Author: Lori Balkum

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Monday Night Chess at Dobie Mall

Chess at Dobie is back! Come and join us!

Dobie Mall – 2nd floor, Food Court area
2021 Guadalupe St
Austin, TX 78705
(Parking available on side streets or in garage behind building.)

We are back to our usual schedule.
Monday evenings. The tournament begins at 7:30pm. Arrive early enough to check in. All ages and abilities are welcome! Cost is $1/player (please bring exact change); all entry fees given back as cash prizes.

We play an unrated 5 round standard swiss of G/10, 3 second delay. There is plenty of time for game analysis between rounds.

Bring a set and a clock if possible.

Monday night chess at Dobie Mall has been a hallmark of the Austin chess scene for more than 20 years. we are so glad it’s back!

Organized by Yuri Mirgorodsky, (yurimirg@aol.com) 

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ACC USCF G/24 Quick-Rated Swiss

A one-day tournament on April 30th offering G/24 with 5 sec. delay per move. 4 Round Swiss. Sections dependent on turnout. EF: $10.00 all. USCF membership required Online registration and payment requested.

Austin Chess Club is a wonderful atmosphere for the mature, experienced chess player. Scholastic players are welcome, but expected to play quiet, serious chess. We suggest that scholastic players have reached a rating of 400 before participating. USCF membership may not expire before April 30, 2022.

We would like to start on-time. Please arrive early. Entries must be received and paid in full by 3:45pm. Online entry preferred.

Cost is $10/player. We would like the first round to begin at 4:00pm sharp. Doors open at 3:00pm, so please arrive early. Follow the signs to our meeting areas.

Please bring a set and a board and some patience as we get used to our new surroundings. We are looking forward to seeing everyone again and meeting new people!

For more information about the Austin Chess Club, click here.
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

Location:

The Upbring School of Arts and Sciences
3407 Red River St
Austin TX 78705

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ACC USCF G/90 Standard Swiss

This slow swiss takes place over 3 weeks, with games on April 9th, April 16th, and April 23rd. G/90 with 30 sec. increment per move. 3 round Swiss. Sections dependent on turnout. EF: $15.00 all. Online registration and payment requested.

USCF membership must not expire before April 30, 2022.

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 April 9th. No pre-registration for round 1 is necessary. Email pre-registration is accepted; however, online paymentis 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, April 16th to secure a round 2 pairing.

For more information about the Austin Chess Club and how to find our playing space, click here.

Location:

The Upbring School of Arts and Sciences
3407 Red River St
Austin TX 78705

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Thursday Chess at Red Horn Brewery in Cedar Park

In person casual meet-up on Thursdays 6-9pm at Red Horn Brewery in Cedar Park.

Red Horn Brewery
13010 W Parmer Ln #800
Cedar Park, TX 78613

We sit outside when the weather’s nice, otherwise inside.  Look for a chess set to find us!

There is no fee to attend; however, we ask that you purchase something from the establishment providing our meeting space!

We are a group of mostly adults, but open to all levels.
We play casual games of chess.
Bring a board and clock if possible, but don’t let the lack of either stop you from attending!

Contact Contact Astra, adriver2012@gmail.com or Dan, dhanunjaya.mantena@gmail.com for more information.

Join the Leander/Cedar Park Chess Group on Facebook to stay up to date on the latest group info!

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2022S NYOS Pairings and Wall Charts and Standings

This was held on Saturday, April 23, 2022.
It has been rated by the USCF.

Jump to: K-3 U300, K-3 U600, K-5 U600, K-5 U1100, 6-12 U600, 6-12 U1100, K-12 Any, Open Section, Family Child

Back to the scholastic tournament description

K-1 U300

Final Standings
Preregistrations

K-3 U300

Final Standings
Preregistrations

K-3 U600

Final Standings
Preregistrations

K-5 U600

Final Standings
Preregistrations

K-5 U1100

Final Standings
Preregistrations

6-12 U600

Final Standings
Preregistrations

6-12 U1100

Final Standings
Preregistrations

K-12 Any

Final Standings
Preregistrations

Open Section

Final Standings
Preregistrations

Family-Child

Final Standings
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2022S Regents Pairings and Wall Charts and Standings

This event is scheduled for Saturday, April 2, 2022

Jump to: K-3 U300, K-3 U600, K-5 U600, K-5 U1100, 6-12 U600, 6-12 U1100, K-12 Any, Open Section, Family Child

Return to the Regents Spring  Tournament page

 

K-1 U300

Final Results
Round 5  Pairings  Wall Chart  Team Standings
Round 4  Pairings  Wall Chart  
Round 3  Pairings  Wall Chart 
Round 2  Pairings   Wall Chart 
Round 1  Pairings   Wall Chart  Team Standings
Preregistrations

K-3 U300

Final Results
Round 5  Pairings  Wall Chart  Team Standings
Round 4  Pairings  Wall Chart 
Round 3  Pairings  Wall Chart  
Round 2  Pairings   Wall Chart  
Round 1  Pairings   Wall Chart  Team Standings
Preregistrations

K-3 U600

Final Results
Round 5  Pairings  Wall Chart  Team Standings
Round 4  Pairings  Wall Chart  
Round 3  Pairings  Wall Chart  
Round 2  Pairings    Wall Chart 
Round 1  Pairings   Wall Chart  Team Standings
Preregistrations

K-5 U600

Final Results
Round 5  Pairings  Wall Chart  Team Standings
Round 4  Pairings  Wall Chart  
Round 3  Pairings  Wall Chart 
Round 2  Pairings   Wall Chart 
Round 1  Pairings   Wall Chart  Team Standings
Preregistrations

K-5 U1100

Final Results
Round 5  Pairings  Wall Chart  Team Standings
Round 4  Pairings  Wall Chart 
Round 3  Pairings  Wall Chart 
Round 2  Pairings   Wall Chart 
Round 1  Pairings Wall Chart  Team Standings
Preregistrations

6-12 U600

Final Results
Round 5  Pairings  Wall Chart  Team Standings 
Round 4  Pairings  Wall Chart 
Round 3  Pairings  Wall Chart 
Round 2  Pairings   Wall Chart 
Round 1  Pairings   Wall Chart  Team Standings
Preregistrations

6-12 U1100

Final Results
Round 5  Pairings  Wall Chart  Team Standings
Round 4  Pairings  Wall Chart  
Round 3  Pairings  Wall Chart 
Round 2  Pairings   Wall Chart 
Round 1  Pairings   Wall Chart  Team Standings
Preregistrations

K-12 Any

Final Results
Round 5  Pairings  Wall Chart  Team Standings
Round 4  Pairings  Wall Chart 
Round 3  Pairings Wall Chart  
Round 2  Pairings   Wall Chart 
Round 1  Pairings   Wall Chart  Team Standings
Preregistrations

Open Lower

Final Results
Round 4  Pairings  Wall Chart
Round 3  Pairings  Wall Chart
Round 2  Pairings  Wall Chart
Round 1 Pairings  Wall Chart
Preregistrations

Open Upper

Final Results
Round 4  Pairings  Wall Chart
Round 3  Pairings  Wall Chart
Round 2  Pairings  Wall Chart
Round 1  Pairings Wall Chart
Preregistrations

Family-Child

Final Standings

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Mathnasium 2022 Summer Chess Camp – Fantastic Finales!

Description:  A full-day, week-long chess camp, hosted by the Cedar Park Mathnasium from August 8 – 12, 2022.  Featuring Certified National Master Paul Chaplin. All scholastic players are invited to register!

Each camp features five exciting days of an immersive chess environment and a fun-filled focus on a special featurette highlight (description below). Chess Camps hosted by Mathnasium are engaging and fun! Sign up early for lowest fees! Limited attendance – first come first served!  For more information, link to the the camp flyer!

Game ending crescendos and on-point techniques are investigated. Middlegames and endgames are served up with clarity — reminding us of a famous Lasker quote, “The hardest game to win is a won game”.

Date and Time: 3rd camp session: August 8 – 12, 2022, 8am – 3pm

Registration: To register, please fill out the registration form at http://www.turbochess.com/2022-Summer-Chess-Camp-Hosted-by-Cedar-Park-Mathnasium.pdf.   Instructions for turning in the registration form and making payment are on the form.

Location:
Cedar Park Mathnasium
13010 W. Parmer Lane, Ste #100
Cedar Park, TX 78613

Contact Cedar Park Mathnasium (512-355-0881) if you have questions about registering for this event. Contact Paul Chaplin (pschaplin@sbcglobal.net) if you have questions about chess content.

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Mathnasium 2022 Summer Chess Camp – Brilliancies and Howlers!

Description:  A full-day, week-long chess camp, hosted by the Cedar Park Mathnasium from July 11 – 15, 2022.  Featuring Certified National Master Paul Chaplin. All scholastic players are invited to register!

Each camp features five exciting days of an immersive chess environment and a fun-filled focus on a special featurette highlight (description below). Chess Camps hosted by Mathnasium are engaging and fun! Sign up early for lowest fees! Limited attendance – first come first served!  For more information, link to the the camp flyer!

Chess to excite! The most awesome games dazzle and entertain us … while others leave us confounded —shaking our heads! Students experience the best and the worst of times from crowd favorites such as Morphy and Tal to more modern stars such as Nakamura and Nepomniachtchi.

Date and Time: 2nd camp session: July 11 – 15, 2022, 8am – 3pm

Registration: To register, please fill out the registration form at http://www.turbochess.com/2022-Summer-Chess-Camp-Hosted-by-Cedar-Park-Mathnasium.pdf.   Instructions for turning in the registration form and making payment are on the form.

Location:
Cedar Park Mathnasium
13010 W. Parmer Lane, Ste #100
Cedar Park, TX 78613

Contact Cedar Park Mathnasium (512-355-0881) if you have questions about registering for this event. Contact Paul Chaplin (pschaplin@sbcglobal.net) if you have questions about chess content.

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Mathnasium 2022 Summer Chess Camp – Wild Openings!

Description: A full-day, week-long chess camp, hosted by the Cedar Park Mathnasium from June 6-10, 2022.  Featuring Certified National Master Paul Chaplin. All scholastic players are invited to register!

Each camp features five exciting days of an immersive chess environment and a fun-filled focus on a special featurette highlight (description below). Chess Camps hosted by Mathnasium are engaging and fun! Sign up early for lowest fees! Limited attendance – first come first served!  For more information, link to the the camp flyer!

With thousands of named variations available, students will discover the joy of preparing surprises for their opponents with tricky and uncharted play. Not just one-trick or trap-only opening ideas, but a deeper uncovering of useful ideas will be explored.

Date and Time: 1st camp session: June 6-10, 2022, 8am – 3pm

Registration: To register, please fill out the registration form at http://www.turbochess.com/2022-Summer-Chess-Camp-Hosted-by-Cedar-Park-Mathnasium.pdf.   Instructions for turning in the registration form and making payment are on the form.

Location:
Cedar Park Mathnasium
13010 W. Parmer Lane, Ste #100
Cedar Park, TX 78613

Questions:
Contact Cedar Park Mathnasium (512-355-0881) if you have questions about registering for this event. Contact Paul Chaplin (pschaplin@sbcglobal.net) if you have questions about chess content.

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Mathnasium 2022 Summer Chess Camp – World Class Chess

Description: A full-day, week-long chess camp, hosted by the Cedar Park Mathnasium from July 25-29, 2022.  Featuring Certified National Master Paul Chaplin. All scholastic players are invited to register!

Each camp features five exciting days of an immersive chess environment and a fun-filled focus on a special featurette highlight (description below). Chess Camps hosted by Mathnasium are engaging and fun! Sign up early for lowest fees! Limited attendance – first come first served!  For more information,  link to the the camp flyer!

the student. Style and game selections from 150 years of world class players will be inspected and compared: Morphy, Steinitz (1800s), Lasker, Capablanca, Alekhine, Fischer, Kasparov (1900s) and 21st century champions Anand and Carlsen.

Date and Time: 2nd camp session: July 25-29, 2022, 8am – 3pm

Registration: To register, please fill out the registration form at http://www.turbochess.com/2022-Summer-Chess-Camp-Hosted-by-Cedar-Park-Mathnasium.pdf.   Instructions for turning in the registration form and making payment are on the form.

Location:
Cedar Park Mathnasium
13010 W Parmer Lane, Ste #100
Cedar Park, TX 78613
Please note the new location

Questions:
Contact Cedar Park Mathnasium (512) 869-6284  if you have questions about registering for this event. Contact Paul Chaplin (pschaplin@sbcglobal.net) if you have questions about chess content.