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Waco August Swiss 8/29/26

Waco August 29 Swiss – Registration Link: https://forms.gle/7zjiNn28N6Ht9pNH8

Saturday, August 29, 2026
Holy Spirit Episcopal Church, 1624 Wooded Acres Dr., Waco, TX 76710 (Behind Target)

 (Enter through main door and turn right. Tournament room is at the end of Parish Hall.)


VIEW ENTRY LIST (This is manually entered, so it may not reflect recent registrations.)

4 Rounds at a time control of G/45;d5 (45 minutes with a 5 second delay)

3 Sections:

  • Championship- Ratings 1600+ (1400-1599 may play up for $10 fee)
  • Under 1601- Ratings 1000-1600 (800-999 may play up for $10 fee) 
  • Under 1000- Ratings 0-999

Notes on Sections:

  • Most unrated players should play in the Under 1000 section, but you may play up in the U1601.
  • We go by monthly published ratings, but if your live current rating goes up before the tournament, you may request to move sections. 
  • There is a $10 PLAY-UP FEE for those playing up to a higher section.  You must still meet the section minimum rating to play up.

Check in & Pay: 9:30 to 9:50 AM
 (*Because we do not accept payment in advance,  players not checked in by 9:50 am will NOT be paired in Round 1 –unless you notify us that you are on the way.  If you are registered, but can no longer play, please let us know.)

Round Times: 

  • Round 1- 10:00 AM
  • Round 2- 11:45 AM 
  • Round 3- 2:00 PM 
  • Round 4- 3:45 PM

Entry Fee: $20 CASH (no credit, no debit) upon arrival.  Exact change is appreciated! Extra $10 play-up fee for those playing up.
Cash Prizes- Based on the number of entries. The prize list will be posted on-site, after the start of Round 1.

Limited Capacity of 70 players!
Register by filling out the form below.
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This is a rated tournament. Current US Chess membership required (https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess.)

Please check that your membership is not expired before registering (https://ratings.uschess.org.) If you need help creating or renewing your US Chess membership, please email us (contact info is below.)

Notation is required.  We provide notation sheets. You may also use your own notation book/ sheets or a USCF approved notation device.  Please bring a pen or pencil.

If you don’t know how to notate, learn here: https://www.chesshouse.com/blogs/education/how-to-read-and-write-algebraic-chess-notation

Please bring a chess clock if you have one.  The club has a limited supply.  Chess sets are provided. 

For those new to tournaments: Swiss means all players will play all 4 rounds, unless there is a requested bye (1/2 point) because you need to miss a round or an assigned bye (full point) due to uneven sections.

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For questions or problems registering, please email:
Dan Shafer (daniel_m_shafer@baylor.edu) or Deborah Shafer (dshaferchess@yahoo.com)

(For parents registering children, you may enter the parent email and phone number, but please enter the player’s name.)

Personal Information will not be shared.  Only the player’s name, USCF ID, rating, and expiration date will be posted on the entry list.

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ACC G/90 Standard Swiss 8/15-8/29

This slow swiss takes place over 4 weeks, with games on August 15th, 22nd, 29th. G/90 with 30 sec increment per move. 4 round Swiss. Sections dependent on turnout, limited to 32 players. EF: $15.00 all. Link to: Online registration and payment requested.

USCF membership must not expire before August 31, 2026.

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.

Register online via above link or onsite 3:00-3:45pm. 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. Participants who wish to enter the tournament late may email Austin Chess Club. Late entry must be made (emailed) before 10am on Saturday,  August 22nd to secure a round 2 pairing.

Location:
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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AGCA August Scholastic & Open Tour #2

Register at : https://austin-chess.com/events/

Early entry $40 through 8/16; Regular entry $50 8/17-8/23; Late entry $60 from 8/24

Players are allowed to play up within 100 rating points for a $0.50/point fee. See registration website for other policies, including byes and cancellation.

Scholastic U700

0 – 699

G/25; d5

6 Rounds

10:00 AM

Scholastic U1100

700 – 1099

G/25; d5

6 Rounds

10:00 AM

Scholastic U1500

1100 – 1499

G/35; d5

5 Rounds

10:00 AM

Scholastic U1900

1500 – 1899

G/55; d5

4 Rounds

10:00 AM

Open 1900+

1900+

G/55; d5

4 Rounds

10:00 AM

SCHEDULES:

Schedules vary by section, see website for specific times

Prizes

  • Open Section:
  • 1st Place $300
  • 2nd Place $200
  • 3rd Place $100
  • 60% of Play-up fees will directly be added to the prizes so they may be higher.
  • Scholastic Sections:
  • Trophies for 1st Place
  • Medals for 2nd and 3rd Place
  • Books for the top finishers as well
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AGCA August Open

Register at : https://austin-chess.com/events/

Early entry $50 through 8/9; Regular entry $60 8/10-8/16; Late entry $75 from 8/17. Members save 15%!

Players are allowed to play up within 100 rating points for a $0.50/point fee. See registration website for other policies, including byes and cancellation.

U800

0 – 799

G/30; d5

6 Rounds

10:00 AM

U1200

800 – 1199

G/40; d5

5 Rounds

10:00 AM

U1600

1200 – 1599

G/40; d5

5 Rounds

10:00 AM

U2000

1600 – 1999

G/60; d5

4 Rounds

10:00 AM

2000+

2000+

G/60; d5

4 Rounds

10:00 AM

SCHEDULES:

Schedules vary by section, see tournament website for specific times

Prizes

  • 2000+: $400, $200, $100
  • U2000: $200, $100, $50
  • U1600: $100, $75, $50
  • U1200: Chess books
  • U800: Chess books
  • Play-up fees will directly be added to the prizes so they may be higher.
  • Medals for top 3 finishers in each section
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August USCF Rated Chess Tournament

Overview

Join us in August Major Rated Chess Tournament! Sharpen your skills and compete with top players. Don’t miss out! Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/august-uscf-rated-chess-tournament-tickets-1982197752838?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

Description: This is a USCF rated swiss chess tournament open to all chess players. There will be 4 rounds with 3 sections all held on August 8th.1/2 point bye available for any round if notified before Round 2 is paired. No last round byes.

LIMIT 40 PEOPLE FOR THIS EVENT.

Sections and Prizes:

*50% guaranteed in prizes based on 30 entries. 50% guaranteed payout.

*One prize per person*

$1000 in Prizes

Three sections prizes.

(Championship) 1500+

• $300-$150

(Reserve) U1500

• $200-$100

(Novice) U1000

• $200-$100

Round times and Time Controls:

• All rounds G/40;d5

• Registration at 9:00-9:45 am if not done online.

• Rounds 1: 10:00am

• Rounds 2: 11:30am

• Lunch Break: 1:00pm

• Rounds 3: 2:00pm

• Rounds 4: 3:30pm

Entry fee: $50 if received before online before the tournament, $60 for on-site registration and may have to take 1st round bye. Masters play for free as well as first 3 experts (2000 USCF). Contact services.completechess@gmail.com

**All winnings will be sent via check. Please ensure your shipping address and the name for the check are accurately provided during the registration process.

**No refunds after August 1st. All refunds will be charged a $7 processing and transaction fee.

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Texas Teams Championship

TEXAS TEAMS CHAMPIONSHIP RETURNS TO BROWNSVILLE, TX JULY 25-26TH, THIS TIME, AT THE HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS!!

That’s right! The beloved State Championship Team event will return to the 2014 Chess City of the Year, brought to you by United Warriors Chess Foundation in exciting fashion and a professional, comfortable setting! 

This year, the amount of players per team will be increased to 4 players per team, increasing the fun and the number of outcomes. A Championship Belt will be awarded, 3 different divisions will be offered, $1600 guaranteed will be in the prize fund. 

Location:

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brownsville by IHG

1985 North Expressway 83, Brownsville, TX, 78520 

Book HERE for chess rate.

(Use code “BJE”)

Tournament Format:This unique State Championship event will offer a “Fixed-Roster Team” format. There will be 3 sections: Championship (team average Under 2000), Intermediate (team average Under 1600) & Novice (team average Under 1000). 5 rounds of Game 60 with a 30 second increment will be played throughout both days for the Championship and Intermediate divisions while the Novice division will have 5 rounds of Game 25 with a 5 second delay and will be conducted on July 25th. Round 1 will begin at 10am on the Saturday for all divisions, but Novice will follow their own schedule, please advise on the tournament website. Each team will consist of any 4 players as long as the team average is below the average of the threshold for their desired division. This will give players the opportunity to fulfill any imaginations and desires to team up with their parents, coach, players from previous generations, or rivals from opposing teams.Pairings & Scoring: Since this is a true-team tournament, the players will be competing as one unit, not individually. This means that the teams will be paired up against each other instead of the players. The players will be placed in Board Order by rating and will not be allowed to swap at any point during the tournament. Within the team’s pairing, the top boards will play against each other, the second boards will play against each other, the third boards will play against each other and fourth boards will play each other. The team with the higher score of “game points” will win the point for the team. If the teams tie or “draw” with a score of 2-2, then each team will earn half a point. For more information on full Pairings & Scoring procedures, please visit the Tournament Website.

Entry Fee & Awards:

Championship & Intermediate entry fee is $40 per player if registered by Saturday, July 18th, 2026 and will increase to $50 after. Novice entry fee is $35 per player if registered by Saturday, July 18th, 2026 and will increase to $45 after.  There will be a fully guaranteed prize fund of $1600.

Awards:

Championship:
1st Place Team:  $800 + Championship Belt
2nd Place Team: $400 + medals for each team member

Intermediate:
1st Place Team: $400 + medals for each team member

Novice:
1st Place Team: trophies for each team member
2nd Place Team: medals for each team member

MISCELLANEOUS:This is an official State tournament sanctioned by TCA. 

This requires all players to have a current USCF membership as well as a current TCA membership. USCF Regular Official July 2026 Supplement Ratings will be used for this event for team averages and ranking. 
This tournament also helps players meet the necessary requirements to earn a Texas Master Title. To read the entire criteria, click the following link:

https://texaschess.org/texas-titles-system/No team? No worries, there is an option on the Registration Form to select where you can register and we can assist you in finding other players who need teammates to make a team. 

If there are any questions or concerns regarding this event, please don’t hesitate to reach out. To register, visit the link below or scan the QR code on the attached flyer. Also, please visit the other links you may find useful.

Official Tournament Website: 

https://sites.google.com/view/2026-texas-teams/homeHotel Special Rate Booking Link

Direct Registration Link: https://forms.gle/j7R7s3msgpwdz1up6

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July USCF Rated Chess Tournament

Overview

Description: This is a USCF rated swiss chess tournament open to all chess players. There will be 4 rounds with 3 sections all held on July 18th.1/2 point bye available for any round if notified before Round 2 is paired. No last round byes.

Join us in July Major Rated Chess Tournament! Sharpen your skills and compete with top players. Don’t miss out! Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/july-uscf-rated-chess-tournament-tickets-1982197561265?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

LIMIT 40 PEOPLE FOR THIS EVENT.

Sections and Prizes:

*50% guaranteed in prizes based on 30 entries. 50% guaranteed payout.

*One prize per person*

$1000 in Prizes

Three sections prizes.

(Championship) 1500+

• $300-$150

(Reserve) U1500

• $200-$100

(Novice) U1000

• $200-$100

Round times and Time Controls:

• All rounds G/40;d5

• Registration at 9:00-9:45 am if not done online.

• Rounds 1: 10:00am

• Rounds 2: 11:30am

• Lunch Break: 1:00pm

• Rounds 3: 2:00pm

• Rounds 4: 3:30pm

Entry fee: $50 if received before online before the tournament, $60 for on-site registration and may have to take 1st round bye. Masters play for free as well as first 3 experts (2000 USCF). Contact services.completechess@gmail.com

**All winnings will be sent via check. Please ensure your shipping address and the name for the check are accurately provided during the registration process.

**No refunds after July 11th . All refunds will be charged a $7 processing and transaction fee.

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Wednesday Rapid Night 8/26/26

Register and view entry list at https://austin-chess.com/events/tournaments

Entry fee: $20 standard; $30 late

Rules

  • SECTIONS: All players will be playing in the same section. (USCF Rated)
  • Only players rated above 1100 USCF, will be allowed into the tournament.
  • ENTRY FEE (members save 15%!):
  • Standard Fee: $20 before 11:59PM on 8/22
  • Late Fee: $30 on or after 8/23
  • TIME CONTROL: Game 10 min + 3 sec increment
  • 5-Round Swiss System Schedule
  • Rounds will be started as soon as the last game is finished.
  • There will be a 5 minute break after Round 3. Estimated end of the event is 8:30 PM
  • NOTE: Half-point byes are acceptable for all rounds, limit 1. Must commit before the 1st round.
  • PLAYERS MAY NOT POSSESS CELL PHONES DURING THE TOURNAMENT. Please leave your phone at home, in your car, or turned off (vibrate/silent not acceptable) on top of your table.
  • Any violators may be subject to disqualification and forfeiture.

Prizes

  • Prizes are determined by paid entry fees.
  • First Place: 30%
  • Second Place: 20%
  • Third Place: 10%
  • There will be no closing ceremony but prizes will be sent after the tournament is complete via PayPal

Policies

  • Cancellations made 7+ days before the event receive a full refund.
  • Cancellations made within 7 days of the event receive a 50% refund.
  • No refunds for cancellations made on the day of the event.
  • No-shows will not receive a refund.
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Wednesday Blitz Night 8/19/26

The Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy is hosting a weekly blitz tournament on Wednesday evenings for players aged 14+ or younger players with mature ratings (1400+). 6:00-8:30. USCF Membership required. Capacity: 60 players

Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy
12466 Los Indios Trail
Austin, TX 78729

TOURNAMENT STYLE:
9 Round Swiss, one section, Time control: G/3;+2

RATING INFORMATION:
● Published official USCF ratings will be used.
● Unofficial USCF ratings will be used if unrated or to play in a
higher section.
● Players must reveal foreign, FIDE, and other over-the-board
ratings. These ratings will be adjusted, if necessary, and may be
used if they are higher than USCF ratings.

TIME CONTROL & SCHEDULE:
NOTE: Half-point byes are acceptable for all rounds, limit 1. Must commit before the 1st round.

One section: G/3;+2
Schedule: rounds asap

The Closing ceremony for each will take place after the final round of that section.

PLAYERS MAY NOT POSSESS CELL PHONES DURING THE TOURNAMENT. Any violators may be subject to disqualification and forfeiture.

ENTRY FEES:
● $20 regular entry, $30 late entry, online at https://austin-chess.com/events

For additional questions, please contact us at info@austin-chess.com

PRIZES: 30%, 20%, 10% of Entry Fees

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.  We reserve the right to charge a $5 service fee for cancellations.  NO refunds will be issued if we are notified of cancellation within 24 hours of the start of the event.

WITHDRAWAL POLICY: If you would like to withdraw from the tournament after it begins, please alert the tournament director. 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. 

Sections
Blitz

Prizes
Prizes are determined by paid entry fees.
First Place: 30%
Second Place: 20%
Third Place: 10%
There will be no closing ceremony but prizes will be sent after the tournament is complete via PayPal

Rules
SECTIONS: All players will be playing in the same section. (USCF Rated)
Players aged 14 or older, as well as those rated above 1400 USCF, will be allowed into the tournament.
ENTRY FEE (members save 15%!):
Standard Fee: $20 before 11:59PM August 15th
Late Fee: $30 on or after August 16th
TIME CONTROL: Game 3 min + 2 sec increment
9-Round Swiss System Schedule
Rounds will be started as soon as the last game is finished.
There will be a 10 minute break after Round 5.
NOTE: Half-point byes are acceptable for all rounds, limit 1. Must commit before the 1st round.
PLAYERS MAY NOT POSSESS CELL PHONES DURING THE TOURNAMENT. Please leave your phone at home, in your car, or turned off (vibrate/silent not acceptable) on top of your table.
Any violators may be subject to disqualification and forfeiture.

Policies
Cancellations made 7+ days before the event receive an 80% refund.
Cancellations made within 7 days of the event receive a 50% refund.
No refunds for cancellations made 24 hours or less before the event.
No-shows will not receive a refund.Rem

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Wednesday Rapid Night 8/5/26

Register and view entry list at https://austin-chess.com/events/tournaments

Entry fee: $20 standard; $30 late

Rules

  • SECTIONS: All players will be playing in the same section. (USCF Rated)
  • Only players rated above 1100 USCF, will be allowed into the tournament.
  • ENTRY FEE (members save 15%!):
  • Standard Fee: $20 before 11:59PM on 8/1
  • Late Fee: $30 on or after 8/2
  • TIME CONTROL: Game 10 min + 3 sec increment
  • 5-Round Swiss System Schedule
  • Rounds will be started as soon as the last game is finished.
  • There will be a 5 minute break after Round 3. Estimated end of the event is 8:30 PM
  • NOTE: Half-point byes are acceptable for all rounds, limit 1. Must commit before the 1st round.
  • PLAYERS MAY NOT POSSESS CELL PHONES DURING THE TOURNAMENT. Please leave your phone at home, in your car, or turned off (vibrate/silent not acceptable) on top of your table.
  • Any violators may be subject to disqualification and forfeiture.

Prizes

  • Prizes are determined by paid entry fees.
  • First Place: 30%
  • Second Place: 20%
  • Third Place: 10%
  • There will be no closing ceremony but prizes will be sent after the tournament is complete via PayPal

Policies

  • Cancellations made 7+ days before the event receive a full refund.
  • Cancellations made within 7 days of the event receive a 50% refund.
  • No refunds for cancellations made on the day of the event.
  • No-shows will not receive a refund.