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AGCA December Scholastic & Open Tour #2
Tournament date: 12/19/26
Register at : https://austin-chess.com/events/
Early entry $40 through 12/6; Regular entry $50 12/7-12/13; Late entry $65 from 12/14
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:
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
Open Section at Paragon 9/19/26
Awards:
Full pairings and standings can be found at the registration link below (click on the blue “Live” text to get to them).
Full pairings and standings can be found at the registration link below (click on the “View live tournament dashboard” link to get to them).
Basics
This is a Swiss-system US Chess-rated 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 (bring your own if at all possible), and mandatory notation. If registrations exceed 32 in any one section, we reserve the right to split into two sections.
Location
Paragon Prep
7944 Great Northern Boulevard
Austin, TX 78757
Eligibility
Open Section:
All adults – if you have a child in a scholastic section, include a note with their full name when registering.
Any youth who have reached at least 1200 monthly published rating as of September 2026 (exceptions made for live ratings).
Ineligible entries will be moved to the appropriate ‘under’ scholastic section of the Paragon 9/19/26 Scholastic Tournament.
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. You can verify your US Chess membership ID and expiration by visiting https://ratings.uschess.org. Anyone can become a US Chess member. Adults new to tournament chess are welcome to play in the open section. Youth players MUST have a ratings history. Your US Chess membership cannot expire before September 30, 2026.
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!
9:15am Open sections begin. Open has 4 rounds of G/45,+5.
No changes for round 1 (bye or section) allowed after online registration closes. Requests for byes, withdrawals, player info edits be made onsite with your chief TD and go into effect as of round 2.
Approximate Round Times
Open:
rd 1 – 9:15am, rd 2 – 11:10am, rd 3 – 1:30pm, rd 4 – 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.
Food will be available for purchase. You may bring your own lunch and snacks. Only water bottles allowed at the chess board.
Awards
Open section:
Cash prizes based on number of entries. Special trophies will be awarded to the highest scoring Family & Child teams (Uncles, Aunts, Siblings, Parents, or Grandparents paired with at least one scholastic aged player.).
Registration Information
*$40 (youth) /$30 (adult) through Thursday, 9/3/2026
*$50 (youth) /$40 (adult) through Saturday, 9/12/2026
*$55 (youth) /$45 (adult) as of Sunday, 9/13/2026 and ENDS at 5pm on Thursday 9/17/26
*$65 (youth) / $50 (adult) Last chance and onsite entry, if space available, after 5 pm Thursday through the tournament date. Open section first round play requires registration and payment before 8:45am Saturday.
Withdrawals requested via email before midnight on Wednesday 9/16/26 are eligible for a refund (minus a $10 service fee). No exceptions. No refunds for US Chess memberships after purchased from US Chess.
If you need byes (rounds when you 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. Deadline to add/remove 1/2-point byes is before the start of round 2.
*Open section: Will be paired onsite. Round 1 changes must be made no later than 8:45am.
Email Sarah Brauner at AustinChessTournaments@gmail.com with other questions.
Organized by Rocks & Rooks (Gary Gaiffe)
View the ONLINE TLA
Cedar Park October Scholastic Tournament
Tournament date: 10/24/26
Register Here (click link)
Tournament Folder with the Entry List and where Pairings/Wall Charts will be Posted
You won’t get a confirmation email upon registration or payment, so check the above entry list and your child should be listed within 24 hours. Parents will receive an email the week of the tournament.
Make sure to save the above link!
When: October 24, 2026 from 9AM-4PM
Location: Cedar Park Public Library @ 425 S Parkwest Dr Cedar Park, TX 78613 (Free Parking Onsite!)
The tournament is held in the Event Space to the very left of the library upon entering. It’s where the Sunday Open Chess Play is held.
Tournament capped at 120 students! My past tournaments have always filled up (usually before early entry ends), so register ASAP! Will note here and/or potentially stop accepting registrations once it fills up, but will accept 10-20 kids onto the waitlist in case there are withdrawals.
Sections (Subject to Change depending on registration)
K-12 Elite (1,200+)
K-12 U1,200
K-12 U900
K-5 U600
K-3 U400
No playing down. For example, a player rated 700 at the time of the tournament cannot play in K-5U600. Similarly, a 4th grader cannot play in K-3U400.
*K-12 Elite is restricted to kids that are (or have been previously) 1,200+ USCF regular/quick rated.
Awards (Subject to Change depending on registration)
Trophy for top 3 places in each Section, medals for positive score, ribbon for everyone else.
Awards will be handed out after the last round!
*Top 3 places determined by points and tiebreakers calculated by WinTD.
No check in required. Be seated at 9:15AM for announcements.
First Round: 9:30AM
Second Round: 11AM
Lunch: 12-1
Third Round: 1PM
Fourth Round: 2:15PM
Time Control: G25/d5; will be USCF regular/quick rated
Registration Information
Early Entry $35 before noon September 24, 2026
Regular Entry $45 before noon October 9, 2026 if there are any spots available
Late Entry $55 before noon October 23, 2026 if there are any spots available
Before registering, do you consider if you rather attend the AGCA Tournament on the same date https://austin-chess.com/
Payment methods: Prefer venmo (Daniel-Hung-3) or zelle (danielhung@utexas.edu or 956-639-5311) (legal name for both Daniel Flood). Payment must be made before the above deadlines to lock in your price and registration. Refund subject to $5 transaction fee!
What to Bring and Know
Please bring a clock if you have one. We will provide all the chess sets this time.
US Chess Membership is required. Please be responsible for your membership prior to the event to help the organizers and prevent delays.
Notation is required for everyone 4th grade and up. Notation sheets will be available if needed, but please bring a pencil or pen. Strongly encouraged to bring your own notation book/sheets.
Additional Rules
Parents/guardians will not be allowed in the playing hall or hallway leading up to the playing hall while play is in process as this was too distracting at the last tournament. The Library strongly suggests only one adult attend per family to avoid overcrowding. Additionally, to make room for up to 120 kids to compete, there will not be enough chairs for the parents in the playing hall. Each player must also leave the playing hall after each round. Parents and players that are done with their game should stay at the main library building, but avoid crowding in front of the playing hall. A waiting room will be able to accommodate some. Only drinks allowed in the playing hall. Food must be consumed outside. See the library website for more information about where food may be consumed https://www.
contact me at danielhung@utexas.eduwith any questions
*This is not a City of Cedar Park or Library sponsored event
AGCA November Scholastic & Open Tour #2
Tournament date: 11/21/26
Register at : https://austin-chess.com/events/
Early entry $40 through 11/8; Regular entry $50 11/9-11/15; Late entry $65 from 11/16
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:
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
AGCA November Scholastic & Open Tour #1
Tournament date: 11/7/26
Register at : https://austin-chess.com/events/
Early entry $40 through 10/25; Regular entry $50 10/26-11/1; Late entry $65 from 11/2
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
Waco August Swiss 8/29/26
Waco August 29 Swiss – Registration Link: https://forms.gle/7zjiNn28N6Ht9pNH8
Saturday, August 29, 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- 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 up 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.
Team Chess Tournament
Registration link HERE
Sideliners GrillSan Antonio, TX
Saturday, September 12 • 10 AM – 5 PM
Overview
Compete with Complete Chess March 14th for our second ever team Tournament!
3-Person Team Chess Tournament
14-Team Cap • $125 per Team • $750 Prize Fund • 4 Rounds • Open to All
USCF Rated Event
Schedule
- Format: 4 Rounds • G/40;d5
- Round Times: 10:00, 11:45, 1:30, 3:15
Location
- Sideliners: 15630 Henderson Pass, San Antonio, TX 78232
Teams & Sections
- Teams consist of 3 players.
- All teams must declare a team name when registering.
Sections by team average rating: - U1800 (Championship): Avg ≤1800
- U1500: 1200–1499
- U1200/Unrated: <1200 or unrated team
- Team average rating = (Board 1 + Board 2 + Board 3) ÷ 3, using latest USCF Regular ratings.
Entry
- All-Member Teams: Free
- Mixed or Non-Member Teams: $125 per team
- Cap: 14 teams (42 players)
- Registration: Pre-registration only
Register Now!
- Team captain registers all 3 players
- Choose your Team Name
Pairings
- All teams play in one open Swiss (4 rounds).
- Pairings are determined by team average rating.
Boards
- Board order must follow rating order (highest on Board 1).
- Lineup is fixed once Round 1 begins.
Time Control & Schedule
- G/40; d5
- 4 rounds total.
- Teams must check in 30 minutes before Round 1.
Prizes
- U1800: $350
- U1500: $250
- U1200/Unrated: $150
- One prize per team.
- Prizes awarded to the team captain for distribution.
Equipment
- All boards, pieces, and clocks are provided by the club.
**All winnings will be sent via check. Please ensure your shipping address and the name for the check are accurately provided during the registration process.
**No refunds after September 5th of the event. All refunds will be charged a $7 processing and transaction fee.
Player Roster: View roster
Location
Sideliners Grill
15630 Henderson Pass
San Antonio, TX 78232
December USCF Rated Chess Tournament
Registration link HERE
Saturday, December 12 • 10 AM – 5 PM
Overview
Join us in December Major Rated Chess Tournament! Sharpen your skills and compete with top players. Don’t miss out!
Description: This is a USCF rated swiss chess tournament open to all chess players. There will be 4 rounds with 3 sections all held on December 12th.1/2 point bye available for any round if notified before Round 2 is paired. No last round byes.
LIMIT 40 PEOPLE FOR THIS EVENT.
Sections and Prizes:
*50% guaranteed in prizes based on 30 entries. 50% guaranteed payout.
*One prize per person*
$1000 in Prizes
Three sections prizes.
(Championship) 1500+
• $300-$150
(Reserve) U1500
• $200-$100
(Novice) U1000
• $200-$100
Round times and Time Controls:
• All rounds G/40;d5
• Registration at 9:00-9:45 am if not done online.
• Rounds 1: 10:00am
• Rounds 2: 11:30am
• Lunch Break: 1:00pm
• Rounds 3: 2:00pm
• Rounds 4: 3:30pm
Entry fee: $50 if received before online before the tournament, $60 for on-site registration and may have to take 1st round bye. Masters play for free as well as first 3 experts (2000 USCF). Contact services.completechess@gmail.com
**All winnings will be sent via check. Please ensure your shipping address and the name for the check are accurately provided during the registration process.
**No refunds after December 5th. All refunds will be charged a $7 processing and transaction fee.
Location
Complete Chess
6391 De Zavala Road
#Ste 1213 San Antonio, TX 78249
ACC Quick-rated G/24 Swiss 9/12/26
A one-day tournament on September 12, 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 September 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.