Open Section at the 2023 Winter NYOS Scholastic Chess Tournament

NYOS Charter School

Event Overview

USCF rated chess tournament for adults and more advanced scholastic players. 4SS of G/45 +5. If registrations exceed 32, we reserve the right to split into two sections.

Eligibility

All adults
Any youth who have reached at least 1300 by the December USCF supplement.
Ineligible entries will be moved to the appropriate scholastic section of the 2023 Winter NYOS Scholastic Chess Tournament
 

Round Times

rd 1 – 9:00am, rd2 – 11:00am, rd3 – 1:00pm, rd4 – 3:00pm
 

Awards

Cash prizes (to winners in both sections, in the case of multiple sections), based on number of entries. Special trophies will be awarded to the highest scoring Family & Child teams  (Uncles, Aunts, Adult siblings, Parents, or Grandparents paired with at least one scholastic aged player.)
 

Registration Information

Entry fee pricing is staggered and based on date of entry/payment. Link to register from the event website.

*youth – $35/adult – $25 thru Saturday 10/21/2023.
*youth – $40/adult – $30 thru Saturday 11/11/2023.
*youth – $45/adult – $35 thru Saturday, 11/25/2023.
*Late entry youth-$50 / adult – $40 begins Sunday,11/25/2023 and ENDS at 5pm on Wednesday 11/29/2023, at which time online entry closes.
*If space permits, onsite registration on Saturday, 12/02 will be permitted, $50 regardless of age. Cash or venmo only. First round play requires registration and payment before 8:45am.

Withdrawal and bye policies listed on the event website.

Advanced Entry List

Address:

12333 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78753
United States

Sections: 1
Grand Prix Points:
Prize Fund:
FIDE Rated: No
Handicap Accessible: No
Residency Restriction: No
Online Event: No

Organizer Overview

Rocks & Rooks
Email: registrar@austinchesstournaments.com
Phone: