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Region III US Chess Tournament Clearing House (MD
- DC - VA) |
This is the US Chess
Tournament Clearinghouse
for the States of Maryland and Virginia and for the
District of Columbia
We request the assistance of organizers to submit their events promptly and
follow the
US Chess
policy for the Regional Tournament Clearinghouses.
Site Manager: Mike Hoffpauir (Virginia Chess Federation) -- Last updated 08/11/25 07:02 AM
Please
email
your tournament information to me (Mike Hoffpauir).
Mike also scans the online TLAs for MD, DC, and VA to learn about other
tournaments, he includes links to them in this listing as his time permits.
Website links to the Region III State Affiliates: District
of Columbia, Maryland
Chess Association,
Virginia Chess Federation.
The DC Chess League is the official state affiliate for the District of
Columbia.
The old Clearninghouse Listings for 2019 through 2024 and events from January-July 2025 are archived. Click here to view the archives.
"New!" represents listings we've posted in the past 2 weeks. The "Updated!" and "In Planning!" highlights are self explanatory
Click here to see what's in the works for 2026!
This is the Calendar for 2025|
August | 2025
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View Tournaments in Virginia (Link)
View Tounaments in DC (Link) View Tournaments in Maryland (Link) **Designates tournaments known to have one or more Scholastic Sections
July 28 - Aug 2 |
Summer ONLINE Chess Camps.
Organized by GM Rashad Babaev. Camp on July 28 - Aug 1 is for players
Under 1800. Daily and week-long options available. Go to
this link for more info and to register.
(added 4/24/2025) |
Aug 1-3 |
4th Annual Beltway Open. Dulles,
VA. August 1-3, 2025.
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Dulles Airport. 3 sections: Premier,
U1800, and U1400. $3500 in prizes. Register or view more information by
visiting our website at THIS
LINK.
(updated 7/17/2025) |
Aug 2 |
**4th
Annual Beltway Open Scholastic Championship. Dulles,
VA. Saturday, August 2 at 9 am.
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Dulles Airport. Register or view more
information by visiting our website at THIS
LINK.
(added 7/17/2025) |
Aug 3 |
Stephen Jankowski Memorial Chess Tournament.
Sunday, Aug 3, at the Black Iris Social Club, 321 W. Broad St, Richmond,
VA. This event is NOT RATED. Five (5) rounds of play open to all players
of all ages and skill levels. Time control is Game-20, increment 5.
Round 1 at 1 PM, with pre-scheduled start times for all remaining
rounds. $500 in guaranteed prizes.
Get more information at this link.
Pre-register
now at this link.
(added 7/18/2025) |
Aug 4, 11 |
Owings Mills Chess Club (OMCC) Summer Classic. 5 Rounds, with 1 round
each Monday July 14 - Aug 11. Venue is The Reading Room, 2nd Floor of
Garrison Hall South on Stevenson Univ., 10945 Boulevard Circle, Owings
Mills, MD. Time control for each rouns (1 round each Monday) is Game-60,
delay-10. For more information and registration instructions,
select
this link. (added
5/6/2025) |
Aug 8 |
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 4/7/2025) |
Aug 9 |
Waldord Chess Club Quads #78. Sat, Aug 9, at Waldorf Chess Club, 2932
Mattawoman Beantown Rd, Waldorf, MD. Register on site from 8:30-9:45
AM,with Round 1 at 10 AM, Rd 2 at 1:30 PM, Rd 3 at 4:00 PM. Pre-register
online
at this
link. Get more info
at this link.
(added 8/5/2025) |
Aug 9 |
**Verena
at the Glen. Sat, Aug 9, from 3-6
PM. Venue is at 10286 Brook Rd, Glen Allen, VA. This is a scholastic
tournament with play in 3 Sections based on players' ratings: Open,
Under 700, Under 350/Unrated. For more information go to
ths link.
Email
CoachBrian@chessrva.com for more information and
registration instructions. (added
6/25/2025) |
Aug 9-13 |
12th Annual Washington
International. Being played
in Rockville, MD, at the Rockville Hilton, 1750 Rockville Pike.
150 Grand Prix Points! Championship
Section has $25,000 in guaranteed prizes (FIDE rated). Under 2300 and
Under 2100 have $13,000 in guaranteed prizes (FIDE rated). Under 1800
Section has $7,000 in guaranteed prizes. All sections play 9 rounds
starting Sat. Aug 9th with Round 1 at 11 AM.
No electronic devices allowed in the playing room. To register,
see Hotel reservations info, and read tournament details and rules,
go to this link. (added
2/14/2025)
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Aug 10 |
Capital Chess Sunday Swiss.
Sunday, Aug 10, at Potter's House Cafe & Bookstore, 1658 Columbia Rd. NW, Wash. DC. Four
(4) Rounds of Blitz at a time control of Game-25, delay 5. Everyone
plays in one section. Entry Fee is $30 in advance, $35 on site. Round 1
at 12:30 PM. US Chess rated play.
Get more
info at this link.
Register at this link.
(added 6/25/2025) |
Aug 16 |
**Summer
Championship Scholastic Chess Tournament. Sat, Aug 16, at the Pozez Jewish
Community Center, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA. Six (6)
Sections based on players' grade in school,
see tournament announcement for details.
Free US Chess Memberships for all
players. Round 1 at 1 PM. Time control not mentioned,
but they say the tournament will be done about 5 PM.
Register at chessacademy.com/tournaments.
(added 6/25/2025) |
Aug 16 |
**2nd
Central Capital Scholastic Chess Championship. Saturday,
Aug 16, at Compass Homeschool Enrichment, 520 Herndon Pkwy $D, Herndon,
VA. 4 Sections (K12, K8, K5, and K3) with Round 1 at 10 AM and follow-on
rounds as soon as possible. Time control is Game-30, delay 5. Boars and
pieces provided for all players, PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CLOCK. US Chess
Rated. Electronic scoresheets not allowed. Get more information and
register
at this link. Organized by GMChessPrep, GM
Rashad Babaev. (added 5/22/2025) |
Aug 16 |
ACC's Saturday Action-Plus: 5SS,
G/45, d/5. $$1900 prize fund b/o
50 total entries. 2 Sections. PREMIER
(1600 floor): $600-300-200, U2100 & U1900 $100 each. AMATEUR (U1700):
$250-150-100, U1400 & U1200 $50 each. Marriott Residence Inn - Ballston,
650 N. Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22203. Reg: 9:00-9:45am. Rds:
10am-12:00-2:30-4:30-6:30. EF: $60 advance
entry on-line and Fridays at the ACC club, or $70 on-site -
cash/check/Venmo/PayPal. Online: www.arlingtonchessclub.com/PayPal2.html#news2 Contact
for info only: accvachess@gmail.com W.
NS.
(added 4/7/2025) |
New! |
Aug 17
DMV Late-Summer Scholastic. Dulles,
VA. Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 10 am.
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Dulles Airport. Four sections: K-12, K-8,
K-5, and K-3. Register or view more information by visiting our website
at THIS
LINK.
(added 8/5/2025) |
New! |
Aug 17
DMV Late-Summer Open Action. Dulles,
VA. Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 4 pm.
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Dulles Airport. Two sections: Open and
U1500. Register or view more information by visiting our website at THIS
LINK.
(added 8/5/2025) |
Aug 18 |
Owings Mills Chess Club (OMCC) Summer Blitz. At the Ratcliffe Center,
10945 Boulevard Circle, Stevenson Univ., Owings Mills, MD. Venue opens
at 6:30 pm, with Round 1 at 7 pm. Time Control is Game-3, Increment 2.
Each round has 2 games, you play one game as White and one game as
Black. For registration instructions and more informatoin,
select
this link.
(added 5/6/2025) |
Aug 22-24 |
Roanoke Valley Chess Club Championships 2025. Friday - Sunday, Aug
22-24, at the Holiday Inn Roanoke Airport, 3315 Ordway Dr. NW in
Roanoke, VA. Two (2) sections of play, Championship and Amateur.
Championship time control is Game 100, increment 10. Amateur time
control is Game-75, increment 10. Round 1 on Friday evening at 6 PM. Book your hotel by July 22nd to get
the discounted rate of $119 + tax, use Group Code "RCT".
Entry is $90 by Aug 8th, $110 thereafter.
Register online here. Get more information
at this link.
(added 6/25/2025) |
Aug 22-24 |
57th Atlantic Open. A heritage event with 150 Grand Prix Points up for
grabs! $30,000 in guaranteed prizes across 7 Sections of play, with 2
sections FIDE-rated. Location is the Omni Shoreham Hilton, 2500 Calvert
St NW, Wash DC. Organized by the Continental Chess Assn. Get more
information at this link.
(added 2/22/2025) |
Aug 23 |
Rockville Chess Club Monthly Quad/Swiss #35.
Saturday, Aug 23 at a
NEW LOCATION -- Venue:
4201 Knowles Ave, Kensington, MD.
NO ONSITE REGISTRATION,
must
register online at this link by 10pm on Aug 22nd. Quads (Game-55,
delay 5) with rounds at 11 AM, 1:30 and 3:30. Swiss Under 900 with
rounds at 11, 12, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30. FREE ENTRY, but donations
welcome. Get more information
at this link.
(added 7/26/2025) |
Aug 23 |
**Back-to-School
Scholastic Blitz. Saturday, Aug 23 at the VA Beach Police
Department's Law Enforcement Training Academy. Check back soon for
details. (added 7/10/2025) |
Aug 23 |
12th Atlantic Open BLITZ.
On Sat Aug 23rd at the same location as the Atlantic Open (see below).
10 US Chess Grand Prix Points at stake! 4 Double-rounds of chess at a
time control of Game-3, delay-2 (each round is 2 games, one as White and
one as Black). $500 guraranteed prize fund. Round 1 at 9:30 pm, you must
enter by 9:10 to be paired for Round 1. Organized by the Continental Chess Assn. Get more
information at this link.
(added 2/22/2025) |
Aug 29 |
Friday Night Blitz at the 2025 Virginia Closed! At the site of the Virginia closed (see below). 4
double-rounds of blitz at a time control of Game-5, delay-0 (each player
has 5 minutes to make their moves). You play two games each round, one
as White and one as Black. $650 in cash prizes guaranteed across 2
sections of play--Open and Under 1600. A rating of 1400 or higher is
required to play in the Open Blitz section. All Unrated players must play in the
Under 1600 Blitz section. Round 1 at 7:30 PM. Registration onsite opens at
3 PM and closes about 7:15 PM. No Byes allowed. Sets and clocks provided
for all players. Get more information at
the VA Chess Federation website,
www.vachess.org.
(added 5/26/2025) |
Aug 30 - Sep 1 |
2025 Virginia Closed Chess
Championships. In Glen Allen, VA, at the Hilton Garden
Inn Innsbrook. Starts on Sat. Aug 30 at 12-noon or 1 PM with games
through Monday Sep 1st. Championship, Amateur, and Novice Sections ...
with both "long" and "short" schedule options available. Rooms can be
reserved now through August 24th ($118 single, $128 double; plus taxes) at this
booking link. Enter NOW and get tournament
information at
www.vachess.org. |
September | 2025
Sep 5 |
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 6/6/2025) |
Sep 6 |
Maryland September Action & Blitz.
Sat, Sept 6, at the Hilton Rockville, 1750 Rockville Pike. Action games
are in 2 Sections (Open and U1800) for four (4) rounds at a time control
of Game-45, increment 5, with Rd 1 at 10 AM. Blitz is at 6 PM with a
time control of Game-3, increment 2. For informatoin, entry fees, and
registration
go to this link.
(added 6/25/2025) |
Sep 8, 15 & 22 |
OMCC September Quick Tournament. Event happens the following three
Mondays in Sept: 8th, 15th, and 22nd. Venue is The Reading Room, 2nd
Floor, Garrison Hall South, 10945 Boulevard Circle at Stevenson
University. Two rounds each Monday, sets and clocks provided. Time
Control is Game-25, delay 3. Venue opens at 6:30 PM, First round of the
evening begins at 7 PM. For more informaton and for registration
instructions,
select this link.
(added 5/6/2025) |
Sep 13 |
ACC's Saturday
Action-Plus: 5SS,
G/45, d/5. $$1900 prize fund b/o
50 total entries. 2 Sections. PREMIER
(1600 floor): $600-300-200, U2100 & U1900 $100 each. AMATEUR (U1700):
$250-150-100, U1400 & U1200 $50 each. Marriott Residence Inn - Ballston,
650 N. Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22203. Reg: 9:00-9:45am. Rds:
10am-12:00-2:30-4:30-6:30. EF: $60 advance
entry on-line and Fridays at the ACC club, or $70 on-site -
cash/check/Venmo/PayPal. Online: www.arlingtonchessclub.com/PayPal2.html#news2 Contact
for info only: accvachess@gmail.com W.
NS
(added 6/6/2025) |
Sep 14 |
Charm City Chess Club 2025 Fall Action Tournament. Sunday, Sep 14th at
the Double Tree Hilton Hotel, 4 W Univ. Pkwy, Baltimore, MD. Five (5)
rounds of US Chess-rated play in 3 Sections: Open, Under 1400, and Under
1000. Entry fees vary by section.
Register now at this link. Onsite registration 9-9:45 AM with Round
1 at 10:30 AM. LIMIT OF 100 PLAYERS. Entry fee
waived for GM/IM, with $60 deducted from prizes won. Two (2) half-point
byes available, but only one in Round 4 or Round 5. US Chess membership
required. $10 cancellation fee after 9/7/2025. For more
information use the "Register Now" link, which takes you to the
home page for the tournament.
Select
this link to see the official TLA on the US Chess website.
(added
7/7/2025) |
Updated! |
Sep 19-21
2nd Annual Blue Ridge Open.
Organized by Atlantic Chess Assn at the Washington Dulles Airport
Marriott, 45020 Aviation Dr., Dulles, VA. Friday-Sunday, Sept 19-21. A 5
round Swiss tournament with Play in 3 Sections: Premier, Under 2000, and
Under 1500. Premier Section plays all 3 days. Under 2000 section has a
2-day schedule option availble. Under 1500 plays Sat & Sun only.
A $5,750 prize fund based on 100 paid entries. Up to two
1/2-point Byes allowed, must commit 1 hour before the start of Round 2.
Premier Section requires a minimum post-event rating of 1900 since Jan
1, 2025. Players rated 1800-1900 can play in the Premier Section for an
additional $200 fee. September US Chess Supplement ratings being used.
Free entry with no deductions for GM, IM, WGM, WIM if committed by July
31st (must play all 5 rounds, no Byes). Time Controls are Game-90,
increment 30 for the
Premier and Under 2000 Sections, Under 2000 time control for Rds 1 and 2
in the 2-day schedule is Game-60, delay 5. Under 1500 Time Control is
G/60, delay 5 for all rounds. ENTER NOW and get more event information
at this
link or email
director@atlanticchessassociation.com.
(added 12/7/2024, updated 7/13/2025) |
Sep 20 |
**Blue
Ridge Scholastic Tournament. Saturday, Sept 20, at the
same location as the Blue Ridge Open (see above). Four (4) rounds, with
Round 1 at 9 AM and a lunch break from 12-12:30. Play is in 4 sections
(K12, K8, K5 and K3). Time control is Game-30, delay 5. Entry Fee $40 by
8/3, $45 by 9/7, $50 on or after 9/8. Onsite Registration will close at
8 AM, 1 hour before Round 1.
Get more information at this link.
Register now at this link. (added
7/18/2025) |
Sep 26-28 |
14th Annual Chesapeake Open.
At the
Rockville Hilton in Rockville MD. Hosted by the Maryland Chess
Association on Sep 26-28th. Two and 3-day schedules available with
multiple sections of play and Guaranteed Prize amounts based on the
number of points you score, not based on your "place" in the tournament!
Entry Fees is $129 by Sept. 12th, $139 until Sept. 23rd, $149 by Sept.
25th, and $160 at the tournament site. Sets, Boards, and Clocks provided
for EVERYONE. Reserve your hotel room and
get all the details at this website. (added
7/7/2025) |
In Planning |
Sep 26-28
Annual Zofchak Memorial.
Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Hoseted by the Hampton Roads Chess
Assn, a VCF Cup Event. Details coming soon. (added
4/1/2025) |
October | 2025
Oct 3 |
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 6/6/2025) |
Oct 4 |
**Meadowdale Spring Scholastic & Quads.
Sat, Oct 4, at the Meadowdale Public Library in N. Chesterfield, VA.
Quads Sections for all Adults and Advanced Scholastic Players (rating
over 1200 in the past year). Four (4) Scholastic Sections to choose from
K12, K8, K5, and K3. Play in All Quads and Scholastic Sections will be
RATED by the US Chess Federation. Watch for details in July or August 2025 at
www.vachess.org
(added 5/6/2025) |
New! |
Oct 6, 13, 20 & 27
Owens
Mills Chess Club October Classic. Being held on FOUR
consecutive Mondays, October 6, 13, 20 and 27 at "The Reading Room", 2nd Floor of
Garrison Hall South at Steenson University, 10945 Boulevard Circle,
Owings Mills, MD. Four (4) rounds at Game-60, Delay-10) with one round
each Monday. Entry Fee is $20, please pre-register
by sending USCF ID to either jeffrey.m.otto@gmail.com or
by text: 858-945-3491 then pay your entry fee using Paypal or Zoom
(Paypal: jeffrey.m.otto@gmail.com
or
Venmo: @OMchess, Zelle: 858-945-3491).
Click here
for more information. (added 8/5/2025) |
Oct 10-13 |
4th Skyline Open.
(Revised Format.) Friday Oct 10 through Monday, Oct 13,
with $10,000 in prizes based on 150 entries
(60% payout guaranteed). In Dulles, VA, at the Washington Dulles Airport
Marriott (click
here for reservations). Multiple sections, Open &
U2000 are FIDE-rated with 7 rounds of play. Minimum FIDE or USCF rating
of 1800 since Jan 1, 2024, to play in Open Section. Players rated
1600-1799 can also play in Open Section by paying an additional $100
with their entry fee. 9-rounds of play in the Swiss System. No players
under 1600 in the Open Section. This is NOT a Norm-qualifying
tournament. 4-Day Schedule is FIDE-rated, 3-Day schedule is NOT
FIDE-rated in Rounds 1 and 2. Other Sections are Under 1600 (7 rounds
with 4-day and 3-day schedule options), Under 1200 (2-days, 6 rounds),
and a 1-day Scholastic Section.
Default/NO-SHOW RULE is 30 MINUTESS for all Sections.
Re-entry for $50 for players who lost in Round 1, but this option
consumes you one (1) optional half-point bye. Free Entry to
GM/WGM/IM/WIM registered by October 1st (early entry fee deducted from
winnings). A VCF Cup event. Schedule, Time Controls, and other details
at this
link. Organized by the
Eastern Chess Assn.
Registration opens in June.
(added 3/12/2025) |
Oct 11 |
National Chess Day Tournament at the
MacArthur Center Mall. In Norfolk VA on Saturday Oct 11.
Check back soon for more information. This event is open to ALL AGES.
(added 7/10/2025) |
In Planning |
Oct 11-13
2025 U.S. Armed Forces Open (USAFO)
Chess Championships.
This is a US Chess National Championship event.
Current planning calls for the
2025 to be hosted by the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
The agreement is being worked and is not yet finalized.The annual USAFO
is open to all active duty US Military, retired US Military, former
members of the US armed forces, cadets from the nation's military
academies (Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine), and
college ROTC students. The tournament has 5 rounds, two on Saturday and
Sunday, and one on Monday. Play is organized in 2 Sections, with the
"Championship" section open to active duty, retirees, and academy / ROTC
cadets, and the "Veterans" section for former members of the armed
forces. Both Sections are FIDE and US Chess rated. Two rounds on Sat
and Sun, and one round on Mon at a time control of Game-90, increment
30. This event is both FIDE- and US Chess-rated. For more information,
please
check this link and the website for the
Virginia Chess Federation (www.vachess.org).
Registration will open as soon as we have an agreement in place with the
venue.
|
See the pre-tournament announcement at this link.(added 5/6/2025)
Oct 18 |
ACC's Saturday Action-Plus: 5SS,
G/45, d/5. $$1900 prize fund b/o
50 total entries. 2 Sections. PREMIER
(1600 floor): $600-300-200, U2100 & U1900 $100 each. AMATEUR (U1700):
$250-150-100, U1400 & U1200 $50 each. Marriott Residence Inn - Ballston,
650 N. Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22203. Reg: 9:00-9:45am. Rds:
10am-12:00-2:30-4:30-6:30. EF: $60 advance
entry on-line and Fridays at the ACC club, or $70 on-site -
cash/check/Venmo/PayPal. Online: www.arlingtonchessclub.com/PayPal2.html#news2 Contact
for info only: accvachess@gmail.com W.
NS
(added 6/6/2025) |
Oct 25 |
Maryland October Action & Blitz.
Sat, Oct 25, at the Hilton Rockville, 1750 Rockville Pike. Action games
are in 2 Sections (Open and U1800) for four (4) rounds at a time control
of Game-45, increment 5, with Rd 1 at 10 AM. Blitz is at 6 PM with a
time control of Game-3, increment 2. For informatoin, entry fees, and
registration
go to this link.
(added 6/25/2025) |
Oct 25-26 |
Fredericksburg Open. In Fredericksburg at the Country Inn & Suites by
Radisson, Fredericksburg South on Sat & Sun, Oct 25-26. Play will be in
three Sections Championship, Amateur (Rated 1000 to 1800, and unrated),
and Novice (Under 1200). Games in All games are US Chess rated. Details
at this link
or www.vachess.org,
but you can Book your hotel room at the Chess
Rate of $89/night plus taxes
at
this link. This rate is available to book through Oct 22, 2025.
(added 2/7/2025) |
November | 2025
Nov 1-4 |
Thanksgiving Open.
Organized by Atlantic Chess Assn. For intormation, please email at
director@atlanticchessassociation.com.
(added 12/7/2024) |
New! |
Nov 3
Owens Mills Chess Club November
Blitz. Being held on Monday,
Nov 3, at the Ratcliffe Center, Stephenson Univ., 10945 Boulevard
Circle, Owings Mills, MD. Ten (10) round double-swiss. Entry is $5. No
Byes. Time Control is Game-3 + 2 seconds.
(Paypal: jeffrey.m.otto@gmail.com
or
Venmo: @OMchess, Zelle: 858-945-3491).
Click
here for more info. (added
8/5/2025) |
Nov 7 |
ACC
Friday Blitz. 5-rd
Double-Swiss; Time Control: G/5,
d2. Prizes based on entries with $100-1st guaranteed
(12 or more entries ... 1st place prize increases and 80% of EFs
returned as prizes). Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, 1500 N Glebe
Rd., Arlington, VA 22207. Reg: 7:00-8:00pm with Rd1: 8:10pm, 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 6/6/2025) |
New! |
Nov 10 & 17
Owens
Mills Chess Club November Quick. Being held on two
successive Mondays, Nov 10 & 17 at "The Reading Room", 2nd Floor of
Garrison Hall South at Steenson University, 10945 Boulevard Circle,
Owings Mills, MD. Four (4) rounds at Game-25 + 3 seconds) with Rds 1 & 2
on Nov 10, Rds 3 & 4 on Nov 17. Entry Fee is $10, please pre-register
by sending USCF ID to either jeffrey.m.otto@gmail.com or
by text: 858-945-3491 then pay your entry fee using Paypal or Zoom
(Paypal: jeffrey.m.otto@gmail.com
or
Venmo: @OMchess, Zelle: 858-945-3491).
Click here
for more information. (added 8/5/2025) |
Nov 15 |
Virginia Beach Police Department
Classic. Saturday, Nov 15th, at the VA Beach Police
Dept's Law Enforcement Training Academy. Check back soon for more
information. (added 7/10/2025) |
Nov 15 |
ACC's Saturday Action-Plus: 5SS,
G/45, d/5. $$1900 prize fund b/o
50 total entries. 2 Sections. PREMIER
(1600 floor): $600-300-200, U2100 & U1900 $100 each. AMATEUR (U1700):
$250-150-100, U1400 & U1200 $50 each. Marriott Residence Inn - Ballston,
650 N. Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22203. Reg: 9:00-9:45am. Rds:
10am-12:00-2:30-4:30-6:30. EF: $60 advance
entry on-line and Fridays at the ACC club, or $70 on-site -
cash/check/Venmo/PayPal. Online: www.arlingtonchessclub.com/PayPal2.html#news2 Contact
for info only: accvachess@gmail.com W.
NS
(added 6/6/2025) |
Nov 21-23 |
2025 Northern Virginia Open.
Before you fill your belly with Turkey, come out an play some chess!
Location likely to be the Marriott Washington-Dulles Airport on Aviation
Drive in Dulles, VA.
Round 1 on Friday evening, Rounds 2-5 on Saturday and Sunday. We are
thinking about adding BLITZ to Saturday
night. Bookmark us at www.vachess.org and
keep your eyes open for more information by July.
(added 2/5/2025) |
Nov 28-30 |
56th National Chess Congress. This
major event is in Philadelphia. Read about
it
at this link.
(added 6/25/2025) |
December | 2025
New! |
Dec 1, 8, 15 & 22
Owens
Mills Chess Club December Classic. Being held on FOUR
consecutive Mondays, December 1, 8, 15, and 22 at "The Reading Room", 2nd Floor of
Garrison Hall South at Steenson University, 10945 Boulevard Circle,
Owings Mills, MD. Four (4) rounds at Game-60, Delay-10) with one round
each Monday. Entry Fee is $20, please pre-register
by sending USCF ID to either jeffrey.m.otto@gmail.com or
by text: 858-945-3491 then pay your entry fee using Paypal or Zoom
(Paypal: jeffrey.m.otto@gmail.com
or
Venmo: @OMchess, Zelle: 858-945-3491).
Click here
for more information. (added 8/5/2025) |
Dec 5 |
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 6/6/2025) |
Dec 5-7 |
2nd Annual Piedmont Open.
Details coming soon. Being organized by the Eastern Chess Assn. |
Dec 6 |
Maryland December Action & Blitz.
Sat, Dec 6, in Rockville, MD, at Hilton Rockville, 1750 Rockville Pike,
Rockville, MD. Action games (Game-45, increment 5) are in 2 Sections:
Open and Under 1800. Onsite Registration ends at 9:30 AM, Round 1 at 10
AM. In the Blitz event, everyone plays in the same section with a time
control of Game-3, increment 2, with Round 1 at 6 PM. Entry for Blitz
closes at 5:30 PM. (added 6/25/2025) |
Dec 12-14 |
**2025
National K-12 Grades Championship. Fri-Sun, Dec 12-14 in
Spokane Washington at the Spokane Convention Center. Sections are
grade-based, in grades K-12 and all players play in their current school
grade. You cannot "play-up" into a higher grade and must play in your
current grade in school, even if you skipped a grade. The tournament
hotels are the Davenport Grand Hotel, teh Doubletree Hotel, and the
Centennial Hotel. An official Tournament Life Announcement is not yet
available. Registration expected to open in late August. |
New! |
Dec 13
Owens
Mills Chess Club Winter Action. Being held on FOUR
consecutive Mondays, December 1, 8, 15, and 22 at "The Reading Room", 2nd Floor of
Garrison Hall South at Steenson University, 10945 Boulevard Circle,
Owings Mills, MD. Five (5) rounds of play at Game-25, Delay-5. Entry Fee is $50
through Nov 28, $60 afterwards. Please pre-register
by sending USCF ID to jeffrey.m.otto@gmail.com or
by text: 858-945-3491 then pay your entry fee using Paypal or Zoom
(Paypal: jeffrey.m.otto@gmail.com
or
Venmo: @OMchess, Zelle: 858-945-3491).
Click here
for more information. (added 8/5/2025) |
Dec 20 |
ACC's Saturday Action-Plus: 5SS,
G/45, d/5. $$1900 prize fund b/o
50 total entries. 2 Sections. PREMIER
(1600 floor): $600-300-200, U2100 & U1900 $100 each. AMATEUR (U1700):
$250-150-100, U1400 & U1200 $50 each. Marriott Residence Inn - Ballston,
650 N. Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22203. Reg: 9:00-9:45am. Rds:
10am-12:00-2:30-4:30-6:30. EF: $60 advance
entry on-line and Fridays at the ACC club, or $70 on-site -
cash/check/Venmo/PayPal. Online: www.arlingtonchessclub.com/PayPal2.html#news2 Contact
for info only: accvachess@gmail.com W.
NS
(added 6/6/2025) |
Dec 26-29 |
50th Annual Easern Open!
150 Grand Prix points; US Chess Jr. Grand Prix. Being played at the
Hyatt Regency Crystal City, 2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA.
$30,000 in GUARANTEED prizes
in 6 sections.
Read the details at this link. Organized and hosted by
the Continental Chess
Association. |
Dec 28 |
16th Eastern Open BLITZ
Championship. Sunday, Dec 28, at the same site as the
Eastern Open (see above). Four (4) double rounds of chess at a time
control of Game-3, delay 2. Organized by Continental Chess Association.
Bring set, board, and clock ... no equipment provided.
Enter onsite only.
Round 1 at 9:30 PM, tournament usually ends about 11:30 PM. Higher of
your Blitz and Regular ratings used for pairings and prizes. Get more
info
at this link.
(added 6/25/2025) |
2026 -- For Event Planning |
January | 2026
Dates
Confirmed! |
Jan 2-4
2026 Virginia Open.
Come out and celebrate the New Year with a weekend of chess. The past
two years have seen over 150 players participating. Likely location is
the Marriott Washington-Dulles Airport on Aviation Drive in Dulles, VA.
Round 1 on Friday evening, Rounds 2-5 on Saturday and Sunday. We are
thinking about adding BLITZ to Saturday night.
(added 2/5/2025) |
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In Planning |
Jan 30 - Feb 2
2026 Coastal Virginia Open.
At the Wyndham Virginia Beach Ocean Front. Organized by the Hampton
Roads Chess Assn., a VCF Cup Event. Details coming this fall.
(added 4/1/2025) |
February | 2026
In Planning |
Feb 2-4
63rd Annual Baltimore Open.
At the BWI Sheraton. Hosted by the Maryland Chess Association. Details
to be published. (added 3/25/2025) |
In Planning |
Feb 12-16
3rd Annual President's Day Open.
Also likely to include an associated Scholastic, Blitz, and Quick-rated
side tournaments. Being planned by the
Atlantic Chess Assn.
(added 2/5/2025) |
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March | 2026
7-8 Mar |
**Virginia Scholastic & College Chess
Championships. Location TBD, probably Northern Virginia,
with Richmond area as the backup plan. STRONG preference for the weekend
of March 7-8 because March 14th is SATs. |
27-29 Mar |
2026 National High School (K-12)
Championship. At the Sheraton Grand Chicago, 201 E North
Water St., Chicago, IL (chess rate is $179 + taxes). This is a 7 round
tournament with Round 1 on Friday at 1 PM. Blitz and Bughouse
tournaments on Thursday, March 26th. Registration will open in late
2025. |
April | 2026
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May | 2026
May 1-3 |
2026 National Elementary (K-6)
Championship. Friday-Sunday, May 1-3, in Baltimore at
the Baltimore Convention Center. Details in late 2025 or early 2026. |
May 15-17 |
2026 National Middle School (K-8)
Championship. Friday-Sunday,
May 15-17, in Round Rock, TX, at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, 3001
Kalahari Boulevard. Details in late 2025 or early 2026. |
In Planning |
May 29-31
2026 Virginia Senior Open.
We are planning for the tournament to be in Fredericksburg, VA, at the
Country Inn & Suites Fredericksberg South. This is a FIDE-rated, 5-round
tournament that begins on Friday evening and ends on Sunday. The time
control is Game-90, increment 30. The Top Virginia player in this
tournament earns the right to represent The Commonwealth in the annual
Irwin Tournament of State Senior Champsions held Aug 3-6, 2026, in
conjunction with the US Open which will be in Grand Rapids, MI. Get more
information from the VA
Chess Federation website in Jan or Feb of 2026. |
June | 2026
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July | 2026
In Planning |
Jul 1-5
4th Annual Independence Day Open.
Being planned by the
Atlantic Chess Assn.
(added 2/5/2025) |
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August | 2026
Aug 3-9 |
2026 US Open Championship.
In Grand Rapids, MI, at the DeVos Place Convention Center, 303 Monroe
Ave NW. Tournament hotels will be the Amway Grand Plaza and the
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Grand Rapids. Details in the Spring of
2026. |
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September | 2026
In Planning |
Sep 5-7
2026 Virginia Closed.
This is the annual Virginia Chess Championships. Play is usually in 3
sections: Open, Under 1800, and Under 1200. Look for details in the
Spring of 2026. Organized and hosted by the Virginia Chess Federation.
Location TBD. (added 3/25/2025) |
In Planning |
Sep 18-21
3rd Annual Blue Ridge Open.
Being planned by the
Atlantic Chess Assn.
(added 2/5/2025) |
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October | 2026
In Planning |
Oct 10-12
Annual US Armed Forces Open (USAFO).
2026 Location TBD. This is a US Chess Federation National Championship event.
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In Planning |
Oct 24-25
2026 Fredericksburg Open. |
In Planning |
Oct 30-Nov 3
3rd Annual Thanksgiving Open.
Being planned by the
Atlantic Chess Assn.
(added 2/5/2025) |
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November | 2026
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December | 2026
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