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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)
Please
email
your tournament information to me (Mike Hoffpauir).
Mike also scans the online TLAs for MD, DC, and VA to learn about other
tournaments, he includes links to them in this listing as his time permits.
Website links to the Region III State Affiliates: District
of Columbia, Maryland
Chess Association,
Virginia Chess Federation.
The DC Chess League is the official state affiliate for the District of
Columbia.
Last updated 07/16/24 05:49 PM by Mike Hoffpauir
The old Clearninghouse Listings for 2019-Jan 2024 are archived. Click here to view the archives.
"New!" represents listings we've posted in the past 2 weeks.
| 2024 DC-MD-VA Clearinghouse Listings | ||
| Month | Event Date(s) | Event Information with link to sites with more information and registration instructions |
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July 2024 |
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to find any tournament in Maryland through JULY 2024 Click Here to find any tournament in Virginia through JULY 2024 Click Here to find any tournament in the District of Columbia through JULY 2024 |
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Jul 1-5,
Jul 15-19, Jul 29-Aug 2, or Aug 12-16 |
GM Chess Prep SUMMER ONLINE CHESS CAMPS. GM Rashad Babaev is holding four (4) Online Chess Camps in July and August. You can sign-up for a week (5 days) of instruction, or participate only on certain days during each instruction window. Instruction is held each day for 2 hours, from 12-noon untili 2 PM. Get details at this link. | |
| July 4 | GM/IM Norm Tournament. At the Hampton Inn & Suites, Washington Dulles Airport (4050 Westfax Dr., Chantilly, VA). This is a 6-day, 9-round event. For more information go to this link. Organized by the Atlantic Chess Association. You also can book your hotel at this link. This tournament also offers Free entry to the 2nd Annual Independence Day Open Tournament (see below) organized by the same organizer for all players in the Norm tournament. | |
| July 5-7 | 2nd Annual Independence Day Open. A US Chess Grand Prix event at the Washington Dulles Airport Marriott, 45020 Aviation Drive, Dulles, VA. 5 rounds in three sections: Premier (FIDE-rated), Under 1900, and Under 1500. $5,800 Prize Fund. Free entry to FIDE-titled players if entered by May 1, 2024. Entry Fee is $97 until April 1st, increases afterwards. Electronic notation is NOT allowed in this tournament. $10 retained from your entry fee if you withdraw before the tournament begins. Scheduling options allow you to play Fri-Sun, or just Sat-Sun, and still play 5 total rounds of chess! Get Registered NOW at this link. See the Advance Entries at this link. | |
| Jul 6 | Mathnasium Short Pump Cross-Round Chess Tournament. Hosted by Chess RVA for scholastic players in grades K-9. Saturday, July 6, from 9am to 12-noon. Location of the event is Mathnasium Short Pump, 11530-D, West Broad St. in Richmond, VA. Play is in 3 sections, K-3, 4th-6th, and 7th-9th. You should expect to play 6 to 12 games! Trophies for 1st and 2nd place in each Section. Entry Fee is $20 if paid by June 28th, entry fee increases after June 28th. To Register and get more information, go to this link. | |
| Jul 6 | 2nd Annual Independence Day SCHOLASTIC Championship. Saturday July 6 at the Washington Dulles Airport Marriott, 45020 Aviation Drive, Dulles, VA, with Round 1 at 10 AM. Games are in 4 Sections (K3, K5, K8, or K12). All games will be rated by the US Chess Federation. Trophies to top 3 players in each section! Time control is Game-30, with 5-seconds of time delay per move. See details and registration information at this link. | |
| Jul 6 | 2nd Annual Independence Day Open BLITZ. Saturday, July 6, 2024, at the Washington Dulles Marriott, 45020 Aviation Drive, Dulles, VA. Play is in two sections (Open and Under 1600). Games are US Chess rated. Guaranteed prizes: $125-Open, $75-U1600. Entry Fee is $30 by July 3rd, increases to $35 afterwards and at the tournament site. See details and registration information at this link. | |
| Jul 8 | OMCC July Blitz! At Stevenson Univ. 10945 Boulevard Circle, Owings Mills, MD. USCF-rated, G/3+2 time control. Entry Fee is $5. 5-rounds of double-swiss games (e.g., you play 2 games each round, one as White and one as Black). Please bring your own Set and Clock. More information at this link. | |
| Jul 12 | 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. | |
| Jul 12-14 | 2nd Annual DMV Open. Dulles, VA. July 12-14. $5,500 in guaranteed prizes. 5 rounds. Game/100+30. Register or view more information by visiting THIS LINK. | |
| Jul 13 | Waldorf Chess Club QUADS #68. Sat, Jul 13 at 2932 Mattawoman Beantown Rd, Waldorf, MD. Entry Fee $25. Cash prize of $60 for each Quad. Get more information at this link. | |
| Jul 13-14 | 2nd DMV Open Scholastic Championship. Dulles, VA. July 13 & 14. 8 rounds. Game 25;d5. Register or view more information by visiting THIS LINK. | |
| Jul 14 | Kings Chess Academy - July Scholastic Tournament. 5-round Swiss System event at a Time Control of Game-25, delay 5. Rounds start at 12:30, 2:15, 3:30, 4:45 and 6 PM. Pre-register online at this link. Event address is 2250 John Rolfe Pkwy, Henrico, VA. Questions to Kings Chess Academy. See the official tournament announcement at this link. | |
| Jul 15 & 22 | Owings Mills Chess Club (OMCC) Open. 2 Games (2 round) every Monday at Stevenson Univ., 10945 Boulevard Circle, Owings Mills, MD. Rounds are G/25; d3 at 7 PM sharp on Monday July 15th and 22nd. See more at this link. | |
| Jul 19 | 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: 8:10pm, rest ASAP. EF: $30 ($25 for club members) – cash/check/Venmo/PayPal on-site. Advance entries at club meeting or through website: arlingtonchessclub.com Contact for info only: accvachess@gmail.com NS | |
| Jul 19-21 | 11th Annual Potomac Open. Organized by the Maryland Chess Assn. To be played in Rockville, MD, at the Rockville Hilton, 1750 Rockville Pike. Prizes paid based solely on each player's final score, ad all prizes are guaranteed. Many sections and several "schedules". Get registration details and more tournament information at this link. | |
| Jul 20-21 | 2024 Virginia Commonwealth Games. This is an ONLINE TOURNAMENT played on LiChess. The time controls are G/60+10 for Rounds 1-3 and G/75+10 for Rounds 4 and 5. All games are US Chess-rated. Play is in 3 Sections (Open, Amateur, and Novice). There are $600 in prizes is GUARANTEED. Get more information and register through this link. Sponsored by Liberty University, learn more about LIberty University at Liberty.edu/commonwealthgames | |
| Jul 27 | ACC's Saturday Action-Plus. 5 rounds, 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 | |
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Jul 27 - Aug 4 |
124th Annual U.S. Open Championships. In Norfolk, VA. See details at this link. | |
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New! Jul 28 |
DMV Summer FIDE Action (In Person). This is an over-the-board / In-Person event at the Executive Conference and Training Center, 22685 Holiday Park Drive, Dulles, VA, on Sunday July 28th at 4PM. Play is in 2 sections: Open and Under 1500. Games are FIDE Rapid Rated and rated by US Chess for both Regular and Quick ratings (e.g., "dual rated"). Go to this link to read about the event and to get registered. For questions, please email us at josh@dmvchess.com or call us at 703-609-0499 | |
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New! Jul 28 |
2nd Annual East Coast Scholastic Championship. An over-the-board / In-Person vent at the Executive Conference and Training Center, 22685 Holiday Park Drive, Dulles, VA, on Sunday July 28th at 4PM. Round 1 is at 10 AM, with follow-on rounds as soon as possible after the previous round ends! Time Control is Game-25, delay 5, with all games being rated by US Chess for Regular and Quick ratings. Read more about the tournament and see how to register at this link. | |
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August 2024 |
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to find any tournament in Maryland in AUGUST 2024 Click Here to find any tournament in Virginia in AUGUST 2024 Click Here to find any tournament in the District of Columbia in AUGUST 2024 |
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Jul 29-Aug 2, or Aug 12-16 |
GM Chess Prep SUMMER ONLINE CHESS CAMPS. GM Rashad Babaev is holding four (4) Online Chess Camps in July and August. You can sign-up for a week (5 days) of instruction, or participate only on certain days during each instruction window. Instruction is held each day for 2 hours, from 12-noon untili 2 PM. Get details at this link. | |
| Aug 5-9 | GM Chess Prep Special Summer Camp with GM Boris Avrukh! GM Rashad Babaev is excited to announce a special guest camp led by Grandmaster Boris Avrukh, known for his expertise and innovative approach in chess Openings. This unique camp will cover cutting-edge openings and provide you with robust repertoires to enhance your game. Each day of the Camp has a special instruction topic. For example, Aug 5th focuses on the Italian from Black's perspective, Aug 6th concentrates on a Black Repertoire against the English. Get more information and register at this link. | |
| Aug 5, 12, 19, & 26 | Owings Mills Chess Club (OMCC) Open. 1 Game (1 round) every Monday at Stevenson Univ., 10945 Boulevard Circle, Owings Mills, MD. Rounds are G/60+10 at 7 PM sharp every Monday from Aug 5 - Aug 26th. See more at this link. | |
| Aug 9 | 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: 8:10pm, rest ASAP. EF: $30 ($25 for club members) – cash/check/Venmo/PayPal on-site. Advance entries at club meeting or through website: arlingtonchessclub.com Contact for info only: accvachess@gmail.com NS | |
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New! Aug 10 |
DC State Chess Back-to-School Chess Tournament. Sat, Aug 10, sponsored by Be Empowered Clothing. 5 rounds of G25/d5 chess in 5 sections--K-1, K-3, K-6, K-8, and K-12. 1st-3rd Individual Trophies in all sections, Top Girl in each Section, plus TBD Team Trophies. Event location is 816 3rd St. NW, Washington, DC. Click here to see event details and registration instructions. | |
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Updated! Aug 10 |
Eastern Chess Assn (ECA) Action/Scholastic Tournament. 5 Rounds of play at the Hilton Garden Inn Innsbrook in Glen Allen, VA on Sat. Aug 10, 2024, with play in three (3) Sections: Open, Under 1600, and U1000 (Scholastic). 1400 minimum rating required to play in the Open Section. Time conrol Game-35 delay 5 for all rounds. Round times for Open & U1600 (5 rounds) are 10 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:45 PM, 3:15 PM and 4:45 PM. 4 rounds in Scholastic (U1000) Section at 10 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:45 PM and 3:15 PM. Entry Fee $50 through 8/7, $60 afterwards. Information at this link. Registration at this link. Cash awards in Open & U1600, Trophies in U1000. | |
| Aug 10-14 | 11th Annual Washington International. $22,000 in guaranteed prizes!! Organized by the Maryland Chess Assn. 9-Rounds Swiss tournament at a time control of Game-100, Increment 30. Being played at the Rockville Hilton, 1750 Rockville Pike, in Rockville MD. Free entry for US IMs and WGMs Rebates for each new player you recruit! Get all the details here.. | |
| Aug 17 | ACC's Saturday Action-Plus. 5 rounds, 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 | |
| Aug 23 - 25 | 56th annual Atlantic Open. 5-SS, 40/80, SD/30; d30 (2-day option, rds. 1-2 G/60 d10), Omni Shoreham Hotel, 2500 Calvert St., NW, Washington, DC 20008. $30,000 guaranteed prizes! In 7 sections. Major: Open to 1900/up (see peakrating.us). $3000-1500-700-400-300, clear or tiebreak 1st $100 bonus, top USCF U2300 $1300-700. FIDE. Under 2100: $2000-1000-500-400-300. FIDE. Under 1900: $2000-1000-500-400-300. Under 1700: $1800-900-500-300-200. Under 1500: $1500-800-400-300-200. Under 1300: $1300-700-400-300-200. Under 1000: $800-400-300-200-100. Unrated may not win over $150 in U1000, $300 U1300, $450 U1500, $600 U1700, or $750 U1900; balance goes to next eligible player(s) in line. Mixed Doubles: best male/female 2-player team combined score among all sections: $1000-500-300-200. Team must average under 2200; may play in different sections and schedules; register (no extra fee) by 2 pm Sat. Top 6 sections EF: $148 online at chessaction.com by 8/21, $170 later online or at site until 1 hour before rd 1. GMs free; $130 from prize. Under 1000 Section EF: All $50 less than other sections EF. Cannot play below Online Regular Rating minus 100 points. August official ratings used; Unofficial or Online Regular uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine if paid online with entry: Adult $43, Young Adult $26, Youth $19. All: No checks at site, credit cards OK. Re-entry $70, no Major to Major. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat. 10 am, rds Sat 11, 2 & 5, Sun 10 & 3:30. Bye: all, limit 2, must commit before rd 2. HR: $159-159, use link at chessevents.us (or call 202-234-0700), reserve by 8/8 or rate may increase, may sell out before 8/8. Hotel parking is valet only: $45. Other public lots are nearby and may offer lower rates. Car rental: 800-331-1600, use AWD D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Ent: chessaction.com. No mailed entry. $15 service charge for refunds. Prizes not claimed at site usually paid by PayPal (may take a couple of weeks). Questions: chesstour.com, chesstour.info, Director@Chess.US. Entries posted at chessaction.com (click “entry list” after entering). Bring set, board, clock if possible- none supplied. Blitz tournament Sat. 9:30 pm, enter on site Sat. by 9:10 pm. | |
| Aug 30 | Blitz Tournament at the 86th Annual VA Closed. In Glen Allen, VA, at the site for the Virginia Closed. 4 Double-rounds of Blitz in 2 sections (Open and U1600). Time control is G/5 with no time delay or increment. $650 in cash prizes GUARANTEED. See details at this link. Registration opens in June. | |
| Aug 31 - Sep 2 | Annual Virginia Closed Chess Championships. In Glen Allen, VA, at the Hilton Garden Inn Innsbrook. Register now and book your hotel room at www.vachess.org. Event details available now at this link. | |
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September 2024 |
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to find any tournament in Maryland in SEPTEMBER 2024 Click Here to find any tournament in Virginia in SEPTEMBER 2024 Click Here to find any tournament in the District of Columbia in SEPTEMBER 2024 |
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| Sep 6 | 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: 8:10pm, rest ASAP. EF: $30 ($25 for club members) – cash/check/Venmo/PayPal on-site. Advance entries at club meeting or through website: arlingtonchessclub.com Contact for info only: accvachess@gmail.com NS | |
| Sep 6-8 | 3rd Annual Beltway Open. Dulles, VA. September 6-8. $5,500 in guaranteed prizes. 5 rounds. Game/100+30. Register or view more information by visiting THIS LINK. | |
| Sep 7-8 | 3rd Beltway Open Scholastic Championship. Dulles, VA. September 7 & 8. 8 rounds. Game 25;d5. Register or view more information by visiting THIS LINK. | |
| Sep 20-24 | GM Alex Sherzer Memorial Mid-Atlantic Masters. 5-SS. G/90;+30. FIDE-rated. Open only to players who have had a Regular USCF rating of 2200+ since 1992. FIDE ratings used for pairings, USCF ratings used for eligibility. $7,000 Guaranteed Prizes. Other details to come soon. | |
| Sep 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-12:00-2:30-4:30-6:30. 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 | |
| Sep 27-29 | 1st Annual Capital Open. Dulles, VA. September 27-29. $5,500 in guaranteed prizes. 5 rounds. Game/100+30. Register or view more information by visiting THIS LINK. | |
| Sep 28 | Meadowdale Fall Scholastic & Quads Tournament. Hosted by the VA Chess Federation at the Meadowdale Pubic Library in N. Chesterfield, VA. Four Scholastic Sections, K5 and K12 Rated; and K5 and K12 Not Rated. Not rated sections are for players new to chess. Round 1 in scholastics at 9:30 am. QUADs tournament for rated and unrated adults, as well as advanced scholastic players who are rated over 1200. Quads play 3 rounds, with Round 1 at 9 am. Information available at these two links - QUADS or Scholastic Tournament. Registration opens in JULY. | |
| Sep 28-29 | 1st Capital Open Scholastic Championship. Dulles, VA. September 28 & 29. 8 rounds. Game 25;d5. Register or view more information by visiting THIS LINK. | |
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October 2024 |
Oct 4 | 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: 8:10pm, rest ASAP. EF: $30 ($25 for club members) – cash/check/Venmo/PayPal on-site. Advance entries at club meeting or through website: arlingtonchessclub.com Contact for info only: accvachess@gmail.com NS |
| Oct 10-14 | 3rd Annual Skyline Open. Thursday-Monday (Oct 10-14) in Dulles, VA at the Washington Dulles Airport Marriott at 45020 Aviation Drive. OPEN SECTION - 5-day - 9-Rounds ; OTHER SECTIONS - 4-/3-day - 7-Rounds. More details soon at the Capital Area Chess website. | |
| Oct 12-14 | 2024 US Armed Forces Open Chess Championship. In Annapolis, MD, at the US Naval Academy. This event is open to Active Duty military, Cadets/Midshipmen at our military academies (West Point, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, Coast Guard Academy, Merchant Marine Academy), Cadets enrolled in College ROTC, Retired US military, and Veterans who have served honorably in our Armed Forces. Enter by navigating to the Virginia Chess Federation homepage (www.vachess.org). See the detailed Tournament Announcement at this link. | |
| Oct 19 | GM Chess Prep Scholastic Tournament. Details forthcoming soon, please check back later! Organized by GM Rashad Babaev, International Grandmaster and FIDE Trainer (http://rashadbabaev.com). | |
| Oct 19 | 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 | |
| Oct 25-27 | 2024 Fredericksburg Open. Main event is Sat & Sun, Oct 26-27, with Blitz on Friday evening Oct 25th. 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 to /span> make your Lodging reservations, rate is $89/nite + taxes through Oct 20. Registration to open in June or July. Information about the Main Tournament is available now at this link. Get information about the Blitz Tournament here. | |
| Oct 25-27 | 1st Annual Old Dominion Open. Dulles, VA. October 25-27. $5,500 in guaranteed prizes. 5 rounds. Game/100+30. Register or view more information by visiting THIS LINK. | |
| Oct 26-27 |
1st Old Dominion Open Scholastic
Championship. Dulles,
VA. October 26 & 27. 8 rounds. Game 25;d5. Register or
view more information by visiting THIS
LINK.
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November 2024 | Nov 1 | 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: 8:10pm, rest ASAP. EF: $30 ($25 for club members) – cash/check/Venmo/PayPal on-site. Advance entries at club meeting or through website: arlingtonchessclub.com Contact for info only: accvachess@gmail.com NS |
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New! Nov 1-3 |
(New Tournament) Piedmont Open. $5,000 prize fund. Friday - Sunday, Nov 1-3, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Glen Allen, VA. Play organized in 3 sections: OPEN (FIDE rated), U1700, and U1100. INcludes a scholastic 1-day event on Saturday for players Under 800. Get event details on prizes, registration, etc., at this link/em>. This is a VCF Cup event. | |
| Nov 15-17 | 2024 Northern Virginia Open. In Dulles, VA at the Dulles Airport Marriott, 45020 Aviation Drive. Details coming later this summer. Keep an eye on www.vachess.org. | |
| Nov 23 | GM Chess Prep Scholastic Tournament. Details forthcoming soon, please check back later! Organized by GM Rashad Babaev, International Grandmaster and FIDE Trainer (http://rashadbabaev.com). | |
| Nov 23 |
ACC's Saturday
Action-Plus: 5SS,
G/45, d/5. $$1900 prize fund b/50 total
entries. 2 Sections. PREMIER (1600
floor): $600-300-200, U2100 & U1900 $100 each. AMATEUR (U1700):
$250-150-100, U1400 & U1200 $50 each. Marriott Residence Inn - Ballston,
650 N. Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22203. Reg.: 9:00-9:45am. Rds.:
10am-12:00-2:30-4:30-6:30. EF: $60 advance
entry on-line and Fridays at the ACC club, or $70 on-site -
cash/check/Venmo/PayPal. Online: www.arlingtonchessclub.com/PayPal2.html#news2 Contact
for info only: accvachess@gmail.com W.
NS |
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December 2024 |
Nov 29 - Dec 1 | 55th Annual National Chess Congress. In Philadelphia, PA, at the Loews Hotel. $45,000 in GUARANTEED prizes. Play is in 10 Sections. Read details at this link. |
| Dec 13 | ACC Friday Blitz: 5-rd Double-Swiss; Time Control: G/5, d2. Prizes based on entries with $100-1st guaranteed (12 or more entries ... 1st place prize increases and 80% of EFs returned as prizes). Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, 1500 N Glebe Rd., Arlington, VA 22207. Reg: 7:00-8:00pm with Rd1: 8:10pm, rest ASAP. EF: $30 ($25 for club members) – cash/check/Venmo/PayPal on-site. Advance entries at club meeting or through website: arlingtonchessclub.com Contact for info only: accvachess@gmail.com NS | |
| Dec 13-15 | 1st Annual Federal Open. Dulles, VA. December 13-15. $5,500 in guaranteed prizes. 5 rounds. Game/100+30. Register or view more information by visiting THIS LINK. | |
| Dec 14-15 |
1st Federal Open Scholastic
Championship. Dulles,
VA. December 14 & 15. 8 rounds. Game 25;d5. Register or
view more information by visiting THIS
LINK.
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| Dec 21 | ACC's Saturday Action-Plus: 5SS, G/45, d/5. $$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-12:00-2:30-4:30-6:30. 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 | |
| Dec 26-29 | 49th Annual Eastern Open. Thursday Dec 26 - Sunday Dec 29 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City, 2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA. 8 Rounds of play in 6 sections. $30,000 in GUARANTEED PRIZES. Premier and U2200 Sections are FIDE-rated. Read about the tournament at this link. |
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January 2025 |
In Planning! Jan 3-5, 2025 |
2025 Virginia Open. In Dulles, VA at the Dulles Airport Marriott, 45020 Aviation Drive. Details coming in early fall 2024. Keep an eye on www.vachess.org. |
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March 2025 |
In Planning Mar 8-9 or 15-16 |
2024-25 Virginia Scholastic & College Chess Championships. Exact dates pending and location TBD, but most likely the Charlottesville or Fredericksburg area. |
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Plan Ahead! May 30 - Jun 1 |
2025 Virginia Senior Open Chess Championships. Fredericksburg, VA, at the Country Inn & Suites (same location as 2024). | |
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Dates! Aug 30 - Sept 1 |
2025 Virginia Closed Chess Championships. In Glen Allen, VA, at the Hilton Garden Inn Innsbrook. Starts on Sat. Aug 30 at 12-noon or 1 PM with games through Monday Sep 1st. Championship, Amateur, and Novice Sections ... with both "long" and "short" schedule options available. | |
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