^{Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy}

^{In-Person Scholastic USCF Rated Tournament} 

^{September 30, 2023}

^{10:00 AM - 2:30 PM} 

^{7801 North Lamar Blvd, Suite A123 (Building A)}

^{Austin, TX 78752}

^{* USCF Membership Required *}

^{Free Parking Provided} 

^{Capacity: 52 players}

^SECTIONS:

^{All players will be divided into three sections:} 

^{SECTION A: 1000 - 1400 USCF rated} 

^{SECTION B: 600 - 1000 USCF rated}

^{SECTION C: Under 600 USCF rated or unrated}

^{**Note that no player will be allowed to play up or down**} 

^{ENTRY FEES:} 

^{$35 by September 29, 2023 by 11:59pm} 

^{On-site: $50 via PayPal or cash (if space is available)} 

^PRIZES: 

Trophies for 1st Place, Medals for 2nd and 3rd

^{TIME CONTROL:} 

^{G/30, d5 (30 minutes per player with a 5-second delay)}

^{4-Round Swiss System Schedule}

^{1st round: 10:00 AM} 

^{2nd round: 11:00 AM} 

^{Lunch break: 12:00 PM} 

^{3rd round: 12:30 PM}

^{4th round: 1:30 PM}

^{Closing ceremony: After the last game finishes.}

^{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 after paying the entry fee, please email us at info@austin-chess.com no later than 24 hours in advance for a $25 refund. We reserve the right to charge a $10 service fee for cancellations. 

WITHDRAWAL POLICY: If you would like to withdraw from the tournament after it begins, please alert the tournament director. NO refunds will be issued after the tournament begins. 

NO-SHOW POLICY: There are NO refunds or credit for players who do not show up for their scheduled tournament matches.

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