January 2014 Weekly Chess Tournament

USCF Rated, Swiss System . 

2 Sections: Open section, U800 section

Open Section -- 3 rounds

    G75 with 5 sec delay. One round of games per week.

    1/13, 1/27, 2/3.  (NOTE: 1/20 Library is closed!!!)

    Open to anyone.

    Players with USCF ratings 1800+ receive free entry.

    75% returned as cash prizes plus 3-month Internet Chess Club

    Memberships (ICC memberships to top 3 finishers, and top U1000). 

U800 Section -- 3 rounds

    G30 with 5 sec delay. One round of games per week.

    1/13, 1/27, 2/3.  (NOTE: 1/20 Library is closed!!!)

    Open to all ages with USCF ratings Under 800.

    Players must have current valid USCF IDs to participate.

    75% returned as cash prizes to top finishers.

Please bring your own chess set and clock if possible.

Westlake Chess Association and Checkmate Kids Chess Club are non-profit organizations. Chess Tournament is organized by parents and library volunteers.

Pairing chart will be posted on this page.

4:50pm~5:00pm -- Check-in and find your seat.

5:10pm Rules announcement

5:1 5pm -- Games begin.
8:00pm -- Library closes.

Details: Players must have a current valid USCF membership ID to participate.

• December 2013 Rating supplement will be used for pairing purposes.

• If you plan to be absent for one round, please request a 1/2 point BYE before first round pairing chart is posted.

• 30 minutes no-show rule: A player who is absent for 30 minutes after a round begins will be considered as a forfeit loss for that round unless you contact Tournament Director (512) 905-9969 to make arrangement in advance.
  

• Players in Open Section must use a chess clock and take notation. 

•  Entry fee: $15 (or $5/per game)
  

     Register online, pay at the tournament site.

•  Online registration is required and highly appreciated! 

•  Location: Laura Bush Library, 9411 Bee Cave Rd. Austin, TX 78733