The Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy is hosting USCF Rated 3 round Quads on 3 consecutive Wednesday evenings: February 7th, 14th, and 21st. Capacity: 48 players!
LOCATION:
Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy
7801 North Lamar Blvd
Suite A123
Austin, TX 78752
Free parking provided!
SECTIONS:
Players will be placed into groups of four (QUADS) based on rating starting from the highest rated. Quads are non-elimination, and each player will play everyone in their group for a total of three games. (Round Robin Pairings)
(Last group may have 4 or 6 players and will use swiss-system if 6 players are present)
**Note that no player will be allowed to play up or down**
TIME CONTROL:
G/60, +30 (60 minutes per player with a 30-second increment)
3-Round Round-Robin System Schedule
1st round: 6:00 PM February 7th
2nd round: 6:00 PM February 14th
3rd round: 6:00 PM February 21st
Closing ceremony: After the last game finishes.
PLAYERS MAY NOT POSSESS CELL PHONES DURING THE TOURNAMENT. Any violators may be subject to disqualification and forfeiture.
ENTRY FEES:
● Online: $50 at https://austin-chess.com by January 31st at 11:59 pm.
● $65 on or after February 1st
For additional questions, please contact us at info@austin-chess.com
Link for registration: https://austin-chess.com/tournaments/quad_tournament/
PRIZES:
● $100 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 for a $35 refund. We reserve the right to charge a $15 service fee for cancellations.
WITHDRAWAL POLICY: If you would like to withdraw from the tournament after it begins, please alert the tournament director and sign a withdrawal form in the lobby prior to leaving the premises.
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.