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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) -- Last updated 03/25/25 05:21 AM
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.
The old Clearninghouse Listings for 2019 through 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
Click here to see what's in the works for 2026!
This is the Calendar for 2025|
March | 2025
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View Tounaments in DC (Link) View Tournaments in Maryland (Link) **designates tournaments known to have one or more Scholastic Sections
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. |
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) |
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) |
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) |
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) |
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. |
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) |
Mar 15 |
Waldorf Chess Club Quads #74.
Sat, March 15, at the Waldorf Chess Club, 2932 Mattawoman Beantown Rd,
Walford, MD. Registration from 8:30-9:45AM, with Round 1 at 10 AM. Entry
$25, $60 payout for each Quad. Time control is Game-61+10. Get more
information
at this link.
(added 2/22/2025) |
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) |
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 22 |
Eastern Shore Community College
Chess Tournament.
The Eastern Shore Community College, in conjunction with its chess club
student group, the Melfa
Monarchs,
will hold a tournament on March 22 from 8:30 AM-6 PM. It will be a rated
tournament under the auspices of the U.S. Chess Federation, thus giving
locals the chance to earn a rating from the organization. Three
(3) rounds, QUAD format (e.g., players organized into groups of 4
players based on their ratings. ESCC students play for free, $5 entry
fee for Eastern Shore VA residents. $20 for all others. Get more info
at this link.
(added 3/12/2025) |
Mar 22 |
**DMV
Dulles Scholastic Tournament. Dulles,
VA. Saturday, March 22 at 9 am.
Only open to players in grades K-12. Register and view more information
by visiting the registration page at THIS
LINK.
(added 3/6/2025) |
Mar 22-23 |
DMV Adults-Only Classical
Tournament. A 4-round Swiss for players 18 years old and
up at the Hampton Inn by Hilton Wash-Dulles Airport South, 4050 Westfax
Drive, Chantilly, VA. Three Sections: Premier (FIDE-rated), Under 1800
and Under 1400. Players many not "play up" more than 100 points above
their live or published rating. Time Control is G/90+30. Entry $58 by
3/8, $65 by 3/15, $70 by 3/21, $75 on site. National Masters with
current ratings over 2200 play for free with early entry fee deducted
from any winnings. 30-minute no
show/forfeit policy. Get more information
at this
link. (added 2/25/2025) |
Mar 23 |
**Chess
RVA Scholastic Tournament-Publix at John Rolfe #5. For
players in grades K through 9th on Sunday, March 23, at the Publix, 2250
John Rolfe Pkwy, Henrico, VA. Play is in 3 sections (Open, Under 700,
and Under 350). Tournament starts at 1 PM and runs for about 3 hours.
Trophies for 1st and 2nd place in each section. More info
at
this link. (added
3/7/2025) |
Mar 29 |
Rockville Chess Club - Quad/Swiss 31st. Saturday, March 29th at
Kensington Park Library, 4201 Knowles Ave, Kensington, MD (Large room).
Round 1 at 11 AM. Mandatory Check-in from 10-10:45 AM.
Quad tournament and a separate Under 900 Swiss Section. Quads play 3
Rounds at 11 AM, 1:30, and 3:30 PM at a time control of Game-55, delay
5. Swiss plays 5 Rounds at 11 AM, noon, 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 PM at a time
control of Game-25, delay 5. Get more info
at this link.
(added 2/22/2025) |
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 30 |
**DMV
Spring Scholastic Tournament. Dulles,
VA. Sunday, March 30 at 10 am.
Only open to players in grades K-12. Register or view more information
by visiting the registration page at THIS
LINK.
(added 3/6/2025) |
Mar 30 |
DMV Spring Open Action. Dulles,
VA. Sunday, March 30 at 4 pm.
Open to everyone. Register or view more information by visiting the
registration page at THIS
LINK.
(added 3/6/2025) |
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.
(added 3/17/2025) |
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. |
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) |
Apr 12 |
**DMV
Dulles Scholastic Tournament. Dulles,
VA. Saturday, April 12 at 9 am.
Only open to players in grades K-12. Register or view more information
by visiting the registration page at THIS
LINK.
(added 3/6/2025) |
Apr 12-13 |
DMV Spring FIDE Classical. Dulles,
VA. April 12-13.
Open to everyone. Register or view more
information by visiting the registration page at THIS
LINK.
(added 3/6/2025) |
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.
(added 2/15/2025) |
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 |
**Battle on the BB-64! Come out and play on the famous USS Wisconsin. 4
Rounds of Scholastic Play on Satirday, April 19th. Play is in 5 Sections
(Open, K-3 Rookie, K-5 Rookie, K-12 Rookie, and NoviceU500). US Chess
membership required for Open and Novice sections, not required in the
Rookie sections. Individual and Team awards. Get details and register
now
at this link. (added
3/3/2025) |
Apr 19 |
GM Chess Prep Spring Action
Tournament. Details TBD.
(added 12/16/2024) |
Location |
Change! Apr 19
**All Girls Tournament
DC 2025. An Open State Championship Event on Saturday, April
19th at the Institute for Education Leadership, Suite 100, 4301
Connecticut Ave, Wash. DC. Round 1 at 9:30 AM. 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.
Register now
at this link.
(added 2/14/2025, updated 3/6/2025) |
New! |
Apr 26
Poetic Checkmate!
Saturday, Apr 26th from 1-4 PM at Busboys and Poets Anacostia, 2004 MLK
Jr. Ave SE. A celebration of strategy, culture, creativiey, and change!
Three (3) sections of play (U1200, U1600, and Advanced-1900+). Howard
University and DC Public Schools champions to be recognized at the
Closing Cermony!
Select this link for information and
registration instructions. (added 3/22/2025) |
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) |
New! |
Apr 26-27
2025
DC State Championship and Nomination for Senior Irwin National
Championship.
Sat-Sun, Apr 26-27, in Washington DC at 1100
13th St. NW. $2600 prize fund based on 50 players. Get more information
at this link.
(added 3/21/2025) |
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) |
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
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 2-4 |
70th Annual Maryland Open.
A Heritage Event in Rockville, MD at
the Rockville Hilton. 2-day and 3-day schedules available. Play is in 7
sections, of which 3 are FIDE-rated! Score-based prize structure (not
place-based). Hosted by the Maryland Chess Association. Get more info
at this link.
(added 11/4/2024; updated 2/22/2025) |
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. |
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 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) |
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
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) |
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) |
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) |
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. Venue is the Rockville Hilton.
There will be six sections of which the top two will be FIDE rated. Score-based
prize structure (not place-based). Hosted by the Maryland Chess
Association. Get more info at thepotomacopen.com. (updated
3/25/2025) |
August | 2025
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,
go to this link. (added
2/14/2025)
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Aug 22-24 |
57th Atlantic Open. A heritage event with 150 Grand Prix Points up for
grabs! $30,000 in guaranteed prizes across 7 Sections of play, with 2
sections FIDE-rated. Location is the Omni Shoreham Hilton, 2500 Calvert
St NW, Wash DC. Organized by the Continental Chess Assn. Get more
information at this link.
(added 2/22/2025) |
Aug 23 |
12th Atlantic Open BLITZ.
On Sat Aug 23rd at the same location as the Atlantic Open (see below).
10 US Chess Grand Prix Points at stake! 4 Double-rounds of chess at a
time control of Game-3, delay-2 (each round is 2 games, one as White and
one as Black). $500 guraranteed prize fund. Round 1 at 9:30 pm, you must
enter by 9:10 to be paired for Round 1. Organized by the Continental Chess Assn. Get more
information at this link.
(added 2/22/2025) |
Aug 30 - Sep 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
Sep 19-21 |
Blue Ridge Open.
Organized by Atlantic Chess Assn. For intormation, please email at
director@atlanticchessassociation.com.
(added 12/7/2024) |
New! |
Sep 26-28
14th Annual Chesapeake Open.
Rockville Hilton in Rockville MD. Hoseted by the Maryland Chess
Association. Details coming soon. (added
3/25/2025) |
October | 2025
Oct 10-13 |
4th Skyline Open.
(Revised Format.) Friday Oct 10 through Monday, Oct 13,
with $10,000 in prizes based on 150 entries
(60% payout guaranteed). In Dulles, VA, at the Washington Dulles Airport
Marriott (click
here for reservations). Multiple sections, Open &
U2000 are FIDE-rated with 7 rounds of play. Minimum FIDE or USCF rating
of 1800 since Jan 1, 2024, to play in Open Section. Players rated
1600-1799 can also play in Open Section by paying an additional $100
with their entry fee. 9-rounds of play in the Swiss System. No players
under 1600 in the Open Section. This is NOT a Norm-qualifying
tournament. 4-Day Schedule is FIDE-rated, 3-Day schedule is NOT
FIDE-rated in Rounds 1 and 2. Other Sections are Under 1600 (7 rounds
with 4-day and 3-day schedule options), Under 1200 (2-days, 6 rounds),
and a 1-day Scholastic Section.
Default/NO-SHOW RULE is 30 MINUTESS for all Sections.
Re-entry for $50 for players who lost in Round 1, but this option
consumes you one (1) optional half-point bye. Free Entry to
GM/WGM/IM/WIM registered by October 1st (early entry fee deducted from
winnings). A VCF Cup event. Schedule, Time Controls, and other details
at this
link. Organized by the
Eastern Chess Assn.
Registration opens in June.
(added 3/12/2025) |
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) |
November | 2025
Nov 1-4 |
Thanksgiving Open.
Organized by Atlantic Chess Assn. For intormation, please email at
director@atlanticchessassociation.com.
(added 12/7/2024) |
Dates
Confirmed! |
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
Dec 5-7 |
2nd Annual Piedmont Open.
Details coming soon. Being organized by the Eastern Chess Assn. |
2026 -- For Event Planning |
January | 2026
Dates
Confirmed! |
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 2-4
63rd Annual Baltimore Open.
At the BWI Sheraton. Hosted by the Maryland Chess Association. Details
to be published. (added 3/25/2025) |
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.
(added 2/5/2025) |
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7-8 Mar |
Virginia Scholastic & College Chess
Championships. Location TBD, probably Northern Virginia,
with Richmond area as the backup plan. STRONG preference for the weekend
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Jul 1-5
4th Annual Independence Day Open.
Being planned by the
Atlantic Chess Assn.
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Sep 5-7
2026 Virginia Closed.
This is the annual Virginia Chess Championships. Play is usually in 3
sections: Open, Under 1800, and Under 1200. Look for details in the
Spring of 2026. Organized and hosted by the Virginia Chess Federation.
Location TBD. (added 3/25/2025) |
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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Oct 24-25
2026 Fredericksburg Open. |
In Planning |
Oct 30-Nov 3
3rd Annual Thanksgiving Open.
Being planned by the
Atlantic Chess Assn.
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