October 15, 2023
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 10/06/2023 11:59 EST
Round Timings: 10 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM
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 Elite
K-12 U1000
K-12 U600
K-5 Championship (suggested USCF 600+)
K-5 U600
K-5 U300
K-3 Championship (suggested USCF 600+)
K-3 U600
K-3 U300
K-1 Championship
Note: The Monthly Austin Scholastic Tournament is only open to all players in elementary, middle, and high school. The Austin Action Tournament held at the same venue from 9:30 AM is open to all players including adults.
We reserve the right to merge sections if there are not enough players in a section.
Time control: G/30 d5.
Limit two half-point byes. Byes must be committed 1 hr before Round 2.
Entry fee: $40 by 10/1, $45 by 10/8, $50 on or after 10/9 (on-site registration closes 1 hour before Round 1).
Withdrawals requested via email before NOON on Friday 10/13/23 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/3223
Boards and pieces will be provided, but please bring your chess clock. Each player should have a chess clock to play. If you do not have one, chess clocks will be available for purchase onsite.
If both players do not have a clock AND the game does not finish within one hour, TDs will put a clock with 5 mins time for each player.
This tournament is USCF-rated.
Please contact director@atlanticchessassociation.com if you have any questions.