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2026 AGCA FIDE Fall Open

October 9 2026, 6:00 PM – October 12 2026, 7:00 PM

 All times are in Central Time (CT)

First 4 GMs to register get hotel conditions! 1200+ Rating Requirement Unless Playup Fee Paid. GM/IM/WGM/WIM entry refunded upon all rounds played.
Players are allowed to play up within 100 rating points for a $1.00/point fee.
Early Bird: $200.00 Through Sep 13, 2026
Regular: $250.00 Sep 14-Oct 3, 2026
Late Fee: $300.00 From Oct 4, 2026
Members save 15.00%!
 
Sections

2100+

2100+
G/90, increment 30
7 Rounds
FIDE Rated

 

U2100

1600-2099
G/90, increment 30
7 Rounds
FIDE Rated

 

U1600

1200-1599
G/90, increment 30
7 Rounds
FIDE Rated
 
Prizes
  • 2100+
  • 1st: $2500
  • 2nd: $1000
  • 3rd: $500
  • U2100
  • 1st: $1000
  • 2nd: $500
  • 3rd: $250

Schedule

R1 Friday 6:00pm
R2 Saturday 10:00am
R3 Saturday 4:00pm
R4 Sunday 10:00am
R5 Sunday 4:00pm
R6 Monday 9:00am
R7 Monday 3:00pm

 

 Rules
  • Cell phones must be turned off and put away during tournament games. Any phone that rings or is visible during a game will result in a forfeit.
  • Half-point byes are available for the first round only. Requests must be submitted before the start of the tournament.

Policies

  • Cancellations made 7+ days before the event receive a full refund.
  • Playup fee is non-refundable
  • Cancellations made within 7 days of the event receive a 50% refund.
  • No refunds for cancellations made within 24 hours of the start time.
  • No-shows will not receive a refund.

Contact

info@austin-chess.com

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Wednesday Rapid Night 8/29/26

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 8/29/26

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.
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AGCA Summer Scholastic & Open #3

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

Early entry $40 through 7/12; Regular entry $50 7/13-7/19; Late entry $60 from 7/20

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 U600

0 – 599
G/25; d5
6 Rounds
10:00 AM

Scholastic U1000

600 – 999
G/25; d5
6 Rounds
10:00 AM

Scholastic U1400

1000 – 1399
G/35; d5
5 Rounds
10:00 AM

Scholastic U1800

1400 – 1799
G/55; d5
4 Rounds
10:00 AM

Open 1800+

1800+
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 July Open

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

Early entry $50 through 7/5; Regular entry $60 7/6-7/12; Late entry $75 from 7/13. 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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ACC Dual-rated G/45 Swiss

This slow swiss takes place over 2 weeks, with 2 games on June 27th and 2 games on July 4th. G/45 with 5 second delay. 4 round Swiss. Sections dependent on turnout. EF: $20.00 all. Online registration/payment  requested. Registration is opened one event at a time, so you will see registration for this event after the previous event has closed.

USCF membership must not expire before July 31st, 2026. Please renew (https://new.uschess.org/) before coming to the event if needed.

Austin Chess Club is a wonderful atmosphere for the mature, experienced chess player.  Scholastic players are welcome, but expected to play quiet, serious chess. Each round could go down to the wire!

Last chance registration happens onsite 3:00-3:45pm on June 27th. 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, July 4th to secure a round 3 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/. (Please read the website before emailing with questions.)

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AGCA Summer Scholastic & Open #2

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

Early entry $40 through 6/28; Regular entry $50 6/29-7/5; Late entry $60 from 7/6

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:

Scholastic U700 & U1100

1st round 10:00 AM
2nd round 11:00 AM
3rd round 12:00 PM
4th round 1:00 PM
Lunch Break 1:50 PM
5th round 2:50 PM
6th round 3:50 PM

Scholastic U1500

1st round 10:00 AM
2nd round 11:10 AM
3rd round 12:30 PM
Lunch Break 1:50-2:50 PM
4th round 2:50 PM
5th round 4:10 PM

Scholastic U1900

1st round 10:00 AM
2nd round 12:00 PM
Lunch Break 1:50-2:50 PM
3rd round 2:50 PM
4th round 4:50 PM

Open 1900+

1st round 10:00 AM
2nd round 12:00 PM
Lunch Break 1:50-2:50 PM
3rd round 2:50 PM
4th round 4:50 PM

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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Austin Independence Day Open – Register now!

EVENT OVERVIEW

Date: July 3rd – 5th, 2026 (Friday through Sunday)
Location: Holiday Inn – Austin Midtown; 6000 Middle Fiskville Road Austin, TX
Sections: Open, U1800, U1400
Time Control: G/90;+30 (90 minutes per player with a 30 second increment per move)
3-Day Schedule: July 3rd – 5th, 2026
Friday: Round 1 @ 7:00PM
Saturday: Round 2 @ 2:00PM, Round 3 @ 7:00PM
Sunday: Round 4 @ 10:00AM, Round 5 @ 3:00PM
2-Day Schedule: July 4th – 5th, 2026 (Merges with 3-Day Schedule in Round 2)
Saturday: Round 1 @ 9:00 AM, Round 2 @ 2:00PM, Round 3 @ 7:00PM
Sunday: Round 4 @ 10:00AM, Round 5 @ 3:00PM
*Re-entry from 3-day to 2-day is available for a $50 fee.
Prizes (All Prizes Guaranteed):
OPEN – 1st: $700, 2nd: $400, 3rd: $200
U1800 – 1st: $500, 2nd: $300, 3rd: $150
U1400 – 1st: $300, 2nd: $200, 3rd: $100
Prizes paid via PayPal.
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REGISTRATION

Register HERE.
Advance Entry List HERE.
Regular Price: $99 if received by Thursday 6/25/2026 11:59 p.m. CST.
Late Price: $129 from Friday 6/26/2026 through the start of the tournament. Any registrations for
the 3-day schedule made after 5:30 p.m., 7/3/2026 receive a 1st round bye. Any registrations for
the 2-day schedule made after 8 a.m., Saturday 7/5/2026 receive a 1st round bye.
*Players may Play Up within 100 rating points of the bottom of the sections rating range; add
$50 to entry fee.
*Re-entry from 3-day to 2-day is available for a $50 fee.
Cancellation Policy: If you do not wish to participate in this tournament after paying the entry
fee, please email vance.tournaments@gmail.com. Cancellations requested by 7pm on
Wednesday 7/1/2026 will receive a full refund, minus a $15 processing and transaction fee. After
that time, no refunds for cancellations.

Withdrawal Policy: If you would like to withdraw from the tournament after it begins, please
alert the tournament director or email vance.tournaments@gmail.com. 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.
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More Details
Boards and pieces are provided. Please bring your own chess clock.
All players must have an active USCF membership.
One ½ point bye allowed if requested by Thursday 7/2/2026 11:59 p.m. CST; no last round byes.
USCF monthly ratings used for pairings.
Default late forfeiture time is one hour.
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Address: Holiday Inn – Austin Midtown; 6000 Middle Fiskville Road Austin, TX
Sections: 3
Prize Fund: $2,850
FIDE Rated: No
Residency Restriction: No
Online Event: No
ORGANIZER OVERVIEW
Eric Vance
vance.tournaments@gmail.com