Brazos Valley Chess Society
Monthly Chess Tournaments
Join us on the third Wednesday of every month for our monthly Astin Rapid USCF Rated Chess Tournament, where players of all levels compete in a fast-paced and fun chess event. Hone your skills and compete against opponents in a 5-round rapid tournament.
Location:
The Astin Mansion
506 W 26th Street
Bryan, TX 77803
Tournaments are from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM.
Our goals
Come have fun at the Astin Rapid Chess Tournament and meet likeminded chess enthusiasts. We are looking forward to making each competition a memorable and enjoyable experience for all participants.
Developing Skill
We want to help all chess players of any skill level rise to the best of their abilities, wherever that may be, through a connection with other players.
Sharing Devotion
We want to inspire others to continue the timeless fun of the chess, bringing each person's unique strategies and methods to others.
Community Engagement
Our focus on community engagement ensures a supportive and inclusive environment where players of all backgrounds come together to celebrate their shared passion for chess.
Tournament
Information
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Registration is available at the door but be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes early if you haven't yet registered
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Matches will begin promptly before 6:45
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You do not need to have a USCF rating to participate in the tournament
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Chess clocks and chess boards are provided
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Prizes:
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1st place: $100
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2nd place: $75
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3rd place: $50
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Founders
Ajay has been playing chess since 1st grade and has always enjoyed satisfaction of getting better with every game. He has always loved the sheer joy of watching a good game. He is currently the president of his high school's chess club for three years. He saw that his team members had no local USCF chess tournaments to improve their ratings, so he helped to found the Brazos Valley Chess Society and the Astin Rapid Tournament as the first regular USCF chess tournament in the Bryan/College Station Area.
Arjun had always watched his dad and big brother play chess growing up. He is a member of his high school's chess club. He helped to found the Brazos Valley Chess Society and the Astin Rapid Tournament. He also wanted to make sure that his teammates would have a space to establish strong ratings and branch out in competition with other members of the community, while celebrating the shared passion among the players.
Sponsors
Our Partners
We are proud to have the support of our valued sponsors who contribute to the success of the tournament. Their dedication and generosity enable us to provide a worthy experience for all participants.
The Astin Mansion
Brazos Spine
The Tournament In Action!
First Tournament!
Our first tournament's participants!
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