|
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 02/20/25 05:32 PM by Mike Hoffpauir
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This is the Calendar for 2025|
February | 2025
View Tournaments in Virginia (Link) |
View Tounaments in DC (Link) View Tournaments in Maryland (Link) **designates tournaments known to have one or more Scholastic Sections
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 |
**DC Ward
3 Scholastic Chess Challenge. Sat, Feb 1 at John Eaton
Elementary, 3301 Lowell St., Wash. DC. Play is in K1, K3, K5, K8, and
K12 sections. Round 1 at 10 AM, please check in between 9:15 and 9:45 so we know you
are here! US Chess Federation membership required. Get more information
at this link.
(added 1/25/2025) |
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. |
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) |
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) |
Feb 8 |
Waldorf Chess Club QUADS #73. Sunday, Feb 8 in Waldorf, MD, at 2932
Mattawman Beantown Rd. Onsite registration opens 8:30 AM until 9:45 AM,
but you can pre-register online
at
this link. Time control is G/61+10. Read more about
the tournament
at this link. (added
1/21/2025) |
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
(ECA) 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. |
Feb 9 |
DC Speed Chess Challenge. Sunday, Feb 9 at Capital Pool Checkers, 1750
Columbia Rd. NW, Wash. DC. 5 Rounds of Blitz (2 games per round) with a
time control of Game-3+2. Clocks and sets provided. Entry $25, $30 on
site. On site registration ends at 11:45 am. Round 1 at 12-noon. Nearest
Metro is Columbia Heights, about a 12-min walk.
Click
here to read more and to register.
(added 1/29/2025) |
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) |
Feb 2, 9, 16, 23 |
Rockville Chess Club Sunday Ladder.
EVERY SUNDAY at the Rockville Library, 21 Maryland Ave, in Rockville,
MD. US Chess-rated play at a nice Game-90+30 time control. Round 1 at 1
PM, checkin please before 12:45 do guarantee getting paired.
No On-site Registration or Walk-ins.
Get more tournament info
at this link. We also suggest you contact
the Rockville Chess Club by email:
RockvilleChessClub@gmail.com to ask questions and get
final details about registration.
(added 2/5/2025) |
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 12,
26 |
RVAPieces Wednesday Classical Ladder.
At the Carytown Publix Community Room, 3535 Ellwood Ave, Richmond, VA.
Games are monthly on Wednesday, but only the second and the 4th instance
of this set, starting from Wednesday, February 12, 2025, until
Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Time control is Game-60, delay 10, and begin
at 6:30 pm. Register online
at this link. Get more information
at this link.
(added 2/5/2025) |
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 U2300-both FIDE Rated; and Under 1900 and Under 1500
Sections-US Chess rated. Get the details
at this link.
For intormation, please email at
director@atlanticchessassociation.com.
SEE BELOW for information about the President's Day Open
Blitz and Action tournaments being held on Sunday Feb 16th.
(added 12/7/2024, updated 2/5/2025) |
Feb 15 |
Rockville Chess Club Monthly Quad / Swiss. At Kensington Park Commujnity
Library (Large Room), 4201 Knowles Ave, Kensington, MD (this is a new
location!). Play begins at 11 AM and goes until about 5:30 PM. Check-in
Mandatory between 10 and 10:45 AM. NO ONSITE REGISTRATION, please
pre-register by 10 PM Feb 14th. Players compete in two sections, Quads
(3 rounds at Game-55, delay 5) or Swiss Under 900 (5 rounds at Game-25,
delay 5). No Entry Fee, but please pre-register. Bring your own
equipment, pen/pencil, scoresheets. More information
at this link.
(added 2/14/2025) |
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) |
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. |
Feb 16 |
President's Day Action Tournament.
Sunday Feb 16 at same location as the President's Day Open (see above).
4 Rounds, with Round 1 at 2 PM and a time control of Game-30, delay 5.
Up to 2 half-point byes allowed. Get more info
at this link. Register now
at this link.
(added 2/5/2025) |
Feb 16 |
President's Day Open Blitz.
Sunday Feb 16 at same location as the President's Day Open (see above).
6 Rounds, with Round 1 at about 8:30 PM and a time control of Game-5
with no delay or increment. No byes allowed. Get more info
at this link. Register now
at this link.
(added 2/5/2025) |
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) |
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. |
Feb 22 |
**McNair
Elementary February Scholastic Tournament. Sat, Feb 22
at McNair Elementary School, 2499 Thomas Jeff. Drive in Herndon, VA.
Three (3) sections (K3, K5 and K8) with 5 rounds in K3 and 4 rounds in
K5 and K8. Time control is Game-30 delay 5 in K3 and Game 45 delay 5 in
K5 and K8. Read more about the event
at this link. Register now
at this link. (added 1/21/2025) |
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. |
March | 2025
View Tournaments in Virginia (Link) |
View Tounaments in DC (Link) View Tournaments in Maryland (Link) **designates tournaments known to have one or more Scholastic Sections
New! |
Mar 1
**2025
Maryland State Girls Championship. Organized by Magnus Chess Academy and
being played at Bender Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Rd,
Rockville, MD.
The official Maryland State Girls Championship tournament! This is a US
Chess rated Swiss style tournament. There is a K-12 Champ (750+) section
and a K-12 U-800 section. Participants play only against opponents in
their own section. Rounds start at 9:00am, 10:45am, 12:30pm, and 2:15pm,
with an awards ceremony starting at approximately 3:45pm. The winner of
the Championship section is the official MD Girls Champion, and will be
invited to the Haring Tournament of Champions!
The championship section
is only open to students who live in or attend school in MD, while the
under section is open to participants from any state. More info
at this link.
(added 2/15/2025) |
Mar 1 |
ACC's Saturday
Action-Plus G/45. 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.
Get more information
at this link. (added 12/7/2024,
updated 2/5/2025) |
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. |
New! |
Mar 2
DMV Action Tournament. An
over-the-board tournament on Sunday, March 2nd at the Holiday Inn
Washington Dulles, 45425 Holiday Dr., Dulles, VA. Four (4) rounds with
Round 1 at 4 PM and follow-on rounds scheduled onsite as soon as
possible after the prior round ends. Two Sections of play--Open and
Under 1500. Rating of 1300 required to play in the Open section. Please
bring your own chess clock.
Register at this link
https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/5887.
Get more information
at this link.
(added 2/8/2025) |
New! |
Mar 2
**Dulles
International Scholastic Ch. An over-the-board tournament on
Sunday, March 2nd at the Holiday Inn Washington Dulles, 45425 Holiday
Dr., Dulles, VA. Play is in four (4) sections--K12, K8, K5 and K3 with a
time control of Game 25, delay 5. Sets and boards provided, but you need
to bring your own Chess Clock! Round 1 at 10 AM with Rounds 2-4
scheduled onsite as soon as possible after the prior round ends.
Register at this link
https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/5886.
Get more information
at this link.
(added 2/8/2025) |
New! |
Mar 2
**Dulles
Scholastic Quads. An over-the-board tournament on
Sunday, March 2nd at the Holiday Inn Washington Dulles, 45425 Holiday
Dr., Dulles, VA. Round 1 at 4 PM. Open to scholastic players in grades
K-12, with each "Quad" of 4 players determined by ratings.
Register at this link
https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/5886.
Get more information
at this link.
(added 2/8/2025) |
New! |
Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Rockville Chess Club Sunday Ladder.
EVERY SUNDAY at the Rockville Library, 21 Maryland Ave, in Rockville,
MD. US Chess-rated play at a nice Game-90+30 time control. Round 1 at 1
PM, checkin please before 12:45 do guarantee getting paired.
No On-site Registration or Walk-ins.
Get more tournament info
at this link. We also suggest you contact
the Rockville Chess Club by email:
RockvilleChessClub@gmail.com to ask questions and get
final details about registration. (added
2/5/2025) |
Mar 7 |
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: 8:05pm, 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
(updated 2/5/2025) |
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) |
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!
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! |
New! |
Mar 12, 26
RVAPieces Wednesday Classical Ladder.
At the Carytown Publix Community Room, 3535 Ellwood Ave, Richmond, VA.
Games are monthly on Wednesday, but only the second and the 4th instance
of this set, starting from Wednesday, February 12, 2025, until
Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Time control is Game-60, delay 10, and begin
at 6:30 pm. Register online
at this link. Get more information
at this link.
(added 2/5/2025) |
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) |
New! |
Mar 15
**DC 2025 US Chess K-5 State
Championship. For DC residents only who are in grades
K-5. A State Championship Event on Saturday, March 15th at Lamond Riggs Huff Library, 5401 S. Dakota Ave, Wash DC. 4 rounds
at Game-25, delay 5. All players compete in one Section. Round 1 at
10:30 AM. Top-finishing
player qualifies to represent the District at
the annual John Rockefeller Tournament of Elementary
State Champions being held at the US Open in Madison, WI,
in late July 2025. For more information,
select this link.
Register now
at this
link.
(added 2/14/2025) |
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. |
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) |
New! |
Mar 22
Clara Roberts Memorial Chess Tournament. A 7-Round tournament on Sat.,
March 22, at Max's Taphouse, 737 S. Broadway in Baltimore MD. $1,250
guaranteed prize fund. Round 1 at 12:30 PM. Time control is Game-15 with
no delay or increment. Rounds scheduled to occcur every 50 minutes after
Round 1. THIS TOURNAMENT IS A NOT RATED EVENT. Read more about the
tournament
at this link.
(added 1/26/2025) |
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) |
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. |
April | 2025
Apr 4 |
ACC Friday Blitz (G5/d2). 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: 8:05 pm, 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. Get more info
at this link.
(added 12/7/2024, updated 2/5/2025 |
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. |
New! |
Apr 7 & 14
Owings Mills Spring Quick.
Monday April 7th and 14th (2 rounds each Monday, for a total of 4
rounds). Being played at Stevenson University, 2nd Floor Reading
Room in Garrison Hall South, 10945 Boulevard Circle, Owings Mills MD.
Club opens at 6:30 PM, first round at 7 PM. Clock, sets, and board
provided for all players! $10 entry fee.
Looks like registration might be onsite only. Get more information
at this
link. (added 2/8/2025) |
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) |
New! |
Apr 14
**Chess
Fest Tournament. Monday Apr 14 in the American Brewery
Building, 1701 N Gay St., Baltimore, MD. For players in grades K-12 with
play in QUADS based on ratings (not grades), 3 Rounds of
play at time control of Game-20+10. Entry Fee $40. Round 1 at 11 AM. Get
more info
at this link.
Register
at this link.
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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) |
New! |
Apr 19
**All Girls Tournament
DC 2025. A State Championship Event on Saturday, April
19th at Lamond Riggs Huff Library, 5401 S. Dakota Ave, Wash DC. 4 rounds
at Game-45, delay 5. All players compete in one Section. Top-finishing
K-12 girl who is a DC resident qualifies to represent the District at
the annual Ruth Haring Tournament of Girls
State Champions being held at the US Open in Madison, WI,
in late July 2025. For more information,
select this link.
(added 2/14/2025) |
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) |
Apr 26-27 |
**2025
Maryland State Scholastic Championships.
Sat-Sun, Apr 26-27, in Columbia, MD, at Hammond High School, 8800
Guildord Rd. Nine (9) different sections of play to select from
depending on a player's grade in school and current rating. Time
controls vary by section. Register
at this link.
(added 1/21/2025) |
New! |
Apr 28 - May 19
Owings Mills Chess Club Spring
Classic. Dates are every Monday from Apr 28 through May
19! Four (4) rounds, with one round each Monday of the tournament,
Time control is Game-60, delay 10. Being played at Stevenson University, 2nd Floor Reading Room in Garrison Hall
South, 10945 Boulevard Circle, Owings Mills MD. Club opens at 6:30 PM, first round at 7 PM. Clock, sets, and
board provided for all players! $20 entry fee.
Looks like registration might be onsite only. Get more information
at this
link. (added 2/8/2025) |
May | 2025
New! |
May 2
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: 8:05pm, 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 2/5/2025) |
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.
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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. |
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) |
New! |
May 31
**2nd
Northern VA Scholastic Championship. Sat, May 31, at Columbia Baptist
Church, 103 W. Columbia St., Falls Church, VA. 4 Sections of Play (K12,
K8, K5, and K3) with a Time Control of Game-30, delay 5. Round 1 at 10
AM. Entry Fee is $55 by May 6th, increases starting May 7th. Onsite
registration closes 50 minutes before Round 1. Free parking. Register
for the tournament
at this link. Get more event information
at this link.
(added 2/14/2025) |
New Date! |
May 31
GM Chess Prep Bloom Battle.
Date changed from May 24 to May 31. Details TBD.
(added 12/16/2024, updated 2/6/2025) |
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.
Read more about the event
at this link. Register
at this
link. More info at
www.vachess.org.
(added 1/13/2025; updated 2/19/2025) |
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. |
June | 2025
New! |
Jun 2
Owings Mills Chess Club June Blitz.
Mondays June 2 at the Ratcliffe Center, Stevenson University, 10945
Boulevard Circle, Owings Mills MD. Time Control is Game-3, delay 2. 5
rounds of Double-Swiss play (e.g., each player plays 2 games each round,
one game as White and one as Black). Club opens at 6:30 PM, first round
at 7 PM. Clock, sets, and board provided for all players! $5 entry fee.
Looks like registration might be onsite only. Get more information
at this
link. (added 2/8/2025) |
New! |
Jun 6
Chess Tournament at the Homeschool
Educators Assn. of VA (HEAV) Annual Conference. Friday, June 6
in Richmond, VA.
Unrated 4-round tournament
on Friday.
Time Control is Game-25, delay 3. Must be registered in
the HEAV convention. Lectures on Thursday. 40 players max. Entry
Fee: $20,
$30 after May 30. Trophies, medals, pins – awarded as last game
finishes. 2 Sections: Age 12-19, Age 11 and Under. Rounds:
10:00-11:15-1:00-2:15 Boards, sets, clocks provided. Free analysis and
game play all 3 days when there is no tournament or lectures. Register
online
at this link. Email POC for additional
information is the
VCF
President.
(added 2/14/2025; updated 2/20/2025) |
New! |
Jun 9, 16, and 23
Owings Mills Summer Quick.
Mondays from Jun 9 to Jun 23 (2 rounds each Monday, for a total of 6
rounds) at Stevenson University, 2nd Floor Reading Room in Garrison Hall
South, 10945 Boulevard Circle, Owings Mills MD. Time control is Game-25,
delay 3. Club opens at 6:30 PM, first round at 7 PM. Clock, sets, and
board provided for all players! $15 entry fee.
Looks like registration might be onsite only. Get more information
at this
link. (added 2/8/2025) |
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. |
For info
only ... |
Jun 26-30
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. |
July | 2025
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) |
New! |
Jul 18-20
Shenandoah Open.
Friday-Sunday, July 18-20 at the Comfort Inn, Monticello, 2097 Inn
Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22911. $4000 prize fund based on 80 paid
entries. Being organized by the Charlottesville Chess Club. 5 rounds of
play at Game-90+30 time control. Entry Fee is $100 by April 1st. Get
more information
at this link. Register for the tournament
at this link. Book your hotel room
now
at
this link.
(added 2/8/2025) |
Jul 25-27 |
12th
Annual Potomac Open. Hosted by the Maryland Chess
Association. Details TBD. (added 11/4/2024) |
August | 2025
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. |
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) |
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. |
In Planning |
Oct 25-26
Fredericksburg Open.
In planning by the VA Chess Federation. Watch
www.vachess.org for more
information in the nex 60 days.
(added 2/5/2025) |
November | 2025
Nov 1-4 |
Thanksgiving Open.
Organized by Atlantic Chess Assn. For intormation, please email at
director@atlanticchessassociation.com.
(added 12/7/2024) |
In Planning |
Nov 21-23
2025 Northern Virginia Open.
Before you fill your belly with Turkey, come out an play some chess!
Location likely to be 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. Bookmark us at www.vachess.org and
keep your eyes open for more information by July.
(added 2/5/2025) |
December | 2025
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January | 2026
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.
(added 2/5/2025) |
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. |
February | 2026
In Planning |
Feb 12-16
3rd Annual President's Day Open.
Also likely to include an associated Scholastic, Blitz, and Quick-rated
side tournaments. Being planned by the
Atlantic Chess Assn.
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weekend of Mar
Virginia Scholastic & College Chess
Championships. Locationj TBD. |
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Jul 1-5
4th Annual Independence Day Open.
Being planned by the
Atlantic Chess Assn.
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August | 2026
New! |
Aug 9-13
12th Annual Washington
International. Being played
in Rockville, MD, at the Rockville Hilton, 1750 Rockville Pike.
150 Grand Prix Points! Championship
Section has $25,000 in guaranteed prizes (FIDE rated). Under 2300 and
Under 2100 have $13,000 in guaranteed prizes (FIDE rated). Under 1800
Section has $7,000 in guaranteed prizes. All sections play 9 rounds
starting Sat. Aug 9th with Round 1 at 11 AM.
No electronic devices allowed in the playing room. To register,
see Hotel reservations info, and read tournament details and rules,
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September | 2026
In Planning |
Sep 18-21
3rd Annual Blue Ridge Open.
Being planned by the
Atlantic Chess Assn.
(added 2/5/2025) |
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October | 2026
Confirmed! |
Oct 25-26
Fredericksburg Open. In Fredericksburg at the Country Inn & Suites by
Radisson, Fredericksburg South on Sat & Sun, Oct 25-26. Play will be in
three Sections Open, U1800, and U1200. Games in Open and U1800 are US
Chess rated and FIDE rated. Details in June or July at
www.vachess.org,
but you can Book your hotel room at the Chess
Rate of $89/night plus taxes
at
this link. This rate is available to book through Oct 22, 2025.
(added 2/7/2025) |
In Planning |
Oct 30-Nov 3
3rd Annual Thanksgiving Open.
Being planned by the
Atlantic Chess Assn.
(added 2/5/2025) |
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