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San Antonio City Championship 2023

Description: This is a FIDE/USCF rated swiss chess tournament on June 9 – 11, 2023  (NEW DATE!!! rescheduled from 6/23-25) open to all chess players. There will be 5 rounds in total with 2 schedules offered. The two-day schedule will be on June 10th and 11th while the three-day schedule will be the 9th, 10th, and 11th. 1/2 point bye available for any round if notified before Round 2 is paired. No last round byes.

LIMIT 100 PEOPLE FOR THIS EVENT.

Round times (Two day schedule):
• Registration at 9:00-9:45 am if not done online.
• Rounds 1, 2, & 3 starts promptly on June 10th at 10:00am, 2:00pm, and 6:00pm.
• Rounds 4 & 5 starts promptly on June 11th at 10:00am and 2:00pm.

Time controls (Two day schedule):
• Rounds 1 & 2: G/60;d5
• Rounds 3, 4, & 5: G/90+30 sec.

Round times (Three day schedule): ($30 re-entry Available)
• Registration at 5:00-5:45 am if not done online.
• Rounds 1 starts promptly on June 9th at 6:00pm.
• Rounds 2, & 3 starts promptly on June 10th at 2:00pm, and 6:00pm.
• Rounds 4 & 5 starts promptly on June 11th at 10:00am and 2:00pm.

Time controls (Three day schedule):
• All Rounds: G/90+30 sec

Entry fee: $50 if received before May 24th, $65 until the day of the event, and $75 on-site registration and may have to take 1st round bye. Masters play for free if registered before Monday, May 22nd (entry fees deducted from winnings) (King & Adult members play for free. Knights get $10 off. Must register online. Entry fee deducted from winnings)
**Any cancellations that require a refund will be garnished with a $7 processing and transaction fee. 

Sections and Prizes:
$3600 in prizes 100% guaranteed
One prize per person
MUST BE A SAN ANTONIO RESIDENT TO WIN THE TROPHY

Three Sections with class prizes.
(FIDE/Championship 1800+) *U1800 players must pay an extra $60 to compete in this section*
• 1st -$600 2nd-$300 3rd-$150
• Master(2200+): 1st -$200 2nd-$100
• Expert(2000-2199): 1st -$200 2nd-$100
• Class A(1800-1999): 1st -$200 2nd-$100

(Reserve U1800) *U1200 players must pay an extra $60 to compete in this section*
• 1st -$400 2nd-$250 3rd-$150
• Class C(1400-1599): 1st -$150 2nd-$75
• Top Class D/Unrated(U1400): 1st -$150 2nd-$75

(Novice U1200)
• 1st -$200 2nd-$125 3rd-$75

Direct link to event: https://completechesseducation.com/event/san-antonio-city-championship-2023/

Location:
Complete Chess
6391 De Zavala Rd, Ste 113
San Antonio, TX

Questions:
Contact Complete Chess (completechess@gmail.com) if you have questions about this event.

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Southwest San Antonio Classic 2023

Description: This is a USCF rated 5-swiss chess tournament  over the 1st weekend in February 2023 open to all chess players. There will be 5 rounds in total with 2 schedules offered. The two-day schedule will be on February 4th, and 5th while the three-day schedule will be the 3rd, 4th, and 5th. 1/2 point bye available for any round if notified before Round 2 is paired. No last round byes. Register online today! View a list of pre-registered players!

LIMIT 40 PEOPLE FOR THIS EVENT.

Location:
Complete Chess
526391 De Zavala Rd
Ste 113
San Antonio, TX 78249

Round times (Two day schedule):
• Registration at 9:00-9:45 am if not done online.
• Rounds 1, 2, & 3 starts promptly on February 4th at 10:00am, 2:00pm, and 6:00pm.
• Rounds 4 & 5 starts promptly on February 5th at 10:00am and 2:00pm.

Time controls (Two day schedule):
• Rounds 1 & 2: G/75;d5
• Rounds 3, 4, & 5: G/90+30 sec.

Round times (Three day schedule): ($30 re-entry Available)
• Registration at 6:00-6:45 am if not done online.
• Rounds 1 starts promptly on February 3rd at 7:00pm.
• Rounds 2, & 3 starts promptly on February 4th at 2:00pm, and 6:00pm.
• Rounds 4 & 5 starts promptly on February 5th at 10:00am and 2:00pm.

Time controls (Three day schedule):
• Rounds 1: G/90+30 sec
• Rounds 2: G/75;d5
• Rounds 3, 4, & 5: G/90+30 sec.

Entry fee: $40 if received online before the tournament  $50 for on-site registration and may have to take 1st round bye.

Sections and Prizes:
*50% guaranteed in prizes based on 30 entries. 50% guaranteed payout.
One prize per person

Two section with class prizes.
(Championship) *U1600 players must pay an extra $50 to compete in this section*
• $200-100

(Reserve)
• Top Class C(1400-1599): $100
• Top Class D(1200-1399): $100
• Top Class E/Unrated (1000-1199): $100

*Any refunds will be deducted a $7 fee for processing and transaction fees*

Contact Complete Chess (completechess@gmail.com) if you have questions about this event.

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2nd Annual Nathan’s Chess Tournament Fundraiser

Description:This is a fundraising tournament held on Sunday, February 26th with ALL proceeds going to support EKHLA students and their trip to Israel. There will be both Rated and Unrated (beginner/scholastic) sections along with food, concessions, vendors, silent auction, and lots of fun for all ages!

Location:
Congregation Agudas Achim
16550 Huebner Rd
San Antonio, TX 78248

Round times:
• 5 Rounds
• Rounds 1 starts at 12 PM

Time controls:
• Unrated (Beginner)  G/15
• Rated G/30; d5

Sections:
Unrated
Rated (requires a current USCF membership)

Prizes and more:
Trophies for the top 3 in each section
And lots of exciting prizes for others, too!
Vendors, food, and fun for all ages
This event is for ALL ages and ALL experience levels
Fun for the WHOLE family!

Entry fee:
Register online today: https://completechesseducation.com/event/2nd-annual-nathans-chess-tournament/
Regular Register (Until February 25th) – $20 Unrated, $30 Rated Registration On Site)- $30 Unrated
On Site Registration (Registration On Site)- $30 Unrated $40 Rated

Donations are also gratefully received! 

*Any refunds will be deducted a $7 fee for processing and transaction fees* Sorry no refunds after February 17th.

Questions:
Contact Jesse James Lozano of Complete Chess (completechess@gmail.com), [210] 393-3056  if you have questions about this event.

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GCC Saturday Swiss

The Georgetown Chess Club is hosting a regular Saturday tournament! Read our tournament flyer!

Date
January 28, 2023

Location
Natio Church
303 Main Street
(across the parking lot from 309 Coffee)
Georgetown, TX 78626

Rounds and Times

Three Rounds of G/45, +45.

  • Check-in: 8:00 – 9:00am
  • Round 1 -9am
  • Round 2 – 12pm
  • Round 3 – 3pm
  • Online registration via the online form no later than 5pm Friday, 01/27 below. When we reach 30 players, registration closes.  No onsite registrations allowed

More information and to register

Entry is $30, payable via Venmo or Apple Pay.

Please bring a set and clock.  The number of sets and clocks available to lend is limited.

Entries are limited to the first 30 registrations. 3 sections, 10 players per section.

Cash prizes (60% of entry fees go to the prize fund)!

Link to the registration form for full details.

Time control is G/45, increment 45.  Notation is required.

Club website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/georgetownchessclub

Join the Georgetown Chess Club!

For questions, please email
Vincent VanBuren, tournament director and organizer: vvanburen@gmail.com

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2023 Winter Casis Pairings and Wall Charts and Standings

This event was held on Saturday, January 21, 2023. It has been submitted for rating.  The tournament has been rated by the USCF.

Jump to: K-1 U400, K-3 U400, K-3 U700, K-5 U400, K-5 U700, K-5 U1000, 6-12 U600, 6-12 U1000, K-12 Elite, Open Section, Family Child

Back to the scholastic tournament description
https://www.austinchesstournaments.com/2023-winter-casis-scholastic-chess-tournament/

K-1 U400

Final Standings
Final Wall Chart (by rating)
Final Cross Table (by points and rating – NO TIE BREAKS)
Preregistrations

K-3 U400

Final Standings
Final Wall Chart (by rating)
Final Cross Table (by points and rating – NO TIE BREAKS)
Preregistrations

K-3 U700

Final Standings
Final Wall Chart (by rating)
Final Cross Table (by points and rating – NO TIE BREAKS)
Preregistrations

K-5 U400

Final Standings
Final Wall Chart (by rating)
Final Cross Table (by points and rating – NO TIE BREAKS)
Preregistrations

K-5 U700

Final Standings
Final Wall Chart (by rating)
Final Cross Table (by points and rating – NO TIE BREAKS)
Preregistrations

K-5 U1000

Final Standings
Final Wall Chart (by rating)
Final Cross Table (by points and rating – NO TIE BREAKS)
Preregistrations

6-12 U600

Final Standings
Final Wall Chart (by rating)
Final Cross Table (by points and rating – NO TIE BREAKS)
Preregistrations

6-12 U1000

Final Standings
Final Wall Chart (by rating)
Final Cross Table (by points and rating – NO TIE BREAKS)
Preregistrations

K-12 Elite

Final Standings
Final Wall Chart (by rating)
Final Cross Table (by points and rating – NO TIE BREAKS)
Preregistrations

Open

Final Standings
Final Wall Chart
Preregistrations

Family-Child

Final Standings
Preregistrations

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Checkmate with Ashley Lynn Priore

Calling all UT students, faculty, and staff! Join Distinguished Speakers for a fireside chat and chess night with chess player, coach, strategist, and CEO of Queens Gambit Ashley Lynn  Priore! Listen to Ashley talk about the ins and outs of the chess community. Watch a fierce chess tournament in real time and test your luck at some prizes and participate in the chess tournament yourself!

Date
February 20, 2023

Location
The University of Texas at Austin
William C. Powers Student Activity Center Ballroom
2201 Speedway
Austin, TX 78712

Registration requested!

  • Event runs 5:00pm – 7:30pm
  • 5:00 pm –  Doors Open
  • 5:15 pm – Fireside Chat with Ashley Lynn Priore begins
  • 6:00 pm – Tournament and Chess Play Space begin

Details

  • No equipment required! We will provide boards and sets.  Just bring yourselves!
  • This event is free (no cost), but only open to UT students, faculty, and staff.
  • Sponsored by Campus Events and Entertainment Distinguished Speakers. 
  • Register now!

     

Questions

If you have further questions, please contact Zenith Jahid, ds.utcee@gmail.com

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ACC USCF Rated G/90 Standard Swiss

This slow swiss takes place over 4 weeks, with games on January 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th. G/90 with 30 sec. increment per move. 4 round Swiss. Sections dependent on turnout. EF: $20.00 all. Online registration/payment  requested.

USCF membership must not expire before January 31, 2023. Please renew with the USCF (https://new.uschess.org/) before coming to the event.

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.

Last chance registration happens onsite 3:00-3:45pm on January 7th. 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. Please be on time! Participants who wish to enter the tournament late may email Austin Chess Club. Late entry must be made (emailed) before 10am on Saturday, January 14th to secure a round 2 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.)

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GCC Saturday Swiss

The Georgetown Chess Club is hosting its first Saturday tournament!

Date
December 17, 2022

Location
Natio Church
303 Main Street
(across the parking lot from 309 Coffee)
Georgetown, TX 78626

Rounds and Times

Three Rounds of G/45, +45.

  • Check-in: 8:00 – 9:00am
  • Round 1 -9am
  • Round 2 – 12pm
  • Round 3 – 3pm
  • Online registration via the online form no later than 5pm Friday, 12/16 below.  No onsite registrations allowed

More information and to register

Entry is $30, payable via Venmo or Apple Pay.

Please bring a set and clock.  The number of sets and clocks available to lend is limited.

Entries are limited to the first 30 registrations. 3 sections, 10 players per section.

Cash prizes (60% of entry fees go to the prize fund)!

Link to the registration form for full details.

Time control is G/45, increment 45.  Notation is required.

Club website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/georgetownchessclub

For questions, please email
Vincent VanBuren, tournament director and organizer: vvanburen@gmail.com

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Martin Luther King Jr
Scholastic Chess Tournament

Martin Luther King Jr Scholastic Chess Tournament on Saturday, January 14, 2023

Unrated 5SS in 5 sections. Download the event flyer!

Sections
Grades (K-1) (2-3) (4-5) (6-8) (9-12)

Check In
Please check in 8:45 – 9:45 am
At check-in, line up to verify names entered.

5 Rounds
Round one 10:30 am (Rounds are one hour each)
Round one subject to change to ensure correct pairings

Registration Guidelines
Names must be emailed by January 10, 2023 to: Lexfierros@yahoo.com
Entry Fee is $ $10
Cash or checks must be made out to: ET Wrenn Middle School
Pay by Credit Card will be available on site

Walk ons will get a 1st round bye unless registered by 9:00 a.m. at site.
Bring your chess sets in case of large turnout

Parents/Sponsors
This is an all day tournament.
Please bring folding or lawn chairs since seating is very limited.

There will be lots of food and drinks available from the concession stand.
Lunch is included!
Please note you may play “up” a level, but your score may not be used for the overall team for your actual grade level.

Prizes
Individual Trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in all sections.
Individual Medals thru 10th places in all sections.
Team Trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in all sections.
*To be considered a team there must be at least 4 players from the same school all playing within the same section*

Please submit the following information:

Send registration to: Lexfierros@yahoo.com

Student Name: _____________________________

School/Organization Name_____________________________

Grade Level (circle one)

Primer (Pk-1) Primary (2-3) Elementary (4-5) Middle (6-8) High (9-12)

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January Rapid 01/29 – Chess for Trees

Chess For Trees is a nonprofit.

The tournament takes place on January 29, 2023 and will consist of an Open Section and a K-12 Section. There will be trophy prizes for the K-12 Section and cash prizes for the Open  Section. The format of the tournament will be 5 Round Swiss – 15 minutes with 2 second increment. The tournament will be hosted on chess.com. You will need a chess.com account to play the tournament, and you must be a current USCF member.

Instructions on how to create chess.com account, register to compete in USCF online rated events, and linking your USCF profile to your chess.com username can be found on the tournament website.

Registration Fee: $15
Registration closes on January 27th.
Register online today!

Prizes
Top 3 in the K-12 section will receive trophies.  Number of trophies given out may increase based on the number of participants

OpenSection receives cash prizes.
1st Place: $40
2nd Place: $30
3rd Place: $20

Technical Instructions
Instructions for how to join an online event, how to find the Chess for Trees club, fair play, and other topics are are available on the event website.

Please note:
Both sections will start at 11 AM CST on 01/29.

Payment Information and Refund Policy
A payment link is located at the bottom of the event page. If the tournament is canceled for any reason, all entries will be refunded 100% . If you decide to withdraw your entry fee will be refunded as long as you contact the organizer before 01/29.

If you have any questions please email us at chessfortrees@gmail.com