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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. (You may see ratings within sections that seem illogical. Ratings shown reflect October Supplement Ratings.   Rating changes made late December will not affect pairings or section placement.)

It is better to register early and change your section later, than to wait to register!

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 155701952362FM3-day
Shafer, Logan Clark1601996622143-day
Mynala, Rahul 1728757120873-day
Hulse, Brian 1007864422003-day
Johnson, Emerson Aurelius3072909919002-day
Gu, Samuel 3005091319853-day
Bader, Jeremy 1492800420393-day
Mysore, Abhinav Naveen1644494019483-day
Shen, Yangyang 1708050319083-day
Anandh, Vijay Srinivas 1699684421532-day
Kaul, Krrish 1659684318323-day
Wang, Kyle 1658670021253-day
Zhang, Oscar 3006743519913-day
Ravishankar, Dhruvesh 1659976019483-day
Wang, Ethan 1542968119323-day
Franco, Michael 1692884419813-day
Section count: 16

Reserve (FIDE rated)

NameUSCF IDRatingScheduleByes
Senapati, Avni 1678306716652-day
Lan, Kai Zhou3065820217783-day
Zhang, Ellery 3016744218593-day
Zhang, Lawerence 3016743716843-day
Tuck, Jonathan 1293863617203-day
Roy Choudhury, Arya 3038132916962-day
Rodenstein, Alan C 1001775118002-day
Pidathala, Esha 1680820415702-day
Stubbins, Isabella 1707480316803-day
Cheung, Joseph 3055549116333-day
Larionov, Dmitrii 3009758117003-day
Pirani , Shams 1591986118352-day
Ratheesh, Nived 3068783816062-day
Section count: 13

Intermediate (U1700)

NameUSCF IDRatingScheduleByes
Kaul, Anika Shambhavi1707254510973-day
Chen, Yiheng Ethan3044167813292-day
Rudra, Abhik 3117058513153-day
Peng, Grace 3066573511572-day
Ni, Alan 3070127112252-day
Rupassara, Sakindu 3129113814502-day
Sanepalli, Guna Advik reddy3079088614412-day
Sykora, Landon 1284020315352-day
Chui, Jeffrey 3088259510712-day3
Roy Choudhury, Anurag 3040484214662-day
Furlong, Calvin H1279457614103-day5
Wong, Charles 3076113211282-day
pidathala, srikar 1694186510872-day
Siegel, Ira 1250295412003-day2
Werther, Oliver 3075955212193-day
Balasubramanian, Vividh 1679095811132-day
Section count: 16

Novice (U1400)

NameUSCF IDRatingScheduleByes
Uzdyaev, Gleb 308836588112-day
Sun, Alice 305403588992-day
Kaveri, Sumedh Pranesh319878999482-day
Goyal, Vayun 171665346872-day
McClure, Don 1277784912353-day
Madsen, Stuart 123833007413-day5
Rubio, Christian 1601431510402-day
Orenstein , Braxton Leo309100394553-day
Xiao, Daniel 309140097572-day
Jiang, Frank 3071062511522-day
Abdullah, Umar 3122394812853-day
Gaur, Yogesh 3153927111213-day
Mahajan, Ridhaan 3185061510343-day
Marsh, Andrew 3180553910933-day
Pirani, Nuraiz 308572087002-day
Stoffels, Amelie 304241297453-day
Jin, Jayden 3099558411032-day
sen, Aarav 304177222-day
Section count: 18

Total registrants: 63

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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, 12/13/2024.

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 your own board and increment capable clock if possible!
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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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.

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ACC USCF Quick-rated G/24 Swiss

A one-day tournament on October 5th 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 October 31, 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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Saturday Scholastic at the 2024 ACC Summer Open Tournament – Pairings and Wall Charts and Standings

This Austin Chess Club Saturday Scholastic as held on  Saturday, August 17, 2024 at the Austin Southpark hotel. This event as in association with the 2024 Austin Chess Club Summer Open. Link to Summer Open Results on a separate page. Scholastic information is found below.

View the RATED RESULTS. Thank you for playing!

Jump to: K-6 U600, K-12 U1000 

Return to the Saturday Scholastic homepage.

K-6 U600

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

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K-12 U1000

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

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Austin Chess Club 2024 Summer Open Tournament Pairings and Wall Charts and Standings

This Austin Chess Club tournament is being held on Friday thru Sunday,  August 16-18, 2024 at the Austin Southpark hotel. 

Results for the Scholastic Event can be found on a separate page.

Jump to: Championship, Reserve,  Intermediate,  Novice

Return to the Austin Chess Club 2024 Summer Open homepage.

Championship (FIDE rated) (2000+)

Final Results and Prize Winners
Round 5:  Pairings  (by board)  Pairings  (alpha)  Wall Chart  Results
Round 4:  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alpha)  Wall Chart  Results
Round 3:  Pairings  (by board)  Pairings  (alpha)  Wall Chart  Results
Round 2 (merged):  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alpha)  Wall Chart  Results
Round 1 (2-day):  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alpha)   Wall Chart   Results
Round 1 (3-day):  Pairings  (by board)  Pairings (alpha)   Wall Chart   Results
Advance Entries

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Reserve (FIDE rated) (1600 - 1999)

Final Results and Prize Winners
Round 5: Pairings  (by board)  Pairings  (alpha)  Wall Chart  Results
Round 4:  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alpha)  Wall Chart  Results
Round 3:  Pairings  (by board)  Pairings  (alpha)  Wall Chart  Results
Round 2 (merged):  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alpha)  Wall Chart  Results
Round 1 (2-day):  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alpha)   Wall Chart   Results
Round 1 (3-day):  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alpha)   Wall Chart   Results
Advance Entries

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Intermediate (1200 - 1599)

Final Results and Prize Winners
Round 5: Pairings  (by board)  Pairings  (alpha)  Wall Chart  Results
Round 4:  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alpha)  Wall Chart  Results
Round 3:  Pairings  (by board)  Pairings  (alpha)  Wall Chart  Results
Round 2 (merged):  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alpha)  Wall Chart  Results
Round 1 (2-day):  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alpha)   Wall Chart   Results
Round 1 (3-day):  Pairings (by board)  Pairings  (alpha)   Wall Chart   Results
Advance Entries

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Novice (U1200)

Final Results and Prize Winners
Round 5:  Pairings  (by board)  Pairings  (alpha)  Wall Chart  Results
Round 4:  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alpha)  Wall Chart  Results
Round 3:  Pairings  (by board)  Pairings  (alpha)  Wall Chart  Results
Round 2 (merged):  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alpha)  Wall Chart  Results
Round 1 (2-day):  Pairings (by board)  Pairings (alpha)   Wall Chart   Results
Round 1 (3-day):  Pairings (by board)   Pairings (alpha)   Wall Chart   Results
Advance Entries

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ACC USCF rated G/90 Standard Swiss

This slow swiss takes place over 4 weeks, with games on September 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 and payment requested.

USCF membership must not expire before September 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 September 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, September 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/.

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ACC USCF Quick-rated G/24 Swiss

A one-day tournament on August 24th 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 August 31, 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.