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Region III US Chess Tournament Clearing House (MD
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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 01/16/25 09:58 PM by Mike Hoffpauir
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"New!"
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and "In Planning!"
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| This is the Calendar for 2025 | ||
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January 2025 |
View Tournaments in Virginia (Link) View Tounaments in DC (Link) View Tournaments in Maryland (Link) ** is now used to designate events known to have one or more Scholastic Sections. |
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| Jan 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | RVA Pieces Wednesday Classical Ladder. Every Wednesday from 6-9 PM In Richmond, VA, at the Carytown Publix Community Room, 3535 Ellwood Ave, Richmond, VA. Time control is Game-60 with 10 seconds of time delay. Games begin at 6:30 PM. Get more information at this link. (added 12/27/2024) | |
| 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 10/1/2024) | |
| 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 5 | Benjamin Blundercheck's Rock n Roll Chess Riot! At the Smartmouth Brewing Co, Sunday Jan 5, 1309 Raleigh Ave, Norfolk, VA. A non-rated event with a unique tournament format -- one 15 minute game, one 10 minute game, 2 double rounds of Blitz, 2 rounds of "Musical Chess", and a 25 minute game. Register and get more information at this link. (added 12/17/2024) | |
| Jan 10 | ACC Friday Blitz. 5-rd Double-Swiss; Time Control: G/5, d0. 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 (added 12/7/2024) | |
| Jan 11 | McNair January Scholastic Tournament. Saturday, Jan 11, at McNair Elementary School, 2499 Thomas Jeff. Drive in Herndon, VA. Play is in 3 sections, K3, K5, and K8. Five rounds in K3, four rounds in K5 and K8. Register Now at this link. Get more tournament information here. (added 12/7/2024) | |
| Jan 11 | Waldorf Chess Club QUADS #73. Saturday, Jan 11 at 2932 Mattawoman Beantown Rd in Waldorf, MD. Time control is G/61+10. Entry is $25 per player, Rounds at 10 AM, 1:30 PM and 4 PM. Get more information at this link. Pre-register online at this link. (added 12/20/2024) | |
| Jan 11 | Roanoke Valley Chess Club - 2025 Rapid & Classical. Saturday, Jan 11, at the Bedford Central Library, 321 N. Bridge St., Bedford, VA. Time control is G/30+2 with 4 rounds of play beginning at 10 AM. For more information go to this link. You can register now at this link. (added 12/20/2024) | |
| 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. | |
| Jan 12 | Capital Chess Sunday Swiss. Sun, Jan 12, at Capital Pool Checkers, 1750 Columbia Road NW, Wash DC. 4 rounds of play at a time control of Game-25, delay 5. All games are in one section, Round 1 starts at 12:30 pm. Onsite registration ends at 12:15 pm. Online entry $30, onsite entry $35. Get more info at this link. (added 12/29/2024) | |
| Jan 13, 20 and 27 | Owing Mills Chess Club Winter QUICK Tournament. At Stevenseon Univ., Owing Mills, MD at 10945 Bouldvard Circle, in the Reading Room, 2nd Floor of Garrison Hall South. US Chess Quick-rated (Game 25, delay 3). Rounds 1 & 2 on Jan 13, Rounds 3 & 4 on Jan 20, Rounds 5 & 6 on Jan 27. More details at this lnik. Sets and clocks provided. (added 12/7/2024) | |
| Jan 17-20 | Liberty Bell Open. In Philadelphia, $25,000 guaranteed prize fund. Click here for more information on this Continenttal Chess Association event. | |
| Jan 18 | 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 (added 12/7/2024) | |
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New! Jan 19 |
Capital Chess Sunday Swiss. Sun, Jan 12, at Capital Pool Checkers, 1750 Columbia Road NW, Wash DC. 4 rounds of play at a time control of Game-25, delay 5. All games are in one section, Round 1 starts at 12:30 pm. Onsite registration ends at 12:15 pm. Online entry $30, onsite entry $35. Get more info at this link. (added 12/29/2024) | |
| Jan 24 | DC Chess League - ROUND 4. 4-Board Team Chess - Games start 8pm Fridays - 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 (added 12/7/2024) | |
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Jan 25 or Feb 1 Snow Day |
**2025 Atlantic Coast Chess 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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New! Jan 26 |
Winter Action Tournament. An over-the-board tournament on Sunday, Jan 26, in Sterling, VA, at the SpringHill Suites by Marriott, 22595 Shaw Road. 4 Rounds with time control of G/30, delay5. Two Sections: Open and U1500. Must be rated at least 1300 to play in the Open Section. Round 1 at 4 PM. Click here to register and get more information. (added 1/11/2025) | |
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New! Jan 26 |
**Winter Scholastic Tournament. An over-the-board tournament on Sunday, Jan 26, in Sterling, VA, at the SpringHill Suites by Marriott, 22595 Shaw Road. 4 Rounds with time control of G/25, delay5. Four Sections: K3, K5, K8, and K12. Round 1 at 10 AM. Click here to register and get more information. (added 1/11/2025) | |
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New! Jan 26 |
Capital Chess Sunday Swiss. Sun, Jan 12, at Capital Pool Checkers, 1750 Columbia Road NW, Wash DC. 4 rounds of play at a time control of Game-25, delay 5. All games are in one section, Round 1 starts at 12:30 pm. Onsite registration ends at 12:15 pm. Online entry $30, onsite entry $35. Get more info at this link. (added 12/29/2024) | |
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February 2025 |
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| Jan 31 - Feb 2 | **4th Annual Coastal Virginia Open. Friday Jan 31 - Sunday Feb 2 in Virginia Beach, VA, at the Wyndham Oceanfront, 5700 Atlantic Ave in VA Beach. Orgainzed by teh Hampton Roads Chess Association. $$3,500 guaranteed Prize Fund. Chess rate for Hotel rooms is $89 plus taxes & resort fees (about $112 total), rate is available until Jan 17th. This is a 5-round tournament, US Chess rated. Play is in 3 sections in the main tournament--Open, Under 1600, and Under 1200. Rating restrictions necessary to play in the Open and Under 1600 Sections. Conditions offered to US Chess titled National Masters. One-day Scholastic events on both Saturday and Sunday. Go to this link for the details and registration. (updated 12/20/2024) | |
| 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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New! Feb 2 |
Capital Chess Sunday Swiss. Sun, Feb 2, at Capital Pool Checkers, 1750 Columbia Road NW, Wash DC. 4 rounds of play at a time control of Game-25, delay 5. All games are in one section, Round 1 starts at 12:30 pm. Onsite registration ends at 12:15 pm. Online entry $30, onsite entry $35. Get more info at this link. (added 12/30/2024) | |
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New! Feb 7-9 |
3rd Annual Metropolitan Open. Dulles, VA. February 7-9. Holiday Inn Washington Dulles. $3,500 Guaranteed Prize Fund! 5 rounds with a 3-day or 2-day schedule, depending on your availability. Register or view more information by visiting our website at THIS LINK. (added 1/11/2025) | |
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New! Feb 8 |
**3rd Annual Metropolitan Open Scholastic Championship. Dulles, VA. Saturday, February 8. Holiday Inn Washington Dulles. Register or view more information by visiting our website at THIS LINK. (added 1/11/2025) | |
| 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 more information. (added 10/20/2024) | |
| Feb 8 | **Eastern Chess Association Feb 2025 Action & Scholastic Tournament. At Bridgepoint Community College, Nicholas Center, 13101 Route 1 (formerly Jeff Davis Hwy), Chester, VA. Sections: Open, U1600 adn U1000. U1000 section is ONLY for scholastic-age players. Open and U1600 play 5 Rounds of chess; U1200 section plays 4 rounds. All games us a time control of Game-35, delay 5. Round 1 starts at 10 AM in all sections. See the tournament announcement for details at this link. Onsite registration closes at 9:30 AM if you want to play in Round 1. (added 12/11/2024) | |
| 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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New! Feb 9 |
**Chess RVA Cross-Round Chess Tourney. At the Publix at 2250 John Rolfe Pkwy, Henrico, VA. Play will be in 3-sections based on ratings for players in Grades K-9. Games are on Sunday, Feb 9 from 1-4 PM. Get more info at this link. (added 1/13/2025) | |
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Feb 10, 17, & 24 Mar 3 & 10 |
Owing Mills Chess Club (OMCC) Winter Classic. One Round every Monday starting Feb 10 through March 10 (e.g., 5 Rounds). Sets & clocks provided. Time control is Game-60, delay-10. US Chess rated play. Rounds start at 7 PM. Get more information at this link. | |
| Feb 13-17 | 2nd Annual President's Day Open. Thurs-Mon, Feb 13-17 at the Washington Dulles Airport Marriott, 45020 Aviation Drive, Dulles, VA. GM and IM Norms possible in Premier Section. $10,400 in Cash Prizes based on 120 paid players. Play is in 4 Sections: Premier and U2200-both FIDE Rated; and Under 1800 and Under 1400 Sections-US Chess rated. Get the details at this link. For intormation, please email at director@atlanticchessassociation.com. (added 12/7/2024) | |
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New! Feb 15 |
**Scholastic Championship: World Series of Online Chess. An ONLINE tournament on Sat., Feb 15, on the Lichess platform. 6 Rounds at Game 25 + 5, with two sections (K5 and K12). Round 1 at 12-noon eastern time. This is an ONLINE tournament. Get more information and register at this link. (added 1/11/2025) | |
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New! Feb 15 |
**Presidents' Day Scholastic Tournament. In Dulles, VA, at the Washington Dulles Marriott on Aviation Drive, Sat. Feb 15. Round 1 at 9 AM. Play is in 4 sections (K12, K8, K5 and K3). Time control is Game-30, Delay-5. Get more info at this link. This is a great opportunity to "warm-up" your game for the upcoming Virginia Scholastic Championships in March! (added 12/29/2024) | |
| 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. | |
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New! Feb 16 |
Open Championship - World Series of Online Chess. An ONLINE tournament on Sunday, Feb 16, on the Lichess platform. 6 Rounds at Game 25+4 time control. Round 1 at 12-noon eastern time. $1000 in cash prizes. This is an ONLINE tournament. Get more information and register at this link. (added 1/11/2025) | |
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New! Feb 17 |
BLITZ Championship - World Series of Online Chess. An ONLINE tournament on Monday, Feb 17 (Presidents Day), on the Lichess platform. 6 Rounds at Game 5+0. Round 1 at 12-noon eastern time. $400 in cash prizes. This is an ONLINE tournament. Get more information and register at this link. (added 1/11/2025) | |
| Feb 21 | DC Chess League - ROUND 5. 4-Board Team Chess - Games start 8pm Fridays - 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 (added 12/7/2024) | |
| 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. | |
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New! Feb 22 |
**Langley Scholastic Chess Tournament. In McLean, VA, at Langley High School, 6520 Georgetown Pike. Hosted by Langley PTSA to raise funds to be donated to 'Share of McLean', supporting those who face economic hardships. Rounds start at 9AM, with follow-on rounds held as soon as possible. Play is in 2 sections, K12 and K8, with a time control of Game 30, delay-5. A good warmup event for next month's Virginia Scholastic Championships. (added 12/29/2024) | |
| 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 |
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| Mar 1 | 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 (added 12/7/2024) | |
| 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. | |
| Mar 7 | ACC Friday Blitz. 5-rd Double-Swiss; Time Control: G/5, d0. 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 (added 12/7/2024) | |
| Mar 7-9 | 4th Annual Old Line Open. In Rockville, MD, at the Rockville Hilton, 1750 Rockville Pike. 7 Sections to choose from and play in: Championship, U2100, U1900, U1700, U1500, U1250, and U1000. Score-based (not place-based) prize money! Championship and U2100 Sections are FIDE rated! Get more information at this link. Register now at this link. Hosted by the Maryland Chess Association. (Added 12/13/2024) | |
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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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| 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. Go to www.vachess.org and follow the links on the VA Chess Federation's Home Page. Entry is open! | |
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New! Mar 14-16 |
3rd Annual Newcomb Memorial Tournament. Dulles, VA. March 14-16. Executive Conference and Training Center. Register or view more information by visiting our website at THIS LINK. (added 1/11/2025) | |
| 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. | |
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New! Mar 16 |
**3rd Annual Newcomb Memorial Scholastic Championship. Dulles, VA. Sunday, March 16. Executive Conference and Training Center. Register or view more information by visiting our website at THIS LINK. (added 1/11/2025) | |
| Mar 21 | DC Chess League - ROUND 6. 4-Board Team Chess - Games start 8pm Fridays - 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 (added 12/7/2024) | |
| 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. | |
| Mar 29 | 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 (added 12/7/2024) | |
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Updated! Mar 29 |
**2nd Annual GM Cup Championship. In Falls Church, VA on Sat. Mar 29, at Columbia Baptist Church, 103 W. Columbia St. 5 Sections Premier, K12, K8, K5, and K3. 4 Rounds at a time control of Game-30, delay-5. Round 1 at 10 AM. Please bring your own clock! No electonic scoresheets allowed. Must be rated 1400+ to enter the Premier Section. Get more info at this link. Register now at this link. (added 1/11/2025) | |
| Mar 31 | Owings Mills Chess Club Spring Blitz. At the Ratcliffe Center, Monday March 31, 2025. The venue is at Stevenson University, 10945 Boulevard Circle, Owings Mills, MD. Club opens at 6:30 pm, play begins at 7 pm. Time Control is Game-3, plus 2 seconds of time increment per move. 10-round, Double-Swiss format. Sets and clocks are provided for everyone! Entry Fee is $5, and the prize fund will distribute 75% of the income from entries minus US Chess Rating Fees. Click here to visit the OMCC website, or click here to read more about the tournament at the US Chess website. All games are rated by the US Chess Federation. | |
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April 2025 | Apr 4 | ACC Friday Blitz. 5-rd Double-Swiss; Time Control: G/5, d0. 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 (added 12/7/2024) |
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New! Apr 4-6 |
**2nd Annual Central Virginia Open. $4,600 in guaranteed prizes. Organized by Eastern Chess Assn at the Hilton Garden Inn, 4050 Cox Road, in Glen Allen, VA with play in 4 sections. Open Section is FIDE rate and US Chess rated with free entry for FIDE-titled players. U1700 and U1100 Sections are US Chess rated. Scholastic Tournament on Saturday. Blitz side-tournament at 9 pm on Saturday night! For more intormation select this link. You can register now at this link. (added 1/15/2025) | |
| 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. | |
| Apr 11 | DC Chess League - ROUND 7. 4-Board Team Chess - Games start 8pm Fridays - 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 (added 12/7/2024) | |
| Apr 17-20 | 6th Colonial Open. Organized by Capital Area Chess. Thurs-Sun, Apr 17-20 at the Executive Conference and Training Center, 22685 Holiday Park Drive, Suite 60, Sterling, VA. 50 Grand Prix Points and $10,000 Prize Fund! Play is in 4 sections: Open and U2000 are FIDE-rated, U1600 and U1200 are US Chess rated. Details available now at this link. (added 12/7/2024) | |
| Apr 19 | GM Chess Prep Spring Action Tournament. Details TBD. (added 12/16/2024) | |
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In Planning Apr 26 |
**Scholastic Tournament in Hanover County, VA. Being planned as part of the annual Arts and Science Festival at Hanover High School. Likely to be a non-rated event. Details in February. (added 1/1/2025) | |
| Apr 26 | 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 (added 12/7/2024) | |
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May 2025 | May 2-5 | 70th Annual Maryland Open. Hosted by the Maryland Chess Association. Details TBD. (added 11/4/2024) |
| 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. | |
| May 16 | DC Chess League - ROUND 8. 4-Board Team Chess - Games start 8pm Fridays - 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 (added 12/7/2024) | |
| May 17 | 4th Annual Charity Tournament. Sat, May 17. Details TBD. For intormation, please email at director@atlanticchessassociation.com. (added 12/7/2024) | |
| 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. | |
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Updated! May 22-26 |
12th Cherry Blossom Classic. Thurs May 22 - Monday May 26. 9 Round Swiss, multiple sections. FIDE and US Chess-rated sections with "Norms" possible in the Open Section. Venue is the Executive Conference and Training Center in Sterling, VA. Watch for more information in November 2024. A VCF Cup event. $27,000 prize fund based on 310 paid entries. Read more about the event at this link. Enter online now at this link. (Updated 1/12/2025) | |
| May 24 | GM Chess Prep Bloom Battle. Details TBD. (added 12/16/2024) | |
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Locked-in! May 30 - Jun 1 |
2025 Virginia Senior Open Chess Championships. Fredericksburg, VA, at the Country Inn & Suites (same location as 2024). 5-rounds of chess at Game-90 + 30 time control. Open to players from VA and other states who turn 50 as of JULY 28, 2025. Highest-finishing Virginia player will be eligible to represent the Commonwealth at the 2025 John T. Irwin Invitational of State Senior Champions being held in conjunction with the US Open in Madison, WI, starting July 28th, 2025. Virginia's rep will receive a Stipend of at least $600, probably more, to help defray travel costs. (added 1/13/2025) | |
| 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 13 | DC Chess League - ROUND 9. 4-Board Team Chess - Games start 8pm Fridays - 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 (added 12/7/2024) |
| 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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18th Annual Philadelphia Open. Thursday-Sunday in Philly at the Sheraton Philadelphia Dowtown. 200 Point Grand Prix event with $20,000 in guaranteed prizes. Get more information at this link. | |
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July 2025 |
New! Jul 2-6 |
3rd Annual Independence Day Open. In Dulles, VA, at the Washington Dulles Airport Marriott, 45020 Aviation Drive. Multiple Sections and playing schedules available. $10,050 Prize Fund! Get more information at this link. Register online now at this link. (added 1/11/2025) |
| 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. | |
| July 2-6 | Independence Day Open. Organized by Atlantic Chess Association. Details TBD. For intormation, please email at director@atlanticchessassociation.com. (added 12/7/2024) | |
| 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 |
New! Aug 9-13 |
12th Annual Washington International. At the Rockville Hilton, 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD. 9 Rounds of play at G/90+30. Clocks, sets, boards provided for all players. Free continental breakfast for hotel guests. Discounts available for a variety of reasons (staying at the tournament hotel, age, families, etc.). $25,000 in guaranteed prizes. Conditions for GMs. More information at this link. (updated 12/29/2024) |
| 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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September 2025 | Sept 19-21 | Blue Ridge Open. Organized by Atlantic Chess Assn. For intormation, please email at director@atlanticchessassociation.com. (added 12/7/2024) |
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October 2025 | 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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November 2025 | Nov 1-4 | Thanksgiving Open. Organized by Atlantic Chess Assn. For intormation, please email at director@atlanticchessassociation.com. (added 12/7/2024) |
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In Planning Jan 2-4 |
2026 Virginia Open. Come out and celebrate the New Year with a weekend of chess. The past two years have seen over 150 players participating. Likely location is the Marriott Washington-Dulles Airport on Aviation Drive in Dulles, VA. Round 1 on Friday evening, Rounds 2-5 on Saturday and Sunday. We are thinking about adding BLITZ to Saturday night. |
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In Planning Jan 8-11 |
2026 Pan American Intercollegiate Chess Championships. Annual Team Tournament for college players from across the nation. Over 200 players typically attend. | |
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