The 2023 Llano Open tournament (for adults and any youth) and the 2023 Llano Scholastic tournament (for players in 12th grade and younger), both held on Saturday, November 11-12, 2023.
The Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy is hosting an In-Person USCF Rated Tournament on December 16, 2023 from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. USCF Membership required. Capacity: 52 players! *First 5 players above 1900 USCF to register get a minimum guaranteed prize of $50 if they finish all their games.
LOCATION: Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy 7801 North Lamar Blvd Suite A123 Austin, TX 78752 Free parking provided!
TOURNAMENT STYLE: G/40, d5 SS SECTION A: 1,400+ USCF rated SECTION B: Under 1,400 USCF rated and/or unrated. *Note that no player will be allowed to play up or down* **If there are not enough players in a given section, we reserve the right to merge them** *USCF MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED*
RATING INFORMATION: ● December 2023 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.
4-Round Swiss System Schedule (G/40, d5) ● 1st round: 10:00 AM ● 2nd round: 11:30 AM ● Lunch break: 1:00 PM ● 3rd round: 2:00 PM. ● 4th round: 3:30 PM. ● Closing ceremony: After the last game finishes. 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. 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 for a $35 refund. We reserve the right to charge a $15 service fee for cancellations.
WITHDRAWAL POLICY: If you would like to withdraw from the tournament after it begins, please alert the tournament director and sign a withdrawal form in the lobby prior to leaving the premises.
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.
This slow swiss takes place over 4 weeks, with games on October 21, 28, November 4 and 11. One round per week for four weeks, not four separate events! G/90 with 30 sec. increment per move. 4 round Swiss. Sections dependent on turnout. EF: $20.00 all. Contact ACC to register late.
USCF membership must not expire before November 30, 2023.
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 21st. 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 28th to secure a round 2 pairing. Email for entry into later rounds.
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/.
A one-day tournament on November 25th 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 paymentsuggested.
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, 2023. 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 and some patience as we get used to our new surroundings. We are looking forward to seeing everyone again and meeting new people!
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.
A one-day tournament on November 18th 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 paymentsuggested.
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, 2023. 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 and some patience as we get used to our new surroundings. We are looking forward to seeing everyone again and meeting new people!
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.
The Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy is hosting an In-Person USCF Rated Tournament on November 18, 2023 from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. USCF Membership required. Capacity: 52 players! *First 5 players above 1900 USCF to register get a minimum guaranteed prize of $50 if they finish all their games.
LOCATION: Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy 7801 North Lamar Blvd Suite A123 Austin, TX 78752 Free parking provided!
TOURNAMENT STYLE: G/40, d5 SS SECTION A: 1,400+ USCF rated SECTION B: Under 1,400 USCF rated and/or unrated. *Note that no player will be allowed to play up or down* **If there are not enough players in a given section, we reserve the right to merge them** *USCF MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED*
RATING INFORMATION: ● November 2023 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.
4-Round Swiss System Schedule (G/40, d5) ● 1st round: 10:00 AM ● 2nd round: 11:30 AM ● Lunch break: 1:00 PM ● 3rd round: 2:00 PM. ● 4th round: 3:30 PM. ● Closing ceremony: After the last game finishes. 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. 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 for a $35 refund. We reserve the right to charge a $15 service fee for cancellations.
WITHDRAWAL POLICY: If you would like to withdraw from the tournament after it begins, please alert the tournament director and sign a withdrawal form in the lobby prior to leaving the premises.
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.
**The November 25th Scholastic tournament has moved to December 9th!**
We are hosting an In-Person USCF Rated Scholastic Tournament on December 9, 2023 from 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM. USCF Membership required. Capacity: 52 players!
LOCATION: Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy 7801 North Lamar Blvd Suite A123 Austin, TX 78752 Free parking provided!
TOURNAMENT STYLE: SECTION A: 1000 – 1400 USCF rating SECTION B: 600 – 1000 USCF rating SECTION C: Under 600 USCF rating and/or unrated. *Note that no player will be allowed to play up or down* *USCF MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED*
RATING INFORMATION: ● December 2023 official USCF ratings will be used.
4-Round Swiss System Schedule (G/30,d5) ● 1st round: 10:00 AM ● 2nd round: 11:00 AM ● Lunch break: 12:00 PM ● 3rd round: 12:30 PM. ● 4th round: 1:30 PM. ● Closing ceremony: After the last game finishes. 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.
PRIZES: ● Trophies for 1st place (in each section) ● Medals for 2nd and 3rd place (in each section)
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 for a $35 refund. We reserve the right to charge a $15 service fee for cancellations.
WITHDRAWAL POLICY: If you would like to withdraw from the tournament after it begins, please alert the tournament director and sign a withdrawal form in the lobby prior to leaving the premises.
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.
The Austin-San Antonio Shootout is a one-day USCF rated team match held on 11/12/2023 between some of the best players in each city, for fun, glory, and a trophy! Each team will field 20 players plus 2 alternates. The team with the most points at the end of the day wins.
Players in Bexar and surrounding counties play for San Antonio. Players living in Travis and surrounding counties play for Austin.
Location LBJ Museum 131 N Guadalupe St San Marcos, Tx 78666 The museum will be open for players!
Date Sunday, November 12, 2023
Sections One large section open to 20 players (and 2 alternates) for each city. Players are assigned their boards by rating.
Schedule No onsite registrations – teams are set in advance
This is a match. You play one game as white and one as black, both against the same opponent. Round 1: 10:00am Lunch Round 2: follows after lunch (players may begin their games any time before 3pm as long as both parties agree
ABSOLUTELY NO BYES!
Time Control G/90, +30
Cost Free HOWEVER, this is a firm commitment. No withdrawals after Friday, 11/09/2023