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2021 Archives for MD - DC - VA

Month Starting Date Event Information
January 2021   No OTB Events due to Covid 19
February 2021  No OTB Events due to Covid 19
March 2021  No OTB Events due to Covid 19
April 2021  No OTB Events due to Covid 19
May 2021  No OTB Events due to Covid 19
June 2021 June 13  June 13 Tyson Corner Scholastic tournament. 4 Rounds of Rated Chess at 10:30 am
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June 13  June 13 The Tysons Corner Action. 4PM EF $30  Visit Website
June 20   June 20 Tyson Corner Scholastic tournament. 4 Rounds of Rated Chess at 10:30 am
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June 20   June 20 Tysons Corner Action. 4PM EF $30  Visit Website
July 2021 July 1   July 1-5 49th World Open Philadelphia, PA. A CCA Tournament. Many sections and side events. Visit website for full details
July 9  July 9  Charlottesville Open Blitz tournament. 4SS double .  EF: $25 - $30 at door
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July 10   July 10-11 Charlottesville Open 2 sections. Prizes:$2,210 b/o 55  5SS EF: $65 by 7/4
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July 10

Jul 10-11. VA Senior Open 2021. Open to players from ANY state that are born on or before 7/10/1971 (50+ years of age). 5SS, 1 Section, Rd1 G/60, d5; Rds 2-5 G/90, d5. $$1000 in Guaranteed Prizes. Prizes: $500-200-100; U2000: $100; U1600: $100. Top Virginian: Free Entry to 2022 VA Snr Open, PLUS Free Entry to 2021 Natl Trnmt Snr State Champs. Reg:  Sat 9:00-9:50am, and for pre-entry use: http://www.arlingtonchessclub.com/VASnrOpen.html  EF: $70; or $60 advance entry on-line; VA residents must have current VCF membership ( $15 ) Rds: 10-1-5, 10-2. One irrevocable 1/2 pt bye allowed, must declare before Rd 2. COVID Protocols Enforced: details on website. Location/Hotel: Washington Dulles Airport Marriott; 45020 Aviation Drive, Dulles, VA 20166; (703) 471-9500; FREE PARKING. Info only: ACCvachess@gmail.com  W. NS.
August 2021 Aug 27   Aug 27 - 29 2021 Atlantic Open Reston, VA  A CCA Tournament  Visit Website for full Details
   
September 2021 Sept 4  Sept. 4-6   VA Closed State Championship  Details to follow soon.
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October 2021 Oct 3

Oct 3 The Tysons Corner  Sunday Tournaments - 3 events every Sunday through 21/12/26.  Click for registration.

Scholastic 4SS G/25 d5   10 am- 2 pm  Rated R & Q

Blitz 5SS double G/5 d0   12:30  pm to 2:30 pm  Rated B

Action 4SS G/30 D5   3 pm-8 pm Rated R & Q
Oct 8  Oct 8-11 62nd Armed Forces Open Texas    Click for details
Oct 10

Oct 10 The Tysons Corner  Sunday Tournaments - 3 events every Sunday through 21/12/26.  Click for registration.

Scholastic 4SS G/25 d5   10 am-2 pm  Rated R & Q

Blitz 5SS double G/5 d0   12:30  pm to 2:30 pm  Rated B

Action 4SS G/30 D5   3 pm-8 pm Rated R & Q
Oct 17

Oct 17 The Tysons Corner  Sunday Tournaments - 3 events every Sunday through 21/12/26.  Click for registration.

Scholastic 4SS G/25 d5   10 am-2 pm  Rated R & Q

Blitz 5SS double G/5 d0   12:30  pm to 2:30 pm  Rated B

Action 4SS G/30 D5   3 pm-8 pm Rated R & Q
Oct 22  Oct 22-24 Annual DC Championship Details to follow.
Oct 24

Oct 24 The Tysons Corner  Sunday Tournaments - 3 events every Sunday through 21/12/26.  Click for registration.

Scholastic 4SS G/25 d5   10 am-2 pm  Rated R & Q

Blitz 5SS double G/5 d0   12:30  pm to 2:30 pm  Rated B

Action 4SS G/30 D5   3 pm-8 pm Rated R & Q
Oct 30 October 30-31 Fredericksburg Open Early registration ends Saturday Oct 23rd, and the cut-off for hotel reservations is Friday, Oct. 22nd.  The $79 per night "chess rate" is hard to beat!!  Website  www.vachess.org
Oct 31

Oct 31 The Tysons Corner  Sunday Tournaments - 3 events every Sunday through 21/12/26.  Click for registration.

Scholastic 4SS G/25 d5   10 am-2 pm  Rated R & Q

Blitz 5SS double G/5 d0   12:30  pm to 2:30 pm  Rated B

Action 4SS G/30 D5   3 pm-8 pm Rated R & Q
November 2021    
Nov 7

Nov 7 The Tysons Corner  Sunday Tournaments - 3 events every Sunday through 21/12/26.  Click for registration.

Scholastic 4SS G/25 d5   10 am-2pm  Rated R & Q

Blitz 5SS double G/5 d0   12:30  pm to 2:30 pm  Rated B

Action 4SS G/30 D5   3 pm-8 pm Rated R & Q
Nov 13 Nov 13 Maryland November Action [Maryland Chess Association]
5SS, G/45;+5: incr, North Bethesda Marriott, 5701 Marinelli Road, Rockville, MD 20852. All Prizes Guaranteed 2 Sections: Championship (min 1600 rating) $350-$225-$125-$75, U2000 $150. Under 1800 $275-$175-$100-$50, U1600 $75, U1400 $50. Sets, boards and clocks provided. EF: $35 by 11/9, $40 later Schedule: Reg. ends 10am, rds 10:30-12:30-3:00-5:00-7:00. More information & online entry at: http://mdchess.com
Nov 14

Nov 14 The Tysons Corner  Sunday Tournaments - 3 events every Sunday through 21/12/26.  Click for registration.

Scholastic 4SS G/25 d5   10 am-2 pm  Rated R & Q

Blitz 5SS double G/5 d0   12:30  pm to 2:30 pm  Rated B

Action 4SS G/30 D5   3 pm-8 pm Rated R & Q
Nov 20

Nov 20-21  NORTHERN VIRGINIA OPEN, Marriott Dulles Airport.  Registration is open.  The tournament is FIDE rated and US Chess rated.  $4000 prize fund based on 80 paid entries, with some of the place and class prizes GUARANTEED.  Early entry is open through Nov 13th. To get the chess rate for your hotel room, make your reservation by Friday, Oct 29th by contacting the hotel at 703-471-9500.  The name of our group is "Virginia Chess Federation."  Website  www.vachess.org

Nov 21

Nov 21 The Tysons Corner  Sunday Tournaments - 3 events every Sunday through 21/12/26.  Click for registration.

Scholastic 4SS G/25 d5   10 am-2 pm  Rated R & Q

Blitz 5SS double G/5 d0   12:30  pm to 2:30 pm  Rated B

Action 4SS G/30 D5   3 pm-8 pm Rated R & Q
Nov 28

Nov 28 The Tysons Corner  Sunday Tournaments - 3 events every Sunday through 21/12/26.  Click for registration.

Scholastic 4SS G/25 d5   10 am-2 pm  Rated R & Q

Blitz 5SS double G/5 d0   12:30  pm to 2:30 pm  Rated B

Action 4SS G/30 D5   3 pm-8 pm Rated R & Q
December2021 Dec 5

Dec 5 The Tysons Corner  Sunday Tournaments - 3 events every Sunday through 21/12/26.  Click for registration.

Scholastic 4SS G/25 d5   10 am-2 pm  Rated R & Q

Blitz 5SS double G/5 d0   12:30  pm to 2:30 pm  Rated B

Action 4SS G/30 D5   3 pm-8 pm Rated R & Q
Dec 11

Dec 11-12  29th David Zofchak Memorial Open   A VCF Cup Event More Info: Dec 11 David Zofchak Memorial Playing site and onsite registration:  Online at https://www.kingregistration.com/event/Zofchak  through 12/10 or onsite at the Mid-Atlantic Chess Center 8-9:15AM Sat 12/11  Mid-Atlantic Chess Center (walk across the parking lot), located at 291 Independence Blvd, Suite 515, Building 4 in the Pembroke office park.  Open section games may be played at the hotel. Hotel: Hyatt Place Virginia Beach Town Center, 335 Independence Blvd; Chess Rate for lodging is $85 + taxes for a single king or $95 + taxes for a double queen room (higher floor rooms $10 more), must reserve by November 26th. To reserve a room at this rate, use this link:   VA Covid regulations used. 3 Sections. 
Open Section (No unrated players allowed in Open section) & U1600 Section  5SS, EF $70 advance $70, through 12/4. Thereafter $85 on-line or at door.  TC: Rd1 G/70+10. Rds 2-5 G/90+10  Round times:  Saturday:  Rd 1: 10 AM.  Rd 2: 2:00 Rd 3: 6:30. Sunday Rd 4 10:00 Rd 5 3:00. BYES: One half-point bye if requested prior to the start of Round 3 all sections.   Prizes:  Prizes B/O 60 entries in the Open + U1600 sections, Open Section: (1st-3rd): $800, $500, $300; Top U1800 $100 Under1600 Section: (1st-3rd): $700, $400, $200; Top U1200 $100, Top Unrated $100; Unrated winning a place prize limited to $250.  
 U1000 Section: Sat ONLY: TC: G/40d5  Rounds 1-4: 10, 12, 2, 4. 6 PM if 5 rounds EF: $20 through Sat 12/4; $25 beginning Sun 12/5 and onsite  Prizes Trophies to top 5 overall, Top U800, and Top U600, Medals to other participants with even or plus scores.  

Dec 11 December Action Tournament 4SS, G/30; d5 Open & U1200  Entry fee: Open $30, $40 after December 4th. U1200 $25. $30 after December 4th  Open Prizes: based on 40 paid entries, 1st- $200, 2nd-$125, 3rd- $75 Top U2000, U1800, U1600, U1400 -$70 each. U1200 Prizes  Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place plus 1 year USCF membership for players scoring three (3) points or better. Site: The DoubleTree Hilton Hotel Colonnade Room 4 W University Pkwy Baltimore, MD 21218.  Click for Registration & details Please bring chess sets and clocks. Per Baltimore City Covid Policy, players are require to wear masks at all times. Event Flyer

 Dec 11-12 Washington D.C. Chess Championship 20 players Max. EF: $50. Total place Prizes: $400 G for 1st – 3rd.  Top Under [TBA]: $100. Highest scoring DC resident earns the title of 2021 Washington, D.C. Chess Champion!  Highest scoring senior resident earns title of 2021 DC Senior Chess Champion and represents DC in the 2022 National Tournament of Senior State Champions, held at the U.S. Open! Time control: G/90+30s Rounds: $$4 @ 10:00 AM and 2:30 PM each day Site: Hilton Garden Inn, Washington DC/U.S.Capitol 1225 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 Registration: Deadline is 8 PM Friday, December 10th.  Register  Entry List or by visiting PayPal at dclivejazz@yahoo.com to pay to Bill Simmons, DCCL Treasurer. Byes: One half point bye allowed any round, please request by evening of 12/10. For information:  Please email Milo Nekvasil if you have any questions Milo is the organizer and DCCL Vice President
Dec 12

Dec 12 The Tysons Corner  Sunday Tournaments - 3 events every Sunday through 21/12/26.  Click for registration.  Scholastic 4SS G/25 d5   10 am-2 pm  Rated R & Q Blitz 5SS double G/5 d0   12:30  pm to 2:30 pm  Rated B  Action 4SS G/30 D5   3 pm-8 pm Rated R & Q
Dec 26

Dec 26 The Tysons Corner  Sunday Tournaments - 3 events every Sunday through 21/12/26.  Click for registration. \Scholastic 4SS G/25 d5 10 am-2 pm4PM  Rated R & Q Blitz 5SS double G/5 d0   12:30  pm to 2:30 pm  Rated B Action 4SS G/30 D5   3 pm-8 pm Rated R & Q