(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:
Mostunrated 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. ——————————————————————
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.
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.
Join us in October Major Rated Chess Tournament! Sharpen your skills and compete with top players. Don’t miss out!
Description: This is a USCF rated swiss chess tournament open to all chess players. There will be 4 rounds with 3 sections all held on Oct 10th.1/2 point bye available for any round if notified before Round 2 is paired. No last round byes.
LIMIT 40 PEOPLE FOR THIS EVENT.
Sections and Prizes:
*50% guaranteed in prizes based on 30 entries. 50% guaranteed payout.
*One prize per person*
$1000 in Prizes
Three sections prizes.
(Championship) 1500+
• $300-$150
(Reserve) U1500
• $200-$100
(Novice) U1000
• $200-$100
Round times and Time Controls:
• All rounds G/40;d5
• Registration at 9:00-9:45 am if not done online.
• Rounds 1: 10:00am
• Rounds 2: 11:30am
• Lunch Break: 1:00pm
• Rounds 3: 2:00pm
• Rounds 4: 3:30pm
Entry fee: $50 if received before online before the tournament, $60 for on-site registration and may have to take 1st round bye. Masters play for free as well as first 3 experts (2000 USCF). Contact services.completechess@gmail.com
**All winnings will be sent via check. Please ensure your shipping address and the name for the check are accurately provided during the registration process.
**No refunds after October 3rd. All refunds will be charged a $7 processing and transaction fee.
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 paymentis 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.)
This slow swiss takes place over 4 weeks, with games on August 15th, 22nd, 29th. G/90 with 30 sec increment per move. 4 round Swiss. Sections dependent on turnout, limited to 32 players. EF: $15.00 all. Link to: Online registration and payment requested.
USCF membership must not expire before August 31, 2026.
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.
Register online via above link or onsite 3:00-3:45pm. 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, August 22nd to secure a round 2 pairing.
Location: 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/.
2200+ Players: Players rated 2200+ who register by October 1 will receive a full refund of their entry fee after completing all 7 rounds without taking a bye.
GM/IM: Grandmasters and International Masters who register by 10/1 will receive complimentary hotel accommodations.
Play-Up Rule
Players whose rating reaches within 100 points of the minimum rating for the next section at any time between 8/1 and 11/27 may play up one section by paying an additional $50 play-up fee.
Tournament Rules
This tournament is US Chess rated and is not FIDE rated. US Chess rules will apply. All players are required to bring their own chess set and clock. No electronic devices are permitted in the playing hall.
Withdrawal & Refund Policy
Withdrawal requested before November 1: Refund minus a $35 processing fee
Withdrawal requested November 1–25: Refund minus an $85 processing fee
No refunds after November 26
Hotel
Holiday Inn Austin Midtown – Tournament rate: $129 per night (breakfast for two guests is included). Free parking is available for all tournament participants. Hotel booking link will be available soon.
Prizes
Total Prize Fund: $2,960. All prizes are guaranteed with 80 or more players. Players who qualify for more than one prize will receive the higher prize only. Prizes will be paid via PayPal.
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.
Early entry $50 through 11/1; Regular entry $60 11/2-11/8; Late entry $75 from 11/9. 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.
Early entry $50 through 10/11; Regular entry $60 10/12-10/18; Late entry $75 from 10/19. 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.
Early entry $40 through 9/20; Regular entry $50 9/21-9/27; Late entry $65 from 9/28
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.
September 4, 2026 to September 7, 2026 La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Antonio Riverwalk 303 Blum St, San Antonio TX 78205
$10,000 Prize Fund
Based on 150 entries
https://www.kingregistration.com/event/92SWO
Event Overview
The 92nd Southwest Open is hosted by the Texas Chess Association (US Chess Affiliate T5011914). The tournament features two main sections and two side events (Blitz and Freestyle). All players in the Championship section must have a FIDE ID, and foreign players must disclose their FIDE ID prior to Round 1.
The Championship section will be FIDE-rated and played under FIDE rules. US Chess ratings and rules will be used for pairings and prize eligibility. Players rated 1800 to 1999 may enter the Championship section by paying an additional $40 play up fee. The September 2026 US Chess rating supplement will be used. Texas Chess Association membership is required for all players, including those from out of state.
Sections
Championship: FIDE & US Chess rated, 7SS, G/90+30
Reserve: US Chess rated, 7SS, G/90+30
Eligibility
Championship: Open to players rated 2000 or above (US Chess regular or FIDE), or those who have previously held a 2000+ rating. National invitational representatives are allowed to play in the Championship.
Reserve: Open to players rated under 2000 and unrated players.
Open to all US Chess and TCA members. Foreign titled players (GM, IM, WGM, WIM) do not need US Chess membership.
Entry Fees
Championship & Reserve
$125 through July 31 (Early Bird)
$155 through August 31
$185 through September 3
$205 on September 4 and onsite (registration closes 1 hour before Round 1)
GMs and foreign IMs free entry in Championship section
Re-entry: $40 (Reserve section only, available before the start of Round 3)
*Unrated players may play in the Reserve section. In the Reserve section, unrated players are NOT eligible for Top Class B prize.
Prizes
Championship:
1st $3000
2nd $1500
3rd $750
1st U2200 $500
2nd U2200 $300
Top Female $325
Reserve (U2000):
1st $1000
2nd $750
3rd $500
Top Class B $500
Top U1600/Unrated $500
Top Female $325
Forfeit Rule
Players in the Championship and Reserve sections who fail to appear within 30 minutes of round start forfeit the game unless the Chief TD otherwise provides for good cause. In all other sections, a player forfeits the game only if their time expires on the clock before they arrive.
Up to two 1/2-point byes are available if requested before the end of round 2 and before receiving a full-point bye, but 1/2-point byes for both rounds 6 and 7 are not permitted.
Side Events
Texas Blitz Championship: Sunday, September 6, 7:30pm: 5 round Double Swiss G/5 time control. This is US Chess rated. The entry fee is $30 ($50 onsite). Registration closes 1 hour before round 1. Regular rating will be used if you don’t have a blitz rating. 2 sections Championship 1600+ and Reserve U1600.
Prizes (based on 20 entries): Championship: 1st $150, 2nd $75, Top U2000 $75; Reserve: 1st $125, 2nd $75.
Texas Freestyle Championship: Sunday, September 6, 9:30pm: 5 round Swiss G/7+3 Freestyle, also known as Chess 960 or Fischer Random, is a chess variant where the starting position is randomized. This is not rated. The entry fee is $30.
Prizes (based on 20 entries): Open: 1st $150, 2nd $75, Top U2000 $75
TCA Annual Membership Meeting
Friday, September 4th, 8:00pm.
This is a business meeting where members will hear reports from officers and vote on important business affecting the Association. All TCA members who are Texas residents and at least 16 years of age are voting members. Everyone is welcome to attend. An agenda will be posted on the TCA website at least two weeks in advance.
Change Request Form (for section changes, name corrections, etc.)
All requests must be submitted through the form. Requests will not be accepted by email, text, phone, or in person; https://forms.gle/7ki2kjgGSTf2AGju5
Other Rules and Information
Chess sets and clocks provided Notation required. All players are required to use tournament provided electronic notation devices when directed by tournament staff. Failure or refusal to comply may result in forfeiture or other penalties at the discretion of the Chief Tournament Director. Food and drinks are not allowed in the playing hall. Water is the only exception. No electronic devices (except necessary medical equipment and clocks) in Championship and Reserve. Players in other sections may use electronic notation devices endorsed by US Chess. Only players whose game is in progress, tournament directors and staff, TCA officers, and press are allowed in the hall during rounds. Refunds available until September 1, 12:00pm, subject to a $25 fee. Only Texas residents are eligible for state champion titles. Players requiring accommodations due to disability or religious reasons should contact the organizer as soon as possible, preferably at least two weeks before the tournament.
Hotel
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Antonio Riverwalk 303 Blum, San Antonio TX 78205
Help support one of Texas’ premier chess events. Sponsorships help increase prize funds, improve the player experience, and support the Texas Chess Association’s mission of growing chess across the state.
Businesses and individuals can sponsor the event at a variety of levels. Sponsors receive recognition through event signage, the tournament website, social media, printed materials, and other promotional opportunities depending on sponsorship level.
