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Wednesday Rapid Night 8/29/26

Register and view entry list at https://austin-chess.com/events/tournaments

Entry fee: $20 standard; $30 late

Rules

  • SECTIONS: All players will be playing in the same section. (USCF Rated)
  • Only players rated above 1100 USCF, will be allowed into the tournament.
  • ENTRY FEE (members save 15%!):
  • Standard Fee: $20 before 11:59PM on 8/22
  • Late Fee: $30 on or after 8/23
  • TIME CONTROL: Game 10 min + 3 sec increment
  • 5-Round Swiss System Schedule
  • Rounds will be started as soon as the last game is finished.
  • There will be a 5 minute break after Round 3. Estimated end of the event is 8:30 PM
  • 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. Please leave your phone at home, in your car, or turned off (vibrate/silent not acceptable) on top of your table.
  • Any violators may be subject to disqualification and forfeiture.

Prizes

  • Prizes are determined by paid entry fees.
  • First Place: 30%
  • Second Place: 20%
  • Third Place: 10%
  • There will be no closing ceremony but prizes will be sent after the tournament is complete via PayPal

Policies

  • Cancellations made 7+ days before the event receive a full refund.
  • 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.
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Wednesday Rapid Night 8/5/26

Register and view entry list at https://austin-chess.com/events/tournaments

Entry fee: $20 standard; $30 late

Rules

  • SECTIONS: All players will be playing in the same section. (USCF Rated)
  • Only players rated above 1100 USCF, will be allowed into the tournament.
  • ENTRY FEE (members save 15%!):
  • Standard Fee: $20 before 11:59PM on 8/1
  • Late Fee: $30 on or after 8/2
  • TIME CONTROL: Game 10 min + 3 sec increment
  • 5-Round Swiss System Schedule
  • Rounds will be started as soon as the last game is finished.
  • There will be a 5 minute break after Round 3. Estimated end of the event is 8:30 PM
  • 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. Please leave your phone at home, in your car, or turned off (vibrate/silent not acceptable) on top of your table.
  • Any violators may be subject to disqualification and forfeiture.

Prizes

  • Prizes are determined by paid entry fees.
  • First Place: 30%
  • Second Place: 20%
  • Third Place: 10%
  • There will be no closing ceremony but prizes will be sent after the tournament is complete via PayPal

Policies

  • Cancellations made 7+ days before the event receive a full refund.
  • 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.
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AGCA Summer Scholastic & Open #3

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

Early entry $40 through 7/12; Regular entry $50 7/13-7/19; Late entry $60 from 7/20

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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AGCA July Open

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

Early entry $50 through 7/5; Regular entry $60 7/6-7/12; Late entry $75 from 7/13. 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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Cedar Park August Scholastic 8/15

Registration is now open for the August 15, 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: 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
 

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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
 

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Daniel Flood
956-639-5311
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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.