2025 AGCA Invitational – Winter Edition

Organizers:

Chief: GM Alex Mista

Deputy: GM Andrey Stukopin

info@austin-chess.com

Chief Arbiter: FA Sarah Brauner

When: January 15-20, 2025

Playing Venue:

Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy

12466 Los Indios Trail, Ste.100

Austin, TX 78729

Entry Fees:

$850 – norm seekers

$650 – foreign federation norm seekers

Time control:

G/90 minutes; increment 30 seconds - 90 minutes for the entire game plus 30 second increment from move 1. There is only one time control, no additional time at move 40.  Players must keep accurate scoresheets for the entire game.

Schedule:

Pairings/Results:

Lichess Broadcast:

Regulations

• All players are expected to play all 9 rounds. No exceptions.
• Current FIDE Laws of Chess apply. This tournament is FIDE and US Chess rated.
• All games will use the equipment provided. Players shall sign scoresheets after each game.
• Electronic Device Policy: players are strictly forbidden from having electronic devices with them during the game, even if they are turned off. Players found with any device during the game may lose the current game. Turn in cell phones at the arbiters’ desk before each round. No electronics are allowed in the playing hall unless they are checked in with the arbiter.
• Default/forfeit time: 60 minutes unless the arbiter decides otherwise. White’s clock will be started at the start of the round even if the players are not present.
• The organizers request that all players arrive on time for each round.

Confirmed players (GM):

Confirmed players (IM):

Confirmed players (1st Austin Chess Tour Finals):