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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 12/05/25 12:05 PM
Please
email
your tournament information to me (Mike Hoffpauir).
Mike also scans the online TLAs for MD, DC, and VA to learn about other
tournaments, he includes links to them in this listing as his time permits.
Website links to the Region III State Affiliates: District
of Columbia, Maryland
Chess Association,
Virginia Chess Federation.
The DC Chess League is the official state affiliate for the District of
Columbia.
The old
Clearinghouse Listings for 2019 through 2024 and events from January-October 2025 are
archived.
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the archives.
"New!" represents listings we've posted in the past 2 weeks. The "Updated!" and "In Planning!" highlights are self explanatory
Click here to see what's in the works for 2026!
This is the Calendar for the Remainder of 2025|
December | 2025
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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
Dec 1, 8, |
15 & 22
Owings
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) |
New! |
Dec 2, 9, 16 23, 30
RVA Pieces Rated Ladder, Rounds 31-35. Every Tuesday in December at 6:30
PM at the Publix Carytown, 3535 Ellwood Ave, Richmond, VA. One US Chess
rated game each
night at a time control of Game-60, delay 10. Read more about our club's
tournament at our website (link).
Read more about the tournament
and get registered
at this link.
(added 12/1/2025) |
Dec 2, 9, 16 |
Tuesday Knight Thunder Weekly Rapids ONLINE.
Every Tuesday from Nov 18th through Dec 16th. This is an ONLINE event
played on the LiChess platform. Time control is Gamd 10, increment 5.
Five (5) Rounds every Tuesday, everyone plays in one section. You must have a LiChess account ot play
(they are free). Start time every Tuesday is 7 PM eastern, sharp. If you
are not online when the round begins you will be forfeited! Organized by
the Big Chair Chess
Club. Register
at this link.
(added 11/19/2025) |
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 |
**(F) 2nd Annual Piedmont Open.
Friday - Sunday, Dec 5-7 at the Hilton Garden Inn Innsbrook, 4050 Cox
Road, Glen Allen, VA. $$4,600 in guaranteed
prizes. A VCF Cup event. Four (4) sections of play: Open, Under
1700, Under 1100, and a 1-day Scholastic section for players rated Under
800. Open Section is FIDE-rated and US Chess-rated, all other sections
are US Chess rated only. Round 1 in Open and U1700 at 7 PM on Friday
evening. U1100 Section games are Sat/Sun only with Round 1 at 11 AM.
Blitz tournament on Saturday evening, Dec 6th. Get
the
event
schedule, rules, and lodging details at this link.
Register for the Main Event at this link, or
Register for Blitz at this link. Organized by the
Eastern Chess Assn.
(added 9/4/2025) |
New! |
Dec 6
**2025 Star City Championship. On Sat, Dec 6th, at
Fallon Park Elementary, 502 19th St. SE, Roanoke, VA. Organized by
Roanoke City Public Schools. This is a 4 or 5 round Open and Scholastic
tournament with Round 1 at 10 AM and other rounds as soon as possible
thereafter. US Chess rated play in all sections. Three (3) sections:
Open, K-8 and K-5. Early entry is $10, $20 at the door. Get more info
at this link. Visit our website
at
this link, or
download our Entry Form now. (added 11/29/2025) |
Dec 6 |
Waldorf Chess Club Quads #81.
Sat., Dec 6th at 2932 Mattowoman Beantown Road, Waldorf, MD. Three
rounds at 10 AM, 1 PM and 3:30 PM. Time control si Game 61, increment
10. Pre-register online at
http://www.waldorfchessclub.org/events.html. $60 Cash prize in each
quad, $25 entry fee. Get more info
at this link. (added
11/18/2025) |
Dec 6 |
**16th Mustang
Scholastic Chess Tournament. On Sat, Dec 6th, at
Monticello HS, 1400 Independence Way, Charlottesville, VA.
Four-round Swiss system. Rounds 1-2 game/20, rounds 3-4 game/30. Bring a
clock if you own one; boards and pieces will be provided. Three
sections: K-3, K-5, K-8. USCF membership required.
Barry Keith, phone/text (954) 806-2387, e-mail
barrykeith214@gmail.com
, or fax entries to (434) 244-3104. Get more information
at this link.
(added 11/16/2025) |
Dec 6 |
**McNair
December Scholastic. Sat, Dec 6th at McNair Elementary
School, 2499 Thomas Jeff Drive, Herndon, VA. 3 Sections of play: K3, K5
and K8. Five rounds in K3 with a time control of Game-30, delay 5. Four
rounds in K5 and K8 with a time control of Game-45, delay 5. Early Entry
$40, increases to $45 on Dec 3rd, $50 onsite until 8:30 AM. Doors open
at 8 AM, with Round 1 at 9 AM and follow-on rounds as soon as possible
or as announced by the Chief TD.
Register online at this link. Tournament
subject to FCPS closing due to inclement weather or other circumstances.
Send your questions to us at
mcnairchess@gmail.com.
(added 11/12/2025) |
CANCELLED |
Dec 6
CANCELLED: 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. (Cancelled
11/16/2025) |
Dec 7 |
**2025 Greater Mid-Atlantic K-12 Chess
Championships. Sunday, Dec 7th, aht Hammond High School,
8800 Guilford Rd, Columbia, MD. US Chess rated play in seven (7)
sections: K1U400, K2-3U400, K4-5U400, K6-12U800, K5(400-800),
K12(800-1200), and K12 Championship. Round 1 at 10 AM. Time control is
Game 25 with 5-second time delay. Hosed by Silver Knights Chess Academy.
Read more about the event
at this link. Register now
at this link.
(added 10/15/2025) |
Dec 12 |
DC Chess League-ROUND 4.
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 8/17/2025) |
Dec 12-14 |
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1st Annual Oak
Grove Open. Dulles,
VA. December 12-14, 2025. $3,500
guaranteed prize fund. Open to adults and kids of any level,
sections based on rating. Register or view more information by
visiting our website at THIS
LINK. (added 9/18/2025)
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, the Doubletree Hotel, and the
Centennial Hotel. An official Tournament Life Announcement is not yet
available. Registration expected to open in late August.
Link to the Tournament Web Page. |
Dec 13 |
8th Black Knights Chess Championship.
In Wash DC on Sat Dec 13th at the Van Ness Center (1st Floor), 4301
Connecticut Ave NW. US Chess rated play with a time control of Game 45 (no delay or increment
mentioned in the TLA). 5 rounds beginning at 9 AM, then every 2 hours
afterwards. Onsite registration 8-8:45 AM. Entry is $80 in advance, $90
at the door. Cash prizes and trophies. Register now
at this
link. Get more information
at this link.
(added 11/12/2025) |
Dec 13 |
**1st
Annual Oak Grove Scholastic Championship. Dulles,
VA. Saturday, December 13, 2025. Open
exclusively to kids. Register or view more information by visiting our
website at THIS
LINK.
(added 9/18/2025) |
Dec 13 |
Owings
Mills Chess Club Winter Action. Sat, Dec 13th 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 14 |
Capital Chess Sunday Swiss, December.
Sun Dec 14th at the Fesitval Center (2nd floor), 1640 Columbia Rd. NW,
Wash DC. Round 1 at 12:30 pm. All play is in One Section with a time
control of Game-25, increment 5. Register
at this link. Read more about the
tournament
aat this link.
(added 11/19/2025) |
Dec 20 |
**Baltimore
County Chess Tournament. At the Jewish Community Center
of Greater Baltimore on Sat, Dec 20th, at 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave, Stuie
148, Owings Mills, MD. For players in Grades K-12 with or without
tournament experience. Players will be organized in groups of 4 (e.g.,
"Quads"), with each player playing the other 3 players in their Quad
(the tournament will have 3 rounds). Time Control is Game-10, delay 5 in
the NOT RATED Section. Time Control is Game-25, delay-5 in the rated
Quads. Read more
at this link. Get registered at this link.
(added 10/15/2025) |
Dec 20 |
Rockville Chess Club Monthly
Quad/Swiss 38th. Sat, Dec 20th at the Kensington Park
Library, 4201 Knowles Ave, Kensington, MD.
THIS IS A NEW LOCATION. Play is in two sections:
Quads and Swiss Under 900. Round 1 in both sections is at 11 AM. FREE
ENTRY, donations welcome. Time Control in Quads is Game-55, delay 5.
Time Control in Swiss Under 900 is Game 25, delay 5. Please bring your
own chess equipment, notation sheets, and writing utensils. Get more
info
at this link.
(added 11-18-2025) |
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 21 |
**MVP
Chess K-12 Quads.
Entry is FREE for US Chess members! Sunday December 21, at the Mount Vernon
Rec Center, 2017 Belle View Blvd, Alexandria, VA. Players will be
organized into groups of 4 based on rating (i.e., "Quads"). Tournament
is limited to 32 players orgainzed in 8 Quads. Round 1 at 1 PM. Time
control is Game-25, delay-5. Register now
at this link. Get more information
at this link. (added
10/20/2025) |
Dec 21 |
Charm City Chess Club December
Action Tournament.
Sunday, Dec 21, at the Double Tree Hilton, 4 W Univ. Pkwy, Baltimore,
MD. US Chess rated, time control is Game-25, delay-5, 5 rounds of play.
Three (3) sections, Open, Under 1400, and Under 1000.
Open Section Prizes:
1st $550, 2nd $330, 3rd $220, Top U2000 $140, U1800 $140, U1600 $140.
Section open to unrated and players over USCF rating of 1300. U1400
Section Prizes:
1st $440, 2nd $275, 3rd $165, Top U1200 $110, Top Unrated $85. U1000
Section Prizes: 1st $110 Trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, Top
U800, Top U500 and Top Unrated. All prizes based on 80 players. Chess
sets and clocks provided. Information and online registration at:
charmcitychess.com/new_tournament. Read
the US Chess TLA
at this website.
(added 10/20/2025) |
Dec 21 |
**The Ice-Cold Scholastic Tournament.
Sunday, Dec 21st at the Hampton Inn and Suites Dulles, 22700 Holiday
Park Dr., Sterling, VA.
Round 1 at 10 AM, US Chess rated play with all players in one section.
Grade-based prizes.
More info at this link.
Register at this
link. This tournament will feature Monrad pairings, which is a variation
on Swiss pairings that reduces mismatches. The use of Monrad pairings
eliminates the need for multiple sections as players are often paired
against closely related opponents, especially in early rounds. To read
more about Monrad Swiss pairings, visit Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swiss-system_tournament#Monrad_system Because
we are using Monrad pairings, which are better at reducing mismatches,
there are no separate K-3, K-5, K-8, and K-12 sections. Instead, there
is just one section for everyone. To be eligible for grade-based prizes,
please include the player's grade in the "grade" field when you
register. (added 9/19/2025) |
Dec 21 |
DMV Winter Action. Dulles,
VA. Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 4 pm.
Two sections: Open and U1500. Open to adults and kids of any level.
Register or view more information by visiting our website at THIS
LINK.
(added 9/18/2025) |
Dec 26-29 |
(F) 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). US Chess rated only. 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) |
Dec 28 |
|
**Baltimore
Winter Scholastic. Linthicum,
MD. Sunday, December 28 at 10 am. Hilton Garden Inn BWI
Airport. Open exclusively to kids. Register or view
more information by visiting our website at THIS
LINK. (added 10/9/2025)
Baltimore Winter Action. Linthicum,
MD. Sunday, December 28 at 4 pm. Hilton Garden Inn BWI
Airport. Open to adults and kids of any level.
Register or view more information by visiting our website
at THIS
LINK.
(added 10/9/2025)
Dec 31 |
New Year's Eve Action. Dulles,
VA. Wednesday, December 31, 2025 (New Year's Eve) at 4 pm. Open
to adults and kids of any level. Two sections: Open and U1500. Register
or view more information by visiting our website at THIS
LINK.
(added 9/18/2025) |
Dec 31 |
**New
Year's Eve Scholastic Championship. Dulles,
VA. Wednesday, December 31, 2025 (New Year's Eve) at 10 am.
Open exclusively to kids. Register or view more information by visiting
our website at THIS
LINK.
(added 9/18/2025) |
These are the Events Scheduled or Planned for January - December
2026 |
January | 2026
Jan 2-4 |
(F) 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. Venue is
the Marriott Washington-Dulles Airport on Aviation Drive in Dulles, VA.
Round 1 on Friday evening, Rounds 2-5 on Saturday and Sunday. Get more
info and register at
www.vachess.org. We are
thinking about adding BLITZ to Saturday night.
(added 2/5/2025) |
Jan 5 |
Owings Mills Chess Club (OMCC)
January Blitz! On Monday Jan 5th in
The Reading Room: 2nd Floor, Garrison Hall South, Stevenson Univ., 10945
Boulevard Circle, Owings Mills, MD. Round 1 at 7 PM and we will play 10
rounds. Time control is Game-3, increment 2. Get more info and
registration instuctions
at this
link. (added 10/23/2025) |
Jan 9 |
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! |
Jan 10
**Verena
at the Glen January Cross-Round Chess Tournament.
Organized for players in grades K-9 by Chess RVA (www.chessrva.com)
on Sat, Jan 10 at 10286 Brook Rd., Glen Allen, VA. Event times are 3-6
PM. 3 Sections of play based on US Chess ratings (Open, Under 700, and
Under 350). Time control is Game 15, delay-3. Get more info
at this
link. (added 12/5/2025) |
Jan 11 |
**MVP
Chess K-12 Quads. Entry is FREE for US Chess members!
Sunday Jan 11, at the Mount Vernon Rec Center, 2017 Belle View Blvd,
Alexandria, VA. Players will be organized into groups of 4 based on
rating (i.e., "Quads"). Tournament is limited to 32 players orgainzed in
8 Quads. Round 1 at 1 PM. Time control is Game-25, delay-5. Register now
or get more information
at this link. (added
10/23/2025) |
Jan 12, 19, 26 |
OMCC January Quick Tournament.
Three Mondays in January, 2 rounds each evening. Club opens at 6:30 PM,
games start at 7 PM. Venue is The Reading Room, 2nd Floor of Garrison
Hall South at Stevenson Univ., 10945 Boulevard Circle, Owings Mills, MD.
Preregister by sending USCF ID to either jeffrey.m.otto@gmail.com or
by text: 858-945-3491. Get more info
at this
link. |
Jan 17 |
ACC's Saturday Action-Plus: 5SS,
G/45, d/5. $$1900 prize fund b/o
50 total entries. 2 Sections. PREMIER
(1600 floor): $600-300-200, U2100 & U1900 $100 each. AMATEUR (U1700):
$250-150-100, U1400 & U1200 $50 each. Marriott Residence Inn - Ballston,
650 N. Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22203. Reg: 9:00-9:45am. Rds:
10am-12:00-2:30-4:30-6:30. EF: $60 advance
entry on-line and Fridays at the ACC club, or $70 on-site -
cash/check/Venmo/PayPal. Online: www.arlingtonchessclub.com/PayPal2.html#news2 Contact
for info only: accvachess@gmail.com W.
NS (added 11/18/2025) |
Jan 23 |
|
DC Chess League - Round 5.
4-Board Team Chess - Games start 8pm Fridays -
1 match per month. Teams often need additional players, so
individual players are welcome! Locations
vary based on which team is "Home" (see website: dcchessleague.com). Time
Control: G/
90 +30inc 3
Sections: Open,
Amateur (U2000), Reserve (U1700). Questions or to join a team: acomparc@gmail.com
(added 11/18/2025)
New! |
Jan 23-25
(F) 4th Annual Newcomb Memorial
Tournament.
$$3500 guaranteed prize fund with 3-day and 2-day schedules available
for Friday-Sunday, Jan 23-25
at the Executive Conference and Training Center, 22685
Holiday Park Dr., Dulles, VA. Play is in 3 sections: Premier
(FIDE-rated), Under 1900, and Under 1400. Chess boards provided, but
please bring your own clock! Come out and celebrate with us the lives of the Newcomb brothers, Murray
and Philip. Get more info and register
at this link. See info on Jan 25th below
for the Newcomb Memorial Scholastic Tournament.
(added 11/29/2025) |
New!/em> |
Jan 24
2026
SW Virginia Championships. Sat Jan 24 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, Jan 31.
(added 11/29/2025) |
New! |
Jan 25
**4th
Annual Newcomb Memorial Scholastic Championship. Sunday,
Jan 25 at the Executive Conference and Training Center, 22685 Holiday
Park Dr., Dulles, VA. Round 1 at 10 AM with follow-on rounds scheduled
onsite ASAP. US Chess rated play in 4 sections: K3, K5, K8, K12. Come
out and celebrate the lives of the Newcomb brothers, Murray and Philip.
Get more info and register
at this link.
(added 11/29/2025) |
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) |
Jan 30-Feb 1 |
(F)
63rd Baltimore Open. Fri-Sun, Jan 30 - Feb 1 in
Linthicum, MD, at the BWI Sheraton, 1100 Old Elkridge Landing Rd. Free
parking! Choose from the Two-day or Three-day schedules with multiple
sections: Championship, Under 2200, U2000, U1800, U1600, U1300, U1000.
Prize payout baed on your final score! Make your hotel reservation
($105/nite) and read all about the tournament
at this link
(added 11/19/2025) |
February | 2026
Feb 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) |
Feb 7 |
**GM
Cup Annual 3rd Scholastic Tournament. Details coming
soon ... (added 11/16/2025) |
Feb 13 |
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
(added 11/18/2025) |
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
**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 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) |
New! |
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) |
7-8 Mar |
**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) |
14 Mar |
**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. |
20-22 Mar |
5th Annual Old Line Open.
These dates are confirmed.
Being organized by the Maryland Chess Association (www.mdchess.com).
(updated 9/8/2025) |
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) |
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
Apr 2-6 |
(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) |
In Planning |
Apr 10-12
3rd Central Virginia Open.
In Glen Allen, VA, on Fri-Sun, April 10-12, 2026. Being organized by the
Eastern Chess Assn. Check back soon for more details. |
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) |
In Planning |
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 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) |
New! |
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 25-16 |
**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) |
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) |
20-22 Mar |
71st Annual Maryland Open.
These dates are confirmed.
Being organized by the Maryland Chess Association (www.mdchess.com).
(updated 9/8/2025) |
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 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) |
In Planning |
May 29-31
(F) 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
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 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 |
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. (added 11/16/2025) |
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July | 2026
July 1-5 |
54th Annual World Open,
OPEN through Under 1400 Sections. In
Washington DC at the OMNI Shoreham Hotel, 2500 Calvert St. 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) |
Jul 25-29 |
13th Washington International.
These dates are confirmed!
Being organized by the Maryland Chess Association (www.mdchess.com).
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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
(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. |
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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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