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2024 South Texas Grade Championships (Secondary Players)

USCF rated, 6 round chess tournament to determine the state champion for each grade level! 13 sections offered (see below).  View the Event flyer.

Players from Austin and SA are eligible for both the North/Central AND the South Grade Championships.  Players of any and all abilities are welcome to attend!

Final Standings (tie break order)
Rated Results (USCF)

Location
Brownsville Campus of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Student Union
650 Ringgold Rd
Brownsville, TX 78520

Sections
Note:  Players must play in their current grade level. Playing up to a higher or down to a lower grade level is not permitted. Homeschoolers, please register for a section based on your age.

1 section for each grade level: 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Basics
This is an official USCF-rated tournament open to all current USCF members that reside in Texas.
USCF rules and regulations will be strictly adhered to.
All players must have current USCF membership to play. (NO USCF’s processed onsite.)
Current USCF regular ratings will be used.
NO USCF memberships/renewals will be handled at this tournament.
6 Round Swiss, Time control is G/45;d/5 (6-12).
Chess sets, clocks, notations, and pens provided!

More information and Registration
For more information (awards,  entry fees, hotel suggestion, schedule) and to register, please visit the event website: https://www.utrgv.edu/chess/

Entry fees are staggered! Register asap!

Questions
If you still have questions after visiting the event website, please contact David Ortiz,  david.ortiz02@utrgv.edu, 832-908-5462 (text or call me with questions).

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2024 South Texas Grade Championships (Elementary Players)

USCF rated, 6 round chess tournament to determine the state champion for each grade level! 13 sections offered (see below).  View the Event flyer.

Players from Austin and SA are eligible for both the North/Central AND the South Grade Championships.  Players of any and all abilities are welcome to attend!

Final Standings (tie break order)
Rated Results (USCF)

Location
Brownsville Campus of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Student Union
650 Ringgold Rd
Brownsville, TX 78520

Sections
Note:  Players must play in their current grade level. Playing up to a higher or down to a lower grade level is not permitted. Homeschoolers, please register for a section based on your age.

1 section for each grade level: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th

Basics
This is an official USCF-rated tournament open to all current USCF members that reside in Texas.
USCF rules and regulations will be strictly adhered to.
All players must have current USCF membership to play. (NO USCF’s processed onsite.)
Current USCF regular ratings will be used.
NO USCF memberships/renewals will be handled at this tournament.
6 Round Swiss
Chess sets, clocks, notations, and pens provided!

More information and Registration
For more information (awards,  entry fees, hotel suggestion, schedule) and to register, please visit the event website: https://www.utrgv.edu/chess/

Entry fees are staggered! Register asap!

Questions
If you still have questions after visiting the event website, please contact David Ortiz,  david.ortiz02@utrgv.edu, 832-908-5462 (text or call me with questions).

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Open and K-12 Elite Sections at the Paragon Prep 2024 November Scholastic Tournament

The Open and K-12 Sections held in conjunction with the Rocks & Rooks scholastic chess tournament on November 23, 2024. USCF rated chess tournament for adults and more advanced scholastic players. Open plays 4SS at G/45,+5 and K-12 Elite plays 5SS at G/40,+5.

Final Results are available!
The tournament has been rated by the USCF.

Verify your entry on the advance entry list.

Day-of reminders:
+We play in the ELEMENTARY BUILDING on Great Northern.  This is the building BEHIND the big black middle school building!
+Read our player reminders (you are responsible for all this info!)
+Pairings will be online.
+K-12 Elite games will be played in Room 113.  Open Section games will be played in Room 140B. (building map).
+Announcements at 8:45. We start promptly at 9am!
+Zaika’s Indian Kitchen will be offering a lunch menu, and light snacks and drinks will also be available – all for purchase.
+Watch for a player reminder email on Thursday – check your junk folder!

Basics

This is a Swiss-system tournament, so everyone plays all day—there is no “elimination.” Players must know how to play the game of chess! We follow USCF rules including: touch-move, mandatory clocks (bring your own if at all possible), and mandatory notation. If registrations are high, we reserve the right to split the open section into two sections.

Location

Paragon Prep
7944 Great Northern Boulevard
Austin, TX 78757

Eligibility

Open Section:
All adults
Any youth who have reached at least 1300 by the November 2024 USCF supplement.
K-12 Elite:
Any youth rated between 950 and 1399 on the November 2024 USCF Supplement

Ineligible entries will be moved to the appropriate ‘under’  section of the Paragon Prep November 2024 Scholastic Chess Tournament. 

This is a rated tournament. You must have a USCF ID and your membership (can be purchased/renewed at check out or online with the USCF in advance of registration) . You can verify your USCF membership ID and expiration by visiting the USCF’s Member Services Area. Anyone can become a USCF member. Players new to tournament chess are welcome to play. Your USCF membership cannot expire before November 30, 2024.  USCF memberships can be renewed/purchased at check-out.

Schedule

No check-in necessary for preregistrations. We will make every attempt to contact you in advance if we see a problem with your registration. Verify your entry ONLINE!
8:45 a.m. K-12 Elite begins
9:15 a.m. Open  sections begin. Open has 4 rounds of G/45,+5; K-12 Elite has 5 rounds of G/40, +5.

No changes for round 1 (bye or section) allowed after online registration closes. Requests for byes, withdrawals, player info edits be made onsite with your chief TD and go into effect as of round 2.

Approximate Round Times

Open and K-12 Elite Sections*:
Open (4 rounds):
rd 1 – 9:15am, rd 2 – 11:10am, rd 3 – 1:25pm, rd 4 – 3:30pm
K-12 Elite (5 rounds):
rd 1 – 8:45am, rd 2 – 10:35am, rd 3 – 12:25pm, rd 4 – 2:15pm, rd 5 – 4:00pm

(Sections will play in separate rooms.)

Notes

There will be some “down time” between rounds since many games will finish early. We will provide an area (outside the tournament room) for casual “skittles” chess and/or other indoor activities.

Zaika’s Indian Kitchen will be offering a luncheon menu (11:00am – 2:30pm) at the event: Chicken and Rice Marsala, Vegetable Plate, Samosas, Chai, Mango Lassi, and a Vegan Plate. Prices range from $2 to $10.   Only water bottles allowed at the chess board.

Proper handwashing and adherence to COVID 19 exposure guidelines mandatory!

Awards

Open section:
Cash prizes based on number of entries. Special trophies will be awarded to the highest scoring Family & Child teams  (Uncles, Aunts, Siblings, Parents, or Grandparents paired with at least one scholastic aged player.). 
K-12 Elite:
Trophies to top finishers. Medals to positive scores not receiving a trophy. Trophies top teams.  

Registration Information

Entry fee pricing is staggered and based on date of entry/payment.

(Youth pricing good for either K-12 Elite or Open.)
*youth – $40/adult – $30 thru Wednesday, 10/30/2024
*youth – $45/adult – $35 thru Saturday, 11/16/2024.
*Late entry youth-$50 / adult – $40 begins Sunday, 11/17/2024 and ENDS at 5pm on Thursday 10/21/24, at which time online entry closes.
*If space permits, onsite registration on Saturday, 11/23/24 will be permitted, $60 youth – $50 adult. Cash or venmo only. First round play requires registration and payment before 8:40am.

Withdrawals requested via email before midnight on Wednesday 11/20/24 are eligible for a refund (minus a $10 service fee). No exceptions. No refunds for USCF memberships after purchased from the USCF. NO email/phone entries.

Please request byes when you register if possible. First bye receives 1/2-point. Further byes receive 0-points. Email the registrar to make changes to your requested byes. Deadline to add or remove a 1st round requested bye is 9am Friday 11/22/2024. All 1/2-point byes must be requested/removed before the end of round 2.

Email Lori Balkum, registrar (registrar@AustinChessTournaments.com) with other questions. No phone calls, please. Emails will be returned promptly.

Organized by Rocks & Rooks. Gary Gaiffe, tournament organizer (ggaiffe@att.net).

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Advance Entry List for the 2025 Austin Winter Open

All registrations appear automatically. Please allow one to two days for USCF information to be verified, at which point the current supplement rating will be entered. (Ratings shown reflect January Supplement Ratings and will not change for the event. Rating changes made late December do not affect pairings or section placement.)

If you are no longer eligible for the section you originally chose, you have been moved according to the section breaks set forth in the tournament description. No exceptions. As that description states, upcharges are NOT refundable.  No exceptions. We appreciate your patience as we try to be fair to ALL players. Remember – all entry fees go to support the Austin Chess Club!

If your name has a , your registration is complete.
If your name has a , the registrar has a question about your registration. Please contact the registrar if you have not already been contacted.
If there is no symbol in front of your name, your USCF verification is in process.

Jump to: Championship, Reserve,  Intermediate,  Novice

 Accelerated pairings are possible in sections with more than 40 players.

Return to the 2025 Austin Winter Open homepage.

Championship (FIDE rated)

NameUSCF IDRatingTitleScheduleByes
Melillo, Lucius 155701952343FM3-day
Shafer, Logan Clark1601996622643-day
Mynala, Rahul 1728757120913-day
Hulse, Brian 100786442200FM3-day
Johnson, Emerson Aurelius3072909919082-day
Gu, Samuel 3005091319633-day
Bader, Jeremy 1492800420393-day
Mysore, Abhinav Naveen1644494019483-day
Shen, Yangyang 1708050319583-day
Anandh, Vijay Srinivas 1699684421592-day
Wang, Kyle 1658670021033-day
Zhang, Oscar 3006743519723-day
Ravishankar, Dhruvesh 1659976019483-day
Wang, Ethan 1542968119453-day
Franco, Michael 1692884419813-day
Bist, Atharva 1645135521023-day
Fyr, Kevin 1270501420422-day
Johnson, Shelby 1256032419273-day
Solis, Reynier 3047456621463-day
Vyas , Miransh Purven3072246519043-day
Santhosh, Pranav 3057986619123-day
Albert, Colin Briggs1532599822143-day
Mista, Aleksander 170030552547GM2-Day5
Roy, Aanya 3070461419413-day
Manchanda, Advik 3005417619333-day
Yuan, Owen 1731082420353-day1
Burd, Leonid 3214001620003-day
Belous, Vladimir 160045712551GM2-day
Bhaduri, Neil S1671775021183-day
Section count: 29

Reserve (FIDE rated)

NameUSCF IDRatingScheduleByes
Lan, Kai Zhou3065820217623-day
Roy Choudhury, Arya 3038132917862-day
Rodenstein, Alan C 1001775118002-day
Kaul, Krrish 1659684317403-day
Stubbins, Isabella 1707480316923-day
Larionov, Dmitrii 3009758116703-day
Pirani , Shams 1591986118022-day
Borse, Tanvi 1599259417212-day
Borse, Prasanna 1293890618982-day
Martins, Devin Sanjay1593434418943-day
Zhang, Alicia 3007054918623-day
Dotson, John Bernard1034635518263-day
Sommers, Sean 1333486818673-day
Jin, Massa 1694810416353-day
Ramey, Alexander 3028013516713-day
Dumitru, Eric 1716403518223-day
Bupeshnath, Arjun 1589170218823-day
Badrinarayanan, Ashwath 3090682716002-day
Zolidis, Eric Christopher3131656217413-day
Chandra, Maurya 1656689118653-day
Kerbow, Jeff 1523835817623-day4
Johnson, Brandon 1292615817322-day
Alsisaria , Ahaan 3196105318933-day
Hosur, Sanmita 1624917216003-day
Shrikkanth, Avyukth 3049598316073-day
Maddipati, Srihas 1715286418913-day
Negron, Xavier 149092872-day3
Section count: 27

Intermediate (U1700)

NameUSCF IDRatingScheduleByes
Senapati, Avni 1678306715812-day
Kaul, Anika Shambhavi1707254512643-day
Chen, Yiheng Ethan3044167812422-day
Rudra, Abhik 3117058514353-day
Peng, Grace 3066573512252-day
Sun, Alice 3054035810282-day
Ni, Alan 3070127112482-day
Rupassara, Sakindu 3129113814502-day
Sanepalli, Guna Advik reddy3079088614452-day
Sykora, Landon 1284020315562-day
Tuck, Jonathan 1293863616693-day
Chui, Jeffrey 3088259512132-day3
Roy Choudhury, Anurag 3040484213512-day
Furlong, Calvin H1279457614103-day5
Pidathala, Esha 1680820415492-day
pidathala, srikar 1694186510982-day
Abdullah, Umar 3122394815212-day
Siegel, Ira 1250295412003-day2
Cheung, Joseph 3055549115853-day
Werther, Oliver 3075955213623-day
Ratheesh, Nived 3068783815502-day
Jin, Jayden 3099558413272-day
Balasubramanian, Vividh 1679095811102-day
Wang, Kai 3052882013932-day
Bejawada, Surya 1731003413943-day
Ganesan, Vikash 1642768515703-day
Ganesan, Vidhun 1644242015203-day
Varshney, Vihaan Kumar3084661711802-day
Stenglein, Jack 3100552515463-day
Lu, Nathan 3020976613102-day
Sridhar, Tharun 3074747815012-day
Duncan, Nick 1151187214003-day
Hemani, Aahil 1631134512862-day
Abdulla, Jamal 3101626813942-day
Shallenberger, Calum 1274237516033-day
Phillips, Dalton Richard3064259413633-day
Lobaugh, Doyle W1243781315043-day5
Rowe-watters , Chauncey 1672715015893-day
Phatak, Arjun 3082382513292-day
Phatak, Ashwin 3112336210182-day
Wang, Mark 3121159013783-day
Jijesh, Advaith 3064643413882-day
Ramey, John 3038771015603-day
Choi, Jay 3187670412162-day
Nyman, James 1266098013063-day
Pratheep Kumar, Amudha 3145637312343-day
Yau, Benjamin Yuen3014153713602-day
Desu, Srihaas 3003771313923-day
Goldstein, Doug 3054875016653-day1
Kuchibhatla, Arnav 3009174813602-day
Kuchibhatla, Nitya 3009175011412-day
Siva, Siddharth 3056101312273-day
Maneesh, Avantika 3148615713163-day
Balaji, Tanav 3077946414943-day
Smith, Tanner 3180721712043-day
Lewis, David G1260003813773-day
indrakanti, samvik 1677100111942-day
Alsisaria , Shreyansh 3196783815433-day
Bhattacharjee, Ahir 3124661915022-day
Gonzales, Christian Bryce1341974411693-day
Davis, Charles 1256140716003-day
Diaz, Jorge Ezequiel1426294813623-day
Grim, Walker 1434474114663-day
Maddipati, Srijani 1709120013713-day
Seidl, Luke 1665997516203-day
Section count: 65

Novice (U1400)

NameUSCF IDRatingScheduleByes
Uzdyaev, Gleb 308836588112-day
Kaveri, Sumedh Pranesh319878998052-day
Goyal, Vayun 171665347642-day
McClure, Don 1277784912353-day
Madsen, Stuart 123833008043-day5
Rubio, Christian 1601431510402-day
Orenstein , Braxton Leo309100394553-day
Wong, Charles 3076113210822-day
Xiao, Daniel 309140097872-day
Jiang, Frank 3071062511632-day4
Gaur, Yogesh 3153927110863-day
Mahajan, Ridhaan 3185061510693-day
Marsh, Andrew 3180553910913-day
Pirani, Nuraiz 308572087412-day
Stoffels, Amelie 304241296423-day
Sen, Aarav 304177227282-day
Chakraborty, Aahan 304560778373-day
Borse, Anushka 167249079692-day
Cartagena, Jose 319854977553-day
McNeal, Domanique 321462400 – UNR3-day
Vedanti, Atma 3081053511032-day
Woroniec, Adam 312942219353-day
Hwang, Yeonwoo 318313607623-day
Manchikanti, Sai Sriram Sudharsan 3015871213382-day
Kandi, Pranav 3149328712042-day
Maxwell, Ian 3003743012133-day4
Castillo, Manuel 3004899510922-day
Shanmuganathan, Zayn 319681768213-day
Vignesh, Laksha 314293287622-day
Indrakanti, Samvik 1677100111942-day
Connaughton, James Patrick1264741812213-day
Babich, Joseph 314745827312-day
Loftiss, Jason Lee1260888313133-day
Jeedigunta, Shreyan 314697019303-day
Katooru, Praneel 310340049372-day
Pei, Yelin 3028686910312-day
Eugene, Jadan Wesley Joseph3031839411263-day
Wang, Yixin 319266889552-day
Sathyanath, Abinaya 305625858713-day
Karnatak, Mridul 3070151110993-day
Raina, Advika 304971209843-day
Sivaraju, Subbu 3006682412033-day
Sivaraju, Karthik 3192264610723-day
Rajeshkanna, Advaithkrishna 316307439733-day
Gondle, Sathvik 316423087053-day
Fehner, Bradley Jacob 318221151313-day
Sa’id, Anwar 163944378742-day
Read, Dylan pending0 – UNR3-day
Ganesan, Tejus 306609218772-day
Collier, Cameron Scott3202653013363-day
Papisetti, Rutvik 303833929873-day
Section count: 51

Total registrants: 172

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San Antonio Turkey Shoot 2024

Description: This is a USCF rated swiss chess tournament (event website) open to all chess players. There will be 5 rounds in total with 2 schedules offered. The two-day schedule will be on November 23rd, and 24th while the three-day schedule will be the 22nd, 23rd, and 24th. 1/2 point bye available for any round if notified before Round 2 is paired. No last round byes.

LIMIT 150 PEOPLE FOR THIS EVENT.

Advance Entry List

Location: 

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham
San Antonio Riverwalk
303 Blum St
San Antonio, TX 78205

Round times (Two day schedule):
• Registration at 9:00-9:45 am if not done online.
• Rounds 1, 2, & 3 starts promptly on November 23rd at 10:00am, 2:00pm, and 6:30pm.
• Rounds 4 & 5 starts promptly on November 24th at 10:00am and 2:30pm.

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 pm if not done online.
• Rounds 1 starts promptly on November 22nd at 6:00pm.
• Rounds 2, & 3 starts promptly on November 23rd at 2:00pm, and 6:30pm.
• Rounds 4 & 5 starts promptly on November 24th at 10:00am and 2:30pm.

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

Entry fee:
Masters play for free if signed up before November 4th. The first 3 GM’s get a free hotel day!

$50 if received before October 16th, $60 before November 16th, $70 until the day of the event, and $80 on-site registration and may have to take 1st round bye. (King & Adult members play for free. Knights get $10 off. Must register online – link on event page. Entry fee deducted from winnings)

Sections and Prizes:
$4600 in prizes 50% guaranteed
One prize per person

Three Sections section with class prizes.
(Championship 1800+) *U1800 players must pay an extra $60 to compete in this section*
• 1st -$800 2nd-$400 3rd-$200
• Expert(2000-2199): 1st -$250 2nd-$150
• Class A(1800-1999): 1st -$250 2nd-$150

(Reserve U1800) *U1200 players must pay an extra $60 to compete in this section*
• 1st -$600 2nd-$300 3rd-$200
• Class C(1400-1599): 1st -$200 2nd-$100
• Top Class D/Unrated(U1400): 1st -$200 2nd-$100

(Novice U1200)
• 1st -$400 2nd-$200 3rd-$100

Cancellation Policy: If you do not wish to participate in our tournament after paying the entry fee, please email us at CompleteChess@gmail.com no later than 24 hours in advance. We reserve the right to charge a $15 service fee for cancellations. NO refunds will be issued if we are notified of cancellation within 24 hours of the start of the event.

Questions: Contact Jesse Lozano: CompleteChess@gmail.com

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2025 Austin Winter Open

USCF rated swiss chess tournament on January 3-5, 2025, sponsored by the Austin Chess Club.   We offer FOUR sections and a guaranteed prize fund over $5000 and 30 Grand Prix Points. There will be 5 rounds in total over the weekend with two schedules. The Championship and Reserve sections are FIDE rated.

LIMIT 85 players in any single section.

View the Advance Entry List.
Register Online!

Location

Austin Southpark Hotel
4140 Governors Row
Austin, TX 78744

Discounted group room rate at the Austin Southpark Hotel is only $95/night here: Book your group rate for the 2025 Austin Winter Open

Please support the tournament by staying at the event hotel! The above room link is good thru Friday, 12/20/2024.

Round Times

3-DAY
Round 1: Friday, 7:15pm (G/90, +30)
2-DAY
Round 1: Saturday, 9:00am (G/60, +10) (*Games in this round will not be FIDE rated*)

ALL PLAYERS (G/90, +30):
Round 2: Saturday, 1pm
Round 3: Saturday, 6:30pm
Round 4: Sunday, 10:00am
Round 5: Sunday 3:15pm

*Reentry: from 3-day to 2-day schedule is available at any point for Intermediate and Novice sections for a $40 fee. Championship and Reserve players may re-enter round 1 for a $40 fee (changing schedules). For entry into round 1, contact us no later than 8:30am, the Saturday of the event.

*If a player is 15 minutes late for round 1 without notice, they will be withdrawn. In Intermediate and Novice sections (non-FIDE) opponents’ games may be reassigned. Forfeit time for rounds 2-5 is 1 hour, but please contact us (Lori Balkum and Sarah Brauner (austinchessclub@austinchesstournaments.com)) if you are running late for any round or wish to withdraw! (Phone number will be posted onsite and provided via email to players prior to round 1). This is showing common courtesy to your opponent!

Byes

Only ONE 1/2 point bye allowed.
*Deadline to request/remove half-point byes: Saturday 5pm, or before round 2 ends (whichever comes first for your section)
*Deadline to request zero-point byes/withdraw: before your section is paired for the affected round

Registration and Fees


Entry fees are staggered and we would like for you to register early! Register Online!

  • $79 if received by Saturday, 10/26/2024, 11:59pm CST
  • $89 if received by Saturday, 11/30/2024, 11:59pm CST
  • $109 thru the Saturday before the tournament (12/28/2024), 11:59pm CST
  • $119 the week of the tournament, thru Thursday, 01/02/2025, 11:59pm CST
  • $129 on Friday and onsite, IF space available. Any registrations made onsite after 8:30am, Saturday 1/4/2025 receive a 1st round bye.

Online registrations and online payment are requested. Please contact the registrar (austinchessclub@austinchesstournaments.com) to request help or accommodations.

Withdrawal with refund available if requested by 7pm on Friday one week before the event (12/27/2024).  After that time, no refunds. NO EXCEPTIONS. Any refunds will incur a $10 processing and transaction fee.

$25 up-charges (listed below) are NON-refundable.  Pay the upcharge later if unsure about eligibility.

Titled players (IM/GM) play for free if space allows. (No entry fee required and no entry fees deducted from winnings if registered before October 26th! Registrations as of October 27th must pay entry fee – returned after completion of 5 rounds of play.)  All players should register online.  Contact registrar (austinchessclub@austinchesstournaments.com) for coupon code and to inquire about other conditions.

Sections and Prizes

$5435 in prizes 100% guaranteed
One prize per person

Four Sections!.
Players are only eligible for the prizes listed within their section. Limit 85 players in any one section (exceptions granted for ratings 2200+).

Championship (2000+) 
*This section will be FIDE rated and will use FIDE rules. USCF ratings used for pairings.
*Registering for the FIDE section permits the tournament organizers to request a FIDE ID on behalf of a player who does not yet have a FIDE ID.
*Players rated 1900-1999 may pay an extra $25 to compete in this section, but are only eligible for place prizes*
• 1st -$925 2nd-$525 3rd-$375
• Expert (2000-2199): 1st -$250 2nd-$150

Reserve (1700 -1999)
*This section will be FIDE rated and will use FIDE rules. USCF ratings used for pairings.
*Registering for the FIDE section permits the tournament organizers to request a FIDE ID on behalf of a player who does not yet have a FIDE ID.
*Players rated 1600-1699 may pay an extra $25 to compete in this section.
• 1st -$540 2nd-$320 3rd-$210 4th-$140

Intermediate (U1700)
*Players rated up to 1699 may play in this section
• 1st -$480 2nd-$260 3rd-$160 4th-$100

Novice (U1400)
*Players rated up to 1399 may play in this section.
• 1st -$430 2nd-$230 3rd-$140
• U1000: 1st -$120 2nd – $80

**January 2025 Supplement (‘Regular’ OTB) ratings will be used for pairing and placement purposes.  If no regular rating is available, then other USCF ratings (quick, blitz, online) can and will be considered for section placement
**Requests to play down will not be honored.
**Requests to play up will only be honored if the conditions mentioned above are met and the appropriate fee has been paid. You do NOT need to pay the up-charge during registration, if unsure about rating or section. You will be contacted in late December with directions for payment if necessary.
**Unrated players will be placed at TD’s discretion and are only eligible for place prizes
**Unrated players must disclose foreign and online ratings before their section placement is considered complete. Failure to disclose playing history may result in forfeiture and withdrawal from the event.

Device Policy

Internet enabled devices must be turned off completely during play (not just on silent) and must remain in the player’s bag or face up on the playing tablets. Devices may not be removed from the playing hall during your game. Devices include phones, smartwatches, tablets, etc. These may NOT be on the player’s person or leave the board during the games.  Penalties up to or including loss of game and removal from the tournament for violations of this policy. Link to 2024 updated formal device policy.

No notation devices will be approved for the FIDE section. Any notation devices in other sections must be reviewed and logged at chess control no later than 30 minutes prior to player’s first round to receive an approval card. Please review the US Chess Notation Device policy. 

Spectators, if allowed, must have devices turned completely off.

More Details

Bring an increment capable clock if possible! Sets and boards provided in all sections!
The hotel has a restaurant and small store that sells coffees, sandwiches, and other snacks. Check your round times and bring food and drink as necessary. Only water (drinks) allowed at the chess board.  All food must remain outside the playing room. 
We will provide an area for waiting parents and for players to review their chess games.  However, we will not babysit your kids.  No child should be left unattended.

Questions?

Contact Lori Balkum and Sarah Brauner (austinchessclub@austinchesstournaments.com) if you have questions about this event.

See our USCF Online TLA!

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2024 National Chess Week – Pairings and Wall Charts and Standings

This event was held on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Paragon Prep in North Austin.  Thank you for playing!!  The tournament has been rated by the USCF.

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

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2024 National Chess Week Scholastic Tournament at Paragon and the descriptions for the Open and K-12 Elite Sections

K-3 U400

Final Results
Round 5:  Pairings  Wall Chart  Team Standings  Results
Round 4:  Pairings  Wall Chart  Team Standings  Results
Round 3: Pairings    Wall Chart  Team Standings Results
Round 2:  Pairings  (by board) Pairings (alphabetical) Wall Chart  Team Standings  Results
Round 1: Pairings (by board)    Pairings (alphabetical)  Wall Chart  Team Standings   Results
Advance Entries

K-5 U600

Final Results
Round 5:  Pairings  Wall Chart  Team Standings  Results
Round 4:  Pairings  Wall Chart  Team Standings  Results
Round 3: Pairings   Wall Chart Team Standings  Results
Round 2:  Pairings (by board) Pairings (alphabetical) Wall Chart  Team Standings  Results
Round 1: Pairings (by board)    Pairings (alphabetical)  Wall Chart  Team Standings   Results
Advance Entries

K-5 U1000

Final Results
Round 5:  Pairings  Wall Chart  Team Standings  Results
Round 4:  Pairings – revised  Wall Chart  Team Standings  Results
Round 3:  Pairings   Wall Chart   Team Standings   Results
Round 2:  Pairings  (by board) Pairings (alphabetical) Wall Chart  Team Standings  Results
Round 1: Pairings (by board)    Pairings (alphabetical)  Wall Chart  Team Standings   Results
Advance Entries

6-12 U600

Final Results
Round 5:  Pairings  Wall Chart  Team Standings  Results
Round 4:  Pairings  Wall Chart  Team Standings  Results
Round 3:  Pairings  Wall Chart  Team Standings   Results
Round 2:  Pairings  (by board) Pairings (alphabetical) Wall Chart  Team Standings  Results
Round 1: Pairings (by board)    Pairings (alphabetical)  Wall Chart  Team Standings   Results
Advance Entries

6-12 U1000

Final Results
Round 5:  Pairings  Wall Chart  Team Standings  Results
Round 4:  Pairings  Wall Chart  Team Standings  Results
Round 3:  Pairings  Wall Chart  Team Standings   Results
Round 2:  Pairings  (by board) Pairings (alphabetical) Wall Chart  Team Standings  Results
Round 1: Pairings (by board)    Pairings (alphabetical)  Wall Chart  Team Standings   Results
Advance Entries

K-12 Elite

Final Results
Round 5:  Pairings  Wall Chart  Team Standings  Results
Round 4:  Pairings  Wall Chart  Team Standings  Results
Round 3:  Pairings  Wall Chart  Team Standings   Results
Round 2:  Pairings  (by board) Pairings (alphabetical) Wall Chart  Team Standings  Results
Round 1: Pairings (by board)    Pairings (alphabetical)  Wall Chart  Team Standings   Results
Advance Entries

Open

Final Results
Round 5:  Pairings  Wall Chart  Results
Round 4:  Pairings  Wall Chart  Results
Round 3:  Pairings-revised  Wall Chart   Results
Round 2:  Pairings  (by board) Pairings (alphabetical) Wall Chart  Results
Round 1: Pairings  (by board)  Pairings (alphabetical)  Wall Chart    Results
Advance Entries

Family-Child

Final Standings
After 2 rounds (as of 10/5/2024, 1pm)
Advance Entries (as of 10/3/2024)

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ACC USCF Rated G/90 Standard Swiss

This slow swiss takes place over 4 weeks, with games on October 12th, 19th, 26th and November 2nd. G/90 with 30 sec. increment per move. 4 round Swiss. Sections dependent on turnout. EF: $20.00 all. Online registration and payment requested.

USCF membership must not expire before November 30, 2024.

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 October 12th. 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, October 19th 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/.

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ACC USCF Quick-rated G/24 Swiss

A one-day tournament on November 16th offering G/24 with 5 sec. delay per move. 4 Round Swiss. Sections dependent on turnout. EF: $15.00 all. USCF membership required.  Online registration and payment suggested.

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 must not expire before November 30, 2024. Please renew with the USCF (https://new.uschess.org/) before coming to the event.

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 $15/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. We look forward to seeing you!

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 thoroughly before emailing with questions.

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ACC USCF Quick-rated G/24 Swiss

A one-day tournament on November 9th offering G/24 with 5 sec. delay per move. 4 Round Swiss. Sections dependent on turnout. EF: $15.00 all. USCF membership required.  Online registration and payment suggested.

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 must not expire before November 30, 2024. Please renew with the USCF (https://new.uschess.org/) before coming to the event.

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 $15/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. We look forward to seeing you!

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 thoroughly before emailing with questions.