Longhorn Monthly Swiss

The Longhorn Chess Club invites you to the 2026 monthly Swiss - USCF rated tournaments, beginning in January 2026, and held on the first Saturday of every month. Our first tournament will take place on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in association with the Leander Public Library.

Dates: 01/03, 02/07, 03/07… (recurring 1st Saturday of every month)

4 Sections: 

*Please read the sections carefully.

• Advanced (1500+)
• Championship (1000-1499)
• Reserve (600-999)
• Beginner (U600)

Eligibility: Open to Everyone (no age restrictions)

Time Control: G/45;d5 (45 minutes with a 5 second delay)

Check-in & Registration: 9:00 to 9:20 AM

Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUXRXpwZqdzQp-lXiAOL2Wi5YGt_yXWf7vqc_B5_5WLgrFHw/viewform

Round Times:

• Round 1- 9:30 AM
• Round 2- 11:15 AM
• Round 3- 1:00 PM
• Round 4- 2:45 PM 

Limited Capacity of 50 players!

Mandatory requirement:

This is a rated tournament. Current US Chess membership required! Please check that your membership is active before registering. Check your expiration date here  https://ratings.uschess.org. Join or renew here https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess. If you need help creating or renewing your US Chess membership, please email us (contact info is below.)

Please bring a chess clock and chess set if you have one.  The club has a limited supply. 

Directions:

Parking: Recommended around Library and near Veterans Park.