Another Rocks & Rooks scholastic chess tournament in multiple sections for all abilities on November 23, 2024. Trophies and medals awarded top individuals AND teams! Open event offered as well!
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!
Another Rocks & Rooks scholastic chess tournament in multiple sections on October 5, 2024 in celebration of National Chess Week. Trophies and medals awarded top individuals AND teams! Open event offered as well!
Location Bethany United Methodist Church 10010 Anderson Mill Rd Austin, TX 78750
Sections
K-12 Championship
Note: The Monthly Austin Scholastic Tournament is open to all players in elementary, middle, and high school. There is a separate tournament for K-12 participants with a faster time control (G/30; d5). Registration for the G/30 tournament is available at https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/4634
Schedule FIVE Rounds at a time control of G/45, d5
Onsite registration : BEFORE 8 AM No check-in necessary if you have pre-registered.
Round One: 9:00 AM
Round Two: 10:45 AM
Round Three: 1:00 PM
Round Three: 2:45 PM
Round Four: 4:30 PM
An awards ceremony will be held immediately after all games in a section finish. Trophies and medals to top finishing individuals in each scholastic section; ribbons to all participants.
Limit two half-point byes. Byes must be committed 1 hr before Round 2.
Entry Fee $40 by 7/31 $45 by 8/21 $50 on or after 8/22 (on-site registration closes 1 hour before Round 1).
Withdrawals requested via email before NOON on Friday 8/23/24 are eligible for a refund (minus a $10 processing fee). Full credit can be applied to any future tournament. No refunds for USCF memberships after purchased from USCF.
Other Notes This tournament is USCF-rated. Your USCF membership should not expire before 8/31/2024.
Boards and pieces will be provided, but please bring your chess clock. Each player should have a chess clock to play. If you do not have one, chess clocks will be available for purchase onsite.
If both players do not have a clock AND the game does not finish within one hour, TDs will put a clock with 5 mins time for each player.
Location Bethany United Methodist Church 10010 Anderson Mill Rd Austin, TX 78750
Sections
K-12 Championship
Note: The Monthly Austin Scholastic Tournament is open to all players in elementary, middle, and high school. There is a separate tournament for K-12 participants with a faster time control (G/30; d5). Registration for the G/30 tournament is available at https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/4632
Schedule FIVE Rounds at a time control of G/45, d5
Onsite registration : BEFORE 8 AM No check-in necessary if you have pre-registered.
Round One: 9:00 AM
Round Two: 10:45 AM
Round Three: 1:00 PM
Round Three: 2:45 PM
Round Four: 4:30 PM
An awards ceremony will be held immediately after all games in a section finish. Trophies and medals to top finishing individuals in each scholastic section; ribbons to all participants.
Limit two half-point byes. Byes must be committed 1 hr before Round 2.
Entry Fee $40 by 7/10 $45 by 7/17 $50 on or after 7/20 (on-site registration closes 1 hour before Round 1).
Withdrawals requested via email before NOON on Friday 7/19/24 are eligible for a refund (minus a $10 processing fee). Full credit can be applied to any future tournament. No refunds for USCF memberships after purchased from USCF.
Other Notes This tournament is USCF-rated. Your USCF membership should not expire before 7/31/2024.
Boards and pieces will be provided, but please bring your chess clock. Each player should have a chess clock to play. If you do not have one, chess clocks will be available for purchase onsite.
If both players do not have a clock AND the game does not finish within one hour, TDs will put a clock with 5 mins time for each player.
Rated 5SS in three sections (K-12 U1000, K-5 U800, and K-3) playing G/30, d5, offered by the Atlantic Chess Association on 8/24/2024. This event is limited to scholastic players. Read the description and register online:https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/4634
Location Bethany United Methodist Church 10010 Anderson Mill Rd Austin, TX 78750
Sections
K-12 U1000
K-5 U800
K-3
Note: The Monthly Austin Scholastic Tournament is open to all players in elementary, middle, and high school. There is also a separate tournament for K-12 participants with a longer time control (G/45; d5) being offered. Registration for the G/45 tournament is available at https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/4635
Schedule FIVE Rounds at a time control of G/30, d5
Onsite registration : BEFORE 9 AM No check-in necessary if you have pre-registered.
Round One: 10:00 AM
Round Two: 11:30 AM
Round Three: 1:30 PM
Round Three: 3:00 PM
Round Four: 4:30 PM
An awards ceremony will be held immediately after all games in a section finish. Trophies and medals to top finishing individuals in each scholastic section; ribbons to all participants.
Limit two half-point byes. Byes must be committed 1 hr before Round 2.
Entry Fee $40 by 7/31 $45 by 8/21 $50 on or after 8/22 (on-site registration closes 1 hour before Round 1).
Withdrawals requested via email before NOON on Friday 8/23/24 are eligible for a refund (minus a $10 processing fee). Full credit can be applied to any future tournament. No refunds for USCF memberships after purchased from USCF.
Other Notes This tournament is USCF-rated. Your USCF membership should not expire before 8/31/2024.
Boards and pieces will be provided, but please bring your chess clock. Each player should have a chess clock to play. If you do not have one, chess clocks will be available for purchase onsite.
If both players do not have a clock AND the game does not finish within one hour, TDs will put a clock with 5 mins time for each player.
Rated 5SS in three sections (K-12 U1000, K-5 U800, and K-3) playing G/30, d5, offered by the Atlantic Chess Association on 7/20/2024. This event is limited to scholastic players. Read the description and register online:https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/4632
Location Bethany United Methodist Church 10010 Anderson Mill Rd Austin, TX 78750
Sections
K-12 U1000
K-5 U800
K-3
Note: The Monthly Austin Scholastic Tournament is open to all players in elementary, middle, and high school. There is also a separate tournament for K-12 participants with a longer time control (G/45; d5) being offered. Registration for the G/45 tournament is available at https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/4633
Schedule FIVE Rounds at a time control of G/30, d5
Onsite registration : BEFORE 9 AM No check-in necessary if you have pre-registered.
Round One: 10:00 AM
Round Two: 11:30 AM
Round Three: 1:30 PM
Round Three: 3:00 PM
Round Four: 4:30 PM
An awards ceremony will be held immediately after all games in a section finish. Trophies and medals to top finishing individuals in each scholastic section; ribbons to all participants.
Limit two half-point byes. Byes must be committed 1 hr before Round 2.
Entry Fee $40 by 7/10 $45 by 7/17 $50 on or after 7/20 (on-site registration closes 1 hour before Round 1).
Withdrawals requested via email before NOON on Friday 7/19/24 are eligible for a refund (minus a $10 processing fee). Full credit can be applied to any future tournament. No refunds for USCF memberships after purchased from USCF.
Other Notes This tournament is USCF-rated. Your USCF membership should not expire before 7/31/2024.
Boards and pieces will be provided, but please bring your chess clock. Each player should have a chess clock to play. If you do not have one, chess clocks will be available for purchase onsite.
If both players do not have a clock AND the game does not finish within one hour, TDs will put a clock with 5 mins time for each player.
The Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy is hosting an Open USCF Rated Tournament on August 10, 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!
**Players between 1600 and 1699 can play Section A or B** **Players between 1300 and 1399 can play Section B or C** **Players between 900 and 999 can play Section C or D** **Players between 500 and 599 can play Section D or E**
*USCF MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED FOR ALL SECTIONS*
RATING INFORMATION: ● August 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: Trophies for 1st place, Medals for 2nd and 3rd place will be awarded 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 for a $30 refund We reserve the right to charge a $10 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.
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.