2025 International Women's Day Rapid - City of Austin

Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy

Event Overview

March 8, 2025

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

12466 Los Indios Trail, Ste.100

Austin, TX 78729

Free Parking Provided

Capacity: 64 players

SECTIONS:

All players will be divided into two sections:

SECTION A: USCF rated - USCF Membership Required

SECTION B: Unrated - Open to All Women

PRIZES:

Gift Cards and Other Prizes for Top 3 Participants of each section.

Sponsors: Kendra Scott, Slow North, Amanda Deer

TIME CONTROL:

G/15;+5 (15 minutes per player with a 5-second increment)

5-Round Swiss System Schedule

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.  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, please email us at info@austin-chess.com

WITHDRAWAL POLICY: If you would like to withdraw from the tournament after it begins, please alert the tournament director.

For additional questions, please contact us at info@austin-chess.com

Address:

12466 Los Indios Trail
Ste.100
Austin, TX 78729
United States

Sections: 2
Grand Prix Points:
Prize Fund:
FIDE Rated: No
Handicap Accessible: No
Residency Restriction: No
Online Event: No

Organizer Overview

Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy
Email: info@austin-chess.com
Phone: 5122228172