Chess outdoors in Wooldridge park! Unrated 4 round G/20 tournament for all ages in 2 sections: one K-12 and one open section. Limited to the first 40 paid players. No elimination – play all rounds whether you win or lose!
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The late Chris Riley was a very dedicated and passionate supporter of introducing chess
to the community. He volunteered on most Saturdays from 2003 – 2023 at Wooldridge Square Park,
near his home in downtown Austin, to organize chess matches for all ages and abilities with a Giant Chess
set kept at the park. This project that he co-founded helped attract people to a beautiful park that is underutilized for many enjoyable moments for the players as well as interested spectators.
Date
November 3, 2024
Alternative Location
Wooldridge Park
9th and Guadalupe
near Downtown
Austin, TX
The park is on the corner of 9th and Guadalupe. Plenty of street parking is available.
Sections
- Open
- K-12
*Sections may be split if registrations are high.
*All sections are unrated. NO USCF membership required.
*Restricted to the first 40 players.
Rounds and Times
Four Rounds at a time control of G/20.
- We play approximately noon – 5pm.
- Registration & Check-in required: 11:20am – 11:45am.
- All pre-registered players must check in when they arrive, or they may be ineligible to play in the first round.
Entry fee and Prizes:
- Online entries: $12 – by Saturday, 10/26 at 11:59pm (online payment only).
- Online entries: $20 – from Sunday, 10/27 to Friday, 11/1 (5pm) (online payment only). Registering by this deadline assures you a first-round game!
- No refunds for withdrawals requested after online registration closes (5pm 11/1). Email to withdraw.
- NO EMAIL entries or requests from Friday 5pm 11/1 onward. Registrar is traveling!
- Onsite entries: $20 – Cash or Venmo only. May receive a round 1 bye and begin play in round 2.
- Prizes: Top finishers in K-12 section will receive a medal. Open section offers cash prizes.
Details
Space is available! Register onsite between 11:20 and 11:45 to receive a 1st round pairing!
- Boards and Sets supplied!
- NO US Chess Membership necessary.
- NO Notation required. Feel free if you wish to bring pen and paper, but these are quick games!
- Bring a folding chair, if you have one (for your players AND any spectators)!!
Rain Location
If there is inclement weather predicted, the tournament will be held at the Dobie Mall food court – Guadalupe and 21st on the 2nd level.
Questions
For registration questions, please email
Lori Balkum, (registrar@austinchesstournaments.com)
For all other event questions, please email
Gary Gaiffe, (ggaiffe@att.net)
Organized by Rocks & Rooks