Austin Chess Club

The club meets every Sunday night. Doors open 6:00pm, tournament play starts 6:30pm unless otherwise noted.
Please visit the membership page for information about joining the club.

	Starting July 1, 2009, the Austin Chess Club has reduced membership fees ($30 / year) and now provide the option of Open rated games for Club members. Please see "Services" for more information!
	July 1, 2009 to Oct. 31, 2009: The Club is happy to offer 1-month FREE Trial memberships to newcomers! See "Memberships" for more information.
May 31, June 7, 14	June Standard Swiss. 4 rounds, G/120, 30 sec. inc. per move. EF: ACC members $15.00, others $20.00. Sections: Open (open to all) and U1800 (for players rated < 1800). USCF-membership required. See below for information on final round.
June 21	Final round, June Standard Swiss. Note: Club Opens at 6:45pm this evening, games to begin by 7:00pm.
June 28	USCF-Quick-rated G/15 Swiss. 5 rounds, G/15, 3 sec. delay per move. EF: $5.00. One section, prizes determined on ratings range of turnout. USCF-membership required. 70% of entries returned as prizes.
Jul. 5, 12, 19, 26	July Standard Swiss. G/90 with 60 sec. inc. per move. EF: ACC members, $15.00, others $25.00. Two sections: Open (open to all) and U1800 (for players rated < 1800). USCF-membership required.
Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23	August Standard Swiss. G/90 with 60 sec. inc. per move. EF: ACC members, $15.00, others $25.00. Two sections: Top (for players rated >= 1800) and U1800 (for players rated < 1800). USCF-membership required.
Aug. 30	Austin City Blitz Championship. G/5, 3 sec. delay per move. A USCF-Quick-rated event, quick ratings used. Minimum of 8 rounds, more possible based on attendance.USCF-membership required. EF: $10.00. First and second prizes per section are guaranteed. "Under" prizes (based on ratings distibution) will be added to a section with 15 or more players. Two sections: Open: (open to all), $100.00 + 1 year ACC membership + Championship title for first place, $50.00 for second. U1600: (for players quick-rated < 1600): $50.00 + 1 year ACC membership for first, $25.00 for second. Registration: 6:00pm-6:30pm, Round 1 begins at 6:45pm. Late entries (6:31pm) OK, but receive a 1/2 point bye for round 1 and 0-point byes for any other unplayed rounds.

* 50% of entry fees returned as prizes unless otherwise noted.
* USCF membership required for rated events. See the USCF website for full details.