^{Austin Grandmaster Chess Academy}

^{In-Person USCF Rated Tournament} 

^{June 17th, 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: 40 players}

^SECTIONS:

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

^{SECTION A: 1,000+ USCF rated} 

^{SECTION B: Under 1,000 USCF rated and/or unrated.}

^{**If there are not enough players in a given section, we reserve the right to merge them**} 

^{ENTRY FEES:} 

^{Online: $50 at www.austin-chess.com by May 19th, 2023 by 11:59pm} 

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

^{First 5 players above 1900 USCF to register, get free entry (deducted from their prize) - email us at info@austin-chess.com to register if you are above 1900 USCF}

^PRIZES: 

Open: $200, $150, $100

U1000: $150, $100, $50

+ Medals

^{TIME CONTROL:} 

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

^{RATING INFORMATION:}

^{April official USCF ratings will be used.} 

^{Unofficial USCF ratings will be used if unrated or to play in a higher section.}

^{Players must reveal foreign, FIDE, and other over-the-board ratings. These ratings will be adjusted, if necessary, and may be used if they are higher than USCF ratings.} 

^{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) in a bag underneath 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 and sign a withdrawal form in the lobby prior to leaving the premises. 

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}