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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 05/15/26 11:31 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.
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"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|
May | 2026
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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 (F) Designates tournaments with one or more FIDE-rated Sections
May 1-3 |
2026 National Elementary (K-6)
Championship. Friday-Sunday,
May 1-3, in Baltimore at the Baltimore Convention Center. Get
more information
at
this link. 149
Virginians, 124 from Maryland, and 8 from DC are already registered --
don't miss out on this super fun event!! |
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 2 |
**Mid-Spring
Scholastic Tournament. Saturday,
May 2, 2026. Dulles,
VA. Open to scholastic players. Register
or view more information by visiting our website at THIS
LINK.
(added 4/14/2026) |
May 2 |
Mid-Spring Open Action. Saturday,
May 2, 2026. Dulles,
VA. Open
to all players. Two sections: Open & U1500. Register or view more
information by visiting our website at THIS
LINK.
(added 4/14/2026) |
May 4, 11, 18 and |
in Jun (see June 1 below)
OMCC Quad #1 - Double Round-Robin. A 6-round event held ofer multiple
Mondays in May and June at the Reading Room, 2nd Floor of Garrison Hall
South, Stevenson Univ., 10945 Boulevard Circle, Owings Mills, MD. One
round per evening, Game-60; delay 10. Get details and registration
instructions
at this
link. (added 3/27/2026) |
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) |
May 6,13,20 |
and 27
MVP Chess Weekly Swiss for May 2026. At
'The Link' in Old Town, 215 N.
Payne St., Alexandria, VA 22314. A 4-round Swiss format, one game each
Wednesday with a time control of Game-60, delay-10, US Chess-rated. Check-in
7 PM, Rounds begin at 7:30. Entry is FREE for all US Chess members, we
welcome your donations to our 501c(3) non-profit organization. More info
and registration
at
this link. Organized by
MVP Chess. (added
3/3/2026) |
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) |
May 9 |
**Girls
and Womens Regional and Open Spring Tournament. A
"Regional" tournament (ME, NH, MA, RI, CT, NY, NJ, DE, MD, VA, NC, SC,
GA, FL, DC) on Sat, May 9th, at Caldwell Hall, 620 Michigan Ave NW, Wash
DC. Hosted by Chiess Girls DC on behalf of the DC Chess Assn. Four (4)
rounds of play at a time control of Game-45, delay 5. Multilple sections
of play (K-3, 4th-6th grade, 7th-12th grade, and Women over 18). Special
prizes in addition to lots of place awards!!
Top performing DC Girl resident will receive a trophy and be nominated
to represent Washington, D.C., at the Haring Tournament of Champions in
Michigan July 28, 2026. Get more info
at this link.
(added 3/27/2026) |
May 9 |
**Montgomery
County Chess Tournament. Sat, May 9 at the Bender JCC of
Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Rd, Rockville, MD. For scholastic
players in Grades K-12. Rated and not-rated play available. Two start
times, 10 AM, 1 PM, or both! Get more informatoin
at this link. (added 3/27/2026) |
May 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
(updated 4/22/2026) |
May 15-17 |
**2026 Coastal Virginia Open.
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 16 |
**Verena
at the Glen Chess RVA Tournament. For players in grades
K-9 on Saturday, May 16, from
2:30-5:30 PM at 10286 Brook Rd, Glen Allen, VA. Players compete in one
of three sections: Open, Under 800, and Under 400. US Chess Federation
memberhship required unless this is your first tournament. Trophies for
1st & 2nd Place in each section! Get more information
at
this link. There also will be an area for adults to
play chess while the kids are playing!
(added 4/16/2026) |
May 16 |
5th Annual Charity Chess Tournament.
Sat May 16th at Rachel Carson Middle School, 13616 McLearen Rd, Herndon,
VA. This is a STUDENT-LED event. FREE tournament with 100%
of your donations provided to the Anna Sudha Community Kitchens non
profit organization. More information
at this link. Please register and donate
at this link. |
May 17 |
**MVP Chess K-12 Quads
for May 2026. A FREE tournament for players in grades
K-12 at the "Link in Old Town", 215 N. Payne St., Alexandria, VA. An
active US Chess Federation Membership is required. Tournament limited to
22 players, so please register in advance! As of 23 April it looks like
registration may already be full, but you can check
at this
link. (added 4/23/2026) |
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 23 |
**Baltimore County Chess Tournament.
A scholastic tournament for players in grades K-12 at the Jewish Comm Ctr of Greater Baltimore on Sat May 23, 3506
Gwynnbrook Ave, Suite 148 in Owings Mills, MD. Organized by Silver
Knights Chess Academy. Get more information
at this link.
(added 3/3/2026) |
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) |
May 31 |
**2nd
Annual Montgomery County Scholastic. Rockville,
MD. Sunday, May 31, 2026.
Open to scholastic players. Register or view more information by
visiting our website at THIS
LINK.
(added 4/14/2026) |
May 31 |
|
Rockville Action Tournament. Sunday,
May 31, 2026. Rockville, MD. Open to all players. Two
sections: Open & U1500. Register or view more information by
visiting our website at THIS
LINK.
(added 4/14/2026)
June | 2026
Jun 1, 8, 15 |
OMCC Quad #1 - Double Round-Robin. A 6-round event held ofer multiple
Mondays in May and June at the Reading Room, 2nd Floor of Garrison Hall
South, Stevenson Univ., 10945 Boulevard Circle, Owings Mills, MD. One
round per evening, Game-60; delay 10. Get details and registration
instructions
at this
link. (added 3/27/2026) |
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) |
Jun 5-7 |
4th Annual Metropolitan Open. June
5-7, 2026. Dulles,
VA. $3,500 prizes. Open to all players. Register
or view more information by visiting our website at THIS
LINK.(added
4/14/2026) |
Jun 6 |
**4th
Metropolitan Open Scholastic Championship. Saturday,
June 6, 2026. Dulles,
VA. Open only to scholastic players. Register
or view more information by visiting our website at THIS
LINK. (added
4/14/2026) |
Jun 6 |
**Pawn
Project Scholastic Chess Tournament 2026.
This is a not-rated tournament sponsored by the Pawn Project in
Purcellville, VA, from 10 AM to 4 PM. Although our event is not rated,
our tournament directors are US Chess certified. Check-in starts at 10
AM with Round 1 at 10:30. Get more info
at this link.
(added 4/14/2026) |
New! |
Jun 7
Blundercheck's Chess Riot at
Oozlefinch! Sunday Jun 7th at Ooozlefinc Beers &
Blending, 81 Patch Road, Ft. Monroe, VA. Play is in two sections:
Keytars (Advanced) and Castlers (Beginners). All ages and skill levels
welcome. Games are not rated but use US Chess rules. Get more
information
at this link.
(added 5/15/2026) |
Jun 7 |
Charm City Chess Club 2026 Summer
Open. Sunday, Jun 7 at the Double Tree Hilton, 4 W Univ.
Pkwy, Baltimore, MD. 3 Sections of play (Open, U1400, U1000). Five (5)
rounds with a time control of Game-25, delay-5. Rounds at 10:30 AM,
12:30 PM, 2 PM, 3:30 PM and 5 PM. Chess equipment provided, but
participation limited to 100 players. Entry Fees, registration and more
info at
www.charmcitychess.com
(added 4/22/2026) |
New! |
Jun 14
**Publix
at John Rolfe June Tournament. Sunday, June 14 for players in grades
K-9. Round 1 at 9 AM at the Publix, 2250 John Rolfe Pkwy, Henrico, VA.
Get more information
at this link.
(added 5/7/2026) |
Jun 14 |
**4th
Annual DMV Scholastic Championship. Sunday,
June 14, 2026. Dulles,
VA. Open only to scholastic players. Register
or view more information by visiting our website at THIS
LINK.
(added 4/14/2026) |
Jun 14 |
DMV
Summer Action Tournament. Sunday, June 14, 2026. Dulles,
VA. Open to all players. Two sections: Open & U1500. Register
or view more information by visiting our website at THIS
LINK.
(added 4/14/2026) |
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.
N
(added 2/3/2026) |
Jun 21 |
**Rockville
Summer Scholastic Challenge. Sunday, Rockville,
MD. June 21, 2026.
Open only to scholastic players. Register or view more information by
visiting our website at THIS
LINK.
(added 4/14/2026) |
Jun 21 |
Rockville Summer Open Action. Sunday, June
21, 2026.
Rockville, MD. Open to all players. Two sections: Open & U1500. Register
or view more information by visiting our website at THIS
LINK.
(added 4/14/2026) |
Jun 22 and 29 |
OMCC June Quick Tournament. Monday Jun 22 & 29 in The Reading Room, 2nd
Floor, Garrison Hall South, Stevenson Univ., 10945 Boulevard Circle,
Owings Mills, MD. Four (4) rounds of play, with 2 rounds each Monday on
June 22 & 29. Time control is Game-25, delay 3, with Round 1 at 7 PM.
Doors open at 6:30. Get information and registration instructions
at this link.
(added 3/27/2026) |
Jun 25 |
World Open Game/50 Championship.
In Wash DC at the site for the World Open (see Jun 26-29 below). Four
(4) rounds of play at Game-50, delay 10. Two Sections of play--Open and
Under 1900. Read the event rules and registration instructions
at this link.
(added 3/27/2026) |
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 26-29 |
**Summer
Chess Camp! June 22-26 from 9-4 daily.
The Atlantic Chess Association with the help of the Louise Archer PTA is
excited to offer a summer chess camp for all K-12 students. Location is
Louise Archer Elementary at 324 Nutley St. NW in Vienna, VA. You DO NOT
need to be a student in the Fairfax County school district or a Louise
Archer student to attend! Expert and Master level coaches to help with
chess openings, strategy, middlegame, tactics, traps, endgame, game
analysis and more. See details
at this link.
(added 4/14/2026) |
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) |
Jun 29-30 |
**18th
Annual World Open Under 13 Championship. Monday &
Tuesday, June 29-30 at the site for the World Open (see below). Three
(3) Sections of competition: Open, Under 1400, Under 700. Six (6) rounds
of play at a time control of Game-60, delay 10. Entry Fees, registration
instructions, and event info available now
at this link.
(added 3/27/2026) |
Jun 29-30 |
5th Annual World Open Amateur
Championship.
Mon-Tues, Jun 29-30, at the same location as the World Open (see above).
6 rounds at Game-90, delay 10. Two Sections (U2200 and U1800, with
Unrated players allowed in both sections). Round times, entry fees and
more information can be found
at this link/em>. (added 2/8/2026) |
Jun 29-30 |
(F)
15th Annual
World Open Women's Championship. Mon-Tues, Jun
29-30, at the same location as the World Open (see above). 5 rounds at
Game-90, delay 10. All players compete in one section, FIDE-rated. Round
times, entry fees and more information can be found
at this link. (added 2/8/2026) |
Jun 29-30 |
(F)
16th Annual
World Open Senior Amateur Championship. Mon-Tues, Jun
29-30, at the same location as the World Open (see above). 5 rounds at
Game-90, delay 10. Everyone competes in one section, FIDE-rated. Round
times, entry fees and more information can be found
at this link. (added 2/8/2026) |
Jun 30 |
13th Annual World Open Action
Tournament. Tuesday, June 30 at the same location as the
World Open (see above). A 6-round event with prizes awarded based on the
points you score, not place prizes! Bring set, board and clock.
Organized by Continental Chess Association. Get more information
at this
link. (added 2/8/2026) |
July | 2026
Jul 1 |
15th Annual World Open Game-7 Championship.
Wednesday, July 1st at the
OMNI Shoreham Hotel, 2500 Calvert St. NW, Washington DC. Five (5)
double rounds of play (10 total games) with a time control of Game-7 delay 2.
Everyone plays in one section. Get all the information
at this link. (added 11/16/2025) |
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) |
Jul 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 4/22/2026) |
Jul 4 |
34th Annual World Open
Game-10 Championship. Saturday, July 4th at the
OMNI Shoreham Hotel, 2500 Calvert St. NW, Washington DC. Five (5)
rounds of play with a time control of Game-10 delay 2. Two Setions of
play: Open and Under 1900/Unrated. Get all the information
at this link/em>. (added 11/16/2025) |
Jul 4 |
**Independence Day
Scholastic Tournament. Saturday,
July 4th at the same location as the Independence Day Open (see
Jul 5-9 below). Two Sections--Open (anyone can play) and K-12
(Scholastic players only). Four (4) runds at time control of Game 30,
delay 5. 30-minute Forfeit/No-Show time. Information and registration
instructions available
at this link.
(added 3/9/2026) |
Jul 4 |
Independence Day BUGHOUSE Tournament! Saturday,
July 4th at the same location as the Independence Day Open (see
Jul 5-9 below). Four (4) rounds, with each "round" having 2 games. Time
Control is Game-5, no delay for each game of the round. Round 1 at 3:30
PM. $10 Entry Fee. Register Now
at this link. See the full event
schedule
at
this link. Select this link to
Get Registered Now.
(added 3/9/2026) |
Jul 5 |
37th Annual World Open BLITZ Championship. Sunday, July 5th at the
OMNI Shoreham Hotel, 2500 Calvert St. NW, Washington DC. Five (5) double
rounds of play (10 total games) with a time control of Game-3 delay 2. Two Setions of
play: Open and Under 2200/Unrated. Get all the information
at this link. (added 11/16/2025) |
Jul 5-9 |
(F)
4th Annual Independence Day Open.
July 5-9 (Sun-Thurs). Being planned by the
Atlantic Chess Assn.
Venue is Washington Dulles Airport Marriott, 45020 Aviation Drive in
Dulles, VA. Nine (9) round FIDE-rated Premier Section and a 7-round
U2200 section, plus a US Chess rated Under 1600 section. $10,700 prize
fund based on 100 paid participants (50% of Prize Fund guaranteed).
Games begin on 7/5 in the Premier and U2200 sections. See the full event
schedule
at
this link. Select this link to
Get Registered Now.
(updated 3/9/2026) |
Jul 7 |
(F)
Independence Day Open BLITZ.
Tuesday, Jul 7th at th same location as the Independence Day Open (see
above). Nine (9) single-game rounds of Blitz at a time control of
Game-3, plus 2. Games will be FIDE-rated. See the full event
schedule
at
this link. Select this link to
Get Registered Now. (added 3/9/2026) |
Jul 10-12 |
4th Annual DMV Open. July
10-12, 2026. Dulles,
VA. Open to all players. Register
or view more information by visiting our website at THIS
LINK. (added
4/14/2026) |
Jul 11 |
**4th
Annual DMV Open Scholastic Championship. Saturday,
July 11, 2026. Dulles,
VA. Open only to scholastic players. Register
or view more information by visiting our website at THIS
LINK. (added
4/14/2026) |
Jul 13, 20, 27 & |
Aug 3, 10
OMCC Mondays Classic #11 Tournament. Every Monday at 7 PM on the dates
shown. Entry Fee $50 for 5 rounds of play (1 round each Monday) at a
time control of Game-60, delay 10. Get more tournament info and
registration instructions
at this link.
(added 3/27/2026) |
Jul 17-19 |
(F)
2nd Annual Owings
Mills Summer Open. July 17-19; FIDE rated, $3,000 in prizes. Three (3)
sections, Championship Section is FIDE-rated and US Chess rated; Reserve
Section and Under 1400
are USCF-rated. Time Control in Ch & Res sections is G/90+30 with 5 rounds
of play beginning Friday, July 17th with Round 1 at 7 PM. Play in U1400
section uses a time control of Game-25, delay 5, with 5 rounds all on
Sat July 16th (Round 1 at 10 AM). Get details
at this link. Register
at this link.
(added 3/12/2026) |
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.
NS
(added 2/3/2026) |
Jul 19 |
**2nd
Annual Capital-Region Scholastic Championship. Sunday, July
19, 2026. Dulles,
VA. Register
or view more information by visiting our website at THIS
LINK. (added
4/14/2026) |
New! |
Jul 19
Blundercheck's Birthday Simul and
Rapid! Sun, Jul 19th at the Hampton History Museum, 120
Old Hampton Lane, Hampton, VA. All events start after noon. Join us for
Blundercheck's 50th Birthday! Get information
at this link. (added 5/15/2026) |
Jul 19 |
DMV
Mid-Summer Open Action Tournament. Sunday, July 19, 2026. Dulles,
VA. Register
or view more information by visiting our website at THIS
LINK. (added
4/14/2026) |
Jul 25 |
**DMV
Summer Scholastic - Saturday. July
25, 2026. Dulles,
VA. Register
or view more information by visiting our website at THIS
LINK. (added
4/14/2026) |
Jul 25-26 |
DMV Summer Open Game-45 Tournament. July
25-26, 2026. Dulles,
VA. Register
or view more information by visiting our website at THIS
LINK. (added
4/14/2026) |
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) |
Jul 26 |
**DMV
Summer Scholastic - Sunday. July 26, 2026. Dulles,
VA. Register
or view more information by visiting our website at THIS
LINK. (added
4/14/2026) |
August | 2026
Jul 31 - Aug 2 |
Shenandoah Open 2026. Fri-Sun, Jul 31 - Aug 2, at the Comfort Inn
Monticello, 2097 Inn Dr., Charlottesville, VA.
A New VCF Cup Event. Three (3) sections of
competition: Open, Under 1600, and Under 1000/Unrated. Minimum US Chess
rating of 1500 required to play in the Open Section. Unrated Players
must compete in the Under 1000 section and are only eligible for 50% of
any cash prize won. Five (5) rounds at a time
control of Game-90 + 30. $5000 prize fund b/o 100 entries!
You can request up to 2 Half-pont Byes by July 31 at 11:59 PM (midnight
on Friday). Hotel rate is
$109 + taxes, reserve your room
at
this link. 30-minute default/no-show rule. Get more
information
at this link. Register now
at this link.
(added 2/19/2026) |
Aug 2 |
**Montgomery
County Scholastic Challenge. Sunday, Rockville,
MD. August 2, 2026.
Register or view more information by visiting our website at THIS
LINK. (added
4/14/2026) |
Aug 2 |
Rockville Mid-Summer Open Action. Sunday, August
2, 2026.
Rockville, MD. Register or view more information by visiting our website
at THIS
LINK. (added
4/14/2026) |
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. |
Aug 3, 10 |
OMCC Mondays Classic #11 Tournament.
Begins July 13 (see above) and held every Monday at 7 PM through Aug
10th. Entry Fee $50 for 5 rounds of play (1 round each Monday) at a
time control of Game-60, delay 10. Get more tournament info and
registration instructions
at this link.
(added 3/27/2026) |
Aug 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 4/22/2026) |
Aug 7-9 |
(F)
5th Annual Beltway Open. August
7-9, 2026. Dulles,
VA. At the Hampton Inn & Suites, 22700 Holiday Park Drive,
Sterling, VA.
$3,500 Guaranteed Prize Fund.
Play is in 3 sections (Premier-FIDE rated, Under 1800, and Under 1400).
Players may not "play up" more than 100 rating points. Register
or view more information by visiting our website at THIS
LINK. (added
4/14/2026) |
Aug 8 |
**5th
Annual Beltway Open Scholastic Championship. Saturday,
August 8, 2026. Dulles,
VA. Register
or view more information by visiting our website at THIS
LINK. (added
4/14/2026) |
New! |
Aug 14-16
13th Annual Potomac Open.
Hosted by the
Maryland Chess
Assn for Rockville, MD, at the Rockville Hilton, 1750
Rockville Pike. Six Sections of play, Top 2 sections are
FIDE rated. Two- and Three-day schedules available. See the Tournament Announcement
at this link. (added 5/15/2026) |
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) |
New! |
Aug 16
Rapid-Fire Chess Arena at Sly Clyde!
Sunday, Aug 16th at Sly Clyde Ciderworks, 207 E. Mellen St., Hampton,
VA. ARENA FORMAT tournament. Not rated. Time Control is Game-10. Get
more information
at
this link. (added 5/15/2026) |
Aug 17 |
OMCC Monday Blitz #10.
Monday, Aug 17, at The Reading Room, 2nd Floor, Garrison Hall South,
Stevenson Univ., 10945 Boulevard Circle, Owings Mills, MD. Five (5)
double-rounds of play (10 total games) at a time control of Game-5,
increment 3. $20 Entry Fee, with $135 in prizes based on 10 entries.
Boards, pieces, and clocks provided for all players. Get more info
at
this link. (added
3/27/2026) |
Aug 21-23 |
58th Annual Atlantic Open.
Fri-Sun, Aug 21-23 in Wash DC at the Omni Shoreham Hotel, 2500 Calvert
St. NW, Wash DC. Seven (7) sections of competition: Open (FIDE-rated),
Under 2100 (FIDE-rated), Under 1900, Under 1700, Under 1500, Under 1300,
and Under 1000. See event rules, prizes information, and registration
instructions
at this link. (added 3/27/2026) |
Aug 21-23 |
Atlantic Open BLITZ Championship.
Sat Aug 22nd at the same site as the Atlantinc Open (see above). Four
double-rounds (8 games) of play at a time control of Game-3, delay 2.
Everyone competes in one section. Bring your own chess equipment. Get
event information
at this link.
(added 3/27/2026) |
New! |
Aug 24 & 31
OMCC QUick #12.
Hosted by the Owings Mills Chess Club on two Mondays (Aug 24 & 31) at
Stevenson Univ. in The Reading Room of Garrison Hall South, 10945
Boulevard Circle, Owings Mills MD. Rounds 1 & 2 on Aug 24th, Rounds 3 &
4 on Aug 31st. Entry Fee is $20, Time Control is Game-25, delay 3. 75%
of entry fees to be returned as prizes (less USCF fees).
(added 5/15/2026) |
September | 2026
Sep 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) |
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) |
Sep 12 |
ACC's Saturday
Action-Plus: 5SS,
G/45, d/5. $$1900 prize fund b/o
45 total entries. 2 Sections. PREMIER
(1600 floor): $600-300-200, U2100 & U1900 $100 each. AMATEUR (U1700):
$250-150-100, U1400 & U1200 $50 each. Marriott Residence Inn - Ballston,
650 N. Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22203. Reg: 9:00-9:45am. Rds:
10am-12:00-2:30-4:30-6:30. EF: $75 advance
entry on-line and Fridays at the ACC club, or $90 on-site -
cash/check/Venmo/PayPal. Online: www.arlingtonchessclub.com/PayPal2.html#news2 Contact
for info only: accvachess@gmail.com W.
NS
(added 4/22/2026) |
New! |
Sep 18-20
Annual Zofchak Memorial Chess
Tournament. A VCF Cup event on Fri-Sun, Sep 18-20. Site
and dates are CONFIRMED. Check
back soon for details or contact the Hampton Roads Chess Club
at this link.
(updated 5/5/2026) |
In Planning |
Sep 18-21
3rd Annual Blue Ridge Open.
Being planned by the
Atlantic Chess Assn.
(added 2/5/2025) |
New! |
Sep 26
Grand Fin- Ale at the Kiwanis
Seafood Festival. Sat Sept 26th at the Greek Hellenic
Community Center, 60 Traverse Rd, Newport News, VA. 4 games at G/15
delay 3. See details
at this link. (added 5/15/2026) |
October | 2026
Oct 2 |
ACC
Friday Blitz 5-rd
Double-Swiss; Time Control: G/5,
d2. Prizes based on entries with $100-1st guaranteed
(12 or more entries ... 1st place prize increases and 80% of EFs
returned as prizes). Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, 1500 N Glebe
Rd., Arlington, VA 22207. Reg: 7:00-8:00pm with Rd1: 8:10pm, rest ASAP. EF: $30 ($25
for club members) – cash/check/Venmo/PayPal on-site. Advance
entries at club meeting or through website: arlingtonchessclub.com Contact
for info only: accvachess@gmail.com
NS
(added 4/22/2026) |
In Planning |
Oct 9-12
2026 (5th Annual) Skyline Open.
In Dulles, VA, at the Washington Dulles Airport Marriott on Aviation
Drive. (added 4/8/2026) |
In Planning |
Oct 10-12
(F) Annual US Armed Forces Open (USAFO).
2026 Location TBD. This is a US Chess Federation National Championship event.
|
Oct 17 |
ACC's Saturday Action-Plus: 5SS,
G/45, d/5. $$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 $90 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) |
In Planning |
Oct 24-25
2026 Fredericksburg Open. |
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) |
In Planning |
Nov 6-8
3rd Annual Piedmont Open.
Save the date! In Glen Allen, VA. (added 4/13/2026) |
In Planning |
Nov 13-15
3rd Annual Thanksfiving Open.
Being planned by the
Atlantic Chess Assn.
(updated 3/19/2026) |
Nov 21 |
ACC's Saturday Action-Plus: 5SS,
G/45, d/5. $$1900 prize fund b/o
45 total entries. 2 Sections. PREMIER
(1600 floor): $600-300-200, U2100 & U1900 $100 each. AMATEUR (U1700):
$250-150-100, U1400 & U1200 $50 each. Marriott Residence Inn - Ballston,
650 N. Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22203. Reg: 9:00-9:45am. Rds:
10am-12:00-2:30-4:30-6:30. EF: $75 advance
entry on-line and Fridays at the ACC club, or $90 on-site -
cash/check/Venmo/PayPal. Online: www.arlingtonchessclub.com/PayPal2.html#news2 Contact
for info only: accvachess@gmail.com W.
NS
(added 4/22/2026) |
December | 2026
Dec 4 |
ACC
Friday Blitz 5-rd
Double-Swiss; Time Control: G/5,
d2. Prizes based on entries with $100-1st guaranteed
(12 or more entries ... 1st place prize increases and 80% of EFs
returned as prizes). Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, 1500 N Glebe
Rd., Arlington, VA 22207. Reg: 7:00-8:00pm with Rd1: 8:10pm, rest ASAP. EF: $30 ($25
for club members) – cash/check/Venmo/PayPal on-site. Advance
entries at club meeting or through website: arlingtonchessclub.com Contact
for info only: accvachess@gmail.com
NS
(added 4/22/2026) |
Dec 19 |
ACC's Saturday Action-Plus: 5SS,
G/45, d/5. $$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 $90 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) |
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February 2027 |
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March 2027 |
In Planning Mar 6-7 or 13-14 |
2026-27 Virginia Scholastic & College Championships. Being planned for the Tidewater area of Virginia on the weekend of March 6-7 or 13-14. 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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