29/26

Waco August 29 Swiss – Registration Link: https://forms.gle/7zjiNn28N6Ht9pNH8

Saturday, August 29, 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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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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AGCA December Open

Register at : https://austin-chess.com/events/

Early entry $50 through 11/29; Regular entry $60 11/30-12/6; Late entry $75 from 12/7. Members save 15%!

Players are allowed to play up within 100 rating points for a $0.50/point fee. See registration website for other policies, including byes and cancellation.

U800

0 – 799

G/30; d5

6 Rounds

10:00 AM

U1200

800 – 1199

G/40; d5

5 Rounds

10:00 AM

U1600

1200 – 1599

G/40; d5

5 Rounds

10:00 AM

U2000

1600 – 1999

G/60; d5

4 Rounds

10:00 AM

2000+

2000+

G/60; d5

4 Rounds

10:00 AM

SCHEDULES:

Schedules vary by section, see tournament website for specific times

Prizes

  • 2000+: $400, $200, $100
  • U2000: $200, $100, $50
  • U1600: $100, $75, $50
  • U1200: Chess books
  • U800: Chess books
  • Play-up fees will directly be added to the prizes so they may be higher.
  • Medals for top 3 finishers in each section
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AGCA Summer Scholastic & Open #2

Register at : https://austin-chess.com/events/

Early entry $40 through 6/28; Regular entry $50 6/29-7/5; Late entry $60 from 7/6

Players are allowed to play up within 100 rating points for a $0.50/point fee. See registration website for other policies, including byes and cancellation.

Scholastic U700

0 – 699
G/25; d5
6 Rounds
10:00 AM

Scholastic U1100

700 – 1099
G/25; d5
6 Rounds
10:00 AM

Scholastic U1500

1100 – 1499
G/35; d5
5 Rounds
10:00 AM

Scholastic U1900

1500 – 1899
G/55; d5
4 Rounds
10:00 AM

Open 1900+

1900+
G/55; d5
4 Rounds
10:00 AM

SCHEDULES:

Scholastic U700 & U1100

1st round 10:00 AM
2nd round 11:00 AM
3rd round 12:00 PM
4th round 1:00 PM
Lunch Break 1:50 PM
5th round 2:50 PM
6th round 3:50 PM

Scholastic U1500

1st round 10:00 AM
2nd round 11:10 AM
3rd round 12:30 PM
Lunch Break 1:50-2:50 PM
4th round 2:50 PM
5th round 4:10 PM

Scholastic U1900

1st round 10:00 AM
2nd round 12:00 PM
Lunch Break 1:50-2:50 PM
3rd round 2:50 PM
4th round 4:50 PM

Open 1900+

1st round 10:00 AM
2nd round 12:00 PM
Lunch Break 1:50-2:50 PM
3rd round 2:50 PM
4th round 4:50 PM

Prizes

  • Open Section:
  • 1st Place $300
  • 2nd Place $200
  • 3rd Place $100
  • 60% of Play-up fees will directly be added to the prizes so they may be higher.
  • Scholastic Sections:
  • Trophies for 1st Place
  • Medals for 2nd and 3rd Place
  • Books for the top finishers as well
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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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4th Austin Chess Tour: Open Qualifier #4

The Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy is hosting an Open USCF Rated Tournament on April 18, 2026 starting at 10:00 AM.  USCF Membership required.  Capacity: 100 players!

LOCATION:
Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy
12466 Los Indios Trail, Ste 100
Austin, TX 78729
Free parking provided!

 

TOURNAMENT STYLE:
4SS, time controls determined by section
SECTION A:  1800 +  USCF rated
SECTION B:  1400 – 1799  USCF rated
SECTION C:  1000-1399 USCF rated
SECTION D:  U1000 USCF rated

*USCF MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED*
**Players are not allowed to play up or down**

 

RATING INFORMATION:
● April 2026 official USCF ratings will be used.
● Unofficial USCF ratings will 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.

 

Sections A & B (all rounds G/60, d5)
●  1st round: 10:00 AM
●  2nd round: 12:15 AM
●  Lunch break: 2:30 PM
●  3rd round: 3:30 PM
●  4th round: 5:45 PM

Sections C & D (all rounds G/45, d5)
●  1st round: 10:00 AM
●  2nd round: 11:45 AM
●  Lunch break: 1:30 PM
●  3rd round: 2:30 PM
●  4th round: 4:15 PM

●  Closing ceremony for any section takes place after the last game finishes for that section.
NOTE: Half-point byes are acceptable for all rounds, limit 1. Must commit before the 1st round.

Players may not posses cell phones during the tournament. Any violators may be subject to disqualification and forfeiture.

 

ENTRY FEES:
●  Early Bird: $50  by March 28th at 11:59 pm.
●  $60 March 29th through 11:59p on April 13th
●  $75 on or after April 13th

For additional questions, please contact us at info@austin-chess.com

Link for registration: https://austin-chess.com/tournaments/act-4-open-qualifier-2/

PRIZES:
●  Section A : $400, $200, $100
●  Section B: $200, $100, $50
●  Section C: $100, $75, $50
●  Section D: Chess books
Medals will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in each section.

Playup fees will be added to prizes so some section prizes may be higher.

NOTE: Players who win prizes must provide us with their Paypal information or wait until the section is completed to receive cash prizes.

 

OPEN QUALIFIER POINTS:
The top 10 places in Section A will earn points according to the following table
1st Place: 25 OQ Points
2nd Place: 18 OQ Points
3rd Place: 15 OQ Points
4th Place: 12 OQ Points
5th Place: 10 OQ Points
6th Place: 8 OQ Points
7th Place: 6 OQ Points
8th Place: 4 OQ Points
9th Place: 2 OQ Points
10th Place: 1 OQ Points

For more information about the point system, visit https://austin-chess.com/tournaments/

 

PLAY UP FEE: Play up fee is $0.50 per rating point below the section, up to 100 points. We use the higher of Live rating or Current Monthly Ratings to calculate the fee. Playup fee is a guarantee you will play up. There are no refunds for playup fee including Withdrawals Your rating becomes above the rating needed to play the section Your rating becomes lower than the 100 points less threshold AGAIN IT IS A GUARANTEE YOU WILL PLAY IN THE SECTION YOU ARE PAYING FOR All sales for playup fee are final!

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 $20 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.