Rated 4SS in 4 sections; G/60, d5. This event takes place on Saturday, January 13, 2024 and is limited to the first 120 scholastic players only (K-12).
Location Bethany United Methodist Church 10010 Anderson Mill Rd Austin, TX 78750
Sections
K-12 Elite
K-12 U1000
K-5 Championship
K-5 U800
Note: The Monthly Austin Scholastic Tournament is open to all players in elementary, middle, and high school. There is a separate tournament for up to K-3 participants with a faster time control (G/30; d5). Registration for that tournament is available at https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/3733.
Schedule FOUR Rounds at a time control of G/60, d5
Onsite registration : BEFORE 8 AM No check-in necessary if you have pre-registered.
Round One: 8:30 AM
Round Two: 11:00 AM
lunch break 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Round Three: 1:30 PM
Round Four: 4:00 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 1/10 $45 by 1/12 $50 on or after 1/13 (on-site registration closes 30 minutes before Round 1).
Withdrawals requested via email before NOON on Friday 1/12/24 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 1/31/2024.
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.