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Region III US Chess Tournament Clearing House (MD
- DC - VA) |
This is the US Chess
Tournament Clearinghouse
for the States of Maryland and Virginia and for the
District of Columbia
We request the assistance of organizers to submit their events promptly and
follow the
US Chess
policy for the Regional Tournament Clearinghouses.
Site Manager: Mike Hoffpauir (Virginia Chess Federation)
Please
email
your tournament information to me (Mike Hoffpauir).
Mike also scans the online TLAs for MD, DC, and VA to learn about other
tournaments, he includes links to them in this listing as his time permits.
Website links to the Region III State Affiliates: District
of Columbia, Maryland
Chess Association,
Virginia Chess Federation.
The DC Chess League is the official state affiliate for the District of
Columbia.
Last updated 11/17/24 12:29 PM by Mike Hoffpauir
The old Clearninghouse Listings for 2019 through October 2024 are archived. Click here to view the archives.
"New!"
represents listings we've posted in the past 2 weeks.
The "Updated!"
and "In Planning!"
highlights are self explanatory
New! OPEN LETTER from an Organizer -- a Plea to Collaborate and Coordinate your Event Dates!!
| 2024 DC-MD-VA Clearinghouse Listings | ||
| Month | Event Date(s) | Event Information with link to sites with more information and registration instructions |
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November 2024 |
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to find any tournament in Maryland in NOVEMBER 2024 Click Here to find any tournament in Virginia in NOVEMBER 2024 Click Here to find any tournament in the District of Columbia in NOVEMBER 2024 |
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| Nov 1 | ACC Friday Blitz: 5-rd Double-Swiss; Time Control: G/5, d2. Prizes based on entries with $100-1st guaranteed (12 or more entries ... 1st place prize increases and 80% of EFs returned as prizes). Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, 1500 N Glebe Rd., Arlington, VA 22207. Reg: 7:00-8:00pm with Rd1: 8:10pm, rest ASAP. EF: $30 ($25 for club members) – cash/check/Venmo/PayPal on-site. Advance entries at club meeting or through website: arlingtonchessclub.com Contact for info only: accvachess@gmail.com NS | |
| Nov 1-3 | Piedmont Open. $8,000 GUARANTEED prize fund. Friday - Sunday, Nov 1-3, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Glen Allen, VA. Play organized in 3 sections: OPEN (FIDE rated), U1700, and U1100. Includes a scholastic 1-day event on Saturday for players Under 800. Get event details on prizes, registration, etc., at this link. This is a VCF Cup event. SEE NOTE BELOW ABOUT DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME. | |
| Nov 1 | GM Luka Budisavljevic Lecture at the 1st Piedmont Open. Get inside the mind of a Grandmaster! GM Luka Budisavljevic, the youngest Serbian Grandmaster ever, gives a lecture on different pawn structures and how to choose openings that fit your playing style. Don't miss an opportunity to recieve valuable information from someone who has reached the top! Lecture cost is $20. Lecture is on Friday November 1st at 5:30 pm, prior to start of Piedmont Open. Get more info at this link. Register NOW at this link. (added 9/26/2024) | |
| Nov 1-3 | GM Alex Sherzer Memorial Mid-Atlantic Masters. 5-SS. G/90;+30. FIDE-rated. Open only to players who have had a Regular USCF rating of 2200+ since 1992. FIDE ratings used for pairings, USCF ratings used for eligibility. $7,000 Guaranteed Prizes. Details at this link. Register Now at this link. SEE NOTE BELOW ABOUT DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME. | |
| Nov 2 | 2024 Maryland November Action. Saturday, Nov 2nd with 5 rounds starting at 10:30 AM in Gaithersburg, MD, at 2 Montgomery Village Ave (this is the Holiday Inn in Gaithersburg, MD). Play is in two (2) sections--Open and U1800. Time Control is Game-45 + 5 seconds of time increment per move, a time control that impacts your US Chess Regular and Quick ratings! Regular ratings used for Pairings and Prizes. Read about the tournament at this link. (added 9 Oct 2024) | |
| Nov 2 | Fairfax Quads with Magnus Chess Academy. Sat. Nov 2 at the Pozez Jeish Community Center of NoVA, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA. This is a US Chess rated quads style chess tournament with a Time Control of Game-25, 5-second delay. Each player is placed in a group of 4 players according to their age and rating. Each participant then plays one game against each of the other three players in their group. At the end of the third game, the winner of each group receives a trophy. Get more info at this link. | |
| Nov 4 & 11 | OMCC November Quick. Owings Mills Chess Club (OMCC) is sponsoring this Quick Event on two Sundays, Nov 4 & 11. Entry is $10 for this 4 round event with 2 rounds on Nov 4 and 2 rounds on Nov 11. Games being played at Stevenson Univ., 10945 Boulevard Circle, Owings Mills, MD. For info contact OMCC at this link or call 858-945-3491. Read tournament details and info at this link. | |
| Nov 8-10 | 1st Annual Old Dominion Open. Dulles, VA. November 8-10. $5,500 in guaranteed prizes. 5 rounds. Game/100+30. Multiple sections for competitors (Premier, U1900, U1600, U1300, U1000). Register now at this link. See more information by visiting THIS LINK. (updated 10/10/2024) | |
| Nov 9 | 2024 DC Fall Chess Championship. An Open and Scholastic tournament on Sat., Nov 9, at the Bryant Street Market, 670 Rhode Island Ave NE, Wash. DC. Scholastic sections are for players in K12, K8, K5, K3 and K1. Register and get event information at this link. A great way for scholastic players to get ready for the upcoming 2024 K-12 Grade National Champiionships (scroll down to see that event)!! (added 10/29/2024) | |
| Nov 9 | Scholastic Tournament at the Publix at John Rolfe. Sat. Nov 9 from 1:30 - 4:30 PM at the Publix, 2250 John Rolfe Pkwy, Richmond, VA. 4 Sections (Open, U800, U500, and U250/Unrated) for players in Grades K-9. Free chess trinket for players wearing a Halloween Costume! Trophies for 1st and 2nd place in each section. Info at this link (added 9/30/2024). | |
| Nov 9 | 2024 Harvest Swiss in Roanoke. Sat, Nov 9 at Fallon Park Elementary, 502 19th St. E, Roanoke, VA. Four sections of competition: Open, K8 Scholastic, K5 Scholastic, and Unrated Beginners. Four or five rounds of play. Time control is Game-40, delay 5 for Rounds 1-3; Game-55, delay 5 for Rounds 4 (and possibly Round 5 if needed). Entry Fee is $10 online, $20 on site. Round 1 at 10 AM. Get more registration instructions and more event information at this link. (added 10/10/2024) | |
| Nov 9-10 | 1st Old Dominion Open Scholastic Championship. Dulles, VA. November 9 & 10. 8 rounds. Game 25;d5. Register or view more information by visiting THIS LINK.. | |
| Nov 9 | Rockville Quads with Magnus Chess Academy. Sat. Nov 9 at the Bender Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 6126 Montrose Rd, Rockville, MD. This is a US Chess rated quads style chess tournament with a Time Control of Game-25, 5-second delay. Each player is placed in a group of 4 players according to their age and rating. Each participant then plays one game against each of the other three players in their group. At the end of the third game, the winner of each group receives a trophy. Get more info at this link. | |
| Nov 9 | 2024 Harvest Swiss Tournament. At Fallon Park Elementary, 502 19th St. SE, Roanoke, VA. Three (3) sections of play: Open, K-8, and K-5, with 4 or 5 rounds to be played. $10 entry fee by Nov 1, $20 at the tournament. For more information select this link. | |
| Nov 10 | Big Checkmate Series. At miXt Food Hall, 3809 Rhode Island Ave, Brentwood, MD on Sunday Nov 10. A 5-round Blitz event (one game per round). Time Control is Game-5, with one (1) second of time increment per move. Entry Fee is $20 online, and $25 on site. Round 1 at 6:30 pm, onsite entry closes at 6:15 pm. Register at this link. Get more tournament information at this link. (added 10/16/2024) | |
| Nov 15-17 | 2024 Northern Virginia Open. In Dulles, VA at the Dulles Airport Marriott, 45020 Aviation Drive. $7,000 Prize Fund with 1st-3rd places GUARANTEED in all sections. In 2023 we increased the Prize Fund to over $8,500 based on strong player turnout ... and we will do this again if you come and play!! Get tournament details at www.vachess.org. (updated 10/15/2024) | |
| Nov 16 | Baltimore County Classic with Magnus Academy. Sat. Nov 16th in Timonium, MD, at Ridgely Middle School, 121 E Ridglely Rd. 5 Rounds with Time Contol of Game-25, delay 5. This is a US Chess rated Swiss style tournament. There are six different sections for players depending on their age and skill. Sections include K-3 Beginner (U-400), 4-8 Beginner (U-400), 9-12 Beginner/Intermediate (U-1000), K-8 Intermediate (401-700), K-8 Advanced (701-1000), and K-12 Championship (1000+). Participants play only against opponents in their own section. The first round is at 10:00am for all sections. The tournament concludes around 4:00pm with an awards ceremony where the top players and top school receive trophies. Register at this link. (added 10/11/2024) | |
| Nov 17 | Capital Chess Sunday Swiss 2. Sunday, Nov 17, at Capital Pool Checkers 1750 Columbia Road NW, Washington DC. Time control is Game-25, delay 5. Entry Fee is $35 online, $40 at the tournament. Onsite registration ends at 12:15 pm, Round 1 is at 12:30 pm. 4 Rounds of play, with all players in one section. Register at this link, or read more information about the event at this link. (added 10/10/2024) | |
| Nov 22 | DC Chess League - ROUND 3. 4-Board Team Chess - Games start 8pm Fridays /font>- 1 match per month. Teams often need additional players, so individual players are welcome! Locations vary based on which team is "Home" (see website: dcchessleague.com). Time Control: G/ 90 +30inc 3 Sections: Open, Amateur (U2000), Reserve (U1700). Questions or to join a team: acomparc@gmail.com | |
| Nov 23 | GM Chess Prep Scholastic Tournament. Sat. Nov 23 at Fiore Montessori School, 1629 Beulah Rd, Vienna, VA. Four rounds of play in 4 Sections (K12, K8, K5, and K3) with a Time Control of Game-30, 5 seconds of time delay per move. Entry Fee is $50 by Nov 1, $55 by Nov 10, $60 by Nov 17, $65 onsite. Boards and pieces provided, BUT BRING YOUR OWN CLOCK. Cups and Trophies for 1st-5th in each section, special prize for 1st place in each section. Get more info at this link. Organized by GM Rashad Babaev, International Grandmaster and FIDE Trainer. Register now at this link. | |
| Nov 23 |
ACC's Saturday
Action-Plus: 5SS,
G/45, d/5. $$1900 prize fund b/50 total
entries. 2 Sections. PREMIER (1600
floor): $600-300-200, U2100 & U1900 $100 each. AMATEUR (U1700):
$250-150-100, U1400 & U1200 $50 each. Marriott Residence Inn - Ballston,
650 N. Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22203. Reg.: 9:00-9:45am. Rds.:
10am-12:00-2:30-4:30-6:30. EF: $60 advance
entry on-line and Fridays at the ACC club, or $70 on-site -
cash/check/Venmo/PayPal. Online: www.arlingtonchessclub.com/PayPal2.html#news2 Contact
for info only: accvachess@gmail.com W.
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| Nov 27-Dec 1 | 2024 US Masters (USM). The 2024 US Masters will be held over Thanksgiving Weekend, November 27 – December 1, 2024, in Charlotte, NC. The USM is an official US Chess National Championship and FIDE-rated event which features a greatly increased $28,000 guaranteed prize fund. This year's USM is headlined by GM Fabiano Caruana! Read more at this link. (added 10/1/2024) | |
| Nov 29 | Thanksgiving Open ACTION Tournament. In Dulles VA on Friday, Nov 29, at the Washington-Dulles Marriott, 45020 Aviation Drive, Dulles, VA. 4 Rounds of play with Round 1 at 4 PM. Time control is G/30, delay 5. Entry starts at $40 by 11/03; $45 by 11/24; $50 starting 11/25. US Chess rated. Register at this link. Get more event info at this link. (added 9 Oct 2024) | |
| Nov 29 | Thanksgiving Open BUGHOUSE Tournament. In Dulles VA on Friday, Nov 29, at the Washington-Dulles Marriott, 45020 Aviation Drive, Dulles, VA. Each Bughouse Team is 2 players. You play 4 "double rounds" (2 games per round). Time control for each game is Game-5, with no delay or increment. Entry starts at $15 by 11/03; $20 by 11/24; $25 starting 11/25. US Chess rated. Register at this link. Get more event info at this link. (added 9 Oct 2024) | |
| Nov 30 | Thanksgiving Open BLITZ Tournament. In Dulles VA on Saturday, Nov. 30, at the Washington-Dulles Marriott, 45020 Aviation Drive, Dulles, VA. A 4-round Double Swiss event (you play 2 games each round). Time Control is Game-5, with no delay or increment. Entry starts at $30 by 11/24; $35 starting 11/25. US Chess rated. Register at this link. Get more event info at this link. (added 9 Oct 2024) | |
| Nov 30 | Thanksgiving Open SCHOLASTIC Tournament. In Dulles VA on Saturday, Nov. 30, at the Washington-Dulles Marriott, 45020 Aviation Drive, Dulles, VA. Time Control is Game-30, with 5-seconds of time delay. Entry starts at $40 by 11/03; $45 bu 11/24, $50 starting 11/25. US Chess rated. Register at this link. Get more event info at this link. (added 9 Oct 2024) | |
| Nov 30 | DC Pre-Nationals Tournament. Saturday, Nov 30th at Bryant St. Market, 670 Rhode Island Ave NE, Wash. DC. Four (4) rounds of play in six (6) different sections: Open, K12, K8, K5, K3 and K1. No onsite registration, please register online by 11/29 at 9 pm! Time control is Game-45, delay 5. Round 1 at 10 AM. Registration and information available at this link. (added 11/4/2024) | |
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December 2024 |
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to find any tournament in Maryland in DECEMBER 2024 Click Here to find any tournament in Virginia in DECEMBER 2024 Click Here to find any tournament in the District of Columbia in DECEMBER 2024 |
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| Nov 29 - Dec 1 | 55th Annual National Chess Congress. In Philadelphia, PA, at the Loews Hotel. $45,000 in GUARANTEED prizes. Play is in 10 Sections. Read details at this link. | |
| Nov 29 - Dec 1 | Thanksgiving Open. Friday Nov 29 - Sun Dec 1st in Dulles, VA at the Washington Dulles Airport Marriott. $5,650 in cash prizes based on 80 paid entries. 5 Rounds of play with a 3-day that begins on Friday evening or a 2-day schedule.that starts on Saturday morning. Play is in 4 sections (Premier: FIDE rated; Under 1900, Under 1600; and Under 1300. Conditions offered to GM/IM/WGM/WIM who commit by 10/31/2024. Get all the details at this link. (updated 9/27/2024) | |
| Dec 1 | Charm City Chess Club December Open Tournament. Sunday, Dec 1st at the DoubleTree Hilton Hotel, 4 W Univ. Pkwy, Baltimore, MD. 5 rounds of US Chess-rated play at a time control of Game-25, delay 5. Round 1 at 10:30 am. Onsite Registration opens at 9 am. Entry Fee $55, increases to $65 on Nov 25th. Entry fee waived for FIDE-titled IMs and GMs ($55 deducted from winnings). Choose from 3 Sections of play (Open, Under 1400, and Under 1000). All place and class prizes are GUARANTEED. Two half-point byes available, but only one can be Rd 4 or Rd 5. $10 retained when a player registers then cancels. Get more information and register at this link, or call 917-573-5775, or email to charmcitychess@gmail.com. | |
| Dec 2, 9, 16 & 23 | OMCC December Open. Owings Mills Chess Club (OMCC) is sponsoring this Quick Event on four successive Mondays: Dec 2, 9, 16, and 23--One Round of play each Sunday at a time control of G/60+10. Entry is $20 for this 4 round event. Games being played at Stevenson Univ., 10945 Boulevard Circle, Owings Mills, MD. For info contact OMCC at this link or call 858-945-3491. Read tournament details and info at this link. | |
| Dec 6-8 |
2024 National K-12 Grade
Championships. In National Harbor, MD, at the Gaylord
National Resort & Convention Center, 201 Waterfront St., National
Harbor, MD. Play is in 13 sections by Grade, from Kindergarten through
12th Grade. MAKE YOUR HOTEL RESERVATIONS NOW by calling the hotel at
301-965-4000 and lock-in your $159/nite rate!! Get tournament
information
at this link. Entry Fees start at $100,
but rapidly increase if you miss the first entry deadline of Oct 21st.
Link to the Tournament Website. Enter online now at this link. |
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| Dec 7 | Waldorf Chess Club Quads #72. Sat., Dec 7 at 2932 Mattawoman Beantown Rd, Waldorf, MD. Entry Fee $25, $60 cash prizes in each Quad. Time control is a nice G/70+10! Registration on site 8:30 - 9:45 AM, with Round 1 at 10 AM. Rounds 2 and 3 and 1:30 and 4:30. Go to this link for more information and registration instructions. (added10/28/2024) | |
| Dec 7 |
2024 Roanoke City Championships. Sat, Dec 7 at Fallon Park Elementary, 502 19th St. E, Roanoke, VA. Three sections of competition: Open, K8 Scholastic, and K5 Scholastic. Four or five rounds of play. Time control is Game-40, delay 5 for Rounds 1-3; Game-55, delay 5 for Rounds 4 (and possibly Round 5 if needed). Entry Fee is $10 online, $20 on site. Round 1 at 10 AM. Get more registration instructions and more event information at this link. (added 10/10/2024) |
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| Dec 13 | ACC Friday Blitz: 5-rd Double-Swiss; Time Control: G/5, d2. Prizes based on entries with $100-1st guaranteed (12 or more entries ... 1st place prize increases and 80% of EFs returned as prizes). Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, 1500 N Glebe Rd., Arlington, VA 22207. Reg: 7:00-8:00pm with Rd1: 8:10pm, rest ASAP. EF: $30 ($25 for club members) – cash/check/Venmo/PayPal on-site. Advance entries at club meeting or through website: arlingtonchessclub.com Contact for info only: accvachess@gmail.com NS | |
| Dec 13-15 | 1st Annual Federal Open. Dulles, VA. December 13-15. $5,500 in guaranteed prizes. 5 rounds. Game/100+30. Register or view more information by visiting THIS LINK. | |
| Dec 14-15 |
1st Federal Open Scholastic
Championship. Dulles,
VA. December 14 & 15. 8 rounds. Game 25;d5. Register or
view more information by visiting THIS
LINK.
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| Dec 15 | Greater Mid-Atlantic Chess Championships with Magnus Academy. A Scholatic Tournament on Sunday, Dec 15, at Hammond High School, 8800 Guilford Rd in Columbia, MD. US Chess rated, plenty of competitive sections to choose from! Round 1 at 10 am. Register and get tournament details at this link. | |
| Dec 18-23 | 2024 North American Youth Championships. In Dulles, VA, at the Dulles Airport Marriott on Aviation Drive. A FIDE-rated event for players throughout North America who are under 18 years old as of Jan 1, 2024. Nine (9) rounds of play at a time control of G/90+30. Games are Wednesday Dec 18 through Monday Dec 23. Sections are age-based: Under 18, U16, U14, U12, U10, U8 OPEN and Girls. This tournament will award international titles and norms in accordance with the FIDE Handbook per section B.01, Tables 1.23a and 1.23b, of the FIDE Handbook (effective January 1, 2024). Medals to top 3 in each section (on tiebreaks if necessary). More information at this link. | |
| Dec 21 | ACC's Saturday Action-Plus: 5SS, G/45, d/5. $$1900 prize fund b/50 total entries. 2 Sections. PREMIER (1600 floor): $600-300-200, U2100 & U1900 $100 each. AMATEUR (U1700): $250-150-100, U1400 & U1200 $50 each. Marriott Residence Inn - Ballston, 650 N. Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22203. Reg.: 9:00-9:45am. Rds.: 10am-12:00-2:30-4:30-6:30. EF: $60 advance entry on-line and Fridays at the ACC club, or $70 on-site - cash/check/Venmo/PayPal. Online: www.arlingtonchessclub.com/PayPal2.html#news2 Contact for info only: accvachess@gmail.com W. NS | |
| Dec 26-29 | 49th Annual Eastern Open. Thursday Dec 26 - Sunday Dec 29 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City, 2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA. 8 Rounds of play in 6 sections. $30,000 in GUARANTEED PRIZES. Premier and U2200 Sections are FIDE-rated. Read about the tournament at this link. | |
| Dec 28 | 15th Annual Eastern Open BLITZ Championship. In Arlington, VA, at the same site as the Eastern Open (see above) on Sat. Dec 28th. 4-SS, G/3 d2, double round (8 games), Hyatt Regency Crystal City, 2799 Richmond Highway, near Reagan National Airport, Arlington VA 22202. Hotel parking $25, free shuttle to airport and airport metro. $500 guaranteed prizes: $150-100, top Under 2300 $72, Under 2000 $70, Under 1700/Unr. $60, Under 1400 $48. Entry fee (Sat. night at site only): $20, no checks. GMs $20 from prize. Enter by 9:10 pm. Round 1 begins 9:30 pm, then ASAP, should end by 11:30 pm. One pair of half-point byes allowed in any round, must commit before round 2. December ratings used. Blitz rated (will not affect regular ratings); higher of Regular or Blitz used for pairings and prizes. $10 service charge for refunds before Rd. 1 pairings (no refunds after Round 1 is paired). No equipment supplied. (added 10/16/2024) | |
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January 2025 | Jan 2-5 | 2025 Pan Am Intercollegiate Championships. Being held in Charlotte, NC for collegiate chess teams from universities, colleges, community colleges, and technical colleges from the Americas and the Caribbean are welcome to join. FIDE-rated. Get more information at this link. (added 10/1/24) |
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New! Jan 4 |
Publix at John Rolfe #3. Sat, Jan 4th for players in grades K-9. Round 1 at 9 AM, event lasts until noon. Venue is the Publix at 2250 John Rolfe Pkwy, Henrico, VA. Cross-round format used, which means you get in more games! Info at this link.(added 11/17/2024) | |
| Jan 3-5 | 2025 (57th) Virginia Open. 3 Sections, with Championship and Under 1800 being FIDE-rated. Ring-in the New Year with a weekend of chess. $8,000 Prize Fund. Being played in Dulles, VA at the Dulles Airport Marriott, 45020 Aviation Drive. Get tournament details at this link. Entry is open NOW at www.vachess.org. (added 10/16/2024) | |
| Jan 11 | Fairfax Quads with Magnus Chess Academy. Sat. Jan 11 at the Pozez Jeish Community Center of NoVA, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA. This is a US Chess rated quads style chess tournament with a Time Control of Game-25, 5-second delay. Each player is placed in a group of 4 players according to their age and rating. Each participant then plays one game against each of the other three players in their group. At the end of the third game, the winner of each group receives a trophy. Get more info at this link. | |
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Jan 25 or Feb 1 Snow Day |
2025 ACC Championships. Sat, Jan 25th or Sat Feb 1 (snow day) at Fallon Park Elementary, 502 19th St. E, Roanoke, VA. Three sections of competition: Open, K8 Scholastic, and K5 Scholastic. Four or five rounds of play. Time control is Game-40, delay 5 for Rounds 1-3; Game-55, delay 5 for Rounds 4 (and possibly Round 5 if needed). Entry Fee is $10 online, $20 on site. Round 1 at 10 AM. Get more registration instructions and more event information at this link. (added 10/10/2024) | |
| Jan 25 | Baltimore Quads with Magnus Chess Academy. Sat. Jan 25 at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore, 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave, Suite 148, Owings Mills, MD. This is a US Chess rated quads style chess tournament with a Time Control of Game-25, 5-second delay. Each player is placed in a group of 4 players according to their age and rating. Each participant then plays one game against each of the other three players in their group. At the end of the third game, the winner of each group receives a trophy. Get more info at this link. | |
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February 2025 |
Save the
Date! Jan 31 - Feb 2 |
Coastal Virginia Open. Friday Jan 31 - Sunday Feb 2 in Virginia Beach, VA, at the Wyndham Oceanfront. Orgainzed by teh Hampton Roads Chess Association. Details coming soon! |
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New! Jan 31 - Feb 2 |
62nd Annual Baltimore Open. 5 rounds of play with 3 FIDE rated sections and 4 US Chess rated sections. Venue is the Sheraton BWI at 1100 Old Elkridge Landing Road, Linthicum, MD. This event uses score-based prizes, not place-based. See details at this link. Register at this link. | |
| Feb 1 | Rockville Quads with Magnus Chess Academy. Sat. Feb 1 at the Bender Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 6126 Montrose Rd, Rockville, MD. This is a US Chess rated quads style chess tournament with a Time Control of Game-25, 5-second delay. Each player is placed in a group of 4 players according to their age and rating. Each participant then plays one game against each of the other three players in their group. At the end of the third game, the winner of each group receives a trophy. Get more info at this link. | |
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Save the
Date! Feb 8 |
February Action/Scholastic Tournament. Organized by the Eastern Chess Association for Sat. Feb 8 at Brightpoint Community College in Chester, VA. Event details and registration information coming soon. Contact Organizer and Chieft TD Robby Jackson for mor informatino. (added 10/20/2024) | |
| Feb 8 | Fairfax Quads with Magnus Chess Academy. Sat. Feb 8 at the Pozez Jeish Community Center of NoVA, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA. This is a US Chess rated quads style chess tournament with a Time Control of Game-25, 5-second delay. Each player is placed in a group of 4 players according to their age and rating. Each participant then plays one game against each of the other three players in their group. At the end of the third game, the winner of each group receives a trophy. Get more info at this link. | |
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Save the Date! Feb 15-17 |
2025 World Amateur Team East. In Parsippany, NJ, at the Parsippany Hilton. Chess Rate valid until 1/17/25 see link to reserve room at www.njscf.org Reserve early 973-267-7373 or 1- 800-HILTONS. See link on njscf.org. Morris/Essex train to Morris Plains 1.5 miles. Open to 4- player teams with one optional alternate. Team average (4 highest ratings—2025 January Rating list used for ALL players no exceptions) must be under 2200. Teams rated over 2000 average no more than 1000 points between board 3 and 4. No more than two GMs on a team. Online registration opens Dec 1st at www.njscf.org . Advance registration only—no on site registration. Get more information and registration instructions at this link. | |
| Feb 21-23 or 22-23 | 9th George Washington Open. Friday 21 Feb - Sunday 23 Feb. 120 US Chess GP points. 5-SS, 40/80, SD/30; d30 (2-day option, rounds 1-2 G/60 d10). Washington Dulles Marriott Hotel, 45020 Aviation Dr, Dulles, VA 20166. Free parking, free shuttle to airport and Metro subway. $17,000 guaranteed prizes. In 5 sections. Major: Open to 1900/above (see peakrating.us). $2000-1000-600-400, clear/tiebreak win $100 bonus, top USCF Under 2300 $600-300. FIDE. Under 2100: $1300-700-400-200, top U1900 (no unr) $600-300. FIDE. Under 1800: $1200-600-300-200, top U1600 (no unr) $500-250. Under 1500: $1000-500-300-150, top U1300 (no unr) $400-200. Under 1200: $700-400-300-200, top U1000 (no unr) $200-100. Organized by Continental Chess Assn (link). Get more info at this link. | |
| Feb 22 | Arlington Quads with Magnus Chess Academy. Sat. Feb 22 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington, 4444 Arlington Boulevard, Arlington, VA. This is a US Chess rated quads style chess tournament with a Time Control of Game-25, 5-second delay. Each player is placed in a group of 4 players according to their age and rating. Each participant then plays one game against each of the other three players in their group. At the end of the third game, the winner of each group receives a trophy. Get more info at this link. | |
| Feb 22 | 2025 Mickey Owens Memorial Tournament. Mickey was a major force in Virginia Chess, especially with the Commonwealth's youths. In honor of Mickey, the Roanoke City Public Schools Chess affiliate is hosting a 4 or 5 round tournament in his memory on Saturday, Feb 22, 2025, at Fallon Park Elementary School, 502 19th St. East in Roanoke. There are 3 sections of play: Open (all players), Scholastic K-8, and Scholastic K-5. To read more about the tournament click here. To read more about our dearly departed friend, click here. | |
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March 2025 | Mar 1 | Rockville Quads with Magnus Chess Academy. Sat. March 1 at the Bender Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 6126 Montrose Rd, Rockville, MD. This is a US Chess rated quads style chess tournament with a Time Control of Game-25, 5-second delay. Each player is placed in a group of 4 players according to their age and rating. Each participant then plays one game against each of the other three players in their group. At the end of the third game, the winner of each group receives a trophy. Get more info at this link. |
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Sunday, March 9th -- Start of Daylight Savings Time! Set your watches
and clocks FORWARD one hour! If you don't you'll show up at the wrong time for your Sunday morning game on March 9th! |
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Updated! Mar 8-9 |
2024-25 Virginia Scholastic & College Chess Championships. Sat-Sun, March 8-9, at Monticello High School in Charlottesville, VA, with Blitz on Friday evening March 7th. See the Early Bird Tournament Announcement at this link. Registration will open in mid-November 2024 at www.vachess.org. | |
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Date! Mar 7-9 |
4th Annual Old Line Open. Hosted by the Maryland Chess Association. Details TBD. (added 11/4/2024) | |
| Mar 15 | Baltimore Quads with Magnus Chess Academy. Sat. Mar 15 at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore, 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave, Suite 148, Owings Mills, MD. This is a US Chess rated quads style chess tournament with a Time Control of Game-25, 5-second delay. Each player is placed in a group of 4 players according to their age and rating. Each participant then plays one game against each of the other three players in their group. At the end of the third game, the winner of each group receives a trophy. Get more info at this link. | |
| Mar 22 | Fairfax Quads with Magnus Chess Academy. Sat. Mar 22 at the Pozez Jeish Community Center of NoVA, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA. This is a US Chess rated quads style chess tournament with a Time Control of Game-25, 5-second delay. Each player is placed in a group of 4 players according to their age and rating. Each participant then plays one game against each of the other three players in their group. At the end of the third game, the winner of each group receives a trophy. Get more info at this link. | |
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April 2025 | Apr 5 | Rockville Quads with Magnus Chess Academy. Sat. April 5 at the Bender Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 6126 Montrose Rd, Rockville, MD. This is a US Chess rated quads style chess tournament with a Time Control of Game-25, 5-second delay. Each player is placed in a group of 4 players according to their age and rating. Each participant then plays one game against each of the other three players in their group. At the end of the third game, the winner of each group receives a trophy. Get more info at this link. |
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Save the
Date! April 20 |
6th Colonial Open. Organized by Capital Area Chess. Watch for details in October 2024 or check the Capital Area Chess website. | |
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May 2025 |
Save the
Date! May 2-5 |
70th Annual Maryland Open. Hosted by the Maryland Chess Association. Details TBD. (added 11/4/2024) |
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Save the
Date! May 3 |
Meadowdale Spring Scholastic & Quads. Sat, May 3, at the Meadowdale Public Library in N. Chesterfield, VA. Quads Sections for all Adults and Advanced Scholastic Players (rating over 1200 in the past year). Four (4) Scholastic Sections to choose from K12, K8, K5, and K3. Play in All Quads and Scholastic Sections will be RATED by the US Chess Federation. Watch for details in February 2025 at www.vachess.org (added 10/26/2024) | |
| May 3 | 2025 Soutwest VA Championships. A 4 or 5 round Open and Scholastic tournament on Saturday, May 3rd, at Fallon Park Elementary School, 502 19th St. East in Roanoke. There are 3 sections of play: Open (all players), Scholastic K-8, and Scholastic K-5. To read more about the tournament click here. | |
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Option 1 May 9 - 11 |
2025 Virginia Senior Open Chess Championships. Fredericksburg, VA, at the Country Inn & Suites (same location as 2024). Alternate dates are May 30-June 1. | |
| May 17 | Arlington Quads with Magnus Chess Academy. Sat. May 17 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington, 4444 Arlington Boulevard, Arlington, VA. This is a US Chess rated quads style chess tournament with a Time Control of Game-25, 5-second delay. Each player is placed in a group of 4 players according to their age and rating. Each participant then plays one game against each of the other three players in their group. At the end of the third game, the winner of each group receives a trophy. Get more info at this link. | |
| May 22-26 | 12th Cherry Blossom Classic. Thurs May 22 - Monday May 26. 9 Round Swiss, multiple sections. Player Norms possible. Venue is the Executive Conference and Training Center in Sterling, VA. Watch for more information in November 2024. A VCF Cup event. | |
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Option 2 May 30 - Jun 1 |
2025 Virginia Senior Open Chess Championships. Fredericksburg, VA, at the Country Inn & Suites (same location as 2024). | |
| May 31 | Fairfax Quads with Magnus Chess Academy. Sat. May 31 at the Pozez Jeish Community Center of NoVA, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA. This is a US Chess rated quads style chess tournament with a Time Control of Game-25, 5-second delay. Each player is placed in a group of 4 players according to their age and rating. Each participant then plays one game against each of the other three players in their group. At the end of the third game, the winner of each group receives a trophy. Get more info at this link. | |
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June 2025 | Jun 21 | Fairfax Quads with Magnus Chess Academy. Sat. June 21 at the Pozez Jeish Community Center of NoVA, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA. This is a US Chess rated quads style chess tournament with a Time Control of Game-25, 5-second delay. Each player is placed in a group of 4 players according to their age and rating. Each participant then plays one game against each of the other three players in their group. At the end of the third game, the winner of each group receives a trophy. Get more info at this link. |
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July 2025 |
For your
info ... Jul 2-6 |
53rd Annual World Open. 300 US Chess Grand Prix Points. Organized by the Continental Chess Assn (CCA) from Wednesday July 2 through Sunday July 6, 2025 in Philly at the Philadelphia Sheraton Downtown Hotel, 201 N 17th St. Play is in 6 Sections, with over $200,000 in guaranteed prizes. Open Section is FIDE rated and requires playing the full tournament schedule 2-6 July, with GM/IM Norms possible. The U2200, U2000, U1800, and U1400 sections are US Chess rated and have several schedule options available. Read all about this event at this link. |
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Save the Dates! Jul 25-27 |
12th Annual Potomac Open. Hosted by the Maryland Chess Association. Details TBD. (added 11/4/2024) | |
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August 2025 | ||
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Save the Dates! Aug 9-13 |
12th Annual Washington International. | |
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In Planning! Aug 30 - Sept 1 |
2025 Virginia Closed Chess Championships. In Glen Allen, VA, at the Hilton Garden Inn Innsbrook. Starts on Sat. Aug 30 at 12-noon or 1 PM with games through Monday Sep 1st. Championship, Amateur, and Novice Sections ... with both "long" and "short" schedule options available. Rooms can be reserved now ($118 single, $128 double; plus taxes) at this booking link. | |
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October 2025 |
Save the
Date! Oct 9-13 |
4th Skyline Open. Thurs Oct 9 through Monday, Oct 13, In Dulles, VA, at the Washington Dulles Airport Marriott. Multiple sections, 9-rounds of play in the Swiss System. FIDE Norms possible. Watch for details after December 2024. |
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