Event Overview
Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy
In-Person USCF Rated Tournament
February 10, 2024
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
7801 North Lamar Blvd, Suite A123 (Building A)
Austin, TX 78752
* USCF Membership Required *
Free Parking Provided
Capacity: 52 players
SECTIONS:
All players will be divided into two sections:
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**
ENTRY FEES:
Early Bird: $50 by February 3, 2024 by 11:59pm
$65 on or after February 4, 2024
First 5 players above 1900 USCF to register get a minimum guaranteed prize of $75 if they finish all their games
PRIZES:
1400+ Section: $400, $150, $100
U1400 Section: $150, $100, $50
+ Medals
TIME CONTROL:
G/40, d5 (40 minutes per player with a 5-second delay)
4-Round Swiss System Schedule
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. 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.
CANCELLATION POLICY: If you do not wish to participate in our tournament after paying the entry fee, please email us at [email protected] no later than 24 hours in advance. 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. 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.
For additional questions, please contact us at [email protected]
Register here: https://austin-chess.com/tournaments/uscf-rated/
7801 North Lamar Blvd
Ste.A123
Austin, TX 78752
United States