Category: Past Events

^{October Octagons + Open}

^{In-Person USCF Rated Tournament} 

^{October 4, 2025}

^{12466 Los Indios Trail, Ste.100}

^{Austin, TX 78729}

^{* USCF Membership Required *}

^{Free Parking Provided} 

^{Capacity: 100 players}

^SECTIONS:

^{SECTION A: 1400+ USCF rated Octagons}

^{SECTION B: 1000 – 1399 Open USCF rated} 

^{SECTION C: 600 – 999 Open USCF rated}

^{SECTION D: U600 Open USCF rated}

^{The tournament will consist of two different formats:}

^{Octagon Format: Section A will be divided into groups of 8 players based on currrent Monthly official USCF Ratings with swiss-system pairings.}

^{Open Tournament Format: Sections B – D will be run as a normal swiss-system tournament}

^{**If there is an odd number or not a multiple of 8, it is the Tournament Director’s discretion to group players accordingly**}

^{**Players are not allowed to play up or down**} 

^{ENTRY FEES:} 

^{Early Bird: $50 by September 21, 2025 by 11:59pm} 

^{$60 on or after September 22, 2025}

^{Top 2 highest rated players of the whole tournament will receive a guaranteed entry fee reimbursement if they complete all 3 rounds}

^PRIZES: 

Section A: $250 for first place in each octagon 

Section B: $150, $100, $50 + Medals

Section C: $100, $75, $50 + Medals

Section D: Chess books + Medals

^{TIME CONTROL:} 

^{Section A: G/75, d5 (75 minutes per player with a 5-second delay)}

^{Section B: G/45, d5 (45 minutes per player with a 5-second delay)}

^{Section C: G/45, d5 (45 minutes per player with a 5-second delay)}

^{Section D: G/30, d5 (30 minutes per player with a 5-second delay)}

^Schedule

^{SECTIONS A (All Octagons):}

^{1st round: 10:00 AM}

^{2nd round: 1:00 PM}

^{3rd round: 4:00 PM}

^{SECTIONS B and C:}

^{1st round: 10:00 AM}

^{2nd round: 11:45 AM}

^{Lunch Break: 1:30 PM}

^{3rd round: 2:30 PM}

^{4th round: 4:15 PM}

^{SECTION D:}

^{1st round: 10:00 AM}

^{2nd round: 11:15 AM}

^{3rd round: 12:30pm}

^{Lunch Break: 1:30 PM}

^{4th round: 2:30 PM}

^{Closing ceremony for each section will take place after the final round of that section.}

^{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.} 

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 $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. 

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.

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