October 2013 Weekly Chess Tournament

USCF Rated, Swiss System . 

2 Sections: Open section, U800 section

Open Section --

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

    10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28.

    Open to adult players and scholastic with USCF ratings 800+.

    Players with USCF ratings 1800+ receive free entry.

    75% returned as cash prizes and Internet Chess Club Memberships to

    top finishers

U800 Section --

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

    10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28.

    Open to all ages with USCF ratings Under 800.

    Players must have current valid USCF IDs to participate.

    Trophies and Medals 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.

4 Rounds: 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28 

Pairing chart will be posted on this page.

4:45pm~5:00pm -- Check-in and find your seat.

5:0 5pm -- Games begin.
8:00pm -- Library closes.

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

•  October 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 pairing chart is posted.

•  30 minutes no-show rule: A player who is absent for 30 minutes after a round begins is 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. Players are not required to notate once their game clock gets down to five minutes remaining.

•  Entry fee:
  

     Register online (pay at the tournament): $20/tournament or $5/game.

•  Online registration is preferred and highly appreciated! 

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

 Open Section:   |   Round 4 Pairing Chart      |     Round 3 Standings    |

 U800 Section:   |   Round 4 Pairing Chart      |     Round 3 Standings    | 

 Tournament Results and Ratings are available on USCF website. Click here to see the details.

Results:
 Open: First place: 4.0 Ruhal Battula $50.
           2nd/3rd place: 3.0 Ethan Hall, Rocco Trosclair $22.50 each.
           All players received 3-month Internet Chess Club Membership Card ($24.95 value)

U800: First place trophy: 4.0 Preston Hall
          2nd place trophy: 3.0 James Roberts
          3rd place trophy: 2.5 Jash Desai
          All players received 3-month Internet Chess Club Membership Card ($24.95 value)