Longhorn Chess

09/27/2026

Hello Chess Folks,

Registration is now open for the October Swiss tournament on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at the Leander Public Library
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/hAzXkAxModBu4ng4A
Entry Fee: $20
**SIBLINGS are Eligible for a -$5 Discount

Cash Prizes for Sections A 💰: 1st Place – $75, 2nd Place – $50, 3rd Place – $25
🏆 Trophies for the top 3 players in Sections B, C & D.
🥇 Medals for all players with a score of 2.5 or above.

Thanks,
Longhorn Chess

**** USCF RATED Tournament **** Sunday, October 11, 2026 Leander Public Library, 1011 S Bagdad Road, Leander, TX 78641 Entry Fee: $20 ** SIBLINGS are Eligible for a -$5 Discount (if 2 or 3 kids, pay $15 each) Awards (Subject to Change depending on registration): Cash Prize for Section A ($75, $50, $...

08/29/2026

Hello Chess Folks,
Registration is now open for the September Swiss tournament on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at the Leander Public Library
Registration Link: Longhorn September Swiss 2026
Entry Fee: $20
**SIBLINGS are Eligible for a -$5 Discount

Cash Prizes for Sections A 💰: 1st Place – $75, 2nd Place – $50, 3rd Place – $25
🏆 Trophies for the top 3 players in Sections B, C & D.
🥇 Medals for all players with a score of 2.5 or above.

Thanks,
Longhorn Chess

08/02/2026

Congratulations to the winners of the July Grand Prix on your outstanding performance! Well played, and thank you to everyone who participated and made the competition exciting.

07/28/2026

Hello Chess Folks,
Registration is now open for August Swiss tournament on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at the Leander Public Library
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/rTqUJkzVs1k9YnTx5
Entry Fee: $20
**SIBLINGS are Eligible for a -$5 Discount

Cash Prizes for Sections A & B 💰: 1st Place – $100, 2nd Place – $50, 3rd Place – $25
🏆 Trophies for the top 3 players in Sections C, D & E.
🥇 Medals for all players with a score of 2.5 or above.

Thanks,
Longhorn Chess

**** USCF RATED Tournament **** Sunday, July 12, 2026 Leander Public Library, 1011 S Bagdad Road, Leander, TX 78641 Check-in & Registration: 9:10 to 9:40 AM Entry Fee: $20 ** SIBLINGS are Eligible for a -$5 Discount (if 2 or 3 kids, pay $15 each) Awards (Subject to Change depending on registration):...

07/12/2026

🌟♟️ 78 Young Minds, Countless Brilliant Moves! ♟️🌟

What an amazing day at our July 12th Chess Tournament at the Leander Public Library! We were thrilled to welcome 78 talented scholastic players competing across four exciting sections. The tournament hall was filled with concentration, strategy, determination, and plenty of memorable chess moments!

🏆 Congratulations to all of our winners for their outstanding performances and well-earned trophies! Every player who participated should be proud of their effort, sportsmanship, and willingness to challenge themselves. Remember, every game—win or lose—is a step toward becoming a stronger chess player.

👏 A huge thank you to my friends Vijay and Ashok, and to all of our incredible volunteers and supportive parents who helped make this event possible. Your time, energy, and dedication are greatly appreciated.

📈 Our chess community continues to grow each month, with more players, stronger competition, and increasing enthusiasm for the game. It is inspiring to see so many young players learning, improving, and building friendships through chess.

📸 Check out the photos and celebrate the achievements of all our participants!

♟️ Stay tuned—details for our August tournament will be announced soon. We can't wait to see everyone back at the board for another exciting day of chess!

06/26/2026

A big congratulations to the Winners of the Longhorn Grand Prix for their excellent performances throughout the series!. Their hard work, consistency, and competitive spirit helped them to rise to the top, and we are excited to celebrate their well-earned success.

06/26/2026

🏆♟️ The Longhorn June Grand Prix has officially come to an end! Over the past several weeks, players competed fiercely in our Wednesday tournaments, earning Grand Prix points through participation and strong performances. We witnessed outstanding games, exciting finishes, and tremendous growth from players of all levels. Congratulations to our top finishers and a sincere thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this series a success. We look forward to seeing you at our future Longhorn Chess events!
Link for the Grand Prix: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1aLnX8Inxic8Fb6jGQwN4zKapPs5ihdzx4Ozpp4sa28U/

06/21/2026

A Note of Appreciation 🌟
Huge appreciation to Arav Serikar, Srithi Serikar, and their family for taking the passion for Longhorn Chess global! 🌎♟️
By sharing their incredible skills and deep love for the game, they continue to make a lasting, positive impact that reaches far beyond international borders.
Chess teaches us Patience, Strategy, Discipline and The power of thinking ahead.

Thank you to the Serikar family for your dedication, vision, and leadership in inspiring others around the world! 👏💫

06/18/2026

♟️🔥 Wednesday Swiss #26 🔥♟️
We had a fantastic turnout of 24 players at Longhorn Chess Club's Wednesday Swiss #26!
A big thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make another successful Wednesday tournament. It's great to see our chess community continuing to grow each week!
💰 **June Grand Prix is Underway!** 💰
Every Wednesday tournament in June counts toward our monthly Grand Prix standings:
✅ 1 point for participation
✅ 1 point for each win
✅ Points accumulate across all June Wednesday tournaments
At the end of the month, the top three players will share the Grand Prix prize fund:
🥇 1st Place – **30%** of all June Wednesday entry fees
🥈 2nd Place – **20%** of all June Wednesday entry fees
🥉 3rd Place – **10%** of all June Wednesday entry fees
Every game matters, and every point counts. Join us next Wednesday to compete, improve, and climb the Grand Prix leaderboard!
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06/11/2026

Hello Chess Folks,
Registration is now open for July Scholastic tournament on Sunday, July 12, 2026 at the Leander Public Library
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/eGPrFnyQpvhSBnL97
Entry Fee: $20
**SIBLINGS are Eligible for a -$5 Discount

Awards (Subject to Change depending on registration):
🏆 Trophies for the top 3 players & top female player.
🥇 Medals for the next 5 players (4th–8th place) & all players tied for 8th place.

Thanks,
Longhorn Chess