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Region III US Chess Tournament Clearinghouse (MD
- DC - VA) |
This is the US Chess
Tournament Clearinghouse
for the States of Maryland and Virginia and the
District of Columbia
We request the assistance of organizers to submit their events promptly and
follow the
US Chess
policy for the Regional Tournament Clearinghouses.
Site Manager:
Mike Hoffpauir (Virginia Chess Federation)
Please
email
your tournament information to me (Mike Hoffpauir).
Mike also scans the online TLAs for MD, DC, and VA to learn about other
tournaments, he includes links to them in this listing as his time permits.
Website links to the Region III State Affiliates: District
of Columbia, Maryland
Chess Association,
Virginia Chess Federation.
The DC Chess League is the official state affiliate for the District of
Columbia.
Last updated 06/02/23 09:05:22 AM by Mike Hoffpauir
The Clearninghouse Listings for 2019-2022, and portions of 2023 are archived. Click here to view the archives.
"New!" represents listings we've posted in the past 2 weeks.
| 2023 DC-MD-VA Clearinghouse listing. | ||
| Month | Starting Date | Event Information |
| June 2023 |
Click Here to find any tournament in
Maryland in JUNE 2023 Click Here to find any tournament in Virginia in JUNE 2023 Click Here to find any tournament in the District of Columbia in JUNE 2023 |
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| Jun 2-4 | Chess Girls Rock. Friday June 2nd through Sunday June 4th in Virginia Beach, VA. All girls are invited to register for the Girls Rock Tournament hosted by Hampton Roads Chess Association and supported by a generous grant from US Chess. Held the weekend of June 2-4 in Virginia Beach, the tournament features a Friday evening pool and pizza party with new player orientation and swag bags (Tshirt included!), Saturday tournament for girls of all ages and abilities, and Sunday rock climbing together at a premier indoor rock gym.. Generously sponsored by a grant from US Chess and the St Louis Chess Center. Click here for more information. | |
| Jun 2-4 | Annual Virginia Senior Open. Washington-Dulles Marriott (same hotel as last year). Registration is now open on the VA Chess Federation's home page (www.vachess.org). Determines what Virginia Senior (age 50+) will represent Virginia at the 2023 John T. Irwin Tournament of Senior State Champions. See also the Maryland Open above on April 28-30. | |
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New! Jun 3 |
Thurgood Marshall Center Chess Championship. Sat, June 3. Click here for more information! | |
| Jun 3 | Arlington County Quads. Magnus Chess Academy is running quads on June 3rd for grades K-8. The top finisher in each group wins a trophy. Details and registration on chessacademy.com/tournaments | |
| Jun 4 | Charm City Chess Club 2023 Summer Open Tournament. Sunday, June 4, 5SS, G/25;d5 at the DoubleTree Hilton Hotel, Canterbury Room, 4 West Univ. Parkway, Baltimore, MD. Click here for details and registration. | |
| Jun 9 | Round 8, DC Chess League. Friday, June 9. | |
| Jun 10 | WCC Quads #58 at the Waldorf Chess Club, 2932 Mattawoman Beantown Road, Walforf, MD. 3 Rounds, Game-70, delay-10. $25 entry fee. Click here for more information. | |
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New! Jun 10 |
DC State Scholastic Chess Championship. Saturday, June 10 at the Edgewood Recreation Center, 300 Evarts St. NE, Washington, DC. Sections: K-1 Open, K-1 U400, K-3 Open, K-3 U600, K-5 Open, K-5 U600, K-8 Open, K-8 U600, K-12 Open, K-12 U800. 1st-3rd Individual Trophies in each section, Top Team trophy in each Open Section. A team is 4 or more players from the same school, no "club" teams--school teams only. Click here for more information. | |
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New! June 11 |
The Herndon Action Tournament. Sunday Jun 11 at 4 pm. Crowne Plaza Dulles Airport Hotel Herndon on 2200 Centreville Road, Herndon, VA 20170. Click here for more information or to register. | |
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New! June 11 |
1st Annual DMV Scholastic Championship. At the Crown Plaza Dulles Airport Hotel, 2200 Centreville Rd, Herndon, VA. Round 1 at 10am. 4 rounds, 4 sections (K3, K5, K8, K12). Chess sets provided, BRING YOUR CLOCK. Trophies for 1st through 5th in each section, plus special prizes for the 1st place winner in each section! 1st place in the K-12 receives a $200 Chessable gift card. 1st place in the other sections will each receive two months free entry into a DMV Chess Course.* (Admission into the Monday course cannot be guaranteed due to limited spots available.) Click here for registration and more information. | |
| Jun 16 | ACC Friday Blitz. 5-rd Double-Swiss; Time Control: G/5, d0. Prizes based on entries with $100-1st guaranteed. Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, 1500 N Glebe Rd., Arlington, VA 22207. Reg: 7:00-8:00pm with Rd1: 8:10pm, rest ASAP. EF: $30 ($25 for club members) – cash/check only on-site – NEW: advance entries allowed at club meeting or through website arlingtonchessclub.com Contact for info only: accvachess@gmail.com, No Smoking. | |
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New! June 16-17 |
2023 Roanoke Valley Chess Club Championship! Friday & Saturday, Jun 16-17, at the Westhampton Baptist Church, 2515 Grandin Road in Roanoke. Click here for more info. | |
| Jun 16-18 | 9th Annual Continental Class Championships. 120 US Chess Grand Priz Points! Organized by Continental Chess Association. Being held in Reston, VA. Click here to see the Tournament Announcement. | |
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New! Jun 17 |
2023 Spring All Girls Tournament in Washington DC. Calling all Women & Girls in PA, VA, DC, MD, NJ, NY, WVA, CT, DL ! Join us for our annual Women & Girls Spring tournament! Hosted by the Chess Girls DC Nonprofit. Click here for more information. | |
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New! Jun 24 |
Henrico Chess Blitz Open. Sat, June 24th in Richmond, VA. Click here for more info. | |
| Jun 24 |
ACC's Saturday Action-Plus. 5SS, G/45, d/5. $$1900 prize fund b/50 total entries. 2 Sections. PREMIER (1600 floor): $600-300-200, U2100 & U1900 $100 each. AMATEUR (U1700): $250-150-100, U1400 & U1200 $50 each. Marriott Residence Inn - Ballston, 650 N. Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22203. Reg.: 9:00-9:45am. Rds.: 10am-12-2:30-4:30-6:30. EF: $60 advance entry on-line and Fridays at the ACC club, or $70 on-site, cash or check (no credit). On-line: www.arlingtonchessclub.com/PayPal2.html#news2 Contact for info only: accvachess@gmail.com W. NS. |
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New! Jun 25 |
Henrico Chess Rapid Open. In Richmond, VA, at 10250 Staples Mill Rd. Swiss style with 5 rounds of Rapid G/15+5 There is a guaranteed $80 first prize, and with 15+ entrees there will be $60 for second and $40 for third place. Registration is $30 until June 17 and then goes up to $40. Registration and check-in will start at 10:00 am and play begins at 11:00 am. Anyone not registered by 10:45 am may miss the first round. Click here for more info. | |
| Jun 30 - Jul 2 | Independence Day Open. Friday June 30 - Sunday July 2 in Dulles, VA, at the Marriott Washington-Dulles, 45020 Aviation Drive in Dulles, VA. $5600 guaranteed prize fund. Five Sections to choose from. Time Control is G/90+30, 1 hour default (forfeit) time. Scholastic Tournament side event on Sat. July 1. Get more info at this link. | |
| July 2023 |
Click Here to find any tournament in
Maryland in JULY 2023 Click Here to find any tournament in Virginia in JULY 2023 Click Here to find any tournament in the District of Columbia in JULY 2023 |
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| July 7 | Round 9, DC Chess League. Friday, July 7. | |
| Jul 14 | ACC Friday Blitz. 5-rd Double-Swiss; Time Control: G/5, d0. Prizes based on entries with $100-1st guaranteed. Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, 1500 N Glebe Rd., Arlington, VA 22207. Reg: 7:00-8:00pm with Rd1: 8:10pm, rest ASAP. EF: $30 ($25 for club members) – cash/check only on-site – NEW: advance entries allowed at club meeting or through website arlingtonchessclub.com Contact for info only: accvachess@gmail.com, No Smoking. | |
| Jul 15-16 | Annual Charlottesville Open. Sat & Sun, July 15-16, at the Comfort Inn, Monticello, Charlottesville, VA. Blitz on Friday night, July 14. Three US Chess rated Seciton: Championahip, U1800, and U1200. More information on the Virginia Chess Federation's website, www.vachess.org | |
| Jul 21-23 | 2023 Virginia Commonwealth Games. An ONLINE Tournament organized by the VA Chess Federation in collaboration with the VA Commonwealth Games authorities. Cash and Medals as prizes. Multiple Sections. Details available now at www.vachess.org. | |
| Jul 21-23 | 10th Annual Potomac Open. Rockville Hilton, Rockville, MD. 30 Grand Prix Points. Prizes paid solely on a player's final score. All the prizes are guaranteed. If the total pay out in the Open section is less than $1500, extra money will be added to the pay out of the top score group to bring the total to $1500. Click here for more info. | |
| Jul 22 |
ACC's Saturday Action-Plus. 5SS, G/45, d/5. $$1900 prize fund b/50 total entries. 2 Sections. PREMIER (1600 floor): $600-300-200, U2100 & U1900 $100 each. AMATEUR (U1700): $250-150-100, U1400 & U1200 $50 each. Marriott Residence Inn - Ballston, 650 N. Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22203. Reg.: 9:00-9:45am. Rds.: 10am-12-2:30-4:30-6:30. EF: $60 advance entry on-line and Fridays at the ACC club, or $70 on-site, cash or check (no credit). On-line: www.arlingtonchessclub.com/PayPal2.html#news2 Contact for info only: accvachess@gmail.com W. NS. |
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| August 2023 | Aug 4-6 | 2nd Annual Beltway Open. $5,500 prize fund. Fri-Sun (Aug 4-6) in Herndon, VA at the Crowne Plaza hotel. Five sections: Premier (FIDE-rated), U1900, U1600, U1300, and U1000. G/100;+30. View more information by clicking this link. |
| Aug 5 | Beltway Open Scholastic Championship. Sat (Aug 5) at 11 am in Herndon, VA at the Crowne Plaza hotel. Four sections: K-12, K-8, K-5, and K-3. G/30;d5. View more information by clicking this link. | |
| Aug 5 | Saturday Night Action at The Beltway Open. Sat (Aug 5) at 8 pm in Herndon, VA at the Crowne Plaza hotel. One section. G/25;d5. View more information by clicking this link. | |
| Aug 12-16 | 10th Annual Washington International. Rockville Hilton, Rockville, MD. 9-round Swiss, G/100+30 time control. $40,000 prize fund! Click here for more information. | |
| Aug 18 | ACC Friday Blitz. 5-rd Double-Swiss; Time Control: G/5, d0. Prizes based on entries with $100-1st guaranteed. Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, 1500 N Glebe Rd., Arlington, VA 22207. Reg: 7:00-8:00pm with Rd1: 8:10pm, rest ASAP. EF: $30 ($25 for club members) – cash/check only on-site – NEW: advance entries allowed at club meeting or through website arlingtonchessclub.com Contact for info only: accvachess@gmail.com, No Smoking. | |
| Aug 19 |
ACC's
Saturday Action-Plus.
5SS, G/45,
d/5. $$1900 prize fund b/50 total entries. 2 Sections. PREMIER
(1600 floor): $600-300-200, U2100 & U1900 $100 each. AMATEUR (U1700):
$250-150-100, U1400 & U1200 $50 each. Marriott Residence Inn -
Ballston, 650 N. Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22203. Reg.:
9:00-9:45am. Rds.: 10am-12-2:30-4:30-6:30. EF: $60 advance
entry on-line and Fridays at the ACC club, or $70 on-site,
cash or check (no credit). On-line: www.arlingtonchessclub.com/PayPal2.html#news2 Contact
for info only: accvachess@gmail.com W.
NS.
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Aug 25-27 or 26-27 |
Atlantic Open. Organized by Continental Chess Association. Being held in Reston, VA. | |
| September 2023 | Sep 2-4 | 2023 Virginia Closed Chess Championships. Being orgainzed by the VA Chess Federation, not details available at this time. Open to Virginia residents only. Blitz on Friday night, Sep 1st. |
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New! Sep 22-24 Save the Dates |
(Place Holder) Annual David F. Zofchak Memorial Tournament. Norfolk, VA. Details coming soon. | |
| Sep 23 |
ACC's Saturday Action-Plus. 5SS, G/45, d/5. $$1900 prize fund b/50 total entries. 2 Sections. PREMIER (1600 floor): $600-300-200, U2100 & U1900 $100 each. AMATEUR (U1700): $250-150-100, U1400 & U1200 $50 each. Marriott Residence Inn - Ballston, 650 N. Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22203. Reg.: 9:00-9:45am. Rds.: 10am-12-2:30-4:30-6:30. EF: $60 advance entry on-line and Fridays at the ACC club, or $70 on-site, cash or check (no credit). On-line: www.arlingtonchessclub.com/PayPal2.html#news2 Contact for info only: accvachess@gmail.com W. NS. |
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| October 2023 | Oct 7-9 | 2023 US Armed Forces Open Chess Championships. Location and details TBD. Open to active duty and retired US military and Coast Guard, Cadets/Midshipman attending any of the U.S. Military Academies, College ROTC Cadets. Special section for "Veterans" open to anyone who served in the US Military and received an honorable discharge. |
| Oct 13-14 | 2023 Walter Muir Memorial Tournament. Friday-Saturday, Oct 13-14 at the Westhampton Christian Church in Roanoke, VA. 5-rounds, one section. Sponsored by the Roanoke Valley Chess Club. Click here for more information. | |
| Oct 14 | ACC's Saturday Action-Plus. 5SS, G/45, d/5. $$1900 prize fund b/50 total entries. 2 Sections. PREMIER (1600 floor): $600-300-200, U2100 & U1900 $100 each. AMATEUR (U1700): $250-150-100, U1400 & U1200 $50 each. Marriott Residence Inn - Ballston, 650 N. Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22203. Reg.: 9:00-9:45am. Rds.: 10am-12-2:30-4:30-6:30. EF: $60 advance entry on-line and Fridays at the ACC club, or $70 on-site, cash or check (no credit). On-line: www.arlingtonchessclub.com/PayPal2.html#news2 Contact for info only: accvachess@gmail.com W. NS. | |
| Oct 20-22 | Washington Chess Congress. Reston, VA. Details not yet available. Being organized by the Continental Chess Association. | |
| Oct 27-29 | 2023 Fredericksburg Open. Site TBD in Fredericksburg. Being organized by the VA Chess Federation. | |
| November 2023 |
Nov 3 - 4 Save the Dates |
1st Annual Virginia Online Scholastic & College Chess Championships. Friday night and Saturday, Nov 3-4, 2023. This is an ONLINE tournament that is US Chess rated. Online Platform TBD. Blitz tournament on Friday evening. Quick-rated tournament on Saturday. Round times and time controls TBD. |
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Nov 17-19 Save the Dates |
2023 Northern Virginia Open. Friday night thru Sunday, Nov 17-19, 2023. Round 1 on Friday evening. 5 Rounds, Open and Amateur (U1800) are FIDE Rated. Novice (U1200) Section is Saturday and Sunday only, US Chess rated. More at www.vachess.org by July. | |
| Nov 18 | ACC's Saturday Action-Plus. 5SS, G/45, d/5. $$1900 prize fund b/50 total entries. 2 Sections. PREMIER (1600 floor): $600-300-200, U2100 & U1900 $100 each. AMATEUR (U1700): $250-150-100, U1400 & U1200 $50 each. Marriott Residence Inn - Ballston, 650 N. Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22203. Reg.: 9:00-9:45am. Rds.: 10am-12-2:30-4:30-6:30. EF: $60 advance entry on-line and Fridays at the ACC club, or $70 on-site, cash or check (no credit). On-line: www.arlingtonchessclub.com/PayPal2.html#news2 Contact for info only: accvachess@gmail.com W. NS. | |
| December 2023 | Dec 16 | ACC's Saturday Action-Plus. 5SS, G/45, d/5. $$1900 prize fund b/50 total entries. 2 Sections. PREMIER (1600 floor): $600-300-200, U2100 & U1900 $100 each. AMATEUR (U1700): $250-150-100, U1400 & U1200 $50 each. Marriott Residence Inn - Ballston, 650 N. Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22203. Reg.: 9:00-9:45am. Rds.: 10am-12-2:30-4:30-6:30. EF: $60 advance entry on-line and Fridays at the ACC club, or $70 on-site, cash or check (no credit). On-line: www.arlingtonchessclub.com/PayPal2.html#news2 Contact for info only: accvachess@gmail.com W. NS. |
| Dec 26-29 | Eastern Open. Arlington, VA. Details not yet available. Being organized by the Continental Chess Association. | |
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| January 2024 | ||
| February 2024 |
New! Feb 2-4 Save the Dates |
(Place Holder) 2023 Coastal Virginia Open. Details TBD |