Region III US Chess Tournament Clearinghouse (MD - DC - VA)
2023 Archive

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Month Starting Date   Event Information (some links may no longer be active)
January 2023 Jan 7-8 Northern Virginia Open.  Fri - Sun, Jan 6th-8th. Venue is the Washington-Dulles Marriott, 45020 Aviation Drive, Dulles, VA. Details coming soon to the VA Chess Federation website, http://www.vachess.org.
Jan 13 ACC Friday Blitz. 5-rd Double-Swiss; Time Control: G/5, d0. Prizes based on entries with $100-1st guaranteed. Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, 1500 N Glebe Rd., Arlington, VA 22207. Reg: 7:00-8:00pm with Rd1: 8:10pm, rest ASAP. EF: $30 ($25 for club members) – cash/check only on-site – NEW: advance entries allowed at club meeting or through website: arlingtonchessclub.com  Contact for info only: accvachess@gmail.com  NS.
Jan 13-16 Liberty Bell Open. CCA event in Philly.
Jan 14 Benjamin Blundercheck's Rock-n-Roll Chess Riot. Sat, Jan 14 at the Hampton History Museum, 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton, VA. Click here for info.

Jan 14		 WCC Quads #54. Sat Jan 14 in Waldorf, MD, at 2932 Mattawoman Beantown Road. G/70 d10 TIme Control. ROunds at 10 am, 1:30 pm and 4:30 pm. $25 Entry Fee. Click here for more info.
Jan 20 Round 3, DC Chess League. Friday, Jan 20.
Jan 21

ACC's Saturday Action-Plus. 5SS, G/45, d/5. $$1900 prize fund b/50 total entries. 2 Sections. PREMIER  (1600 floor): $600-300-200, U2100 & U1900 $100 each. AMATEUR (U1700): $250-150-100, U1400 & U1200 $50 each. Marriott Residence Inn - Ballston, 650 N. Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22203. Reg.: 9:00-9:45am. Rds.: 10am-12-2:30-4:30-6:30. EF: $60 advance entry on-line and Fridays at the ACC club, or $70 on-site, cash or check (no credit). On-line:  www.arlingtonchessclub.com/PayPal2.html#news2 Contact for info only: accvachess@gmail.com
Jan 21 2023 Kerr Philanthropic Middle School Chess Championship. Hosted by Icon Chess Foundation and being held at the Embassy Suites Hotel by Hilton / Chevy Chase Pavilion / Tenleytown Ballroom, 4300 Military Road NW, Washington DC 20015. Click here for details. Large trophies and cash prizes awarded to the top three players and the top Elementary School Student. Register online at https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/2104 
Jan 22 Tysons Corner Scholastic Tournament. Sunday, Jan 22. New Venue - Hilton Garden Inn Tysons Corner, 8301 Boone Blvd, Vienna VA. 4-rounds, Game-25 with 5-sec delay. Four Sections K3, K5, K8, and K12. A good way to get ready for your state's Scholastic Championships! Registration and Information at this link.
Jan 27 RCC Blitz 4. Friday Jan 27, 9:30am - 5:00pm at the Rockville Science Center, 36-C Maryland Ave in Rockville. $5 entry fee (cash preferred), G/3;d2 time control, 10-18 rounds depending on the number of players. Contact rockvillechessclub@gmail.com for more info.
Jan 27-29 60th Annual Baltimore Open. BWI Sheraton, Linthicum Heights, MD.
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February 2023 Feb 4 Winter Scholastic Quads Tournament. Sat. Feb 4 at the Marriott Tysons McLean, 1960 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA. Free parking. Click here for Registration and Information.
Feb 4 DMV Game-60 Tournament. Sat. Feb 4 at the Marriott Tysons McLean, 1960 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA. Free parking. Click here for Registration and Information.
Feb 4 Hammond MS Scholastic Tournament for K-12. Saturday, Feb 4 at Hammond Middle School, 8100 Aladdin Dr., Laurel, MD. Players can choose to play in one of 6 different sections based on their grade in school and US Chess rating. Click here for more information.
Feb 4-5 2nd Coastal Virginia Open. Sat-Sun Feb 4-5, 2023, $3,250 in prizes b/o 70 paid entries. Registration online at https://www.kingregistration.com/event/CVO23; or onsite at the playing venue during Friday blitz on Feb 3rd or no later than 8-9:15AM on Sat Feb 4th. Cash, checks, PayPal, Venmo, and Cash App accepted on site.
Feb 5 Tyson's Corner Scholastic Tournament. Sun. Feb 5 at 10 AM, at the Hilton Garden Inn, 8301 Boone Blvd, Vienna, VA. Free parking. Click here for Registration and Information.
Feb 5 Tyson's Corner ACTION Tournament. Sun. Feb 5 at 3PM, at the Hilton Garden Inn, 8301 Boone Blvd, Vienna, VA. Free parking. Click here for Registration and Information.
Feb 11 Waldorf Chess Club Quads #55. Saturday Feb 11, event location is 2932 Mattawoman Beantown Rd in Waldorf, MD. 3 Rounds of chess at G/70 d10 time control. Entry Fee $25. Round 1 at 10am, Registration 8:30-9:45am. Pre-register online at http://www.waldorfchessclub.org/events.html.
Feb 12 Tyson's Corner Scholastic Tournament. Sun. Feb 12 at 10 AM, at the Hilton Garden Inn, 8301 Boone Blvd, Vienna, VA. Free parking. Click here for Registration and Information.
Feb 12 Tyson's Corner ACTION Tournament. Sun. Feb 12 at 3PM, at the Hilton Garden Inn, 8301 Boone Blvd, Vienna, VA. Free parking. Click here for Registration and Information.
Feb 17 Round 4, DC Chess League. Friday, Feb 17.
Feb 17 (POSTPONED INDEFINITELY) 2023 DC Quick (G/15) Chess Championships.
Feb 18

ACC's Saturday Action-Plus. 5SS, G/45, d/5. $$1900 prize fund b/50 total entries. 2 Sections. PREMIER  (1600 floor): $600-300-200, U2100 & U1900 $100 each. AMATEUR (U1700): $250-150-100, U1400 & U1200 $50 each. Marriott Residence Inn - Ballston, 650 N. Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22203. Reg.: 9:00-9:45am. Rds.: 10am-12-2:30-4:30-6:30. EF: $60 advance entry on-line and Fridays at the ACC club, or $70 on-site, cash or check (no credit). On-line:  www.arlingtonchessclub.com/PayPal2.html#news2 Contact for info only: accvachess@gmail.com
Feb 18 2023 Special People In Need Elementary Chess Championship. Courtyard Marriott Hotel - Bethesda / Chevy Chase  (Mayfair Ballroom), 5520 Wisconsin Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815. Large trophies and cash prizes awarded to the top three players and the top Elementary K – 2nd  School Student. Register online at https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/2105. Click here for detailed information.
Feb 19 Tyson's Corner Scholastic Tournament. Sun. Feb 19 at 10 AM, at the Hilton Garden Inn, 8301 Boone Blvd, Vienna, VA. Free parking. Click here for Registration and Information.
Feb 19 Tyson's Corner ACTION Tournament. Sun. Feb 19 at 3PM, at the Hilton Garden Inn, 8301 Boone Blvd, Vienna, VA. Free parking. Click here for Registration and Information.
Feb 24 ACC Friday Blitz. 5-rd Double-Swiss; Time Control: G/5, d0. Prizes based on entries with $100-1st guaranteed. Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, 1500 N Glebe Rd., Arlington, VA 22207. Reg: 7:00-8:00pm with Rd1: 8:10pm, rest ASAP. EF: $30 ($25 for club members) – cash/check only on-site – NEW: advance entries allowed at club meeting or through website: arlingtonchessclub.com  Contact for info only: accvachess@gmail.com  NS.
Feb 25 Montgomery County Scholastic (K-12) Quads. Saturday, Feb 25, at Thomas S. Walton HS, 2100 Wooton Pdwy, Rockville, MD. For playes in their first tournament AND those rated under 1600. Time control G/25, delay-5. More info at this link.
Feb 24-26
or 25-26		 George Washington Open. Event to be held in Reston VA. Organized by Continental Chess Association. Details at the tournament website ... Click here.
March 2023 Mar 10-12 1st Murray Newcomb Memorial. Fri-Sun March 10-12, 2023, $5,500 in prizes guaranteed. Sign up online at https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/2343; Four sections: Premier (FIDE-rated), Under 1900, Under 1600, and Under 1300. Event held at the DoubleTree McLean/Tysons, 1960 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean
Mar 11 2023 Virginia Scholastic Championships WARMUP. Saturday March 11th at Maggie L. Walker Governor's School, Richmond, VA. 4 rounds of chess, plus Puzzle Solving competition. All games will be US Chess rated so all players must be current members of the Virginia Chess Federation. Play is in 4 sections, K3, K5, K8, and K12 with individual and team awards possible. Entry Fee $20, by March 1st, $25 on site. Trophies to 1st-5th place Players and 1st-3rd Teams in all 4 sections. Trophies also to 1st-3rd place individuals in Puzzle Solving!  Watch for details at www.vachess.org.
Mar 11 Cub Run Championship Tournament (Scholastic). Saturday March 11th at Cub Run Elementary School, 5301 Sully Station Drive, Centreville, VA. Free US Chess memberships for all participants! 4 Rounds of US Chess-rated play in several scholastic sections. Round 1 at 1pm, the tournament ends about 5pm. Trophies to top layers and top school. See the US Chess tournament announcement at this link.
Mar 17 Round 5, DC Chess League. Friday, March 17.
Mar 18

ACC's Saturday Action-Plus. 5SS, G/45, d/5. $$1900 prize fund b/50 total entries. 2 Sections. PREMIER  (1600 floor): $600-300-200, U2100 & U1900 $100 each. AMATEUR (U1700): $250-150-100, U1400 & U1200 $50 each. Marriott Residence Inn - Ballston, 650 N. Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22203. Reg.: 9:00-9:45am. Rds.: 10am-12-2:30-4:30-6:30. EF: $60 advance entry on-line and Fridays at the ACC club, or $70 on-site, cash or check (no credit). On-line:  www.arlingtonchessclub.com/PayPal2.html#news2 Contact for info only: accvachess@gmail.com
Mar 19 Charm City Chess Club 2023 Spring Action Tournament. DoubleTree Hilton, Colonnade Room, 4 W Univ. Pkwy, Baltimore, MD. 5 rounds, Game-25, delay 5. Three (3) Sections-Open, U1400, U1000. Entry Fees increase for entries after March 12th. Register online at this link.
Mar 24 ACC Friday Blitz. 5-rd Double-Swiss; Time Control: G/5, d0. Prizes based on entries with $100-1st guaranteed. Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, 1500 N Glebe Rd., Arlington, VA 22207. Reg: 7:00-8:00pm with Rd1: 8:10pm, rest ASAP. EF: $30 ($25 for club members) – cash/check only on-site – NEW: advance entries allowed at club meeting or through website: arlingtonchessclub.com  Contact for info only: accvachess@gmail.com  NS.
Mar 24-26 Virginia Scholastic & College Chess Championships. Go to www.vachess.org for info. Marriott Waterside in Norfolk, VA. Hotel rate is $135/night + taxes. This tournament determines Virginia's Representatives to the prestigious Denker, Barber, Rockefeller, and Haring tournaments of State Champions to be held at the US Open in late July 2023. Click here for info.
Mar 31-
Apr 2		 2023 National High School (K-12) Championships. Being held in downtown Wash DC at the Washington Hilton, 1919 Connecticut Ave NW. This is a national-level championship event organized and run by the US Chess Federation. Typical attendance level is 1200-1500 players from across the U.S. This is a GREAT CHANCE to ensure you play someone you have never played before. Click here for more information. Event also features Blitz and Bughouse on Thursday, March 30.
April 2023 Apr 6-9 4th Colonial Open. Thurs-Sun, Apr 6-9 in Dulles VA. More info to be posted at Capital Area Chess.
Apr 13 ERC Dual-rated Swiss - 3 Rounds over 3 Weeks!  You play one game each Thursday evening from Apr 13 to Apr 27 at the Emmorton Recreation Center (ERC).  Play is in 2 sections, rated and not-rated. Address to venue: 2213 Old Emmorton Rd., Bel Air, MD.  Send your questions by email to Matt Allman. View the US Chess Tournament Life Announcement at this link.
Apr 14 Round 6, DC Chess League. Friday, Apr 14.
Apr 15 2023 Maryland State Elementary Championships (K-5). Saturday, 4/15 at Damascus HS, 25921 Ridge Rd in Damascus, MD. Maryland residents only. 4 Sections, 2 championship and 2 "under". Registration and event information at this link. This tournament selects Maryland's representative to the prestigious Rockefeller Tournament of Elementary (K-5) State Champions held annually in conjunction with the U.S. Open.
Apr 15 Scholastic Tournament & Adult Quads at Meadowdale Public Library in Richmond, VA, on Saturday, April 15. Quads are for Adult players and Scholastic players whose US Chess over-the-board or online Regular Rating has exceeded 1200 at anytime in the past year. Scholastic play is in 4 Sections: K-12 or K-5 Rated, and K-12 or K-5 Not Rated. The Not Rated sections are intended for players who are new to Chess and want to "test the water" before playing in rated events. If your rating exceeds 600 (K-12) or 400 (K-5) you cannot play in a Not Rated section. Registration & more info at www.vachess.org.
Apr 15 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-12-2:30-4:30-6:30. EF: $60 advance entry on-line and Fridays at the ACC club, or $70 on-site, cash or check (no credit). On-line:  www.arlingtonchessclub.com/PayPal2.html#news2 Contact for info only: accvachess@gmail.com
Apr 16 2023 Maryland State Middle & High School Championships (K-5). Sunda, 4/16 at Damascus HS, 25921 Ridge Rd in Damascus, MD. Maryland residents only. 4 Sections, 2 championship and 2 "under". Registration and event information at this link. This tournament selects Maryland's representative to the prestigious Barber and Denker tournaments for state middle school and high school champions held annually in conjunction with the U.S. Open
Apr 22 Maryland Chess Hammond Scholastic Tournament (K-12). Info at this link.
Apr 23 Tysons Corner Scholastic Tournament. Sunday, Apr 23 at 10am. US Chess rated for players in grades Pre-K through 12. Location is the Hilton Garden Inn Tysons Corner, 8301 Boone Blvd, Vianna, VA. More information at this link.
Apr 23 Tysons Corner Action Tournament. Sunday, Apr 23 at 3pm. US Chess rated for any players, any age. Location is the Hilton Garden Inn Tysons Corner, 8301 Boone Blvd, Vianna, VA. More information at this link.
Apr 28

ACC Friday Blitz. 5-rd Double-Swiss; Time Control: G/5, d0. Prizes based on entries with $100-1st guaranteed. Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, 1500 N Glebe Rd., Arlington, VA 22207. Reg: 7:00-8:00pm with Rd1: 8:10pm, rest ASAP. EF: $30 ($25 for club members) – cash/check only on-site – NEW: advance entries allowed at club meeting or through website arlingtonchessclub.com  Contact for info only: accvachess@gmail.com, No Smoking.
Apr 28-30 68th Annual Maryland Open State Championships. Fri-Sun in Rockville, MD at the Rockville Hilton. Tournament also determines who will represent Maryland in the 2023 John T. Irwin National Tournament of Senior State Champions. Info and registration at this link.
Apr 28-30 Max LVL Chess Tournament (This is not a rated event). $25 entry fee, $1000 prize fund. More info at this link.
Apr 29-30 Roanoke Valley Chess Championships. Sat-Sun, April 29-30 at Westhampton Christian Church, 2515 Grandin Rd, Roanoke, VA. Round 1 at 10AM on Sat. Apr 29. Click here for more information.
May 2023 May 5-7 1st Annual Metropolitan Open. $5,500 prize fund. Fri-Sun (May 5-7) in Herndon, VA at the Crowne Plaza hotel. Five sections: Premier (FIDE-rated), U1900, U1600, U1300, and U1000. 40/80,SD/30;+30. View more information or this link.
May 6 RCC Spring Action Tournament. Sat. May 6 at Glyndon United Methodist Church, 4713 Butler Rd., Glyndon, MD 21071. 4 Rounds, Game-30 time control. Please bring your set and clock, we have a limited supply.  US Chess Federation membership required. Organized by Reisterstown Chess Club (RCC), reisterstownchessclub@gmail.com. More information available at this link.
May 6 Metropolitan Open Scholastic Championship. Sat (May 6) at 11 am in Herndon, VA at the Crowne Plaza hotel. Four sections: K-12, K-8, K-5, and K-3. G/30;d5. View more information or this link.
May 6 Bonus Action Tournament at The Metropolitan Open. Sat (May 6) at 8 pm in Herndon, VA at the Crowne Plaza hotel. One section. G/25;d5. View more information or this link.
May 12-14 2023 National Elementary (K-6) Championships. This is a US Chess national championship event. Friday-Sunday, May 12-14, at the Baltimore Convention Center, 1 West Pratt St., Baltimore MD. 13 Sections of play!!  For more information and registration instructions, visit the US Chess web page (click here).
May 13 WCC Quads #57. Saturday, May 13 in Walford, MD. 3 Rounds of chess at Game-70, delay 10 time control. Round times are 10am, 1:30pm, and 4:30pm. Venue located at 2932 Mattowoman Beantown Rd, Waldorf, MD. Organized by the Waldorf Chess Club. Click here for more information.

May 13		 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-12-2:30-4:30-6:30. EF: $60 advance entry on-line and Fridays at the ACC club, or $70 on-site, cash or check (no credit). On-line:  www.arlingtonchessclub.com/PayPal2.html#news2 Contact for info only: accvachess@gmail.com W. NS
May 19 Round 7, DC Chess League. Friday, May 19.
May 20 Turkey & Syria Earthquake Charity Chess Tournament. May 20th at Rachel Carson Middle School in Herndon, VA. ALL PROCEEDS will be donated to UNICEF USA to help children impacted by the recent earthquake and Syria. Sponsored by Rachel Carson Middle School and Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology. Click here for more information.
May 20 Fairfax County Quads. Magnus Chess Academy is running quads on May 20th for grades K-8. The top finisher in each group wins a trophy. Details and registration on chessacademy.com/tournaments
May 26

ACC Friday Blitz.  5-rd Double-Swiss; Time Control: G/5, d0. Prizes based on entries with $100-1st guaranteed. Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, 1500 N Glebe Rd., Arlington, VA 22207. Reg: 7:00-8:00pm with Rd1: 8:10pm, rest ASAP. EF: $30 ($25 for club members) – cash/check only on-site – NEW: advance entries allowed at club meeting or through website arlingtonchessclub.com  Contact for info only: accvachess@gmail.com, No Smoking.
May 24-29 10th Cherry Blossom Classic (FIDE and US Chess Rated). Washington Dulles Airport Marriott, Wednesday May 24 to Monday May 29. 200 US Chess Grand Prix Points, Jr. Grand Prix, VCF Cup. Six Sections (3 FIDE Rated). $$26,000 in guaranteed prize money. Read more here.
May 28 Charles Village Chess Blitz #4. Sunday May 28 in Baltimore, MD, 5218 Park Heights Ave. 5 round double-Swiss with Game-3 + 2 time control (you play 2 games per round). Info at this link, Registration at this link.
June 2023 Jun 2-4 Chess Girls Rock. Friday June 2nd through Sunday June 4th in Virginia Beach, VA. All girls are invited to register for the Girls Rock Tournament hosted by Hampton Roads Chess Association and supported by a generous grant from US Chess.  Held the weekend of June 2-4 in Virginia Beach, the tournament features a Friday evening pool and pizza party with new player orientation and swag bags (Tshirt included!), Saturday tournament for girls of all ages and abilities, and Sunday rock climbing together at a premier indoor rock gym.. Generously sponsored by a grant from US Chess and the St Louis Chess Center. Click here for more information.
Jun 2-4 Annual Virginia Senior Open. Washington-Dulles Marriott (same hotel as last year). Registration is now open on the VA Chess Federation's home page (www.vachess.org).  Determines what Virginia Senior (age 50+) will represent Virginia at the 2023 John T. Irwin Tournament of Senior State Champions.  See also the Maryland Open above on April 28-30.
Jun 3 Thurgood Marshall Center Chess Championship. Sat, June 3. Click here for more information!
Jun 3 Arlington County Quads. Magnus Chess Academy is running quads on June 3rd for grades K-8.  The top finisher in each group wins a trophy. Details and registration on chessacademy.com/tournaments
Jun 4 Charm City Chess Club 2023 Summer Open Tournament. Sunday, June 4, 5SS, G/25;d5 at the DoubleTree Hilton Hotel, Canterbury Room, 4 West Univ. Parkway, Baltimore, MD. Click here for details and registration.
Jun 9 Round 8, DC Chess League. Friday, June 9.
Jun 10 WCC Quads #58 at the Waldorf Chess Club, 2932 Mattawoman Beantown Road, Walforf, MD. 3 Rounds, Game-70, delay-10. $25 entry fee. Click here for more information.
Jun 10 DC State Scholastic Chess Championship. Saturday, June 10 at the Edgewood Recreation Center, 300 Evarts St. NE, Washington, DC. Sections: K-1 Open, K-1 U400, K-3 Open, K-3 U600, K-5 Open, K-5 U600, K-8 Open, K-8 U600, K-12 Open, K-12 U800. 1st-3rd Individual Trophies in each section, Top Team trophy in each Open Section. A team is 4 or more players from the same school, no "club" teams--school teams only. Click here for more information.
June 11 The Herndon Action Tournament. Sunday Jun 11 at 4 pm. Crowne Plaza Dulles Airport Hotel Herndon on 2200 Centreville Road, Herndon, VA 20170. Click here for more information or to register.
June 11 1st Annual DMV Scholastic Championship. At the Crown Plaza Dulles Airport Hotel, 2200 Centreville Rd, Herndon, VA. Round 1 at 10am. 4 rounds, 4 sections (K3, K5, K8, K12). Chess sets provided, BRING YOUR CLOCK. Trophies for 1st through 5th in each section, plus special prizes for the 1st place winner in each section! 1st place in the K-12 receives a $200 Chessable gift card. 1st place in the other sections will each receive two months free entry into a DMV Chess Course.* (Admission into the Monday course cannot be guaranteed due to limited spots available.) Click here for registration and more information.
Jun 16 ACC Friday Blitz.  5-rd Double-Swiss; Time Control: G/5, d0. Prizes based on entries with $100-1st guaranteed. Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, 1500 N Glebe Rd., Arlington, VA 22207. Reg: 7:00-8:00pm with Rd1: 8:10pm, rest ASAP. EF: $30 ($25 for club members) – cash/check only on-site – NEW: advance entries allowed at club meeting or through website arlingtonchessclub.com  Contact for info only: accvachess@gmail.com, No Smoking.
June 16-17 2023 Roanoke Valley Chess Club Championship! Friday & Saturday, Jun 16-17, at the Westhampton Baptist Church, 2515 Grandin Road in Roanoke. Click here for more info.
Jun 16-18 9th Annual Continental Class Championships. 120 US Chess Grand Priz Points! Organized by Continental Chess Association. Being held in Reston, VA. Click here to see the Tournament Announcement.
Jun 17 2023 Spring All Girls Tournament in Washington DC. Calling all Women & Girls in PA, VA, DC, MD, NJ, NY, WVA, CT, DL ! Join us for our annual Women & Girls Spring tournament! Hosted by the Chess Girls DC Nonprofit. Click here for more information.
Jun 24 Henrico Chess Blitz Open. Sat, June 24th in Richmond, VA. Click here for more info.
Jun 24

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-12-2:30-4:30-6:30. EF: $60 advance entry on-line and Fridays at the ACC club, or $70 on-site, cash or check (no credit). Online: www.arlingtonchessclub.com/PayPal2.html#news2 Contact for info only: accvachess@gmail.com W. NS.
Jun 25 Charles Village Chess Rapid Quads. Sunday, June 25 at 136 W 25th St., Baltimore, MD. US Chess rated, Quad format, G/15 time control. Click here for more information.
Jun 25 Henrico Chess Rapid Open. In Richmond, VA, at 10250 Staples Mill Rd. Swiss style with 5 rounds of Rapid G/15+5 There is a guaranteed $80 first prize, and with 15+ entrees there will be $60 for second and $40 for third place. Registration is $30 until June 17 and then goes up to $40. Registration and check-in will start at 10:00 am and play begins at 11:00 am. Anyone not registered by 10:45 am may miss the first round. Click here for more info.
Jun 30 - Jul 2 Independence Day Open. Friday June 30 - Sunday July 2 in Dulles, VA, at the Marriott Washington-Dulles, 45020 Aviation Drive in Dulles, VA. $5600 guaranteed prize fund. Five Sections to choose from. Time Control is G/90+30, 1 hour default (forfeit) time. Scholastic Tournament side event on Sat. July 1. Get more info at this link.
July 2023 Jul 7 Round 9, DC Chess League. Friday, July 7.
Jul 7-9 July 7-9: 1st Annual DMV Open. $5,500 prize fund. Fri-Sun (July 7-9) in Dulles, VA at Holiday Inn. Five sections: Premier (FIDE-rated), U1900, U1600, U1300, and U1000. G/90;+30. View more information by clicking this link.
Jul 8 Fairfax County Scholastic (K-8) Quads. Tournament for players in grades K-8 hosted by Magnus Chess Academy on July 8, 2023, at the Pozez Jewish Community Ctr of Northern VA, 8900 Little River Tpke, Fairfax, VA. Click here for more information.
Jul 14 ACC Friday Blitz.  5-rd Double-Swiss; Time Control: G/5, d0. Prizes based on entries with $100-1st guaranteed. Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, 1500 N Glebe Rd., Arlington, VA 22207. Reg: 7:00-8:00pm with Rd1: 8:10pm, rest ASAP. EF: $30 ($25 for club members) – cash/check only on-site – NEW: advance entries allowed at club meeting or through website arlingtonchessclub.com  Contact for info only: accvachess@gmail.com, No Smoking.
July 14 RVA Pieces "Fire Drill Blitz!" Friday, July 14 at the Publix Exchange Carytown, 3535 Ellwood Ave, Richmond, VA. Round 1 at 6pm sharp; Registration open on-site frm 4:30-5:15pm. Two sections of play--Open and Under 1200. Three Rounds, with Game-5 plus 2 seconds time control. Click here for information and registration.
Jul 15-16 CANCELED. Annual Charlottesville Open. The tournament has been canceled due to a major fire at the venue. The tournament will be rescheduled at the first opportunity, so please watch this Clearing House site for information.
July 15 RVA Pieces "Fire Drill Classic". Saturday, July 15 at the Publix Exchange Carytown, 3535 Ellwood Ave, Richmond, VA. Play is in 2 sections--Championship and Under 1200, all rated by US Chess. Time Control is Game-60, plus 10 seconds. Round 1 at 10am.  Click here for information and registration.
July 15-16 Tysons Summer Game-45. July 15-16 in Tysons Corner, VA at the Doubletree hotel. Two sections: Open and Under 1600. Six rounds (three rounds each day). G/45;d5. View more information by clicking this link.
July 15 Tysons Summer Scholastic (Saturday). Sat (July 15) at 10 am in Tysons Corner, VA at the Doubletree hotel. Four sections: K-12, K-8, K-5, and K-3. G/25;d5. View more information by clicking this link.
July 16 Tysons Summer Scholastic (Sunday). Sun (July 16) at 10 am in Tysons Corner, VA at the Doubletree hotel. Four sections: K-12, K-8, K-5, and K-3. G/25;d5. View more information by clicking this link.
Jul 21-23 2023 Virginia Commonwealth Games. An ONLINE Tournament organized by the VA Chess Federation in collaboration with the VA Commonwealth Games authorities. Cash and Medals as prizes. Multiple Sections. Details available now at www.vachess.org.
Jul 21-23 10th Annual Potomac Open. Rockville Hilton, Rockville, MD. 30 Grand Prix Points. Prizes paid solely on a player's final score. All the prizes are guaranteed. If the total pay out in the Open section is less than $1500, extra money will be added to the pay out of the top score group to bring the total to $1500. Click here for more info.
Jul 22 Sully Summer Quads. Saturday, July 22 in Herndon, VA. Three rounds: 10am, 11am, 12-noon. Entry Fee is $30, $60 prize to the winner of each Quad. Click here for more info and registrtion instructions.
Jul 22 2023 DC Rapid Chess Championship. At the Bryant Street Mall, 680 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC. 5 rounds, $35 entry fee. Time control is Game-15, delay 5. Prizes awarded for Championship, U1600, and U1000.  Sponsored by the DC State Chess Federation, MRP Realty, BE EMPOWERED, and the Edgewood Neighborhood Collaborative. Click here for more information.
Jul 22 2023 DC Summer Scholastic Chess Cup. At the Bryant Street Mall, 680 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC. NO ENTRY FEE. Play is in 5 scholastic secitons (K1, K3, K5, K8 and K12), with 1st-3rd place trophies in each section, plus Top Girl!  4 rounds of play.  Sponsored by the DC State Chess Federation, MRP Realty, BE EMPOWERED, and the Edgewood Neighborhood Collaborative. Click here for more information.
Jul 22

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-12-2:30-4:30-6:30. EF: $60 advance entry on-line and Fridays at the ACC club, or $70 on-site, cash or check (no credit). On-line:  www.arlingtonchessclub.com/PayPal2.html#news2 Contact for info only: accvachess@gmail.com W. NS.
Jul 29 Chess Festival in DC. Hosted by the DC Chess Assn & Chess Girls in DC. Join us on July 29, 2023 for a Chess Simul with International Master Oladapo Adu and guests. First boards seated through preregistration at dcscholasticchess.org Registration on site. Participation gifts for everyone. Games start at 1:30. Last board seated at 2:30 pm. Click here for more info.
Jul 29 Montgomery County Scholastic (K-12) Quads. Tournament for players in grades K-12 hosted by Magnus Chess Academy in collaboration with the MD Chess Assn. on July 29, 2023, at the Bender JCC, 6125 Montrose Rd., Rockville, MD. Click here for more information.
Jul 30 DC Summer Scholatic Quads. Sunday, July 30 at 1:30pm at the Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Library, 5401 S. Dakota Ave NE, Washington DC. 3 rounds at Game-25, delay-5 time control in 5 sections of scholastic play (K1, K3, K5, K8 and K12). NO ENTRY FEE. Get more information by selecting this link.

August 2023 Aug 4-6 2nd Annual Beltway Open. $5,500 prize fund. Fri-Sun (Aug 4-6) in Herndon, VA at the Crowne Plaza hotel. Five sections: Premier (FIDE-rated), U1900, U1600, U1300, and U1000. G/100;+30. View more information by clicking this link, or register now at this link/em>.
Aug 5 Sully Summer Quads. Sat, Aug 12, 2023. A 3-round G/30;d5 event structured in Quad format. Rounds at 10 am, 11 am, and 12-noon. Must register ONLINE by 9am on 8/5/2023, NO ONSITE REGISTRATION. Venue is address is 13800 Wall Road, Herndon, VA. Select this link for more info
Aug 5 Beltway Open Scholastic Championship. Sat (Aug 5) at 11 am in Herndon, VA at the Crowne Plaza hotel. Four sections: K-12, K-8, K-5, and K-3. G/30;d5. View more information by clicking this link.
Aug 5 Saturday Night Action at The Beltway Open. Sat (Aug 5) at 8 pm in Herndon, VA at the Crowne Plaza hotel. One section. G/25;d5. View more information by clicking this link.
Aug 9 Fairfax County Scholastic (K-8) Quads. Tournament for players in grades K-8 hosted by Magnus Chess Academy on July 8, 2023, at the Pozez Jewish Community Ctr of Northern VA, 8900 Little River Tpke, Fairfax, VA. Click here for more information.
Aug 11 ACC Friday Blitz.  5-rd Double-Swiss; Time Control: G/5, d0. Prizes based on entries with $100-1st guaranteed. Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, 1500 N Glebe Rd., Arlington, VA 22207. Reg: 7:00-8:00pm with Rd1: 8:10pm, rest ASAP. EF: $30 ($25 for club members) – cash/check only on-site – NEW: advance entries allowed at club meeting or through website arlingtonchessclub.com  Contact for info only: accvachess@gmail.com, No Smoking.
Aug 12 Sully Summer Quads. Sat, Aug 12, 2023. A 3-round G/30;d5 event structured in Quad format. Rounds at 10 am, 11 am, and 12-noon. Must register ONLINE by 9am on 8/5/2023, NO ONSITE REGISTRATION. Venue is address is 13800 Wall Road, Herndon, VA. Select this link for more info.
Aug 12-16 10th Annual Washington International. Rockville Hilton, Rockville, MD. 9-round Swiss, G/100+30 time control. $40,000 prize fund! Click here for more information.
CANCELLED!
Aug 19
ACC's Saturday Action-Plus. 5SS, G/45, d/5. Marriott Residence Inn - Ballston, 650 N. Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22203. Contact for info only: accvachess@gmail.com
Aug 20 Herndon Game-60 Tournament. This is an over-the-board (in-person) tournament on Sunday, Aug 20, at the Crowne Plaza Dulles Airport Hotel, 2200 Centreville Rd, Herndon, VA. Round 1 at 10AM. 4 rounds, G-60/d5. Two Sections--Open & U1500.  Boards provided, please bring your delay-capable clock. Info and Registration <==Click.
Aug 26 Annapolis Chess Challenge X. A rated event for players in grades K-12, with play in 5 sections: K-1, K-3, K-5, K-8, and K-12. Venue is the American Legtion Post #141 at 1707 Forest Drive in Annapolis, MD. Time control is G/40, delay 5. Four (4) rounds of play. Click here for more info.
Aug 27 U.S. Founding Fathers Chess Quads. Sunday, Aug 27, at the Rayburn House Office Building, 45 Independence Ave SW, Room 2168 (Gold Room), Wash. D.C. Time control G/30;d0, Quad format. Bring own sets and clocks PLEASE, no chess equipment will be provided by the organizer. Click here for more info.
Aug 25-27
or 26-27		 Atlantic Open. Organized by Continental Chess Association. 150 US Chess Grand Prix points. Being held in Reston, VA, at the Sheraton Reston Hotel, 11810 Sunrise Valley Drive. $30,000 in guaranteed prizes, 7 Sections of play. Click here for more info.
September 2023 Sep 2-4 2023 Virginia Closed Chess Championships. Click here for info about the Main Tournament on Saturday-Monday, Sept 2-4.  Click here for information about the Blitz Tournament. Or simply checkout the VA Chess Federation home page at www.vachess.org
Sep 3 DC September Scholastic Quads. Sunday, Sep 3, at the Woodridge Neighborhood Library, 1801 Hamlin St. NE, Wash. DC. This is a Quad tournament with Quad Sections being formed in these 5 grade groups: K-1, K-3, K-5, K-8, and K-12!! NO ENTRY FEE. Onsite Check-in 1:00-1:25pm; Round 1 at 1:30pm. Click here for more information. Click here to Register.
Sep 6 - 27 Henrico Chess Academy League. Wednesday evenings from Sept 6-27 in the Community Room of the Crossridge Publix on Staples Mill Road.  5:30-7:30pm, G/25+5 time control. Click here for more information and for registration.
Sep 9 2023 IM Emory Tate World Series of Blitz Skills Challenge. Willard Office Building, 145 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Suite 1125, Wash. DC. $40 Entry. Must enter by Sept 8. More info at this link.
Sep 9 2023 IM Emory Tate Prize for American Scholastic Chess. Willard Office Building, 145 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Suite 1125, Wash. DC. Play is in two (2) sections: Grades 7-12 and Grades K-6. More info at this link.
Sep 9 WCC Quads #61. A Game-70/Delay 10 Quads tournament in Waldorf, MD. 2932 Mattawoman Beantown Road.  Registration onsite 8:30-9:45 am. Rounds at 10, 1:30 and 4:30. Entry is $25.  Info and registration instructions at this link.
Sep 9 DC MetroChess Summer Blast Scholastic Tournament. An over-the-board tournament on Sat, Sept. 9 in Herndon, VA. Location is Herndon MS on Locus St. in Herndon, VA. 4-round Swiss, with Round 1 at 1pm. Four (4) sections: K3, K5, K8, and K12. Trophies for 1st-3rd places in all sections. Click here for more info.
Sep 10 Charm City Chess Club 2023 Fall Action Tournament. A US Chess rated event with 3 sections (Open, U1400, U1000) on Sunday, Sep 10, at 4 West University Parkway, Baltimore, MD. 6 Grand Prix points. See info online at this link.
Sep 16 Edgewood DC En Passant! A scholastic tournament in Washington, DC, for players in grades K-12. Ten (10) sections of play: K-1, K1U400, K3, K3U600, K8, K8U600, K12 and K12U800. Round 1 at 10am. Click here for more info.
Sep 23 Center City PCS-Brightwood Chess Challenge. A scholastic tournament in Washington, DC. Entry Fees based on players' ability to pay. Click here for more info.
Sep 23

ACC's Saturday Action-Plus. 5SS, G/45, d/5. $$1900 prize fund b/50 total entries. 2 Sections. PREMIER  (1600 floor): $600-300-200, U2100 & U1900 $100 each. AMATEUR (U1700): $250-150-100, U1400 & U1200 $50 each. Marriott Residence Inn - Ballston, 650 N. Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22203. Reg.: 9:00-9:45am. Rds.: 10am-12-2:30-4:30-6:30. EF: $60 advance entry on-line and Fridays at the ACC club, or $70 on-site, cash or check (no credit). On-line:  www.arlingtonchessclub.com/PayPal2.html#news2 Contact for info only: accvachess@gmail.com W. NS.
Sep 23 Fairfax County Scholastic (K-8) Quads. Tournament for players in grades K-8 hosted by Magnus Chess Academy on July 8, 2023, at the Pozez Jewish Community Ctr of Northern VA, 8900 Little River Tpke, Fairfax, VA. Click here for more information.
Sep 22 Zofchak Memorial BLITZ. Friday evening, Sept 22, 2023. A VCF Cup event! Venue is the Sleep Inn Lake Wright, 1521 Premium Outlets Blvd, Norfolk VA 23502. Four (4) double-rounds at Game-5, delay 0, Swiss System. All games US Chess rated. NO BYES. Select here for information and registration instuctions.
Sep 23-24 31st David F. Zofchak Memorial. Sat & Sun, Sept 23-24, 2023. A VCF Cup event! Venue is the Sleep Inn Lake Wright, 1521 Premium Outlets Blvd, Norfolk VA 23502. Chess rate for lodging is $89+taxes at the Sleep Inn, or $99+taxes at the adjacent Quality Inn. Must reserve by Sept. 9th to get these rates. Select here for more info and registration instructions.  Blitz on Friday evening, Sept 22, see above.
Sep 29 ACC Friday Blitz.  5-rd Double-Swiss; Time Control: G/5, d0. Prizes based on entries with $100-1st guaranteed. Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, 1500 N Glebe Rd., Arlington, VA 22207. Reg: 7:00-8:00pm with Rd1: 8:10pm, rest ASAP. EF: $30 ($25 for club members) – cash/check only on-site – NEW: advance entries allowed at club meeting or through website arlingtonchessclub.com  Contact for info only: accvachess@gmail.com, No Smoking.
Sep 30 Floris Chess Tournament. A Scholastic Tournament on Saturday, Sep 30, at Floris Elementary School, 2708 Centreville Rd in Herndon, VA. Five (5) Sections of play: K1, K3, K5, K8, and K12. Entry is $40 by Sep 20, $45 by Sep 27, and $50 after Sep 27. Rounds at 9am, 10:30am, 12:30pm, and 2pm. Time Control is Game-30, with a 5-second delay each move. Get more information at this link.
Sep 30 Maryland Chess Assn. Rockville Quads for K-12 Players. Saturday, Sep 30, organized by Magnus Chess Academy. Game 25, delay-5 time controls.  Games at 6125 Montrose Rd in Rockville, MD.  Event Info and Registration Instructions at this link.
Sep 30 DC Scholastic Kickoff!  Sat. Sep 30 at the Univ. of DC (UDC) Windows Lounge, Bldg 28, 2nd Floor, 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Wash. DC. Free entry, plus opportunities for Free US Chess memberships!!  See all the event info at this link.  Register now at this link.
October 2023 Oct 7 McNair Scholastic Chess Tournament. Sat, Oct 7 at McNair Elementary School, 2499 Thomas Jefferson Dr., Herndon, VA. 4 Sections (K3, K5, K8, K12). Pre-register for $35 by Tuesday, Oct 3; Reg Fee increases to $40 on Wednesday, Oct 4th and 5th. On-site Registration $45. Round 1 at 9AM; On-site registration will close at 8:30AM!  Time control in K3 section is G/30, delay-5. Time Control in the other sections is G/45, delay-5.  Register online and get more tournament information at this link.
Oct 7-9 2023 US Armed Forces Open Chess Championships. Location and details TBD. Open to active duty and retired US military and Coast Guard, Cadets/Midshipman attending any of the U.S. Military Academies, College ROTC Cadets. Special section for "Veterans" open to anyone who served in the US Military and received an honorable discharge.
Oct 5-9, or 7-9 2nd Annual Skyline Open. Being held in Dulles, VA, at the Washington-Dulles Airport Marriott Hotel. $12,500 guaranteed prize fund!  Play is on 5 sections (Open, Under 2100, Under 1800, Under 1500, and Under 1200). Open and U2100 are FIDE-rated, with Norms possible in the Open Section.  Free entry to FIDE-titled players (GM, IM, WGM, WIM). Click here for more information.
Oct 13-14 2023 Walter Muir Memorial Tournament. Friday-Saturday, Oct 13-14 at the Westhampton Christian Church in Roanoke, VA. 5-rounds, one section. Sponsored by the Roanoke Valley Chess Club. Click here for more information.
Oct 13-14 (Place holder) 3rd Annual National Chess Day Tournament. In Bel Air, MD, on Fri-Sat, Oct 13-14.  Details and registration info coming soon
Oct 13 & 14 Sports Outreach Chess Tournament in Lanham, MD. All events listed below are at the Washington Education Zone, Miles Hall, 8401 Good Luck Rd, Lanham, MD.
- Friday, Oct 13: "Informal Chess" from 6-8 pm. No registration necessary! Just stop by, play some chess and make new friends!
- Saturday, Oct 14: Simultaneous Exhibition at 9:30am.
- Saturday, Oct 14: UNRATED Chess Tournament. Beginner and "Open" sections. Time Control is Game-25 with 5 seconds of increment per move. Sign-up at the tournament site by 12:30pm to play in Round 1 (1 pm). Trophies. BRING YOUR OWN BOARD AND CLOCK!
More information on these events at this link.
Oct 14 1st Annual Annapolis National Chess Day Tournament. A Scholastic Tournament for players in grades K-12 at the American Legion Cook-Pinkney Post 141, 1707 Forest Drive, Annapolis, MD. Sections: K-1, K-3, K-5, K-8, and K-12. Read more at this link.
Oct 14 National Chess Day at 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-12-2:30-4:30-6:30. EF: $60 advance entry on-line and Fridays at the ACC club, or $70 on-site, cash or check (no credit). On-line:  www.arlingtonchessclub.com/PayPal2.html#news2 Contact for info only: accvachess@gmail.com W. NS.
Oct 14 National Chess Day Scholastic and Quads at the Meadowdale Public Library. Come out and play on Sat. Oct 14 in N. Chesterfield, VA at the Meadowdale Public Library. Scholastic Tournament with 4 sections, including 2 sections that are NOT US Chess rated; plus, a Quad event for Adults and Schoalstic players rated over 1200. For more information go to the VA Chess Home Page. This is a popular tournament, so come join the fun!!
Oct 14 6th Annual All Women & Girls Regional Chess Tournament. Sat. Oct 14, 2023, at the Washington Hilton Hotel, 1919 Connecticut Ave, Wash. DC. 4 Sections to play in: Open/Women, Girls Under 16 years old (U16), U12, and U10 (Age as of Jan 1, 2023). Cash prizes. Round 1 at 9am. More Info at chessempowersgirls.org. See the US Chess Tournament Life Announcement (TLA) at this link.
Oct 20 ACC Friday Blitz.  5-rd Double-Swiss; Time Control: G/5, d0. Prizes based on entries with $100-1st guaranteed. 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 only on-site – NEW: advance entries allowed at club meeting or through website arlingtonchessclub.com  Contact for info only: accvachess@gmail.com, No Smoking.
Oct 20-22 Washington Chess Congress. At the Sheraton Reston Hotel in Reston, VA. Organized by the Continental Chess Association. 5 Rounds, 40/80, SD/30, d30. 2-day and 3-day schedules with play in 6 Sections. Top 2 sections are FIDE rated. Get more information at this link.
Oct 28 MCA Arlington Quads for K-12 Players. US Chess rated Quads on Sat. Oct 28 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington, 4444 Arlington Blvd. Time Control is G/25,d5. First set of Quads at 10AM, with more Quads at 1PM. Click here for more information.  
Oct 28 Fairfax County Scholastic (K-8) Quads. Tournament for players in grades K-8 hosted by Magnus Chess Academy on July 8, 2023, at the Pozez Jewish Community Ctr of Northern VA, 8900 Little River Tpke, Fairfax, VA. Click here for more information.
Oct 27-29 2023 Fredericksburg Open. Main event is Sat & Sun, Oct 28-29, with Blitz on Friday evening. 3 Sections of play--Championship, Under 1800, and Under 1200. $4,000 prize fund with 1st-3rd places GUARANTEED in all sections. Location is the Country Inn & Suites Fredericksburg South, in Fredericksburg, VA. Organized and run by the VA Chess Federation. Click here for Blitz info.  Click here for Main Event info.  Click here to make your Lodging reservations, rate is $89/nite + taxes through Oct 20.  Register online at www.vachess.org.
Oct 29 DC October Scholastic Quads. Organized by DC State Chess Assn in cooperation with Ateya Productions LLC and Amerigroup DC. Games on Sunday, Oct 29, at Amerigroup DC, 609 H St. NE, Wash. DC. Three (3) rounds for players in 5 sections--K1, K3, K5, K8, and K12. Register at https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/3387. Round 1 starts at 1:30pm. See the US Chess Tournament Life Announcement at this link.
November 2023 Nov 3 ACC Friday Blitz. 5-rd Double-Swiss; Time Control: G/5, d0. Prizes based on entries with $100-1st guaranteed. Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, 1500 N Glebe Rd., Arlington, VA 22207. Reg: 7:00-8:00pm with Rd1: 8:10pm, rest ASAP. EF: $30 ($25 for club members) – cash/check only on-site – NEW: advance entries allowed at club meeting or through website arlingtonchessclub.com  Contact for info only: accvachess@gmail.com, No Smoking
Nov 5 Chess-4-Unity Scholastic Tournament I. Sunday, Nov 5, at Busboys & Poets, 2004 MLD Jr. Ave SE, Wash, DC. Hosted by the DC State Chess Fed. in partnership with Atya Productions LLC, WE ACT RADIO, and Bushboys and Poets. 5 Sections (K1, K3, K5, K8, K12). FREE ENTRY for all players. 3 rounds, G/25 delay-5 time control. Round 1 at 1:30 pm. Get more info at this link.
Nov 10
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Oct 27)		 DC Chess League-ROUND 1: Friday, Nov 10. 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: dcchess.net). Time Control: G/90 +30; Entry Fee: $80 - this 1 fee covers all team players for the entire season!  3 Sections: Open, Amateur (U2000), Reserve (U1700). Questions and to Register: acomparc@gmail.com
Nov 10 DC Friday Night Action I. Nov 10 at Capitol CIty Brewing Co., 1100 NY Ave, (11th & H Streets NW), Wash, DC. US Chess membership required. Hosted by the DC State Chess Federtion in partnership with Capitol City Brewing and Ateya Productions. 4 Rounds @ G/25 delay-5. One Section with $500 in prizes based on 25 players. Space is limited so REGISTER EARLY!  Get more info at this link.
Nov 11 Fairfax County Scholastic (K-8) Quads. Tournament for players in grades K-8 hosted by Magnus Chess Academy on July 8, 2023, at the Pozez Jewish Community Ctr of Northern VA, 8900 Little River Tpke, Fairfax, VA. Click here for more information.
Nov 11

McNair Scholastic Chess Tournament. Sat, Nov 11 at McNair Elementary School, 2499 Thomas Jefferson Dr., Herndon, VA. 4 Sections (K3, K5, K8, K12). Pre-register for $35 by Tuesday, Nov 7. Reg Fee increases to $40 on Wednesday, Nov 8. On-site Registration $45. Round 1 at 9AM; On-site registration closes at 8:30AM!  Time control in K3 section is G/30, delay-5. Time Control in the other sections is G/45, delay-5.  Register online and get more tournament information at McNair November 11, 2023 Chess Tournament.10
Nov 11 2023 DC Intercollegiate Chess Tournament. The DC State Chess Federation in partnership with the GWU Chess Club. Get details here.
Nov 11 ACC Action Plus. Hosted by the Arlington Chess Club on Saturday, Nov 11 at the Marriott Residence Inn-Ballston, 650 N. Quincy St., Arlington, VA. $1900 in prizes. Time control is Game-45 with 5-second delay. Get more information here.
Nov 11 Waldorf Chess Club (WCC) Quads #62. Saturday, Nov 11 at 2932 Mattawoman Beantown Rd, Waldorf, MD. Time control G/70 delay-10. Entry Fee $25. Get more information at this link.
Nov 11 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-12-2:30-4:30-6:30. EF: $60 advance entry on-line and Fridays at the ACC club, or $70 on-site, cash or check (no credit).
On-line:  www.arlingtonchessclub.com/PayPal2.html#news2 Contact for info only: accvachess@gmail.com W. NS.
Nov 12 3rd Tysons Corner Scholastic Ch. An over-the-board event on Sunday, Nov 12, at the DoubleTree by Hilton McLean Tysons, 1960 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA. Four sections (K3, K5, K8, K12). Time control is Game-25 with a 5-second delay. US Chess-rated. Get more info at this link.
Nov 12 The Tysons Corner Action. Sunday, November 12th. 4-rounds. G/30;d5. Register or view more information by clicking here.
Nov 12 Chess4Unity-II. Hosted on Sunday, Nov 12, by DC State Chess Federation in partnerwhip with Ateya Productions LLC, WE ACT RADIO, and Busboys and poets. FREE ENTRY. Registration closes at 8pm on Saturday Nov 11th; check in on site from 1-1:25 pm, Round 1 starts at 1:30pm. Click here for more information.
Nov 17 Charles Village Chess Bi-weekly Rapid Quads. In Baltimore, MD on Friday, Nov 17, at the Vision House, 136 West 25th St, Baltimore. Rd 1 at 8 pm, Game-20. Entry Fee $5. Get more information at this link.
Nov 18 Dunbar High School Chess Challenge-II. Saturday, Nov 18. A 4-round Scholastic tournament for grades K through 12. 10 Sections to play in! Held at Dunbar High School, 101 N Street NW, Wash, DC. NO ENTRY FEE!! Get details here.
Nov 17-19 2023 Northern Virginia Open. Friday night thru Sunday, Nov 17-19, 2023. Round 1 on Friday evening. 5 Rounds, Open and Amateur (U1800) are FIDE Rated. Novice (U1200) Section is Saturday and Sunday only, US Chess rated. More at www.vachess.org.
Nov 30 ERC Quick Swiss. 3 Rounds at G/15+5 on Thursday, Nov 30, 2213 Old Emmorton Rd, Bel Air, MD. Registration on site at 7pm, no half-point byes. Get more info at this link.
December 2023 Dec 2 Eastern Chess Association December 2023 Action/Scholastic Tournament. A 1-day event to be held in Glen Allen, VA, at the Hilton Garden Inn on Saturday, Dec 2nd. Play is in 3 sections Open, U1600, and U1000. There's also a Blitz Tournament on Saturday evening. For details on the event, schedule, prizes, and registration, click this link.
Dec 2 Baltimore County Scholastic Quads. This is a US Chess rated quads style chess tournament. 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. For new players and players rated under 1000, quads typically finish in about 60-90 minutes. For players rated over 1000, quads typically take 90-120 minutes. Quads can take as long as 3 hours, although that is rare. Games are 25 minutes with a 5 second delay for each player, for players using clocks. Players can play in quads in the morning at 10am, the afternoon at 1pm, or both! Click here for more info.
Dec 2-3 2023 DC State Championships. Organized by teh DC Chess League, the current US Chess State Affiliate for the District of Columbia. Games are on Dec 2-3. 4 rounds, 2 on Saturday and 2 on Sunday (at 1pm and 3:15pm both days). Event location is Lamond Riggs Library, 5401 S. Dakota Ave NE, Wash, DC. Get more info at this link.
Dec 3 Tysons Corner Action Tournament. An over-the-board tournament on Sunday, Dec 3, at the Doubletree by Hilton McLean Tysons, 1960 Chain Bridge Rd in McLean, VA. 4 Rounds, with Round 1 at 4 pm. Entry Fee $30 before Wednesday before the tournament, $35 from Thursday-Saturday, $40 on Sunday and on-site at the event. Two Sections: Open and U1500. Click here for more information.
Dec 3 1st Annual East Coast Scholastic Championships. Hosted by DMV Chess at the Doubletree by Hilton, 1960 Chain Bridge Rd in McLean, VA. 4 sections (K3, K5, K8, K12). Round 1 at 10AM. Time Control is G/25 with 5-second delay. Get more information here.
Dec 3 Charm City Chess Club 2023 December Open Tournament. Sunday, Dec 3 in Baltimore, MD at 4 W University Parkway. Play is in three (3) sections--Open, Under 1400, and Under 1000. Entry Fees and prizes vary by section. Round 1 at 10:30am, Rounds 2-5 at 12:30, 2:00, 3:30 and 5:00. Time Control is G/25, delay-5. Get more information at this link.
Dec 8 ACC Friday Blitz.  5-rd Double-Swiss; Time Control: G/5, d0. Prizes based on entries with $100-1st guaranteed. Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, 1500 N Glebe Rd., Arlington, VA 22207. Reg: 7:00-8:00pm with Rd1: 8:10pm, rest ASAP. EF: $30 ($25 for club members) – cash/check only on-site – NEW: advance entries allowed at club meeting or through website arlingtonchessclub.com  Contact for info only: accvachess@gmail.com, No Smoking.
Dec 9 6th Black Knights Chess Championships. At 4301 Connecticut Ave NW, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC. 5 Round, $80 early entry fee, $100 entry fee at the door. All players compete in one section with Class and Place awards (cash and trophies). Details at this link.
Dec 10 23rd D.C. Action Championship. Sunday, December 10th. Registration closes 10:30 am. Round 1 starts 11 am. 6-rounds. Game-30, with 5-second time delay. Register or view more information by clicking here.
Dec 11 Charles Village Chess Bi-Weekly Blitz. In Baltimore, MD, on Monday Dec 11 at 401 East 30th St, Baltimore. $5 Entry Fee. Game-3, delay 2. Round 1 at 7 pm. Get more info here.
Dec 15 DC Chess League-ROUND 2: Friday, Dec 15. 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: dcchess.net). Time Control: G/90 +30; Entry Fee: $80 - this 1 fee covers all team players for the entire season!  3 Sections: Open, Amateur (U2000), Reserve (U1700). Questions and to Register: acomparc@gmail.com
Dec 16 MCA Arlington Quads for K-12 Players. This is a US Chess rated quads style chess tournament. 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. Quads typically finish in 1-2 hours, but can potentially take as long as 3 hours, although that is rare. Games are 25 minutes with a 5 second delay for each player, for players using clocks. Select this link for more information.
Dec 16 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-12-2:30-4:30-6:30. EF: $60 advance entry on-line and Fridays at the ACC club, or $70 on-site, cash or check (no credit). On-line:  www.arlingtonchessclub.com/PayPal2.html#news2 Contact for info only: accvachess@gmail.com W. NS.
Dec 19-23 2023 North American Junior U20 Championships. Being played in Dulles, VA, at the Marriott Washington Dulles Airport at 45020 Aviation Drive. Players must be "Under 20" years old as of Jan 1, 2023. Get details at this link. Organized by Capital Area Chess.
Dec 24 1st Annual Christmas Eve Scholastic Championship. Tysons Corner, VA. Sunday, December 24th. 4 sections: K-12, K-8, K-5, K-3. 4-rounds. G/25;d5. Register or view more information by clicking here.
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Action Tournament. Tysons Corner, VA. Sunday, December 24th. 4-rounds. G/30;d5. Register or view more information by clicking here.
Dec 26-29 48th Annual Eastern Open. 150 Grand Prix Points!  At the Hyatt Regency in Crystal City, VA. $30,000 in guaranteed prizes in 6 sections of play!  Get details at this link.
Dec 27-29 Online Winter Chess Camp. For players rated under 900. Organized by DMV Chess and hosted on Zoom. Wednesday Dec 27 - Friday Dec 29, 2023. Click here for more information.
Dec 27-29 Advanced Students Online Chess Camp with GM Aleksandr Lenderman. For players rated 900 and above. Organized by DMV Chess and hosted on LiChess and Zoom. Wednesday Dec 27 - Friday Dec 29, 2023. Click here for more information.
Dec 28 Eastern Open BLITZ. Thursday night during the Eastern Open (see the Clearing House entry above this one). 4 double rounds (2 games per round) at a time control of 3 minutes with 2 seconds of increment per move. $500 in guaranteed prizes. Round 1 is at 9:30pm. Get more information at this link.
Dec 31 1st Annual New Year's Eve Scholastic Championship. Dulles, VA. Sunday, December 31st. 4 sections: K-12, K-8, K-5, K-3. 4-rounds. G/25;d5. Register or view more information by clicking here.
Dec 31
New Year's Eve Insanity Action Tournament. Dulles, VA. Sunday, December 31st.  About 9 or 10 rounds! G/25;d5. Register or view more information by clicking here.