Chess outdoors at Wooldridge Square Park! Unrated 4 round G/20 tournament for all ages in 2 sections: one K-12 and one open section. Limited to the first 40 paid players. No elimination – play all rounds whether you win or lose! Please dress appropriately as this is an outdoor event with only some tree shading.
Date
November 1, 2026 (Sunday)
Location
Wooldridge Square Park
900 Guadalupe St
Austin, TX
The park is at the corner of 9th and Guadalupe. Plenty of street parking is typically available.
Sections
- Open
- K-12
*Sections may be split if registrations are high.
*All sections are unrated. NO US Chess membership required.
*Restricted to the first 40 players.
Rounds and Times
Four Rounds at a time control of G/20+5.
- We play approximately noon – 5pm.
- Registration & Check-in required: 11:20am – 11:45am.
- All pre-registered players must check in when they arrive, or they may be ineligible to play in the first round.
Entry fee and Prizes:
- Regular entries: $12 – by 5 pm on Friday, 10/30 (online payment only).
- Last Chance entries: $20 – starting 5 pm Friday 10/30
- Onsite entries: $20 – Sunday, 11/1 between 11:20-11:45a to receive a round 1 pairing. After 11:45, may receive a round 1 bye and begin play in round 2.
- No refunds for withdrawals requested after 5 pm on Friday 10/30. Email to withdraw.
- Prizes: Top finishers in K-12 section will receive a medal. Open section offers cash prizes.
Details:
- Boards and Sets supplied!
- NO US Chess Membership necessary.
- NO Notation required. Feel free if you wish to bring pen and paper, but these are quick games.
- Bring a water bottle and a folding chair, if you have one (for your players AND any spectators)!
Rain Location:
If there is inclement weather predicted, the tournament will be held at the Dobie Mall food court – Guadalupe and 21st on the 2nd level.
Questions:
For registration questions, please email Sarah Brauner at austinchesstournaments@gmail.com
Organized by Rocks & Rooks