Early bird price expires on Aug 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM
TheAlabama Chess Federation presents the73rd Annual
Alabama State Chess Championship
Hosted by the Auburn University Chess Club
August 28th – 30th, 2026
Auburn University Student Activities Center
684 Biggio Drive
Auburn, AL 36832
*US Chess memberships required; ACF Membership required for all Alabama residents
| Open | Reserve - U1600 | Amateur - U1200 |
|---|---|---|
| 6SS G/90, inc.10 | 6SS G/90, inc.10 | 6SS G/90, inc.10 |
| Entry Fee - $60 | Entry Fee - $60 | Entry Fee - $60 |
| PF Guaranteed | PF Guaranteed | PF Guaranteed |
| 1st: $750+Plaque | 1st: $500+Plaque | 1st: $350+Plaque |
| 2nd: $500 | 2nd: $300 | 2nd: $200 |
| U1900: $300 | U1400: $200 | U1000: $150 |
Early registration expires Sunday, August 16th at midnight. Late registration will be $80 until registration closes on Wednesday, August 26th
at midnight. No on-site registration.
Round Times: Friday 7:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am, 2:00 pm, and 7:00 pm
Sunday 8:30 am, and 2:30 pm
ACF Annual Membership Meeting | Sunday | 1 PM - 2 PM: Learn about upcoming events and changes across Alabama. The election of the ACF Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary will take place at this meeting.
To register: https://alabamachess.jumbula.com/
Renew your US Chess membership - https://new.uschess.org/become-member
Renew your ACF membership - https://alabamachess.org/sign-up/
NOTES:
Players are expected to bring their own chess sets and clocks. Those will not be provided by the organizer. Top section plaque and the title of “Alabama State Champion” will be awarded only to Alabama State Resident with a current Alabama ID.
Questions: contact Todd Guthrie at [email protected].
Please contact Alabama Chess Federation if you have any questions.