2026 Austin Winter Open

USCF rated swiss chess tournament on January 9-11, 2026.   We offer 6 sections and a guaranteed prize fund of $7000. There will be 5 rounds in total with two schedules. Top three sections are FIDE rated.

LIMIT 80 players in any single section.

LOCATION

Courtyard by Marriott Austin Pflugerville and Pflugerville Conference Center
16100 Impact Way
Pflugerville, TX 78660

Discounted group room rate at the Courtyard Marriott is only $114/night via booking link on the event website. Please support the tournament by staying at the event hotel!

ROUND TIMES

3-DAY
Round 1: Friday, 7:15pm (G/90, +30)
2-DAY
Round 1: Saturday, 9:30am (G/60, +10) (*Games in this round will not be FIDE rated*)

ALL PLAYERS (G/90, +30):
Round 2: Saturday, 1pm
Round 3: Saturday, 6:30pm
Round 4: Sunday, 10:00am
Round 5: Sunday 3:15pm

*Reentry: from 3-day to 2-day round 1 is available for a $40 fee.
 

REGISTRATION AND FEES

• $79 if received by Saturday, 12/6/2025, 11:59pm CST
• $99 if received by Saturday, 1/3/2026, 11:59pm CST
• $130 on Friday 1/9/26 and onsite, IF space available. Any registrations for the 3-day schedule made after 5:45pm receive a 1st round bye. Any registrations for the 2-day schedule made after 8:30am, Saturday 1/10/2026 receive a 1st round bye.
• ALL Novice (U1000 section) rates will be $20 lower at checkout.  If you register for the Novice (U1100 section) and have to be moved, you will owe the $20 balance before playing round 1.  All withdrawal deadlines and service fees apply if the additional payment is not made.

Withdrawal with refund available if requested by 7pm on Wednesday 1/7/2026.  After that time, no refunds. Any refunds will incur a $10 processing and transaction fee.

SECTIONS AND PRIZES

Championship (2000+) **FIDE rated
• 1st -$925 2nd-$525 3rd-$375
• Expert (2000-2199): 1st -$250 2nd-$150

Class A (1800 -1999) **FIDE rated
• 1st -$540 2nd-$320 3rd-$210 4th-$140

Class B (1600-1799)
• 1st -$540 2nd-$320 3rd-$210 4th-$140

Class C (1400-1599)
• 1st -$480 2nd-$260 3rd-$160 4th-$100

Class D/E (1000-1399)
• 1st -$430 2nd-$230 3rd-$140 4th-$85

Novice (U1000)
• 1st -$300 2nd-$150 3rd-$100

**January 2026 Supplement
**Unrated players will be placed at TD’s discretion and are only eligible for place prizes

MORE DETAILS

$200 mixed doubles prize. One 1/2 point bye allowed. Please visit website for more information regarding byes, our device policy, cost and potential to 'play up', Advance entry list, to register online, and even more!  Titled players, see the event website and email for conditions!