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Paragon Scholastic 1/23/27

Full pairings and standings can be found at the registration link below (click on the “View live tournament dashboard” link to get to them).

Register HERE! When you click the link, scroll to the bottom for registration.

See Preregistration List HERE! Click link, then scroll down past tournament info.

Pairings/Standings HERE!

 

Basics

US Chess rated chess tournament on January 23rd in multiple RATED scholastic sections: K-3 U400, K-5 U600, K-5 U1000, 6-12 U1000, and K-12 Elite (for players rated 950-1399. Please note: all scholastic players rated 1400 and over must play in the Open Section. At the event pairings will be posted online only.

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 US Chess rules including: touch-move, mandatory clocks if available, and notation. K-3 sections are excused from taking notation. Please review the Parent/Coach Responsibilities before registering

Location

Paragon Prep

7944 Great Northern Blvd
Austin, TX 78757

 

Eligibility

This is a rated tournament. You must have a US Chess ID and your membership can be purchased/ renewed online with US Chess in advance of registration, or contact Dallas Chess Club at info@dallaschess.com at least a few days before the tournament for half-price junior memberships. You can check your US Chess membership ID and expiration by visiting https://ratings.uschess.org. Anyone can become a US Chess member. Players new to tournament chess are welcome to play. Your US Chess membership cannot expire before January 31, 2027. New players in 3rd grade and below may email austinchesstournaments@gmail.com to request a non-member ID as a part of the Junior Tournament Player program. JTPs ok in K-3 U400 only.

“Under” sections are only for students meeting the rating criteria. All players who are new to tournaments are eligible for their age appropriate ‘under’ section. (Look up your player’s rating here). Please email the registrar or ask your chess coach for placement information.
If your 6th grader attends an Elementary School, please email us. With enough registrations, any section may be divided into two sections so we can offer more prizes. Sections with fewer than 20 entries may be merged into a similar section to provide optimal pairings and competition.

January 2027 ‘Regular’ OTB ratings will be used for section placement and pairing. If no regular rating is available, then other US Chess ratings (quick, blitz, online) can and will be considered for section placement.  Requests to play down will not be honored. FYI: Any event that is rated after December 16th 2026 will not affect your January published rating, as those events take place after January ratings are calculated.

All players in this event must be in 12th grade or lower.

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!
8:00am Chess Control opens for onsite registration.  Onsite registrations before 9:30am accepted, but must start play in round 2.
8:30am Announcements begin in all scholastic playing rooms.
Players and coaches should be present.
9:00am Rd 1 begins. Scholastic sections have 5 rds, G/25,+5, except K-12 Elite which is 5 rounds G/35,+5.
9:00am Open section (different event allowing adults) begins. Open has 4 rounds, G/45,+5.
9:15am-5:00pm Chess control open for event issues. No changes for round 1 (bye or section) allowed after online registration closes. Requests for byes, withdrawals, and player or school information edits go in effect immediately if made via email before the close of online registration. Changes requested onsite go into effect as of round 2.

Approximate Round Times

All Scholastic Under Sections:
rd 1 – 9:00am, rd 2 – 11:00am, rd 3 – 12:45pm, rd 4 – 2:30pm, rd 5 – 4:00pm

K-12 Elite Section:
rd 1 – 9:00am, rd 2 – 10:40am, rd 3 – 12:40pm, rd 4 – 2:20pm, rd 5 – 4:00pm

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. Parents and/or coaches, please provide age-appropriate activities during the time between rounds. The organizers cannot baby-sit. No child should be left unattended!

Food will be offered for purchase.  You may also bring lunch and snacks.  Only water bottles allowed at the chess board.

Awards

Trophies & Medals to Top Contenders! Ribbons to all participants!

Trophies to the top individuals in each scholastic section. Trophies to the top teams in all sections. NOTE: A team refers to players in the same section from a particular school, not a club; in the School/Team field please provide the player’s school rather than their chess program. Number of individual and team trophies will depend on number of entries. Chess medals will go to all players (excluding Open section) that finish the tournament with a positive score (3.0 & 3.5 points). Trophies to players scoring 4.0 and above. No teams in Open section, but special trophies will be awarded to the highest scoring Family & Child teams (Uncles, Aunts, Siblings, Parents, Grandparents, or coach paired with at least one scholastic aged player.)

Registration Information

*$40 Early Bird entry through Saturday, 12/5/2026
*$50 Regular entry through Saturday, 1/9/2027
*$55 Late entry as of Sunday, 1/10/2027 and ENDS at 5pm on Thursday 1/21/2027
*$65 Last chance and onsite entry, if space is available. If after 7:30am on 1/23, receives 1/2pt bye in round 1, and begins play in round 2.

Withdrawals requested via email before midnight on Wednesday, 1/20/2027 are eligible for a refund (minus a $10 service fee). No refunds for US Chess memberships after purchased from US Chess.

If you need byes (rounds when your player won’t be available to play), please request when you register by adding a note. First bye receives 1/2-point. Further byes receive 0-points. Email us to make changes to your requested byes, if requested in advance. Once onsite, make requests at the Chess Control desk. Deadline to add or remove a 1st round requested bye is 7:30am Saturday 1/23/2027. All other 1/2-point byes must be requested/removed before the end of round 2.

Email Sarah Brauner at austinchesstournaments@gmail.com with other questions.

Organized by Rocks & Rooks. Gary Gaiffe, tournament organizer.

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Turkey Shoot 2026

Event website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/turkey-shoot-2026-tickets-2003208965942

ByComplete Chess

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Antonio RiverwalkSan Antonio, TX

Friday, November 20-Sunday, November 22

Get ready to show off your chess skills and aim for victory in the Turkey Shoot Chess Tournament!

This is a USCF rated swiss chess tournament open to all chess players. There will be 5 rounds in total with 2 schedules offered. The two-day schedule will be on November 21st, and 22nd, while the three-day schedule will be the 20th, 21st, and 22nd. 1/2 point byes available for any round if notified before Round 2 is paired. No last round byes.

LIMIT 100 PEOPLE FOR THIS EVENT.

Round times (Two day schedule):
• Registration at 9:00-9:30 am if not done online. May have to take a first round bye.
• Rounds 1, 2, & 3 starts promptly on November 21st at 10:00am, 2:00pm, and 6:30pm.
• Rounds 4 & 5 starts promptly on November 22nd at 10:00am and 2:30pm.

Time controls (Two day schedule):
• Round 1: G/60;d5
• Rounds 2, 3, 4, & 5: G/60+30 sec.

Round times (Three day schedule): ($30 re-entry Available)
• Registration at 5:00-5:30 pm if not done online. May have to take a first round bye.
• Rounds 1 starts promptly on November 20th at 6:00pm.
• Rounds 2, & 3 starts promptly on November 21st at 2:00pm, and 6:30pm.
• Rounds 4 & 5 starts promptly on November 22nd at 10:00am and 2:30pm.

Time controls (Three day schedule):
• All Rounds: G/60+30 sec

Entry fee:
Masters play for free if signed up before November 1st. The first 3 GM’s get a free hotel day!

$60 if received before August 1st, $75 before October 31st, $90 till 4:30pm, November 20th (day of event). Onsite Registration $100 May have to take a first round bye (King & Tournament Pass members play for free. Knights get $10 off. Must register online. Entry fee deducted from any winnings)

Sections and Prizes:

Championship (1800+) Playups available

Overall: 1st $600 / 2nd $250

Expert (2000–2199): 1st $100

Class A (1800–1999): 1st $100

Reserve (U1800) Playups available

Overall: 1st $600 / 2nd $300

Class C (1400–1599): 1st $100

Class D/Unrated (U1400): 1st $100

Novice (U1200)

Overall: 1st $600 / 2nd $250

CANCELLATION POLICY: If you do not wish to participate in our tournament after paying the entry fee, please withdraw by 4:30 November 20th. NO refunds will be issued if not done online.

To Edit Your Ticket: Please follow the steps on ChessRoster.

Player Roster

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Open Section at 2027 Region VI Championships

Register HERE! When you click the link, scroll to the bottom for registration.

See Preregistration List HERE! Click link, then scroll down past tournament info.

Pairings/Standings HERE!

Rated chess tournament for all adults and scholastic players rated 1200 and up who do not reside in TCA’s Region VI.  (Players who reside and attend school in Region VI should register for the scholastic championships.)

 

Day-of reminders:
+Playing locations (campus map):
+Open Section – room TBA
+Your 1st round starts promptly at 9:15!
+Food will be offered for purchase.  You may also bring lunch and snacks.  Only water bottles allowed at the chess board.
+If you have kids playing – make sure they have someone to help them if you’re still occupied with your game.
+Watch for a player reminder email. If you have unsubscribed from AustinChessTournaments.com emails, you will not receive it. We will post a link just under the pairing link above.

Basics

This is a Swiss-system tournament, so everyone plays all day—there is no “elimination.” We follow US Chess rules including: touch-move, mandatory clocks, and mandatory notation. If registrations exceed 40, we will split into two sections.

Location

NYOS Charter School
12333 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78753

Open section chess play will take place in a classroom.
Review a map of campus.

Eligibility

All adults
Youth (high school or younger) who do NOT reside in TCA’s Region VI and have reached 1200 at some point in their ratings history.
Ineligible entries will be moved to the appropriate scholastic section of the 2027 Region VI Scholastic Chess Championships. This is a rated tournament. You must have a US Chess membership that expires on or after 2/28/2027. You can verify your membership ID and expiration by visiting the US Chess Ratings page. Anyone can become a USCF member. Players new to tournament chess are welcome to play.

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.
9:15am Open section begins. Open has 4 rounds, all rounds are are G/45,+5.

Approximate Round Times

Open Section:
rd 1 – 9:15am, rd2 – 11:10am, rd3 – 1:30pm, rd4 – 3:30pm

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.

Concessions available for purchase. You may bring your own lunch and snacks. Only water bottles allowed at the chess board.

Awards

Cash prizes based on number of entries. Special trophies will be awarded to the highest scoring Family & Child teams  (Uncles, Aunts, Adult siblings, Parents, or Grandparents paired with at least one scholastic aged player). 

Registration Information

* Early entry $25 through Thursday 11/12/2026
* Regular entry $35 through Saturday 01/30/2027
* Late entry $45 through Thursday 02/18/2027
* Last chance entry $50 starting Friday 02/19/2027

Withdrawals requested via email before midnight on Wednesday 02/17/2027 are eligible for a refund (minus a $10 service fee).

Ineligible entries will be withdrawn and refunded (minus a service fee).  PLEASE READ THE FULL TOURNAMENT DESCRIPTION. Email the registrar if you have questions about eligibility. **If you live in the Austin or San Antonio areas and are a youth – you DO NOT qualify to play in the this open event!**

Please request byes when you register if possible by adding a note. 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 8:45am, Saturday morning. All 1/2-point byes must be requested/removed before the end of round 2.

Email Sarah Brauner at AustinChessTournaments@gmail.com with other questions.

Organized by Rocks & Rooks. Gary Gaiffe, tournament organizer.

View the ONLINE TLA!

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2027 Region VI Scholastic Chess Championships

Register HERE! When you click the link, scroll to the bottom for registration.

See Preregistration List HERE! Click link, then scroll down past tournament info.

Pairings/Standings HERE!

Rated Scholastic chess tournament with multiple sections held on February 20, 2027 at NYOS Charter School. Trophies, medals, and regional championships awarded.

Basics

US Chess rated chess tournament on February 20th in multiple RATED scholastic sections:
Primary Championship (any K-3, JTP Ok)
Primary JV (K-3 U600, JTP Ok)
Elementary Championship (any K-5/6*)
Elementary Varsity (K-5/6* U900)
Elementary JV (K-5/6* U500)
Middle School Championship (any 6*-8/9*)
Middle School Varsity (6-8/9* U900)
High School Championship (any 9-12)
High School Varsity (9-12 U900)

*Elementary sections are restricted to Elementary students, which may include 6th grade depending on the school. Middle School sections are restricted to Middle School students, which may include 9th grade depending on the school. Homeschoolers should follow traditional age guidelines. State and National events typically classify 6th graders as Middle School even if they attend a K-6 Elementary school, and 9th graders as High School even if they attend a 7-9 Junior High/Middle School. If attempting to qualify for a state or national event, it is advisable for 6th graders to play in the Middle School section even if attending an Elementary school.

This is a Swiss-system tournament, so everyone plays all day—there is no “elimination.” Players must reside and attend school in Region VI. Players must know how to play the game of chess! We follow USCF rules including: touch-move, mandatory clocks if available, and notation. Primary (K-3) are excused from taking notation. If you are K-3 and choose to play in an Elementary section, you must take notation. Please review the Parent/Coach Responsibilities before registering.  Please note, at the event pairings will be posted only online.

We also offer an ‘Open’ Chess Tournament for any adults as well as scholastic players who live out of the Region. Special trophies will be awarded to the highest scoring Family & Child teams  (Uncles, Aunts, Parents, Grandparents, or Adult Siblings paired with at least one scholastic aged player.). 

Location

NYOS Charter School
12333 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78753

Chess play will take place in classrooms and the gym depending on section.
Review a map of the campus.

Eligibility

This is a rated tournament. You must reside and attend school in Region VI in order to participate in a scholastic section.

This tournament is an official Texas Chess Association sanctioned event. TCA has specific guidelines on section placement. If you are unsure of which section you should choose, please read a description of the TCA guidelines.

“Under” sections are only for students meeting the rating criteria. All players who are new to tournaments are eligible for their age appropriate ‘under’ section. (Look up your player’s rating here. Please email ask your chess coach for placement information, or email the registrar (austinchesstournaments@gmail.com).
In an effort to produce a clear winner, any section that grows too large may be divided into two sections, or small similar sections may be combined. In the case of a late split, sections will be combined for team trophy calculations.

You must have a US Chess ID and membership. You can verify your US Chess membership ID and expiration by visiting the US Chess Ratings area. Players new to tournament chess are welcome to play. Your US Chess membership cannot expire before February 28, 2026. New players in 3rd grade and below may play as a JTP as part of US Chess’ free Junior Tournament Player Program during registration, but this only allows play at certain tournaments. If you decide to try a JTP membership, register for the tournament with a dummy ID such as 55555555 and email us to set up the membership for you.

Please note: February 2027 ‘Regular’ published ratings will be used for section placement and pairing purposes. If no regular rating is available, then other February ratings (quick, blitz, online) can and will be considered for section placement.

All players in this event must be in 12th grade or lower.

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. Please, verify your entry ONLINE!

8:30am Announcements begin in championship playing rooms.
8:45am Rd 1 begins in Championship sections. Rds 1-3: G/35,+5. Rds 4-5: G/45,+5.
8:45am Announcements begin in Varsity, JV and Novice playing hall.
Players and coaches should be present.
9:00am Rd 1 begins in the Varsity, JV and Novice playing hall.  5 rounds of G/25,+5.
9:15am Open section (separate event allowing adults and non-R6 residents) begins. Open has 4 rounds, all rounds are are G/45,+5.

8:00am-5:30pm Chess Control open. No changes for round 1 (bye or section) allowed after online registration closes. Requests for byes, withdrawals, and player or school information edits go in effect immediately if made via email before the close of online registration. Changes requested onsite go into effect as of round 2. Onsite registration may or may not be available – contingent on turnout and space.

Round Times

Championship Sections:
rd 1 – 8:45am, rd 2 – 10:25am, rd 3 – 12:25 pm, rd 4 – 2:05 pm
rd 5 – 4:05 pm

Varsity, JV, and Novice Sections:
rd 1 – 9:00am, rd 2 – 11:00am, rd 3 – 12:45 pm, rd 4 – 2:30 pm
rd 5 – 4:00 pm

Notes

There will be some down time between rounds since many games will finish early. We will provide an area outside the tournament rooms for casual “skittles” chess and/or other indoor activities. Parents and/or coaches, please provide age-appropriate activities during the time between rounds. The organizers cannot baby-sit. No child should be left unattended! Concessions TBD.  Only water bottles allowed at the chess board.
 

Awards

Trophies to the top individuals in each scholastic section (4.0 and above).
Medals to positive scores (3.0 and 3.5), not receiving a trophy.
Ribbons to all participants!
Trophies to the top teams in all sections.
Special trophies will be awarded to the highest scoring Family & Child teams (Uncles, Aunts, Adult siblings, Parents, or Grandparents paired with at least one scholastic aged player.)

Registration Information

Entry fee pricing is staggered and based on date of entry/payment.  NO EXCEPTIONS. 

* Early entry $35 through Saturday, 11/12/2026
* Regular entry $50 through Saturday, 1/30/2027
* Late entry $55 through Thursday, 02/18/2027.
* Last chance entries $65 (space-permitting) from 2/19/27-2/20/27. Onsite entries after 8:15am will receive a bye in round 1.

Withdrawals requested via email on or before Wednesday 02/17/2027 are eligible for a refund, minus a $10 service fee. No refunds for USCF memberships after purchased from the USCF. NO email/phone entries.

Please request byes when you register by adding a note in the registration form. 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 7:00 am on Saturday 2/20/2027. All 1/2-point byes must be requested/removed before the end of round 2.

Questions

General chess tournament/registration answers, as well as information specific to the Region VI Championships, is available on our FAQ list.

Email Sarah Brauner (austinchesstournaments@gmail.com) with other questions.

Organized by Rocks & Rooks. Gary Gaiffe, tournament organizer.

View our ONLINE TLA!

Special Information Regarding National Summer Invitationals:

For the upcoming scholastic National Summer Invitational tournaments (Ashley, Rockefeller, Barber, Denker, Haring), the Texas Chess Association will hold a qualifier tournament, the Texas Junior Invitational (TJI), to choose the state nominee to compete in each. A representative from each region of Texas will be among the participants for each section of the qualifier tournament.

Our Region VI representatives for the Rockefeller, Barber, and Denker sections of the Texas qualifier event will be the champions of their respective sections* at the Region VI Championships to be held on February 22nd in Austin.

*If the Region VI champion also qualifies through either the North or South State Championship events, the Region VI 2nd place finisher will represent Region VI in the qualifier tournament, unless otherwise stated on the https://texaschess.org/ site. As of now, the 2026-2027 TJI is not posted.

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ACC Quick-rated G24 Swiss 11/7/26

A one-day tournament on November 7, 2026 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 preferred.

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, 2026.

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

Entry fee is $15/player. We would like the first round to begin at 4:00pm sharp. Doors open at 3:00pm; follow the signs to our meeting areas.

Equipment provided. We look forward to seeing you!

Location: entrance is at the back of the parking lot, up the stairway with the Austin Chess Club sign
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, including contact information, click here.

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ACC G/90 Standard Swiss 10/10-10/31

This slow swiss takes place over 4 weeks, with games on October 10th, 17th, 22nd, 31st. G/90 with 30 sec increment per move. 4 round Swiss. Sections dependent on turnout, limited to 32 players. EF: $20.00 all. Link to: Online registration and payment requested.

US Chess membership must not expire before October 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,  October 17th 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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Waco November 7 Swiss

Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdfR7vdU3ZfUsdczGMskrkIhVKBqYOMrorDKXbLqs_r2OgF0Q/viewform

Waco November 7 Swiss – Registration *Championship Section also FIDE Rapid!

Saturday, November 7, 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 Section will be US Chess Regular and FIDE Rapid Rated. 

Other Sections are US Chess Rated only

  • *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 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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Wednesday Blitz Night 12/9/26

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

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

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. Members save 15%!

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.

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.

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

See event website for policies such as byes, withdrawals, electronics, etc.

Contact: info@austin-chess.com

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Wednesday Rapid Night 12/16/26

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.
  • 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.

Contact: info@austin-chess.com

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Wednesday Rapid Night 12/2/26

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.
  • 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.

Contact: info@austin-chess.com