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Region III US Chess Tournament Clearing House (MD
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for the States of Maryland and Virginia and for the
District of Columbia
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policy for the Regional Tournament Clearinghouses.
Site Manager: Mike Hoffpauir (Virginia Chess Federation) -- Last updated 02/03/26 06:43 AM
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of Columbia, Maryland
Chess Association,
Virginia Chess Federation.
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This is the Calendar for 2026|
February | 2026
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View Tounaments in DC (Link) View Tournaments in Maryland (Link) **Designates tournaments known to have one or more Scholastic Sections (F) Designates tournaments with one or more FIDE-rated Sections
Feb 2 |
Owings Mills Chess Club February
FREESTYLE/CHESS960 Tournament. Monday, Feb 2nd, in the
Reading Room, Garrison Hall South, Stevenson Univ., 10945 Boulevard
Circle, Owings Mills, MD. Club opens at 6:30 PM. Time Control and number
of rounds based on number of entrants. $5 entry fee with 75% of entry
fees returned as prizes. Get info
at
this link. (added 1/10/2026) |
Feb
2,
9, |
16 and 23
Charles Village Chess Weekly BLITZ. In Baltimore, MD
EVERY MONDAY at the Peabody Heights Brewery, 401 E. 30th St. in
Baltimore. Five (5) rounds of Blitz, Game 3, increment 2. US Chess
rated. Vision
House (136 W. 25th St.). Game-20 time control. Round 1 at 7 PM, venue
opens at 4 PM. Get more info
at this link. (added 1/10/2026) |
New! |
Feb 3 & 10
(F)
Hampton Roads Chess Club FIDE Rapid. On Feb 3rd
and Feb 10th at the Kings Grant Presbyterian Church. US Quick and
FIDE-rated play with three (3) games on Feb 3rd and 3 on Feb 10th. Time
control is Game 20, delay 3. $15 Entry Fee. Get more info
at this
link. Register and see who's playing
at this link. (added
1/26/2026) |
Event |
Cancelled Feb 6
CANCELLED.
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
(updated 2/3/2026) |
Feb 6, 13, |
20 and 27
Charles Village Chess Weekly Rapid
Quads. In Baltimore, MD EVERY FRIDAY at the Vision
House (136 W. 25th St.). Game-20 time control. Round 1 at 8 PM, venue
opens at 6 PM. Get more info
at this link. (added 1/10/2026) |
Feb 7 |
Rockville Chess Club Monthly Quad/Swiss. Saturday, Feb 7, at the
Kensington Public Library, 4201 Knowles Ave, Kensington, MD. Quads
feature 3 rounds of play at Game-55, delay 5. The Swiss section is for
players rated Under 900. Round 1 in Swiss and Quads is at 11 AM. Free
entry, but donations welcome! All players must be current members of the
Virginia Chess Federation.
Click here to read more about our tournament.
Select this link to
register now. Contact us
by email, or call Erick Toribio at
240-848-6732 (added 12/30/2025) |
Feb 7 |
**McNair
February Scholastic (Warmup before VA Scholastic Ch).
Sat., Feb 7th at McNair Elementary, 2499 Thomas Jeff. Dr., Herndon, VA.
Competition is in 3 sections: K3, K5, and K8. Five rounds of play in K3
with a time control of Game 30, delay 5. Four rounds in K5 and K8 at
Game 45, delay 5. Entry $40, increases to $45 on Feb 4th, $50 onside
until 8:30 AM. Register now
at this
link.
Get more information
at this link. (added
1/17/20226) |
Feb 7 |
**3rd
Annual GM
Cup Annual Scholastic Tournament. Sat., Feb 7th at
Compass Homeschool Enrichment, 510 Herndon Pkwy, Herndon, VA. 5 Section
of competition: K12, K8, K5, K3, and Unrated. Unrated section is only
for ages 4-12 with no US Chess rating. Entry fees start at $50 by 1/19
and increase progressively to $65 by 2/7. Onsite registration closes 2
hours before Round 1. Round 1 is at 10 AM with four (4) rounds of play.
US Chess membership required of all players. No electronic notation
devices allowed. Questions to
tournaments@gmchessprep.com,
tournament info
at this link.
(added 12/22/2025) |
Feb 13 |
Rockville Chess Club Rapid 4SS
Tournament. Friday, Feb 13 at the Rockville Science
Center, 36C Maryland Ave in Rockville MD. Four rounds of play at a time
control of Game 10, delay 3 in two sections: Premier and Amateur (Under
1200). Round 1 at 7 PM, with Rounds 2-4 every 30 minutes or ASAP. Get
more information
at this link.
(added 1/19/2026) |
Date Change |
Now Feb 27 Feb 13
Note Date Change from Feb 13 to Feb 27.
DC Chess League - Round 6.
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
(updated 2/3/2026) |
Feb 13-17 |
(F)
3rd Annual President's Day Open.
Organized by the
Atlantic Chess Assn in Dulles, VA at the
Washington Dulles Airport Marriott, 45020 Aviation Drive, Dulles, VA.
GM/IM Norms possible in the Premier section. Multiple Sections and
playing schedules. See all the tournament information
at this link.
(added 11/18/2025) |
Feb 14 |
President's Day Open BLITZ. Sat., Feb 14th at the same site as the
President's Day Open (see above). Games are US Chess rated. Get registered
at this link. Read more information
at this link. (added 11/19/2025) |
New! |
Feb 15
RVA Pieces February Rapid.
Round 1 at 10:15 AM at the Black Iris Social Club on Sunday, Feb 15th.
Doors open at 9:30. Open to players of all ages and skills.
This event is NOT RATED, but the games will observe US
Chess rules. Players will be organized into two (2) sections: "Under
1300" and "Open". Get details of our event
at this link. (added
1/28/2026) |
Feb 15 |
**MVP
Chess K-12 Quads for February 2026. Sunday, Feb 15, at
the Mt. Vernon Rec Ctr Multipurpose Room 1, 2017 Belle View Blvd,
Alexandria, VA. FREE event for players in grades K-12 who have an active
US Chess Federation membership. Event limited to 32 players, so register
in advance. Check-in by 12:45, Round 1 at 1 PM. Three (3) rounds of play
for all Quads with a Time Control of Game-25, delay 5. Games will be US
Chess rated. Donations welcome. Get more info and register
at
this link. (added 1/10/2026) |
Feb 15 |
**Presidents
Day ACTION Tournament. Sunday, Feb 15th at the
Washington Dulles Airport Marriott, 45020 Aviation Drive in Dulles, VA.
Open and Scholastic/K12 Section. Time control is Game-30, delay 5. Entry
is $40 by Jan 7th, $45 by Feb 8th, $55 on or after Feb 9th and onsite.
Boards and pieces provided for all players, but please bring your own
clock! Organized by the Atlantic Chess Assn. Get more info
at
this link. Register now
at this link. (added
11/29/2025) |
Feb 16 |
**Publix
at John Rolfe February Tournament. This is a cross-round event for
players in grades K-9 on Monday, Feb 16th (School holiday) from 2-5 PM
in Henrico VA at the Publix, 2250 John Rolfe Pkwy. Competition is in 3
sections: Open, U700, and U350. Get more information
at this link or the
Chess RVA website.
(added 1/15/2026) |
Feb 16 |
OMCC February Rapid Tournament. On Monday, Feb 16th, hosted by the
Owings Mills Chess Club in the Reading Room on the 2nd floor of Garrison
Hall South, Stevenson University, 10945 Boulevard Circle, Owings Mills,
MD. Time control is Game-15, delay-10, with Round 1 at 7 PM. Four (4)
rounds of play. Sets and clocks provided. Entry Fee is $5. Read more and
get registration instructions
at
this link. (added
12/29/2025) |
Feb 21 |
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 11/18/2025) |
Feb 23 |
OMCC February Blitz.
Monday, Feb 23, in the Reading Room at Stevenson Univ., 10945 Boulevard
Cir, Owings Mills, MD. US Chess rated blitz with a time control of
Game-3, increment 2, 10 rounds (5 double rounds). Club opens at 6:30,
Round 1 at 7 PM. Entry $5. 75% of entry fees returned as prizes. Click
here
for more info and registration
instructions.
Visit our website
at this link. Sets and clocks provided for all games!
(added 11/9/2025) |
Feb 27 - Mar 1 |
(F)
10th Annual George Washington Open. Friday Feb 27 - Sunday March 1st at
the Washington Dulles Marriott, 45020 Aviation Drive, Dulles, VA.
Organized by the Continental Chess Association (Link).
Five (5) rounds of play with 2-day and 3-day options available.
$17,000
in guaranteed prizes! Read all the datails
at this link.
(added 9/19/2025) |
Feb 28 |
2026
Mickey Owens Memorial. Sat Feb 28 at Fallon Park Elementary in
Roanoke, VA, 502 19th St. SE. Sponsored by Roanoke City Public Schools.
See our website for more information. Snow
Makup Day is Saturday, March 7.
(added 11/29/2025) |
Feb 28 |
**Moody
Middle School State Scholastic WARMUP. In
Henrico, VA, on Sat Feb 28th at George H. Moody Middle School, 7800
Woodman Road. Four (4) Sections of play K3, K5, K8, and K12 ... the same
sections that will be in the State Scholastic Championship in March!
Come out and get ready for the Virginia Scholastic Championships by
playing four (4) rounds of competitive chess! Time Control will be Game
40, delay 5 in Rounds 1 through 3, then Game 60, delay 5 for Round 4.
"Game 40, delay 5" means each player gets 40 minutes of thinking time to
complete all their moves, they also receive 5 additional seconds at the
start of each move. Round 1 will be at 9:30 AM, with follow-on rounds
scheduled on-site as soon as possible after each round finishes BY
SECTION. So, it's possible for K12 to be in Round 3, but K3 is either
finishing Round 4 or has already completed their games! A school club is
planning to sell concessions. There will be a lunch break, but there are
no nearby fast food restaurants (they are 10-15 minutes away).
Registration instructions and more tournament info will be placed on the
Virginia Chess Federation website by early December
www.vachess.org.
Chess sets, chess boards, chess clocks, and notation sheets provided for
all players. |
Feb 28 |
George Washington Saturday 11 AM Satellite Octos. In Dulles, VA, at the
Washington Dulles Marriott, 45020 Aviation Drive. Three (3) rounds of
play with players divided into 8-player sections ("Octos"). Hosted by
the Continental Chess Association. Read
more information here.
(added 9/19/2025) |
March | 2026
Mar 1 |
George Washington Sunday 10 AM Satellite Octos. In Dulles, VA, at the
Washington Dulles Marriott, 45020 Aviation Drive. Three (3) rounds of
play with players divided into 8-player sections ("Octos"). Hosted by
the Continental Chess Association. Read
more information here.
(added 9/19/2025) |
Mar 2, 9, 16, |
23 & 30
OMCC 2nd Anniversary Classic. Enhanced Prizes! Games are
every Monday in March at 7 PM, club opens at 6:30. Five (5) rounds of
play, one round each Monday. Games are at Stevenson Univ., 10945
Boulevard Cir, Owings Mills, MD. Everyone plays in one section. $850
prize fund. US Chess rated, Sets & boards provided, Time control is
Game-60, delay 10. Get information and regisration instructions
at this link.
(added 11/9/2025) |
Mar 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 11/18/2025) |
Mar 7-8 |
**Virginia Scholastic & College Chess
Championships.
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and
Technology in Alexandria, VA. These dates are confirmed. Watch
www.vachess.org for more
information in November/December 2025.
(updated 9/8/2025) |
Mar 14 |
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 11/18/2025) |
Mar 14 |
**2026 Maryland State
Girls Championship. Sat., March 14th, at Bender JCC of
Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Rd, Rockville, MD. Play is in two
sections, K12 Unde 800 and K-12 Championship. Round 1 at 9 AM. Winner of
K12 Ch Section becomes Maryland's nominee to the Haring Tournament of
State Girls Champions being held at the US Open in late July. Time
control is Game-45, delay-5. Trophies to top players in each section.
Hosted by Silver Knights Chess Academy. Read more about the event
at this link. Register at this link. |
Mar 15 |
**MVP
Chess K-12 Quads for March 2026.
Sunday, March 15 in the Mount Vernon Rec Center, Multi-Purpose Room 1,
2017 Belle View Blvd, Alexandria, VA. Entry is FREE. Active US Chess
membership is required. First-time players are welcome. Players compete
in "Quads" of 4 players and play a total of three (3) games, one against
each player in their Quad. Time control is Game-25, delay 5. Winner of
each Quad gets a trophy. Medals to all other participants.
(added 12/29/2025) |
Mar 20-22 |
(F) 5th Annual Old Line Open.
Fri-Sun, March 20-22 at the Rockville Hitlton, 1750 Rockville Pike,
Rockville MD. Multiple Sections: Championship, U2100, U1900, U1700,
U1500, U1250 and U1000, with 2 and 3-day schedules available in some
sections. Some sections are FIDE-rated. $149 hotel rate with a $5 entry fee discount if you stay at
the tournament hotel! Score-base (not place-based) prizes. Get details
and register
at this link. Organized by the Maryland Chess Association (www.mdchess.com).
(added 1/10/2026) |
Mar 21 |
**Verena
at the Glen Chess RVA Tournament. This is a cross-round event for
players in grades K-9 on Saturday, March 21st from 2:30 - 5:30 PM
in Glen Allen VA at the Verena at the Glen, 10286 Brook Rd. Competition is in 3
sections: Open, U700, and U350. Get more information
at this link or the
Chess RVA website.
(added 1/15/2026) |
Mar 27 |
DC Chess League - Round 7.
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
(added 11/18/2025) |
Mar 27-29 |
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
Apr 2-5 |
(F)
7th Colonial Open. Organized by Capital Area Chess with a $10,000 prize
fund based on 140 entries! 50 US Chess Grand Prix Points. Four (4)
Sections of play: Open, Under 2000, Under 1600, Under 1200. FIDE Rated
play is only in the Open, U2000 and U1600 sections and those 3 sections
have 3 and 4 day schedule options. The U1200 Section is a 2-day event on
Apr 4th and 5th. Venue is the Executive Conference and Trainig Center,
22685 Holiday Park Dr., Sterling, VA. There are a lot of Registration
details and other event information, see it
at this link. Register
at this link.
(added 11/16/2025) |
Apr 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 11/18/2025) |
Apr 10-12 |
(F)
3rd Central Virginia Open.
$4,600 in guaranteed prizes
in Glen Allen, VA, at the Hilton Garden Inn Innsbrook, 4050 Cox Rd. Open
and U1700 Sections play Fri-Sun, April 10-12; Under 1100 Section plays
Sat & Sun only. Open Section is FIDE rated with a minimum required
rating of 1600 (USCF or FIDE) in the last year. A 30-minute
no-show rule is in effect for all sections. Re-entry
allowed ($40) for Round 2 if your Round 1 game was a loss. Organized by
the Eastern Chess Assn. Get more information
at this link.
Register
at this link.
(added 12/29/2025) |
Apr 11 |
BLITZ at the Central Virginia Open.
Saturday evening at 9 PM at the same venue at the Central VA Open
(see above). Everyone plays in one section. YOU DO NOT need
to play in the Central VA Open main tournament to play blitz!
Cash Prizes to 1st-4th places plus Top Under 1700 and Top Under 1200
players. 4 double rounds at a time control of Game-5, no delay or
increment. Get more information and register
at this link. (added 12/29/2025) |
Apr 11 |
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 11/18/2025) |
Apr 18 |
**Meadowdale
Spring Quads and Scholastic Tournament.
Sat, April 18, at the Meadowdale Public Library in N. Chesterfield, VA.
This is a beautiful, quiet venue in the Richmond VA area. The tournament
features Quads Sections for all Adults and Advanced Scholastic Players
(scholastic player rating must have been over 1200 in the past year), as
well as four (4) Scholastic Sections to choose from K12, K8, K5, and K3.
Cash awards in Quads, Trophies and Medals in Scholastics. Play in All
Quads and Scholastic Sections will be RATED by the US Chess Federation.
See details at
www.vachess.org
(added 10/6/2025) |
18-19 Apr |
**2026 Maryland
State Scholastic Championships.
Sat-Sun, April 18-19, 2025 in Columbia, MD, at Hammond High School, 8800
Guilford Road.
The official
Maryland State Scholastic Championship tournament
and Denker, Barber, Rockefeller, and Ashley Qualifiers! This is a US
Chess rated Swiss style tournament. There are ten different sections for
players depending on their age and skill. Sections include K-1
U-400, PS U-600, ES U-800, MS U-1000, HS U-1200, K-1 Champ, PS Champ
(550+), ES Champ (750+), MS Champ (950+), and HS Champ (1150+). Participants
play only against opponents in their own section. Under sections for
elementary school, K-1 Champ, and PS Champ will play all their games on
Saturday. Under sections for middle and high school will play all their
games on Sunday. ES Champ, MS Champ, and HS Champ will play their games
on Saturday and Sunday.
Championship sections are only open to students who live in or attend
school in MD,
the Under sections are open to participants from any state.
Read more
at this link. Get registered
at this link.
(added 10/15/2025) |
Apr 24 |
DC Chess League - Round 8.
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
(added 11/18/2025) |
Apr 25 |
2026
Roanoke City Championships. Sat Apr 25 at Fallon Park Elementary in
Roanoke, VA, 502 19th St. SE. Sponsored by Roanoke City Public Schools.
See our website for more information.
(added 11/29/2025) |
Apr 25 |
**DC Area-Wide Scholastic. Walter
E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mt. Vernon Place NW, Washington, DC
20001. 4-SS, 9 Sections: K-2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9-12, Premier (for
students rated above 1600). Premier Section is two days, all other
sections are played on Saturday only. EF: $10 for grade sections, $20
for Premier Section. TC: Premier Section G/90;d10 – all other sections
G/25;d5. Rounds: Premier Section: 10 – 3 both days, other sections: 10 –
12 – 1:30 – 3. Premier Section prizes: $400 - $200 - $150, Trophies for
top 3 or more in each grade section. Trophies also for top school teams
and top girls. See more info
at this link. Register at
chessctr.org/area-wide. Organized by the U.S. Chess
Center, admin@chessctr.org. (added 11/9/2025) |
New! |
Apr 26
**MVP Chess K-12 Quads for April 2026. Sunday, Apr 26th, at the recreation
center located at 2017 Belle View Blvd in Alexandria, VA. This is a
3-round event, with players paired in groups of 4 based on their
ratings; players play one game against each of the other three players
in their "Quad." Time control is Gamd-25, delay 5 and Round 1 is at 1
PM. On-site registration closes at 12:45 PM sharp!! Read about "Quad Tournament" in chess
at this link.
Get details about MVP Chess's event
at
this link. Or,
click here
to go to MVP Chess's home page. (added
2/2/2026) |
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 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 (added 11/18/2025) |
May 8 |
Clara Roberts Memorial Chess
Tournament '26. At Max's Taphouse, Sunday, March 8, 737
S. Broadway in Baltimore. 5 rounds of US Chess rated play at a time
control of Game 15+5. Two (2) sections of competition, Open and Under
1600. Check-in 11:30 AM, Round 1 at 12:15 PM, Awards at 5:30 PM.
10-minute break after each round. Please bring your own set and clock.
Entry is $45 by 11:30 PM on 3/7, increases to $50 at the door. 65 player
limit. See details
at this link. (added 1/15/2026) |
Updated! |
May 8-10
71st Annual Maryland Open.
In Rockville, MD, Fri-Sun 8-10 May, at the Rockville Hilton, 1750
Rockville Pike. Prize awards are based on "place-based scoring."
Multiple sectons of competition: Championship, Under 2200, Under 2000,
Under 1800, Under 1600, Under 1300/Unrated, and Under 1000. 2-day and
3-day schedules available in some of the sections. Time controls and
some entry fees vary by section. Get all the
details and register
at this link to the Maryland Chess
Association's website.
(updated 1/6/2026) |
New! |
May 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.
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Updated! |
May 15-17
**2026 Coastal Virginia Open.
This is the rescheduled date from the event in January that was
cancelled due to the Bomb Cyclone.
At the Wyndham Virginia Beach Ocean Front. Organized by the Hampton
Roads Chess Assn., a VCF Cup Event. Three (3) Sections of competition:
Open, U1600, U1200, at a time control of Game-90 plus 10 seconds. Scholastic side events
on Sunday, Feb 2 only. Free entry for US Chess
National Masters if enetered by Jan 18. Get registered now
at
this link. See overall tournament details and hotel
deals
at this link.
(updated 2/2/2026) |
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. |
May 21-25 |
13th Annual Cherry Blossom Classic.
In Sterling, VA, at the Executive Conference and Training Center, 22685
Holiday Park Drive, Suite 60.
$20,000 in guaranteed prizes.
Five (5) sections of competition with the Open, Under 2100 and Under
1700 sections being FIDE and US Chess Rated, and the Under 1300 and
Under 1000 sections being US Chess rated. A VCF Cup event. Read the
details
at
this link. (added
1/1/2026) |
May 29 |
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
(added 11/18/2025) |
May 29-31 |
(F) 2026 Virginia Senior
& Adults Open.
We are planning for the tournament to be in Fredericksburg, VA, at the
Country Inn & Suites Fredericksberg South. Senior Open is for
players who are (or will be) age 50+ as of Aug 1, 2026.
NEW for 2026:
The Adult Open is for players who are at least 21 years old as of the
start of the tournament on May 29. Senior Open in FIDE-rated, Adult Open
is US Chess rated. Five(5) rounds in both sections. Time Control is Game 90, increment 30. Top Virginia player in the
Senior Open earns the right to represent The Commonwealth in the annual
Irwin Tournament of State Senior Champsions held in August at the US
Open in Grand Rapids, MI. Get more
information from the VA
Chess Federation website. See also the official
Tournament Life Announcement
at this link. (updated 1/14/2026) |
June | 2026
Jun 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 11/18/2025) |
New! |
Jun 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.
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(added 2/3/2026) |
Jun 25-29 |
(F)
4th Annual DC International.
Thurs-Sun, June 25-29, In Wash DC at the Omni Shoreham Hotel, 2500
Calvert St. 200 US Chess Grand Prix Points! $20,000 in guraranteed
prizes in one section. GM & IM Norms possible. Read all about the
tournament and its registration instructions
at this link.
(added 11/19/2025) |
Jun 26-28 |
(F)
The DC Open. Being held on Jun 26-28 in collaboration with the DC Chess
Association. This is a Grand Prix, Enhanced Grand Prix, and Jr. Grand
Prix event at the Omni Shoreham Hotel. NOTE: This event is being held
concurrently with the U1200 and U1000 Sections of the 54th World Open
(see the next entry below). The DC Open is a 5-round event using 40/80,
SD/30; d30 time controls, with the 2-day option using Game-60, delay 10
for Rounds 1 and 2. There are four (4) sections of play in the DC Open:
Major, Under 2100, Under 1800, and Under 1500. The Major and U2100
Sections are FIDE-rated. Bring your own chess
equipment (set, board, clock). Blitz Tournament at 9:30 PM on Saturday
evening, with entry on-site. Read details
at this link. (added 1/15/2026) |
Jun 26-28 |
54th Annual World Open, Under 1200 and Under 1000 Sections. In
Washington DC at the OMNI Shoreham Hotel, 2500 Calvert St. See details
online
at this link. See July 1-5 for
dates for the Open through Under 1400 Sections. Also,
see the entry above about the DC Open. (added 11/16/2025) |
July | 2026
July 1-5 |
(F)
54th Annual World Open,
OPEN through Under 1400 Sections. In
Washington DC at the OMNI Shoreham Hotel, 2500 Calvert St. Open Section
is FIDE rated, other sections are US Chess rated. See details
online
at this link. See 26-28 June for the Under 1200 and Under 1000
section dates. (added 11/16/2025) |
In Planning |
Jul 3-6
4th Annual Independence Day Open.
Being planned by the
Atlantic Chess Assn.
(updated 11/19/2025) |
New! |
Jul 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.
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(added 2/3/2026) |
Jul 25-29 |
(F)
13th Washington International.
Sat. July 25 - Wednesday July 29 in Rockville, MD, at the Rockville
Hilton, 1750 Rockville Pike. $51,000
prize fund. Conditions available to GMs, WGMs, IMs, WIMs
... read all the details and get registered
through this link. Electronic
Chess Notation devices not allowed.
Organized by the Maryland Chess Association (www.mdchess.com).
(asded 12/22/2025) |
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. |
New! |
Aug 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 2/3/2026) |
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) |
October | 2026
In Planning |
Oct 10-12
(F) 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. |
November | 2026
In Planning |
Nov 6-8
3rd Annual Thanksfiving Open.
Being planned by the
Atlantic Chess Assn.
(updated 11/19/2025) |
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