Austin Monthly Scholastic Tournament - August

Holiday Inn Austin Midtown

6000 Middle Fiskville Rd, Austin, TX 78752

August 20, 2023

Five rounds: first round at 10:00 AM.
Tentative round timings: 10 AM, 11 AM, Lunch Break (12 PM - 12:30 PM), 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM
These are tentative times. If games finish quickly, three rounds will be held before the lunch break.

An awards ceremony will be held immediately after all games in a section finish. Trophies and medals to top finishing individuals in each scholastic section; ribbons to all participants.

Sections:
K-12 Premier (suggested USCF 1400+)
K-12 Elite (suggested USCF 1000+)
K-12 U1000
K-12 U600
K-5 U1000
K-5 U600
K-5 U300
K-3 U1000
K-3 U600
K-3 U300

Note: The Monthly Austin Scholastic Tournament is only open to scholastic players. The Austin Action Tournament held at the same venue from 3 PM is open to all players including adults.

Time control: G/30 d5.

Limit two half-point byes. Byes must be committed 1 hr before Round 2.

Entry fee: $35 by 8/6, $40 by 8/17, $45 on or after 8/18 (on-site registration closes 1 hour before Round 1).

Withdrawals requested via email before NOON on Friday 8/18/23 are eligible for a refund (minus a $10 processing fee). Full credit can be applied to any future tournament. No refunds for USCF memberships after purchased from USCF.

Registration Link:  https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/3013

Boards and pieces will be provided, but please bring a chess clock if you have one. We do not have enough for all players.

This tournament is USCF-rated.

Please contact director@atlanticchessassociation.com if you have any questions.