^{Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy}

^{In-Person USCF Rated Tournament} 

^{October 21, 2023}

^{10:00 AM - 5:00 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 two sections:} 

^{SECTION A: 1,400+ USCF rated} 

^{SECTION B: Under 1,400 USCF rated and/or unrated.}

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

^{ENTRY FEES:} 

^{$50 by October 20, 2023 by 11:59pm} 

^{On-site: $60 via PayPal or cash (if space is available)} 

^{First 5 players above 1900 USCF to register get a minimum guaranteed prize of $50 if they finish all their games}

^PRIZES: 

1400+ Section: $400, $150, $100

U1400 Section: $150, $100, $50

+ Medals

^{TIME CONTROL:} 

^{G/40, d5 (40 minutes per player with a 5-second delay)}

^{4-Round Swiss System Schedule}

^{1st round: 10:00 AM} 

^{2nd round: 11:30 AM} 

^{Lunch break: 1:00 PM} 

^{3rd round: 2:00 PM.}

^{4th round: 3:30 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 $35 refund. We reserve the right to charge a $15 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}