Calling all women and girls! The Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy is hosting a tournament to celebrate International Women’s Day. With USCF Rated Tournament and non-rated sections available, this event will be held on March 08, 2025 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. USCF Membership required for rated play. Capacity: 64 players!
LOCATION:
Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy
12466 Los Indios Trail
Suite A100
Austin, TX 78729
Free parking provided!
TOURNAMENT STYLE:
5SS, G/15, +5 – Women and girls only!
SECTION A*: USCF rated
SECTION B: Unrated
*USCF MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED to play in Section A*
RATING INFORMATION:
● March 2025 official USCF ratings will be used.
● Unofficial USCF ratings will be used if unrated .
● Players in Section A 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.
● 1st round: 10:00 AM
● 2nd round: 10:40 AM
● 3rd round: 11:20 AM
● Lunch break: 12:00 PM
● 4th round: 12:30 PM.
● 5th round: 1:10 PM.
● Closing ceremony: After the last game finishes – around 2pm.
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.
ENTRY FEES:
● Register at https://austin-chess.com/tournaments/2025-women-day/
● The tournament is free of charge and open the first 64 entries.
For additional questions, please contact us at info@austin-chess.com
PRIZES:
● Section A: gift cards and other prizes to the top 3 finishers
● Section B: gift cards and other prizes to the top 3 finishers
Sponsors: Kendra Scott, Slow North, Amanda Deer
CANCELLATION POLICY: If you do not wish to participate in our tournament after registering, please email us at info@austin-chess.com asap so we can offer your spot to the next player in line!
WITHDRAWAL POLICY: If you would like to withdraw from the tournament after it begins, please alert the tournament director.
Please contact us at info@austin-chess.com for any additional questions or concerns.