|
Region III US Chess Tournament Clearing House (MD
- DC - VA) |
This is the US Chess
Tournament Clearinghouse
for the States of Maryland and Virginia and for the
District of Columbia
We request the assistance of organizers to submit their events promptly and
follow the
US Chess
policy for the Regional Tournament Clearinghouses.
Site Manager: Mike Hoffpauir (Virginia Chess Federation) -- Last updated 09/29/26 09:15 PM
Please
email
your tournament information to me (Mike Hoffpauir).
Mike also scans the online TLAs for MD, DC, and VA to learn about other
tournaments, he includes links to them in this listing as his time permits.
Website links to the Region III State Affiliates: District
of Columbia, Maryland
Chess Association,
Virginia Chess Federation.
The DC Chess League is the official state affiliate for the District of
Columbia.
The old
Clearinghouse Listings for 2019 through September 2026 are
archived.
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the archives.
"New!" represents listings we've posted in the past 2 weeks. The "Updated!" and "In Planning!" highlights are self explanatory
This is the Calendar for 2026|
October | 2026
|
**Designates tournaments known to have one or more Scholastic Sections (F) Designates tournaments with one or more FIDE-rated Sections
Oct 2 |
ACC
Friday Blitz 5-rd
Double-Swiss; Time Control: G/5,
d2. Prizes based on entries with $100-1st guaranteed
(12 or more entries ... 1st place prize increases and 80% of EFs
returned as prizes). Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, 1500 N Glebe
Rd., Arlington, VA 22207. Reg: 7:00-8:00pm with Rd1: 8:10pm, 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
(added 4/22/2026) |
Oct 4 |
**2nd
Annual Eastern Scholastic Championship. Sunday,
October 4, 2026. Herndon,
VA. Open
to scholastic players. DoubleTree by Hilton Washington Dulles Airport on
13869 Park Center Road, Herndon, VA 20171. Register or view more
information by visiting our website at THIS
LINK.
(added 8/11/2026) |
Oct 4 |
DMV Autumn Action Tournament. Sunday,
October 4, 2026. Herndon,
VA. Two
sections: Open & Under 1500. DoubleTree by Hilton Washington Dulles
Airport on 13869 Park Center Road, Herndon, VA 20171. Register or view
more information by visiting our website at THIS
LINK.
(added 8/11/2026) |
Oct 5, 12 |
OMCC Mondays Classic #12.
Five (5) rounds of play from Monday Sept 14 through Monday Oct 12 in The
Gamine Room at the Ratcliffe Center, 100 Campus Dr., Stevenson Univ., Owings
Mills, MD. One round of play each Monday with a time control of Game-60,
delay 10. Pre-register online
at this link. Get more info
at
this link. (added 6/15/2026) |
Oct 9-12 |
(F) 2026 (5th Annual) Skyline Open.
80 US Chess Grand Prix Points. $10,000 in prizes with Open Section
prizes guaranteed! Event is in Dulles, VA, at the Washington Dulles Airport Marriott on Aviation
Drive. Competition is in 4 Sections: Open, U2000, U1600, U1200. Open and
U2000 are FIDE-rated. Three and Four-day schedules available for the
Open, U2000, and U1600 sections; U1200 is a 2-day event. Default
no-show/forfeit time is 30 minutes. Re-entry possible after Round 1.
This is a VCF Cup event! Reserve your hotel room now
at this link. Read the
Tournament Announcement
at this link.
Register Now
at
this link.
(updated 5/26/2026) |
Oct 10 |
OMCC's Team Chess Challenge: The
Clash of the 4 Horsemen! This is a 4-Board
TEAM TOURNAMENT on Saturday, Oct 10, organized by the
Owings Mills Chess Club (OMCC) with games at Stevenson University in The
Reading Room, 2nd Floor, Garrison Hall South, 10945 Boulevard Circle,
Owings Mills, MD. Time control is Game 25, delay 5 with five (5) rounds
of play. Rounds at 10AM, 11:30AM, 2PM, 3:30PM and 5PM. Teams responsible
for their own sets, boards, and clocks. Entry limited to 16 teams. See
the event rules and get more information about this exciting event
at this link. (added
9/11/2026) |
Oct 10 |
**3rd
Annual Central Capital Scholastic Championship.
Organized by GMChessPrep on Saturday, Oct 10, at Compass Homeschool
Enrichment, 510 Herndon Pkwy #C, Herndon, VA. Round 1 at 10 AM with play
in 5 sections (Unrated, K3, K5, K8, and K12). Unrated section is for
players age 4-12 who do not have a US Chess Federation rating. Time
Control in Game 30 with 5 seconds of time delay. Get more info
at this
link.
Register now
here. (added 9/11/2026) |
Oct 10 |
**McNair
October Schlasstic. Sat, Oct 10 at McNair Elementary
School, 2499 Thomas Jeff. Dr., Herndon, VA. Three (3) sections of play
(K-3, K-5, K-8). K-3 plays 5 rounds, K-5 and K-8 play 4 rounds. Round 1
at 9 AM, later rounds as soon as possible after the previous round in
your section. Registration $40 by Oct 6th, then $45 by Oct 8th, $50
thereafter and onsite. US Chess membership required, all games are rated
by the US Chess Federation. Register and get more info
at this
link.
(added 8/20/2026) |
Oct 10 |
OMCC's Team Chess Challenge: The Clash of the 4-Horsemen!
A five (5) round Team Tournament organized by
the Owings Mills Chess Club for Sat, Oct 10 at The Reading Room, 2nd
Floor of Garrison Hall South, 10945 Boulevard Circle, Owings Mills, MD.
This event is for 4-player teams. Average rating of the 4-player team
must be Under 2200. For teams rated over 2000, the maximum rating
difference must be no more than 1000 points between boards 3 and 4. Max
of 16 teams allowed. Each team is allowed one Alternate Player. Get more
info
at this link and at this
additional link. (added 6/15/2026) |
Oct 10-12 |
(F) Annual US Armed Forces Open (USAFO).
At Joint base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey from Oct 10-12, 2026. This is a US Chess Federation National Championship event.
See the Tournament Announcement
at this link.
Click here to register.
For more information contact Colonel (Ret., US Army) Mike Hoffpauir at
757-846-4805 (cell or text), or email to
mhoffpauir@aol.com.
This event is free for active duty military, cadets attending the
nation's military academies, cadets enrolled in College ROTC, active
duty Guard/Reserve, Veterans who served honorably, and our Retired
military professionals! |
New! |
Oct 17
**SKCA
Herndon Scholastic.
Organized by Silver Knights Chess Academy. Sat, Oct 17th at Epiphany
Episcopal Church, 3301 Hidden Meadow Dr, Oak Hill, VA 20171. Rated quads
and unrated mini swiss at 10am and 1pm. Options to register for one time
or both. Rated quads have 3 rounds at G/25; d5 where kids are placed in
quads based on similar grade and rating. Unrated mini Swiss sections
have 4 rounds at G/10; d5. The unrated section is for players new to
tournaments and do not include US Chess IDs or ratings. For questions
email
info@chessacademy.com.
For registration and more info click
this link.
(added 9/29/2026) |
Oct 17 |
**2026
Star City Tournament. Organized by Roanoke City Public
Schools. At Fallon Park Elementary School, 502 19th St. SE, Roanoke, VA.
Contact Ms. Kristen Dae Shelor,
kshelor@rcps.info, 540-853-6122 (8AM - 3PM).
(added 9/4/2026) |
Oct 17 |
ACC's Saturday Action-Plus: 5SS,
G/45, d/5. $$1900 prize fund b/o
45 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: $75 advance
entry on-line and Fridays at the ACC club, or $85 on-site
- cash/check/Venmo/PayPal. Online: www.arlingtonchessclub.com/PayPal2.html#news2 Contact
for info only: accvachess@gmail.com W. NS.
(added 4/22/2026) |
New! |
Oct 18
October Rated Quads - Glen Allen Chess
League. Sunday, Oct 18th, at the Publix (community
room), 10250 Staples Mill Rd, Glen Allen, VA.
This event will be a 3-round Quad, G/60 D10, Regular rated event, 3
rounds.
Round 1: 10:00am, Round 2: 12:30pm, Round 3: 2:30pm. ROUNDS CAN BE
PAIRED EARLY IF ALL MEMBERS OF AN INDIVIDUAL QUAD ARE READY FOR NEXT
ROUND! If the number of players is a non-multiple of 4, the bottom quad will be
converted to a small (5-7 player) Swiss while still playing 3 rounds.
USCF registration is mandatory to participate for prizes and must be
done before registration (www.uschess.org). Entry $40 if pre-registered (link
here) through Oct 17th; $50 after midnight; $60
onsite. Get more info
at this
link. Questions to
Michael Munafo,
801-347-9233.
(added 9/28/2026) |
Oct 18 |
Charm City Chess Club 10th
Anniversary Open. Sunday, Oct 18 at the DoubleTree
Hilton, 4 W. Univ. Pkwy, Baltimore, MD. Register online at
charmcitychess.com. Three (3) sections of
US Chess rated play (Open, Under 1400, Under 1000). 5 rounds at a time
control of Game-25, delay 5. Sets and clocks provided for all games.
Entry in Open & U1400 is $95, $105 starting Oct 12th. Entry in U1000
Section is $55, $60 starting Oct 12th.
(added 8/31/2027) |
Oct 18 |
**Rockville
Fall Scholastic. Rockville,
MD. Sunday, October 18, 2026.
Open to scholastic players. Register or view more information by
visiting our website at THIS
LINK. (added
7/14/2026) |
Oct 18 |
Rockville Fall Action. Sunday,
October 18, 2026.
Rockville, MD. Open to all players. Two sections: Open & U1500. Register
or view more information by visiting our website at THIS
LINK. (added
7/14/2026) |
New! |
Oct 24
**SKCA
Rockville Scholastic. Organized by Silver Knights Chess
Academy. Sat, Oct 24th at Hilton Garden Inn Rockville-Gaithersburg,
14975 Shady Grove Rd, Rockville, MD 20850. Rated quads U1000 and unrated
mini swiss start at 10am and 1pm, advanced swiss 1000+ starts at 11 am.
Options to register for one time or both. Advanced swiss for players
with US Chess ratings 1000+ will have 3 rounds at G/45; d5. Rated quads
have 3 rounds at G/25; d5 where kids are placed in quads based on
similar grade and rating. Unrated mini Swiss sections have 4 rounds at
G/10; d5. The unrated section is for players new to tournaments and do
not include US Chess IDs or ratings. For questions email
info@chessacademy.com. For registration and more info click
this link.
(added 9/29/2026) |
Oct 24 |
**2026
Vista Gardens Scholastic Chess Tournament K-12 Schedule. Sat Oct 24. 10AM - 5 PM. Four (4)
rounds with competition in Rated and Not-Rated sections. FREE entry.
10201 Martin Luther King Jr. Hwy in Bowie, MD. Register
at this link. (added
6/7/2026) |
Oct 24-25 |
2026 Fredericksburg Open & Blitz.
Sat & Sun, Oct 24-25, with Blitz on Friday evening. Details coming soon
at the VA Chess Federation home page (click
here). Hotel is the Country Inn & Suites by Radisson
on the south-side of Fredericksburg, VA. Hotel rates, registration,
tournament info coming soon on the VA Chess website.
(added 6/2/2026) |
Oct 25 |
**Publix
at John Rolfe October Chess Tournament. Sunday, Oct
25th, for players in grades K-12. Compete in 1 of 3 sections, Open,
Under 800 and Under 400. US Chess membership required unless this is
your first tournament. Venue is the Publx at 2250 John Rolfe Pkwy,
Henrico, VA. Contact Coach Brian (coachbrian@chessrva.com). Website
https://www.chessrva.com..
Click here for more info.
(added 8/20/2026) |
Oct 25 |
**Tysons
Corner Fall Scholastic Tournament. Tysons
Corner, VA. Sunday, October 25, 2026.
Open to scholastic players. Register or view more information by
visiting our website at THIS
LINK.
(added 7/15/2026) |
Oct 25 |
Tysons Corner October Action Tournament. Sunday,
October 25, 2026. Tysons
Corner, VA. Open
to all players. Two sections: Open & U1500. Register or view more
information by visiting our website at THIS
LINK.
(added 7/15/2026) |
New! |
Oct 31
**SKCA
Fairfax Scholastic. Organized by Silver Knights Chess
Academy. Sat, Oct 31th at Pozez Jewish Community Center of Northern VA,
8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA 22031. Rated quads and unrated
mini swiss at 10am and 1pm. Options to register for one time or both.
Rated quads have 3 rounds at G/25; d5 where kids are placed in quads
based on similar grade and rating. Unrated mini Swiss sections have 4
rounds at G/10; d5. The unrated section is for players new to
tournaments and do not include US Chess IDs or ratings. For questions
email
info@chessacademy.com. For registration and more info click
this link.
(added 9/29/2026) |
November | 2026
Nov 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
(added 4/22/2/26) |
Nov 6-8 |
(F) 3rd Annual Piedmont Open.
Friday-Sunday, Nov 6-8 in Glen Allen, VA at the Hilton Garden Inn
Innsbrook (4050 Cox Road). Three (3) sections of competition:Open
(FIDE-rated), Under 1700, and Under 1100 (both US Chess rated only).
Round 1 in Open and Under 1700 is at 7 PM on Friday evening; Round 1 in
Under 1100 is at 11 AM on Saturday. All sections play 5 rounds of chess.
See details
at this link. Register now
at this link. (added 7/24/2026) |
New! |
Nov 7
**SKCA
Alexandria City Championship Scholastic. Organized by Silver
Knights Chess Academy. Sat, Nov 7th at Oswald
Durant Center, 1605 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA 22314. Only
open to students who live or go to school in Alexandria, Virginia. Children
play only against opponents in their own age group (K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and
9-12). First round is at 10:00am for all players, tournament concludes
around 2pm. This tournament is unrated and has 4 rounds at G/25; d5. For
questions email
info@chessacademy.com. For registration and more info click
this link.
(added 9/29/2026) |
New! |
Nov 7
**Lexington
City Schools Fall 2026 Quad Tournament. At Lylburn
Downing Middle School, 302 Diamon St., Lexington, VA on Sat, Nov 7,
2026. Round 1 at 10 AM. FREE ENTRY, but you need to be a member of the
US Chess Federation becasue all games are rated. Everyone plays 3
rounds, with Quads organized based on your US Chess Rating. Unrated
players will be assigned a rating of "1000" by the Chief Tournament
Director. All Chess Equipment provided by the tournament, but you can
bring your own! CHECK-IN BY 9:20 AM to be sure you get paired for Round
1. Register by EMAIL only (Link).
Provide your Name, US Chess ID Number, phone number. Scholastic players
also provide name of school and grade in school.
(added 9/23/2026) |
Nov 13-15 |
(F) 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Open.
Hosted by the
Atlantic Chess Assn
on Fri-Sun, Nov 13-15
at the Washington Dulles Airport Marriott, 45020 Aviation Drive in
Dulles VA. $6,550 total prize fund based on 100 paid entries. Four (4)
sections of play: Premier, U2000, U1600, and U 1200. Premier and U2000
are FIDE and US Chess-rated with a time control of Game 90 with 30
seconds of time increment per move from move one. Five (5) rounds of play in
all sections. Round 1 in Premier, U2000 and U1600 start is Friday at 7
PM; U1200 is Sat and Sun only. Get more info
at this link. Register now
at this link.(updated
6/15/2026) |
Nov 13-15 |
Rivanna Open. In
Charlottesville, VA on Fri-Sun, Nov 13-15 at the Comfort Inn Monticello,
2097 Inn Drive, Charlottesville, VA. Organized by the Charlottesville
Chess Club with Round 1 on Friday at 7 PM. Rds 2-3 on Sat at 11 AM and 4
PM; Sunday rounds at 10 AM and 3 PM. Time Control is G90+30. Play is in
3 sections: Championship (minimum 1500 USCF rating required), Under
1600, and Under 1000/Unrated. $4,000 prize fund based
on 80 paid entries. Entry is $100 by Oct 1, $110 from Oct 1-Nov 7, $120
after Nov 7. All chess equipmenet provided. Get more info
at this link.
Register now
at this link. (added
6/15/2026) |
New! |
Nov 14
**SKCA
Fairfax Scholastic. Organized by Silver Knights Chess
Academy. Sat, Nov 14th at Pozez Jewish Community Center of Northern VA,
8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA 22031. Rated quads and unrated
mini swiss at 10am and 1pm. Options to register for one time or both.
Rated quads have 3 rounds at G/25; d5 where kids are placed in quads
based on similar grade and rating. Unrated mini Swiss sections have 4
rounds at G/10; d5. The unrated section is for players new to
tournaments and do not include US Chess IDs or ratings. For questions
email
info@chessacademy.com. For registration and more info click
this link. (added 9/29/2026) |
New! |
Nov 14
**Verena
at the Glen Chess RVA Tournament. Sat, Nov 14th at 10286
Brook Rd, Glen Allen, VA (Welcome Center Entrance with parking at the
rear of the building). Three (3) sections of competition based on your
rating: Open, Under 800, and Under 400. Time control is Game-15 with 3
seconds of time delay. US Chess Federation membership
required unless it is your first tournament. Trophies for 1st and 2nd
place in all sections.Get more info
at this
link. (added 9/21/2026) |
Nov 14 |
(F)
Thanksgiving Open BLITZ.At the same location as the
Thanksgiving Open (see above). Everyone plays in one "Open" section with
Round 1 at 8 PM on Saturday. Time Control is Game-3, with 2 seconds of
time increment. Nine (9) rounds of play,
with follow-on rounds held ASAP. Get more info
at this
link. (added 9/11/2026) |
Nov 15 |
**Thanksgiving
Open Action Tournament. At the same location as the
Thanksgiving Open (see above). Four (4) rounds of play starting at 3 PM on
Sunday,
with follow-on rounds held ASAP. Time control is Game-25, delay 5. Two
Sections of competition, Open and K-12. Get more info
at this
link. (added 9/11/2026) |
New! |
Nov 21
**SKCA
Rockville Scholastic.
Organized by Silver Knights Chess Academy. Sat, Nov 21st at Hilton
Garden Inn Rockville-Gaithersburg, 14975 Shady Grove Rd, Rockville, MD
20850. Rated quads U1000 and unrated mini swiss start at 10am and 1pm,
advanced swiss 1000+ starts at 11 am. Options to register for one time or
both. Advanced swiss for players with US Chess ratings 1000+ will have 3
rounds at G/45; d5. Rated quads have 3 rounds at G/25; d5 where kids are
placed in quads based on similar grade and rating. Unrated mini Swiss
sections have 4 rounds at G/10; d5. The unrated section is for players
new to tournaments and do not include US Chess IDs or ratings. For
questions email
info@chessacademy.com.
For registration and more info click
this link. (added 9/29/2026) |
Nov 21 |
**2026
Harvest Swiss Tournament. Organized by Roanoke City Public
Schools. At Fallon Park Elementary School, 502 19th St. SE, Roanoke, VA.
Contact Ms. Kristen Dae Shelor,
kshelor@rcps.info, 540-853-6122 (8AM - 3PM).
(added 9/4/2026) |
Nov 21 |
ACC's Saturday Action-Plus: 5SS,
G/45, d/5. $$1900 prize fund b/o
45 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: $75 advance
entry on-line and Fridays at the ACC club, or $85 on-site
- cash/check/Venmo/PayPal. Online: www.arlingtonchessclub.com/PayPal2.html#news2 Contact
for info only: accvachess@gmail.com W.
NS
(added 4/22/2026) |
Nov 22 |
**Montgomery
County Fall Scholastic. Rockville,
MD. Sunday, November 22, 2026.
Open to scholastic players. Register or view more information by
visiting our website at THIS
LINK.
(added 7/14/2026) |
Nov 22 |
Rockville November Action. Sunday,
November 22, 2026.
Rockville, MD. Open to all players. Two sections: Open & U1500. Register
or view more information by visiting our website at THIS
LINK.
(added 7/14/2026) |
Nov 27 |
**Washington
Dulles Scholastic Championship. Friday,
November 27, 2026. Herndon,
VA. Open
to scholastic players. DoubleTree by Hilton Washington Dulles Airport on
13869 Park Center Road, Herndon, VA 20171. Register or view more
information by visiting our website at THIS
LINK.
(added 8/11/2026) |
Nov 27-29 |
(F)
2nd Annual Washington Dulles Open. November
27-29, 2026. Herndon,
VA. Three
sections (top section FIDE rated). 6 rounds. DoubleTree by Hilton
Washington Dulles Airport on 13869 Park Center Road, Herndon, VA 20171.
Register or view more information by visiting our website at THIS
LINK.
(added 8/11/2026) |
December | 2026
Dec 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
(added 4/22/2026) |
New! |
Dec 6
**SKCA
Mid-Atlantic Scholastic Championships. Organized by Silver
Knights Chess Academy. Sun, Dec 6th at Hammond High School, 8800
Guilford Road, Columbia, MD 21046. Our big Fall championship event! Sections
include K-1 Beginner (U-400), 2-3 Beginner (U-400), 4-5 Beginner
(U-400), 6-12 Beginner (U-800), K-5 Intermediate (400-800), K-12
Advanced (800-1200), and K-12 Championship (1200+). First
round is at 10:00am for all beginner and Intermediate sections and will
have 5 rounds at G/25; d5. First round is at 9:30am for Advanced and
Championship sections and will have 4 rounds at G/45; d5. The tournament
concludes around 4pm with an awards ceremony where top players and
schools receive trophies.
For
questions email info@chessacademy.com.
For registration and more info click
this link. (added 9/29/2026) |
Dec 6 |
**DMV
Winter Scholastic Tournament. Sunday,
December 6, 2026. Herndon,
VA. Open
to scholastic players. DoubleTree by Hilton Washington Dulles Airport on
13869 Park Center Road, Herndon, VA 20171. Register or view more
information by visiting our website at THIS
LINK.
(added 8/11/2026) |
Dec 6 |
DMV Winter Action Tournament. Sunday,
December 6, 2026. Herndon,
VA. Two
sections: Open & Under 1500. DoubleTree by Hilton Washington Dulles
Airport on 13869 Park Center Road, Herndon, VA 20171. Register or view
more information by visiting our website at THIS
LINK.
(added 8/11/2026) |
Dec 11-13 |
(F)
2026 Northern Virginia Open.
A FIDE-rated tournament organized by the Virginia Chess Federation on
Dec 11-13 in Dulles, VA, at the Marriott Dulles Airport, 45020 Aviation
Drive. Three (3) sections of competition Championship, Amateur, and
Novice. Champ and Amateur sections play Friday, Saturday and Sunday;
Novice Section plays Saturday and Sunday. See the
VA Chess home page
and BOOK YOUR HOTEL ROOM now. Read more about this tournament and get
registered
at this link. (updated
9/11/2026) |
New! |
Dec 19
**SKCA
Rockville Scholastic. Organized by Silver Knights Chess
Academy. Sat, Dec 19th at Hilton Garden Inn Rockville-Gaithersburg,
14975 Shady Grove Rd, Rockville, MD 20850. Rated quads U1000 and unrated
mini swiss start at 10am and 1pm, advanced swiss 1000+ starts at 11 am.
Options to register for one time or both. Advanced swiss for players
with US Chess ratings 1000+ will have 3 rounds at G/45; d5. Rated quads
have 3 rounds at G/25; d5 where kids are placed in quads based on
similar grade and rating. Unrated mini Swiss sections have 4 rounds at
G/10; d5. The unrated section is for players new to tournaments and do
not include US Chess IDs or ratings. For questions email
info@chessacademy.com. For registration and more info click
this link. (added 9/29/2026) |
Dec 19 |
ACC Action-Plus (G/45) Tournament. Sat, Dec 19th, organized by the
Arlington Chess
Club. Games are at the Marriott Residence Inn,
Ballston, 650 N. Quincy St. in Arlington, VA. Five (5) rounds of play at
10 AM, 12-noon, 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM, and 6:30 PM. Two 1/2-point Byes
allowed. Time control is Game-45, Delay-5. $1900 Prize Fund based on 50
total entries. Players can compete in any of our two sections: Premier
(min rating of 1600) or Amateur (Under 1700). Entry is $75 for ACC
members, $85 otherwise or walk-in. Get more invormation at
this link. Register now through the Arlington Chess
Club
at this
link. (added 9/11/2026) |
Dec 19 |
ACC's Saturday Action-Plus: 5SS,
G/45, d/5. $$1900 prize fund b/o
45 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: $75 advance
entry on-line and Fridays at the ACC club, or $85 on-site
- cash/check/Venmo/PayPal. Online: www.arlingtonchessclub.com/PayPal2.html#news2 Contact
for info only: accvachess@gmail.com W.
NS
(added 4/22/2026) |
Dec 20 |
**End-of-Year
Scholastic Tournament. Sunday,
December 20, 2026. Herndon,
VA. Open
to scholastic players. Register or view more information by visiting our
website at THIS
LINK.
(added 8/11/2026) |
Dec 20 |
End-of-Year Action
Tournament. Sunday,
December 20, 2026. Herndon,
VA. Two
sections: Open & Under 1500. Register or view more information by
visiting our website at THIS
LINK.
(added 8/11/2026) |
Dec 26-29 |
(F)
51st Annual Eastern Open.
Organized by the Continental Chess Association on Sat-Tues, Dec 26-29 at
the Hyatt Regency Crystal City, 2799 Richmond Hwy (near Reagan National
Airport) in Arlington, VA. $30,000
in guaranteed prizes!! Competition is in six (6)
sections based on players' ratings: Premier, U2200, U1900, U1600, U1300,
and U1000. Three and four-day schedules available for Premier, U2200,
U1900, U1600 and U1300 sections; Two-day schedule in Under 1000.
Players
need to bring their own set, board, and clock! Get more info
at this link. Enter online
at this link. (added
6/15/2026) |
Dec 28 |
17th Annual Eastern Open BLITZ Championship.
Four (4) double-rounds of play organized by the Continental Chess Association
at the same site as the Eastern Open (see above) on Thursday evening at
approx. 9 PM. $500 in guaranteed prizes. All players compete in one
section. Time control is Game 3, delay-2. Players
need to bring their own set, board, and clock! Get more info
at this link. Enter online
at this link. (added
6/15/2026) |
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January 2027 |
In Planning Jan 1-3 |
15th Annual Chesapeake Open. At the BWI Sheraton. Being organized by the Maryland Chess Assn. Details to follow soon ... | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jan 8-10 | (F) 2027 Virginia Open & Virginia Women's Championship. In Dulles, VA, at the Dulles Airport Marriott, 45020 Aviation Drive. Round 1 on Friday evening, Rounds 2-3 on Saturday, Rounds 4-5 on Sunday. Details TBD. A VCF Cup Event. (added 3/24/2026) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jan 23 | **2027 Winter Classic Championships. Organized by Roanoke City Public Schools. At Fallon Park Elementary School, 502 19th St. SE, Roanoke, VA. Contact Ms. Kristen Dae Shelor, kshelor@rcps.info, 540-853-6122 (8AM - 3PM). (added 9/4/2026) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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In Planning Jan 29-31 |
1st Annual Neptune Classic. Being planned for Virginia Beach on the oceanfront. A new VCF Cup Event! Watch here for details soon ... (added 9/28/2026) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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February 2027 | Feb 5-7 | (F) 64th Annual Baltimore Open. At the BWI Sheraton. Being organized by the Maryland Chess Assn. Play organized in 5 sections: Championship, Under 2100, Under 1900, Under 1700, and Under 1500. Two-day and three-day scheduled available. Get details at this link. (added 9/11/2026) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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In Planning Feb 11-15 |
4th Annual President's Day Open. Being planned by the Atlantic Chess Assn. (updated 11/19/2025) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Feb 13 | **2027 Mickey Owens Memorial Tournament. Organized by Roanoke City Public Schools. At Fallon Park Elementary School, 502 19th St. SE, Roanoke, VA. Contact Ms. Kristen Dae Shelor, kshelor@rcps.info, 540-853-6122 (8AM - 3PM). (added 9/4/2026) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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March 2027 |
In Planning Mar 6-7 |
**2026-27 Virginia Scholastic & College Championships. Being planned for the Tidewater area of Virginia on the weekend of March 6-7. Specific location TBD. College Section plus K-12 Championship, K12 U1400, K8 Championship, K8 U1200, K5 Championship, K5 Under 1000, K3 Championship and K3 U600. Blitz on Friday evening and a Parents & Friends side-event. (added 3/24/2026) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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April 2027 | Apr 10 | **2027 Roanoke City Championships. Organized by Roanoke City Public Schools. At Fallon Park Elementary School, 502 19th St. SE, Roanoke, VA. Contact Ms. Kristen Dae Shelor, kshelor@rcps.info, 540-853-6122 (8AM - 3PM). (added 9/4/2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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May 2027 |
In Planning May 14-16 |
2027 Coastal Virginia Open. In VA Beach, VA. Watch for details in early 2027! (added 6/2/2026) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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June 2027 |
In Planning Jun 4-6 |
(F) 2027 Virginia Adults Only Open. In Fredericksburg, VA, at the Country Inn & Suites by Radisson. Two Sections: Senior (age 50+ as of Aug 1, 2027) and Under 50 (ages 21-49). Watch for the separate Tournament Announcements for each Section. Blitz on Saturday evening. Time controls ini the main tournament are a nice Game-90+30. Winner of the Senior Section becomes Virginia's nominee to attend the 2027 Irwin Tournament of State Senior Champions hosted by the US Chess Federation as part of the annual US Open. (added 6/2/2026) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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August 2027 |
In Planning Aug 14-18 |
14th Annual Washington International. Location TBD. Being organized by the Maryland Chess Assn. Details to follow in Spring 2027. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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