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2026 National High School (K-12) Championships

See full information here: https://new.uschess.org/nhs-championships-2026

Schedule

Click here for a complete schedule, sorted by Day/Time – Printable PDF

Click here for a complete schedule, sorted by Event – Printable PDF

In the blue dropdown menus below, you’ll find the schedule of all events from March 26 through 29, broken down by day. Select a day from the menu below to see all events for that day.

Note that, all weekend, the skittles room, chess store, and apparel vendor will all be in TBA (Skittles)

All Girls Club (link coming soon) events will be in Room TBA. For these rooms, hours will be posted on-site. 

For the first time, we will have live commentary of every round, with WGM Sabina Foisor’s coverage available on Twitch. Submit games for analysis at (link coming soon).

All times below are in CT, and all end times are approximate. For a map of the venue, click here.

All sections will consist of 7 rounds with Swiss system pairings. All rounds will be played at a time control of G/90;d10 except K-12 Unrated, K-12 Under-800, and K-12 Under-1200. These sections will play three rounds of G/60;d10 on Friday. Read more here. 

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4th Austin Chess Tour: Junior Qualifier #4

We are hosting an In-Person USCF Rated Scholastic Tournament on April 4, 2026. USCF Membership required. Capacity: 100 players!

Top 10 places in Section A will earn Junior Qualifier Points – see https://austin-chess.com/tournaments/ for information about the points system.

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

TOURNAMENT STYLE:
SECTION A: 1600+ USCF rating
SECTION B: 1200 – 1599 USCF rating
SECTION C: 800 – 1199 USCF rating
SECTION D: 400 – 799 USCF rating
SECTION E: Under 400 USCF rating and/or unrated.
*Players are not allowed to play up or down*

Time Controls:

Section A: G/60, d5 (60 minutes per player with a 5-second delay)
Section B: G/60, d5 (60 minutes per player with a 5-second delay)
Section C: G/45, d5 (45 minutes per player with a 5-second delay)
Section D: G/30, d5 (30 minutes per player with a 5-second delay)
Section E: G/30, d5 (30 minutes per player with a 5-second delay)

4 or 5 Round Swiss System Schedule, depending on section
Number of rounds and round times vary by section. Please read the below carefully!

Sections A & B (all rounds G/60, d5)
●  1st round: 9:00 AM
●  2nd round: 11:15 AM
●  Lunch break: 1:30 PM
●  3rd round: 2:30 PM
●  4th round: 4:45 PM

Section C (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

Sections D & E (all rounds G/30, d5)
●  1st round: 10:00 AM
●  2nd round: 11:15 AM
●  3rd round: 12:30 PM
●  Lunch Break: 1:30 PM
●  4th round: 2:30 PM
●  5th round: 3:45 PM

Closing ceremony: After the last game of the section finishes.
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: $40 at https://austin-chess.com/tournaments/act-4-junior-qualifier-4/ by 11:59pm, March 15, 2026
●  Standard: $50 from March 16 until 11:59p on March 29, 2026
●  Late: $65 on or after March 30, 2026
For additional questions, please contact us at info@austin-chess.com

 
PRIZES:
● Trophies for 1st place (in each section)
● Medals for 2nd and 3rd place (in each section)
 
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 for an 80% refund. We reserve the right to charge a 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.
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Open Section at Greater Austin Scholastic Championships

USCF rated chess tournament on February 21, 2026 for adults and more advanced scholastic players. 4 round Swiss at G/45 +5.

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

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

See Preregistration List HERE

Basics

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 February 2026 USCF supplement.
Ineligible entries will be moved to the appropriate scholastic section of the 2026 Greater Austin Scholastic Championships.

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 February 28, 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!
9:00 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.

Approximate Round Times

Open Section:

rd 1 – 9:00am, rd2 – 11:00am, rd3 – 1:30pm, rd4 – 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.

Concessions TBA.  Only water bottles allowed at the chess board.

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. 

*youth – $35/adult – $25 through Saturday, 1/31/2026.
*youth – $45/adult – $35 through Saturday, 2/14/2026.
*Late entry youth-$50 / adult – $40 begins Sunday, 2/15/2026 and ENDS at midnight on Wednesday 2/18/26, at which time online entry closes.
*If space permits, onsite registration on Saturday, 2/21/26 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 midnight on Wednesday 2/18/26 are eligible for a refund (minus a $10 service fee). No exceptions. NO email/phone entries.

If you need byes, request them by adding a note when you register. 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 2/20/2026. All 1/2-point byes must be requested/removed before the end of round 2.

Email Sarah Brauner (austinchesstournaments@gmail.com) with other questions. No phone calls, please. Emails will be returned promptly.

Organized by Rocks & Rooks. Gary Gaiffe, tournament organizer (ggaiffe@att.net).

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2026 National Middle School (K-8) Championships, May 15-17

Save the date! Registration is not yet open, but this page will be updated once it is.

See all US Chess national events here: https://new.uschess.org/national-events-calendar

2026 National Middle School (K-8) Championships, May 15-17
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
3001 Kalahari Boulevard, Round Rock, TX 78665
HR: $199 single-quad

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2026 AGCA Championship – Spring Edition

2026 AGCA Championship – Spring Edition

USCF Rated Tournament 

** Section A is FIDE Rated **

March 20-22, 2026

12466 Los Indios Trail, Ste.100

Austin, TX 78729

* USCF Membership Required *

 

Free Parking Provided 

 

Capacity: 112 players

 

 

 

All players will be divided into 4 sections: 

SECTION A: 1800+ Open USCF and FIDE rated

SECTION B: 1400 – 1799 Open USCF rated

SECTION C: 1000 – 1399 Open USCF rated

SECTION D: U1000 Open USCF rated

**Players are not allowed to play up or down** 
**The higher of the official or most recent rating will determine section selection.**
**If two adjacent sections each have an odd number of players, and the highest-rated player in the lower section is within 50 rating points of the higher section, they may be moved up to balance the sections**
These rules are to avoid byes and better pairings for all. 

**Maximum number of players per section is 32** 

ENTRY FEES: 

Early Bird: $100 by February 28, 2026 by 11:59pm 

Standard Fee: $120 before March 15, 2026 11:59pm
Late Fee: $150 on or after March 16, 2026

Re-entry Fee: $40 (from 3-day to 2-day schedule) by 8am, March 21. Please, email us at info@austin-chess.com to complete re-entry.

 

PRIZES: 

Section A: $1000, $500, $250

Section B: $500, $250, $125

Section C: $300, $150, $100

Section D: $200, $150, $100

Medals will be awarded to top 3 finishers in all sections

**USCF Rules will be used for prizes** 

 

Open Qualifier Points: 

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/

 

TIME CONTROL: 

3-day Schedule:

Rounds 1-5: G/90; +30 (90 minutes per player with 30-second increment)

2-day Schedule:

Round 1: G/60; +10 (60 minutes per player with 10-second increment)

Rounds 2-5: G/90; +30 (90 minutes per player with 30-second increment)

**Forfeit time for no-show is 1 hour** 

 

5-Round Swiss System Schedule

3-day Schedule:

1st round: March 20, 7:00 PM (Friday)

2nd round: March 21, 1:00 PM (Saturday)

3rd round: March 21, 6:30 PM (Saturday)

4th round: March 22, 10:00 AM (Sunday)

5th round: March 22, 3:15 PM (Sunday)

 

2-day Schedule:

1st round: March 21, 9:00 AM (Saturday)

2nd round: March 21, 1:00 PM (Saturday)

3rd round: March 21, 6:30 PM (Saturday)

4th round: March 22, 10:00 AM (Sunday)

5th round: March 22, 3:15 PM (Sunday)

 

Closing ceremony for each section will take place after the final round.

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. 

 

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.

 

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

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Waco February 7 Swiss

Waco February 7 Swiss
4 Round Swiss Tournament (G/45;d5) with 3 sections (Champ, U1601, U1000)
https://forms.gle/jBQzUAnYgxDUHTq8A
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
 
Rounds & Times
Four Rounds at a time control of G/45;d5
● 9:30 to 9:50 AM – Check-in & Pay
All players must check in by 9:50 am
● 10:00 AM – Round 1
● 11:45 AM – Round 2
● 2:00 PM – Round 3
● 3:45 PM – Round 4
 
Entry Fee & Prizes
● $20 – Cash only. Paid on arrival to the tournament. There is a $10 PLAY-UP FEE for those playing up to a higher section.
● Cash Prizes, based on the number of entries. The prize list will be posted on-site.
 
Registration
● Limited Capacity of 70 players!
● Register online to ensure you get a spot. No payment will be taken online.
**Click Here for More Details and Registration**
https://forms.gle/jBQzUAnYgxDUHTq8A
 
● Because we do not accept advanced payment, anyone not checked in by 9:50 a.m. will not be paired in Round 1. If you are running late and notify us that you are on the way, we will pair you for Round 1; however, your clock will start when the round begins.
 
Location
● Holy Spirit Episcopal Church, 1624 Wooded Acres Dr. Waco, TX 76710 (Behind Target Shopping Center)
o Enter through the main doors and turn right. The tournament room is at the end of the hallway.
o Free parking on-site
 
Details
● Bring a clock if you have one. The club has limited supplies. We provide sets.
● US Chess Membership is required. Please be responsible for your membership before the event.
● Notation is required. Please bring a pen or pencil. Notation sheets will be available if needed.
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Austin Chess Club G90 Rated Swiss 1/31/26-2/14/26-NOTE NEW START DATE

DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER FORECAST ON 1/24, THIS HAS BEEN UPDATED TO A 3-WEEK EVENT STARTING ON 1/31.

This slow swiss takes place over 4 weeks, with one game each Saturday. G/90 with 30 sec. increment per move. 4 round Swiss. Sections dependent on turnout. EF: $20.00. Online registration and payment requested.

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. Current USCF membership required to play in rated events.

Last chance registration happens onsite 3:00-3:45pm onsite. 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 arrive 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 before 10am on Saturday January 31st to secure a round 2 pairing.

Sets and clocks provided. Snacks and drinks available for purchase.

Location:
3407 Red River St
Austin TX 78705

Finding the club Click for picture of area.
FIND THE ENTRANCE: Enter the parking lot of the school building via Luther Lane (green line on photo). Find the gated stairwell outside at the back of the building near the playscape (marked on photo by green dot);
go up the stairs to enter via the door, follow along the hallway all the way to the end. There is a code required for the gate and door, if it’s your first time there you’ll need to call us for the code at the phone number posted on the gate.
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/..

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4th Austin Chess Tour: Open Qualifier #1

The Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy is hosting an Open USCF Rated Tournament on January 31, 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:
● January 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 January 25th at 11:59 pm.
●  $60 on or after January 26th (if space is available)
For additional questions, please contact us at info@austin-chess.com
Link for registration: https://austin-chess.com/tournaments/act-4-open-qualifier-1/

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.

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/

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.

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4th Austin Chess Tour: Junior Qualifier #3

We are hosting an In-Person USCF Rated Scholastic Tournament on March 14, 2026. USCF Membership required. Capacity: 100 players!

Top 10 places in Section A will earn Junior Qualifier Points – see https://austin-chess.com/tournaments/ for information about the points system.

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

TOURNAMENT STYLE:
SECTION A: 1600+ USCF rating
SECTION B: 1200 – 1599 USCF rating
SECTION C: 800 – 1199 USCF rating
SECTION D: 400 – 799 USCF rating
SECTION E: Under 400 USCF rating and/or unrated.
*Players are not allowed to play up or down*

Time Controls:

Section A: G/60, d5 (60 minutes per player with a 5-second delay)
Section B: G/60, d5 (60 minutes per player with a 5-second delay)
Section C: G/45, d5 (45 minutes per player with a 5-second delay)
Section D: G/30, d5 (30 minutes per player with a 5-second delay)
Section E: G/30, d5 (30 minutes per player with a 5-second delay)

4 or 5 Round Swiss System Schedule, depending on section
Number of rounds and round times vary by section. Please read the below carefully!

Sections A & B (all rounds G/60, d5)
●  1st round: 9:00 AM
●  2nd round: 11:15 AM
●  Lunch break: 1:30 PM
●  3rd round: 2:30 PM
●  4th round: 4:45 PM

Section C (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

Sections D & E (all rounds G/30, d5)
●  1st round: 10:00 AM
●  2nd round: 11:15 AM
●  3rd round: 12:30 PM
●  Lunch Break: 1:30 PM
●  4th round: 2:30 PM
●  5th round: 3:45 PM

Closing ceremony: After the last game of the section finishes.
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:

●  Online: $40 at https://austin-chess.com/tournaments/act-4-junior-qualifier-2/ by 11:59pm, February 22, 2026
●  $50 from February 23 until 11:59p on March 8, 2026
●  $65 on or after March 9, 2026
For additional questions, please contact us at info@austin-chess.com

 
PRIZES:
● Trophies for 1st place (in each section)
● Medals for 2nd and 3rd place (in each section)
 
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 for an 80% refund. We reserve the right to charge a 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.