The Open Section held in conjunction with the Rocks & Rooks scholastic chess tournament on October 5, 2024, all in celebration of National Chess Week. Cash awards to top individuals. Trophies to top Family/Child Teams!
The Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy is hosting an Open USCF Rated Tournament on June 15, 2024 from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. USCF Membership required. Capacity: 70 players!
NEW LOCATION: Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy 12466 Los Indios Trail Suite 100 Austin, TX 78729-7934 Free parking provided!
TOURNAMENT STYLE: 4SS, time control varies by section SECTION A: 1800 + USCF rated SECTION B: Under 1800 USCF rated SECTION C: Under 1400 USCF rated SECTION D: U800 Scholastic USCF rated
**Players between 1700 and 1799 can play Section A or B** **Players between 1300 and 1399 can play Section B or C** **Only Players Under 18 Years of Age can play Section D**
*USCF MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED FOR ALL SECTIONS*
RATING INFORMATION: ● July 2024 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.
TIME CONTROL & SCHEDULE: NOTE: Half-point byes are acceptable for all rounds, limit 1. Must commit before the 1st round.
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 all sections.
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.
Join us twice a month for some chess! All ages welcome, but you should already know the very basics.
Location Lake Travis Community Library 1938 Lohmans Crossing Austin, TX 78734
Open play for anyone who knows how to play and wants to practice and improve their skills. Coaching during games to facilitate learning new skills while practicing and playing.
Every 2nd Thursday of each month – 5pm to 6:45pm Every last Saturday of each month – 10:30am – 12:30pm.
The Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy is hosting an Open USCF Rated Tournament on May 18, 2024 from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. USCF Membership required. Capacity: 52 players!
LOCATION: Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy 7801 North Lamar Blvd Suite A123 Austin, TX 78752 Free parking provided!
TOURNAMENT STYLE: 4SS, G/40, d5 SECTION A: 1600 + USCF rated SECTION B: 1000 – 1600 USCF rated and/or unrated. SECTION C: Under 1000 USCF rated **Players rated 900 – 999 may play Section B or C** **Players rated 1500 – 1599 may play Section A or B** *USCF MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED*
RATING INFORMATION: ● May 2024 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.
● 1st round: 10:00 AM ● 2nd round: 11:30 AM ● Lunch break: 1:00 PM ● 3rd round: 2:00 PM. ● 4th round: 3:30 PM. ● Closing ceremony: After the last game finishes. NOTE: Half-point byes are acceptable for all rounds, limit 1. Must commit before the 1st round.
PLAYERS MAY NOT POSSESS CELL PHONES DURING THE TOURNAMENT. Any violators may be subject to disqualification and forfeiture.
ENTRY FEES: ● Early Bird: $50 online at https://austin-chess.com/tournaments/uscf-rated-may/ by May 11th at 11:59 pm. ● $65 on or after May 12th via PayPal or cash (if space is available) For additional questions, please contact us at info@austin-chess.com Link for registration: https://austin-chess.com/tournaments/uscf-rated-may/
PRIZES: ● 1600+ section : $400, $150, $100 ● 1000 – 1600: $150, $100, $50 ● U1000: medals First 5 players above 1900 USCF to register get a minimum guaranteed prize of $75 if they finish all their games.
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.
USCF rated chess tournament on April 27, 2024 in SOUTH AUSTIN for adults and more advanced scholastic players. 4SS of G/45 +5. Thank you for playing! Final Results and Awards are posted. The tournament has been rated by the USCF.
Playing locations: Open section and K-12 Elite have been merged, and will play in room 137 (near the gym). Open plays for cash prizes and K-12 Elite plays for trophies. Other U1000 scholastic sections will play in the gym. Family/Friends wait in the cafeteria.
Concessions menu: Hot Dogs, Sausage Wraps, Frito Pie, Nachos, Chips, Sodas, Candy, Popcorn, Water, Powerade, and breakfast tacos. You are also welcome to bring your own lunch and snacks.) Only water bottles allowed at the chess board.
This is a Swiss-system tournament, so everyone plays all day—there is no “elimination.” Players must know how to play the game of chess! We follow USCF rules including: touch-move, mandatory clocks (bring your own if at all possible), and mandatory notation. If registrations exceed 32, we reserve the right to split into two sections.
Location
Del Valle High School 5201 Ross Road Del Valle, TX 78617
Eligibility
All adults Any youth who have reached at least 1300 by the April 2024 USCF supplement. Ineligible entries will be moved to the appropriate scholastic section of the 2024 Spring Del Valle Scholastic Chess Tournament.
This is a rated tournament. You must have a USCF ID and your membership (can be purchased/renewed at check out or online with the USCF in advance of registration) . You can verify your USCF membership ID and expiration by visiting the USCF’s Member Services Area. Anyone can become a USCF member. Players new to tournament chess are welcome to play. Your USCF membership cannot expire before April 30, 2024. USCF memberships can be renewed/purchased at check-out.
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! 9:00 a.m. Open section begins. Open has 4 rounds, all rounds are are 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.
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.
Concessions menu: Hot Dogs, Sausage Wraps, Frito Pie, Nachos, Chips, Sodas, Candy, Popcorn, Water, Powerade, and breakfast tacos. You are also welcome to bring your own lunch and snacks.) Only water bottles allowed at the chess board.
Proper handwashing and adherence to COVID 19 exposure guidelines mandatory!
Awards
Cash prizes (to winners in both sections, in the case of multiple sections), based on number of entries. Special trophies will be awarded to the highest scoring Family & Child teams (Uncles, Aunts, Adult siblings, Parents, or Grandparents paired with at least one scholastic aged player.).
Registration Information
Entry fee pricing is staggered and based on date of entry/payment. Registration is now closed.
*youth – $35/adult – $25 thru Saturday, 3/16/2024. *youth – $40/adult – $30 thru Saturday, 4/13/2024 *Late entry youth-$50 / adult – $40 begins Sunday, 4/14/2024 and ENDS at 9am on Friday 4/26/24, at which time online entry closes. *If space permits, onsite registration on Saturday, 4/27/24 will be permitted, $50 regardless of age. Cash or venmo only. First round play requires registration and payment before 8:45am.
Withdrawals requested via email before 9am on Friday 4/26/24 are eligible for a refund (minus a $10 service fee). No exceptions. No refunds for USCF memberships after purchased from the USCF. NO email/phone entries.
Please request byes when you register if possible. First bye receives 1/2-point. Further byes receive 0-points. Email the registrar to make changes to your requested byes. Deadline to add or remove a 1st round requested bye is 9am Friday 4/26/2024. All 1/2-point byes must be requested/removed before the end of round 2.
This is a Swiss-system tournament, so everyone plays all day—there is no “elimination.” Players must know how to play the game of chess! We follow USCF rules including: touch-move, mandatory clocks (bring your own if at all possible), and mandatory notation. If registrations exceed 32, we reserve the right to split into two sections.
Location
NYOS Charter School 12333 N Lamar Blvd Austin, TX 78753
Eligibility
All adults Any youth who have reached at least 1300 by the April 2024 USCF supplement. Ineligible entries will be moved to the appropriate scholastic section of the 2024 Spring NYOS Scholastic Chess Tournament.
This is a rated tournament. You must have a USCF ID and your membership (can be purchased/renewed at check out or online with the USCF in advance of registration) . You can verify your USCF membership ID and expiration by visiting the USCF’s Member Services Area. Anyone can become a USCF member. Players new to tournament chess are welcome to play. Your USCF membership cannot expire before April 30, 2024. USCF memberships can be renewed/purchased at check-out.
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! 9:00 a.m. Open section begins. Open has 4 rounds, all rounds are are 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.
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.
Concessions TBA. Only water bottles allowed at the chess board.
Proper handwashing and adherence to COVID 19 exposure guidelines mandatory!
Awards
Cash prizes (to winners in both sections, in the case of multiple sections), based on number of entries. Special trophies will be awarded to the highest scoring Family & Child teams (Uncles, Aunts, Adult siblings, Parents, or Grandparents paired with at least one scholastic aged player.).
Registration Information
Entry fee pricing is staggered and based on date of entry/payment. Please Register Onsite! Verify your entry on the advance entry list.
*youth – $35/adult – $25 thru Saturday, 2/10/2024. *youth – $40/adult – $30 thru Saturday, 3/9/2024 *youth – $45/adult – $35 thru Saturday, 3/30/2024. *Late entry youth-$50 / adult – $40 begins Sunday, 3/31/2024 and ENDS at 5pm on Wednesday 4/10/24, at which time online entry closes. *If space permits, onsite registration on Saturday, 4/13/24 will be permitted, $50 regardless of age. Cash or venmo only. First round play requires registration and payment before 8:45am.
Withdrawals requested via email before 5pm on Wednesday 4/10/24 are eligible for a refund (minus a $10 service fee). No exceptions. No refunds for USCF memberships after purchased from the USCF. NO email/phone entries.
Please request byes when you register if possible. First bye receives 1/2-point. Further byes receive 0-points. Email the registrar to make changes to your requested byes. Deadline to add or remove a 1st round requested bye is 9am Friday 4/12/2024. All 1/2-point byes must be requested/removed before the end of round 2.
4SS G/45, d5 chess tournament in 2 sections on January 13, 2024 hosted by Complete Chess in San Antonio. Limited to the first 40 players. Great cash prizes!
This slow swiss takes place over 4 weeks, with games on October 21, 28, November 4 and 11. One round per week for four weeks, not four separate events! G/90 with 30 sec. increment per move. 4 round Swiss. Sections dependent on turnout. EF: $20.00 all. Contact ACC to register late.
USCF membership must not expire before November 30, 2023.
Austin Chess Club is a wonderful atmosphere for the mature, experienced chess player. The event has the potential to run late. Scholastic players are welcome, but expected to play quiet, serious chess. One round may last upwards of 4 hours.
Last chance registration happens onsite 3:00-3:45pm on October 21st. 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. Please be on time! Participants who wish to enter the tournament late may email Austin Chess Club. Late entry must be made (emailed) before 10am on Saturday, October 28th to secure a round 2 pairing. Email for entry into later rounds.
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/.
A one-day tournament on November 25th offering G/24 with 5 sec. delay per move. 4 Round Swiss. Sections dependent on turnout. EF: $15.00 all. USCF membership required. Online registration and paymentsuggested.
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 November 30, 2023. 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 $15/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/. Please read the website thoroughly before emailing with questions.
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