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Wednesday Rapid Night 5/20/26

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

Entry fee: $20 through 5/13; $30 after 5/13

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:
  • Standard Fee: $20 before 11:59PM May 13th
  • Late Fee: $30 on or after May 14th
  • 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 Quads 5/6/26

The Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy is hosting USCF Rated 3 round Quads. Capacity: 60 players!

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

*US Chess Membership Required*

TIME CONTROL: G/24;d5 (rapid-rated)

SECTIONS:

All ratings welcome!

QUAD FORMAT:

A Quad Tournament is a four-player round-robin event where each player faces the other three opponents. Players are grouped by rating (1–4, 5–8, etc.), and each section plays three rounds. If the total number of players isn’t divisible by four, the remaining players (e.g., last 5–6) are placed into a small Swiss section instead.

Standard Fee: $25 before 11:59PM April 29th

Late Fee: $35 after April 30th

First Prize In Each Quad: $50

TIME CONTROL: Game 24 min, 5 sec delay

3-Round Round-Robin System Schedule

1st round: 6:00 PM

2nd round: Right after the first round is done

3rd round: Right after the second round is done

NOTE: Half-point byes are not allowed for this tournament.

PLAYERS MAY NOT POSSESS CELL PHONES DURING THE TOURNAMENT. Any violators may be subject to disqualification and forfeiture.

ENTRY FEES:
●  Online: $25 at https://austin-chess.com/tournaments/ before 11:59 on 4/29; $35 4/30 and after.
For additional questions, please contact us at info@austin-chess.com

PRIZES:
●  $50 for 1st place in each quad

POLICIES: See AGCA website for cancellation, withdrawal, and no-show policies.

Please contact us at info@austin-chess.com for any additional questions or concerns. 

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Wednesday Blitz Night 1/21/26

The Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy is hosting a weekly blitz tournament on Wednesday evenings for players aged 14+ or younger players with mature ratings (1400+). 6:00-8:30. USCF Membership required. Capacity: 60 players

Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy
12466 Los Indios Trail
Austin, TX 78729

TOURNAMENT STYLE:
9 Round Swiss, one section, Time control: G/3;+2

RATING INFORMATION:
● Published 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.

One section: G/3;+2
●  1st round: 6:00 PM
●  2nd round: 6:15 PM
●  3rd round: 6:30 PM
●  4th round: 6:45 PM
●  5th round: 7:00 PM
●  6th round: 7:30 PM
●  7th round: 7:45 PM
●  8th round: 8:00 PM
●  9th round: 8:15 PM

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

PLAYERS MAY NOT POSSESS CELL PHONES DURING THE TOURNAMENT. Any violators may be subject to disqualification and forfeiture.

ENTRY FEES:
● $20 online at https://austin-chess.com/tournaments/wednesday-blitz-night-2026-jan-21/

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

PRIZES: 30%, 20%, 10% of Entry Fees

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 $5 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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Wednesday Quads 10/15/25

The Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy is hosting USCF Rated 3 round Quads. Capacity: 60 players!

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

*US Chess Membership Required*

SECTIONS: Players rated above 1100 USCF will be allowed into the tournament.

QUAD FORMAT: A Quad Tournament is a four-player round-robin event where each player faces the other three opponents. Players are grouped by rating (1–4, 5–8, etc.), and each section plays three rounds. If the total number of players isn’t divisible by four, the remaining players (e.g., last 5–6) are placed into a small Swiss section instead.

TIME CONTROL: G/30, d5

3-Round Round-Robin System Schedule
1st round: 6:00 PM
2nd round: ASAP after 1st round finishes
3rd round: ASAP after 2nd round finishes
No closing ceremony, prize will be sent by PayPal after the end of the tournament.

PLAYERS MAY NOT POSSESS CELL PHONES DURING THE TOURNAMENT. Any violators may be subject to disqualification and forfeiture.

ENTRY FEES:
●  Online: $25 at https://austin-chess.com/tournaments/wednesday-quad-2025-oct-15/ 
For additional questions, please contact us at info@austin-chess.com

PRIZES:
●  $50 for 1st place in each quad

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 $10 service fee for cancellations. 

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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Wednesdays at Southeast Library Branch

Biweekly meeting (every other Wednesday 4:30pm – 5:30pm) at the Southeast Library Branch

Austin Public Library, Southeast Branch
5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd
Austin, TX 78744

Join us in the second Wednesday of each month. This club provides a fun and engaging way to learn and play chess. Recommended for ages 10+.

¡Acompáñenos el segundo miércoles de cada mes! Este club provee una forma divertida y atractiva de aprender y jugar ajedréz! Recomendado para edades de 10 años o más. 

 

 

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Oh Boy Records – Unrated Chess Tournament

Description:  Oh Boy Records is offering a Free chess tournament open to the public.  All abilities welcome – fun for all levels. Pre-Registration required. (Number of entries will affect time controls).  Door prizes awarded! See our event flyer!

Registration:
Please preregister so we know how many players to expect!

Location:
Hattie B’s
2529 S Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78704

Time:
Arrive by 9:45am
Expected play: 10am – approx 12 noon

More Details:
We’re a record label coming down to Austin for SXSW. I and a few of the artists on the label like to play chess, so we thought it would be fun to put on a little event 3/13. It’s free and open to the public, but you have to preregister.

We havea a legit tournament director (although our tournament will be unrated), who is also bringing a titled player that I’m hoping we can talk into doing a simultaneous exhibition. For prizes we’ll have stuff like gift cards to Hattie B’s, Waterloo Records etc.

We hope you will join us!

-Jody

Questions:
Contact Jody Whelan,chess@ohboy.com