2026 Alabama State Chess Championship

Auburn University Student Activities Center: Student Activities Center, 684 Biggio Dr, Auburn, AL 36832, USA
Aug 28 2026
Aug 30 2026
Registration fee
$80.00 USD $60.00 USD

Early bird price expires on Aug 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM

Prize fund

$3,250 USD
Total amount guaranteed guaranteed

Schedules

08/28/2026-08/30/2026

Sections

Open Prize: Plaque for Champion and cash prize for 1st, 2nd, and U1900

Reserve (U1600) Prize: Plaque for Winner and cash prize for 1st, 2nd, and U1400

Amateur (U1200) Prize: Plaque for Winner and cash prize for 1st, 2nd, and U1000

Byes

Max of byes: 1
Last round to request a bye: 6
Number of rounds in tourney: 6
Bye note: Byes must be requested before the tournament begins.

Description

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

 

 OpenReserve - U1600Amateur - 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].

In-person location

Auburn University Student Activities Center: Student Activities Center, 684 Biggio Dr, Auburn, AL 36832, USA