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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 10/15/25 08:27 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-September 2025 are
archived.
Click here to view
the archives.
"New!" represents listings we've posted in the past 2 weeks. The "Updated!" and "In Planning!" highlights are self explanatory
Click here to see what's in the works for 2026!
This is the Calendar for the Remainder of 2025|
October | 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
Oct 3 |
ACC
Friday Blitz. 5-rd
Double-Swiss; Time Control: G/5,
d2. Prizes based on entries with $100-1st guaranteed
(12 or more entries ... 1st place prize increases and 80% of EFs
returned as prizes). Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, 1500 N Glebe
Rd., Arlington, VA 22207. Reg: 7:00-8:00pm with Rd1: 8:10pm, rest ASAP. EF: $30 ($25
for club members) – cash/check/Venmo/PayPal on-site. Advance
entries at club meeting or through website: arlingtonchessclub.com Contact
for info only: accvachess@gmail.com
NS
(added 6/6/2025) |
Oct 3-5 |
(F)
2nd Annual Federal Open.
Friday-Sunday, Oct 3-5, in Sterling, VA, at the SpringHill Suites by
Marriott Dulles Airport, 22595 Shaw Road. $3,500 Guaranteed
prize fund. 3-Day and 2-day schedules available in the
U1800 and U1400 sections. Premier Section must play the 3-day schedule
(section is FIDE-rated). Players may not "play up" more than 100 points.
Unrated players play in the U1400 Section unless approved otherwise by
the Chief TD. U1400 Section will use Monrad Pairing System (link
to read more about it). Time Control in 3-day sections
is Game-110, increment 10. Rd. 1 in the 2-day schedule is Game-45 + 10.
Forefeit Policy is 30 minutes in all sections.
Get more information at this link.
Register now
at this link.
(added 8/16/2025) |
Oct 4 |
**2nd Annual Federal Open
Scholastic Ch. Saturday, Oct 4, in Sterling, VA, at the
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Dulles Airport, 22595 Shaw Road. Play is
in four (4) sections: K12, K8, K5, and K3. Trophies to Top 5 players in
each section. Time Control is Game-25, with 5-sec delay. Round 1 at 9 AM
with follow-on rounds scheduled as soon as possible (e.g., there are no
pre-scheduled round times). Entry Fee $35 if registered by 9/15,
increases incrementally afterwards up to $55 on 10/4 at the tournament
location. Reg. closes 30 minutes before Round 1. Boards and pieces
provided for all players, but please bring your own clock!
Get more info at this link;
Register now at this link.
(added 8/16/2025) |
Oct 4 |
Benjamin Blundercheck's Rock n' Roll
Chess Riot IV. Sat. Oct 4 at the Granby St. Glow Juice
Bar, 727 Granby St., Norfolk, VA. Chess themed music and entertainment
alongside our unique tournament. 6 Rounds with Rapid and Blitz time
controls, plus 2 rounds of "Musical Chess!" Two Sections of play:
Beginner and Advanced. $15 registration fee. GAMES ARE NOT RATED. Get
more event info at this link.
Register now at this link.
(added 8/16/2025) |
Oct 4 |
**Meadowdale Spring Scholastic & Quads.
Sat, Oct 4, at the Meadowdale Public Library in N. Chesterfield, VA.
Quads Sections for all Adults and Advanced Scholastic Players (rating
over 1200 in the past year). Four (4) Scholastic Sections to choose from
K12, K8, K5, and K3. Play in All Quads and Scholastic Sections will be
RATED by the US Chess Federation. See details at
www.vachess.org
(added 5/6/2025) |
Oct 6, 13, |
20 & 27
Owings
Mills Chess Club October Classic. Being held on FOUR
consecutive Mondays, October 6, 13, 20 and 27 at "The Reading Room", 2nd Floor of
Garrison Hall South at Steenson University, 10945 Boulevard Circle,
Owings Mills, MD. Four (4) rounds at Game-60, Delay-10 with one round
each Monday. Entry Fee is $20, please pre-register
by sending USCF ID to either jeffrey.m.otto@gmail.com or
by text: 858-945-3491 then pay your entry fee using Paypal or Zoom
(Paypal: jeffrey.m.otto@gmail.com
or
Venmo: @OMchess, Zelle: 858-945-3491).
Click here
for more information. (added 8/5/2025) |
Oct 10-13 |
(F)
4th Skyline Open.
(Revised Format.) Friday Oct
10 through Monday, Oct 13,
with $10,000 in prizes based on 150 entries
(60% payout guaranteed). In Dulles, VA, at the Washington Dulles Airport
Marriott (click
here for reservations). Multiple sections, Open &
U2000 are FIDE-rated with 7 rounds of play. Minimum FIDE or USCF rating
of 1800 since Jan 1, 2024, to play in Open Section. Players rated
1600-1799 can also play in Open Section by paying an additional $100
with their entry fee. 9-rounds of play in the Swiss System. No players
under 1600 in the Open Section. This is NOT a Norm-qualifying
tournament. 4-Day Schedule is FIDE-rated, 3-Day schedule is NOT
FIDE-rated in Rounds 1 and 2. Other Sections are Under 1600 (7 rounds
with 4-day and 3-day schedule options), Under 1200 (2-days, 6 rounds),
and a 1-day Scholastic Section.
Default/NO-SHOW RULE is 30 MINUTESS for all Sections.
Re-entry for $50 for players who lost in Round 1, but this option
consumes you one (1) optional half-point bye. Free Entry to
GM/WGM/IM/WIM registered by October 1st (early entry fee deducted from
winnings). A VCF Cup event. Schedule, Time Controls, and other details
at this
link. Organized by the
Eastern Chess Assn.
(added 3/12/2025) |
Oct 11 |
**Frederick October
Scholastic.
Sat Oct 11 at the Hampton
Inn & Suites Frederick Fort Detrick, 1565 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick,
MD. Play is in two Sections--Advanced (rated 800 and above, and Beginner
rated under 800. Games are US Chess rated with a time control of
Game-25, delay 5. Entry is $40 by 10/7, $45 by 10/10, $50 on 10/11 and
onsite. Round 1 at 9 AM, with follow-on rounds held as soon as possible.
More info and registration at this link.
(added 10/3/2025) |
Oct 11 |
DMV National Chess Day Action. Reston,
VA. Saturday, October 11 at Forest Edge Elementary School.
Open to adults and kids of any level. Register or view more information
by visiting our website at THIS
LINK.
(added 9/18/2025) |
Oct 11 |
**Forest
Edge Elementary School (FEES) Elementary Scholastic Champioship.
Reston, VA. Saturday, October 11 at Forest Edge Elementary School.
Open exclusively to kids. Register or view more information by visiting
our website at THIS
LINK.
(added 9/18/2025) |
Oct 11 |
5th Annual Bel Air National Chess
Day Tournament. Sunday Oct 11 in Bel Air MD, at the Bel
Air Armory, 37 N. Main St. Four (4) rounds of play in two (2) sections
(Open and Under1600) at a time control of Game-60+5.
Get more info at this link.
Register now
for the rated sections (Open
& U1600) t this link. Round 1 at 8:15 AM.
(added 8/31/2025) |
Unrated Section for Casual Players also available. Round 1 at 10:15 AM. Game 30+5 Time control, 5 rounds. Register for the Casual Play Section at this link. (added 8/31/2025)
Oct 11 |
National Chess Day Tournament at the
MacArthur Center Mall. In Norfolk VA on Saturday Oct 11.
Check back soon for more information. This event is open to ALL AGES.
(added 7/10/2025) |
Oct 11-13 |
(F)
2025 U.S. Armed Forces Open (USAFO)
Chess Championships.
This is a US Chess National Championship event.
Current planning calls for the
2025 to be hosted by the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
The agreement is being worked and is not yet finalized.The annual USAFO
is open to all active duty US Military, retired US Military, former
members of the US armed forces, cadets from the nation's military
academies (Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine), and
college ROTC students. The tournament has 5 rounds, two on Saturday and
Sunday, and one on Monday. Play is organized in 2 Sections, with the
"Championship" section open to active duty, retirees, and academy / ROTC
cadets, and the "Veterans" section for former members of the armed
forces. Both Sections are FIDE and US Chess rated. Two rounds on Sat
and Sun, and one round on Mon at a time control of Game-90, increment
30. This event is both FIDE- and US Chess-rated. For more information,
please
check this link and the website for the
Virginia Chess Federation (www.vachess.org).
Registration will open as soon as we have an agreement in place with the
venue.
|
See the pre-tournament announcement at this link.(added 5/6/2025)
Oct 12 |
**MVP
Chess Scholastic Championship. Sunday, Oct 12 at the
newly-renovated Mt. Vernon Rec Center (Multi-purpose Rm 1), 2017 Belle
View Blvd, Alexandria VA.
TOURNAMENT LIMITED
TO 20 PLAYERS in grades K-8. Four (4) rounds of play at a time
control of Game-25, delay-5. Everyone plays in one section. Round 1 at 1
PM, with follow-on rounds as soon as possible. Event should be over
about 4 PM. US Chess membership required, this is a Rated Tournament.
More
information and Registration at this link.
(added 8/26/2025) |
Oct 17 |
DC Chess League-ROUND 2.
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) |
New! |
Oct 18-19
2025 Walter Muir Memorial.
Sat-Sun, Oct 18-19, at the Trinity Ecumenical Parish, 40
Lakemont Drive in Moneta, VA. Six (6) rounds of play in three sections
(Open, Under 1400, and Beginners). $1,025 prize fund based on 40
entries. Click here for
more info.
Open and Under 1400 Register
at this link. Beginners register
at this link. (added 10/9/2025) |
New! |
Oct 18
Waldorf Chess Club Quads #80. Sat, Oct 18th, at the WCC, 2932 Mattawoman
Beantown Rd, Waldorf, MD. 3 Rounds at 10, 1, and 3:30, with a time
control of Game-61+10. Preregister online
at this link. Get more info at
this link. (added 10/9/2025) |
Oct 18 |
Girls Regional Chess Tournament.
Saturday Oct 18 at the Washington Hilton Hotel, 1919 Connecticut Ave,
Wash DC. Four (4) sections: Open and Age 16 and over, Uner 16 years old,
Under 12 years old, and Under 10 years old. Entry is $40 untiul 10/1,
then $45. Registration to open on Sept 1st. at
Chess Empowers Girls. More information
at this link.
(added 8/16/2025) |
Oct 18 |
ACC's Saturday Action-Plus: 5SS,
G/45, d/5. $$1900 prize fund b/o
50 total entries. 2 Sections. PREMIER
(1600 floor): $600-300-200, U2100 & U1900 $100 each. AMATEUR (U1700):
$250-150-100, U1400 & U1200 $50 each. Marriott Residence Inn - Ballston,
650 N. Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22203. Reg: 9:00-9:45am. Rds:
10am-12:00-2:30-4:30-6:30. EF: $60 advance
entry on-line and Fridays at the ACC club, or $70 on-site -
cash/check/Venmo/PayPal. Online: www.arlingtonchessclub.com/PayPal2.html#news2 Contact
for info only: accvachess@gmail.com W.
NS
(added 6/6/2025) |
Oct 19 |
**1st
Annual Eastern Scholastic Championship. In Dulles, VA,
on Sunday Oct 19th. Organized by DMV Chess at the Holiday Inn Washington
Dulles, 45425 Holiday Dr., Dulles, VA. Players compete in One Section,
but prizes awarded based on each player's grade in school. Entry Fee
starts at $35 by 9/29, increases in increments until the Tournament Date
when Entry is $55. Onsite registration closes 30 minutes before Round 1.
US Chess Rated. We will provide boards and sets, but please bring your
own clock.
Get more informatoin about this tournament
at this link.
Register online now at this link.
Tournament uses a unique pairing system called
Monrad Pairings. This is a US Chess rated
event. (added 8/16/2025) |
Oct 19 |
DMV Dulles Action Tournament.
Sunday, Oct 19th at 4 PM. Four (4) rounds, US Chess Regular and Quick
rated. Play is in two (2) sections--Open (min rating 1300) and Under
1500. Time Control is G/30 with 5-sec delay. At the same location as the
Eastern Scholastic (see above).
Get more info at this link.
Register Now at this link..
(added 8/16/2025) |
New! |
Oct 25
**Fairfax
Chess Tournament. A scholastic tournament for players in
grades K-12 on Sat, Nov 1, at the Unitarian Universalist Church of
Arlington, 4444 Arlington Blvd. Rated and unrated sections of play.This
tournament is for scholastic players in grades K-12 with and without
prior tournament experience. We recommend that players in their
first tournament choose the Unrated option, where they will be grouped
by age and play 3 or 4 games. Players who've previously done well in an
Unrated section or have previous rated tournament experience should
choose the Rated option, where they'll be placed in a group of 4 players
according to their age and rating. Each participant then plays one
game against each of the other three players in their group. At the end
of the third game, the winner of each group receives a trophy. This
event should typically finish in 1-2 hours, but can potentially take as
long as 3 hours for the most advanced players (although that is rare).
Everyone will use a clock! We'll go over how to use clocks
on-site, and you can watch this short video to see how they work.
Unrated section players will play a game in 10 minutes with a 5 second
delay, and Rated games are 25 minutes with a 5 second delay for each
player. Players can play in the morning at 10am, the afternoon at 1pm,
or both! Click here for
more info. Click here to
register now.
(added 10/9/2025) |
Oct 25 |
**McNair
Scholastic October Tournament. In Herndon, VA, at McNair
Elementary in Dulles, VA. Play is in three (3) sections: K3, K5 and K8,
with Round 1 at 9 AM. Pre-register online
at this link through Tuedsay Oct 21st for
$40, entry increases to $45 on Oct 22nd and pre-registration closes Oct
23rd. Onsite registration is $50 from 8-8:30 at the school on Saturday
Oct 25th. Time Control in K3 Section is Game-30, delay 5 with five (5)
rounds of chess. Time control in K5 and K8 is Game-45, delay 5 with four
(4) rounds of play. Round 1 is at 9 AM in all sections, and follow-on
rounds will be announced onsite as soon as possible after the previous
round ends. If you have questions, contact the organizer
at this link. |
Oct 25 |
Maryland October Action & Blitz.
Sat, Oct 25, at the Hilton Rockville, 1750 Rockville Pike. Action games
are in 2 Sections (Open and U1800) for four (4) rounds at a time control
of Game-45, increment 5, with Rd 1 at 10 AM. Blitz is at 6 PM with a
time control of Game-3, increment 2. For informatoin, entry fees, and
registration
go to this link.
(added 6/25/2025) |
Oct 25-26 |
Fredericksburg Open. In Fredericksburg at the Country Inn & Suites by
Radisson, Fredericksburg South on Sat & Sun, Oct 25-26, with BLITZ
on Friday evening. Play will be in
three Sections Championship, Amateur (Rated 1000 to 1800, and unrated),
and Novice (Under 1200). Games in All games are US Chess rated. Details
at this link
or www.vachess.org,
but you can Book your hotel room at the Chess
Rate of $89/night plus taxes
at
this link. This rate is available to book through Oct 22, 2025.
(added 2/7/2025) |
New! |
Oct 26
5th Annual Tysons Corner Scholastic
Championship. Tysons
Corner, VA. Sunday, October 26 at 10 am. Hilton Garden Inn Tysons.
Open exclusively to kids. Register or view more information by visiting
our website at THIS
LINK.
(added 10/9/2025) |
New! |
Oct 26
Tysons Corner Action Tournament. Tysons
Corner, VA. Sunday, October 26 at 4 pm. Hilton Garden Inn Tysons.
Open to adults and kids of any level. Register or view more information
by visiting our website at THIS
LINK.
(added 10/9/2025) |
November | 2025
Oct 31 - Nov 2 |
(F)
2nd Annual Thanksgiving Open. Friday Oct 31 - Sunday Nov 2 at
the Washington Dulles Airport Marriott, 45020 Aviation Drive, Dulles,
VA. A five (5) round event with FIDE and US Chess rated sectons. Premier
and Under 2000 sections are FIDE and US Chess rated; Under 1600 Section
is US Chess rated. $5,750 prize fund based on 100 paid entries. 3-Day
and 2-day schedules available, except in Premier which must play all 3
days. Round 1 in the 3-day schedule is 7 PM Friday evening. Round 1 in
the 2-day schedule is Saturday at 10 AM.
Get more
information at this link.
Register at this link.
(added 9/23/2025) |
New! |
Nov 1
**2025
Harvest Swiss. Sat, Nov 1 at Fallon Park Elementary, 502
19th St. SE, Roanoke, VA. Four (4) sections (Open, K8, K5, and
Beginners). Time control is Game-40, delay-5 for rounds 1-3, and
Game-55, delay-5 for Round 4 (and Round 5, if necessary based on the
number of entries we get). Open Section is open to adults. Concessions
and Chess Supplies avaliable for purchase in the Skittles area. NO
TOBACCO USE OR VAPING ON SCHOOL PROPERTY, INCLUDING THE PARKING LOTS
(STATE LAW). Read more about the event
at this link.
Register
at this link.
(added 10/15/2025) |
New! |
Nov 1
**Montgomery
County Scholastic Championship. Rockville,
MD. Saturday, November 1 at 10 am. Hilton Garden Inn
Rockville-Gaithersburg.
Open exclusively to kids. Register or view more information by visiting
our website at THIS
LINK.
(added 10/9/2025) |
New! |
Nov 1
Rockville Action Tournament. Rockville,
MD. Saturday, November 1 at 4 pm. Hilton Garden Inn
Rockville-Gaithersburg.
Open to adults and kids of any level. Register or view more information
by visiting our website at THIS
LINK.
(added 10/9/2025) |
New! |
Nov 1
**Arlington
Chess Tournament. A scholastic tournament for players in
grades K-12 on Sat, Nov 1, at the Unitarian Universalist Church of
Arlington, 4444 Arlington Blvd. Rated and unrated sections of play.This
tournament is for scholastic players in grades K-12 with and without
prior tournament experience. We recommend that players in their
first tournament choose the Unrated option, where they will be grouped
by age and play 3 or 4 games. Players who've previously done well in an
Unrated section or have previous rated tournament experience should
choose the Rated option, where they'll be placed in a group of 4 players
according to their age and rating. Each participant then plays one
game against each of the other three players in their group. At the end
of the third game, the winner of each group receives a trophy. This
event should typically finish in 1-2 hours, but can potentially take as
long as 3 hours for the most advanced players (although that is rare).
Everyone will use a clock! We'll go over how to use clocks
on-site, and you can watch this short video to see how they work.
Unrated section players will play a game in 10 minutes with a 5 second
delay, and Rated games are 25 minutes with a 5 second delay for each
player. Players can play in the morning at 10am, the afternoon at 1pm,
or both! Click here for
more info. Click here to
register now.
(added 10/9/2025) |
Nov 1 |
Thanksgiving Open Blitz.
Saturday, Nov 1, at the same location as the Thanksgiving Open (see
above). Round 1 is at 8 PM. See this link for
more information. You can
Register Now for Blitz at this link.
(added 9/25/2025) |
New! |
Nov 3
**Thanksgiving
Scholastic Tournament. Monday, Nov 3 at the Washington
Dulles Airport Marriott, 45020 Aviation Drive, Dulles, VA. Play is in 2
sections--Advanced (rated 800 and above, Beginner (rated under 800).
Games are US Chess rated. 4 Rounds starting at 9 AM.
Entry is $45 by 10/26, $50 starting 10/27.
Register and get more info at this lnik. (added
10/3/2025) |
Nov 3 |
Owings Mills Chess Club November
Blitz. Being held on Monday,
Nov 3, at the Ratcliffe Center, Stephenson Univ., 10945 Boulevard
Circle, Owings Mills, MD. Ten (10) round double-swiss. Entry is $5. No
Byes. Time Control is Game-3 + 2 seconds.
(Paypal: jeffrey.m.otto@gmail.com
or
Venmo: @OMchess, Zelle: 858-945-3491).
Click
here for more info. (added
8/5/2025) |
Nov 7-9 |
(F) 1st Annual Washington Dulles Open.
November 7-9 (Friday-Sunday) at 22700 Holiday Park Dr., Sterling, VA
(Hampton Inn & Suites Dulles). 5-rounds of play with 3-day and 2-day
schedule options available. Premier Section must play the 3-day schedule
(it is FIDE-rated). U1800 and U1400 Sections also available. Monrad
pairings used in the U1400 section. Players may not play up more than
100 points. Unrated players play in the U1400 Section unless approved by
the Chief TD. $3,500 guaranteed prize fund.
Time Control is G in 110 min with 10-sec increment for the 3-Day
schedule. G/45+1- for ROund 1 of the 2-day schedule.
Forefeit Policy is 30 MIN - NOT 1 hour. Boards and pieces
provided for all players, but you need to bring you own clock.
Register Now at this link.
Get more Info at this link. For the U1400
Section, read about
Monrad Pairings at this link.
(added 8/16/2025) |
Nov 7 |
ACC
Friday Blitz. 5-rd
Double-Swiss; Time Control: G/5,
d2. Prizes based on entries with $100-1st guaranteed
(12 or more entries ... 1st place prize increases and 80% of EFs
returned as prizes). Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, 1500 N Glebe
Rd., Arlington, VA 22207. Reg: 7:00-8:00pm with Rd1: 8:10pm, rest ASAP. EF: $30 ($25
for club members) – cash/check/Venmo/PayPal on-site. Advance
entries at club meeting or through website: arlingtonchessclub.com Contact
for info only: accvachess@gmail.com
NS
(added 6/6/2025) |
New! |
Nov 8
Poetic Checkmate Chess Tournament Series: Speak Life. At Busboys and
Poets on Sat, November 8th, 2004 MLK Jr. Ave SE, Washington, DC. Four
(4) rounds of chess with a 10-minute time control. THIS EVENT IS NOT
BEING RATED BY THE US CHESS FEDERATION. A unique Chess & Poetry
experience! Cash prizes if we have at least 20 players. Read more about
the event
at this link. Register
at this link.
(added 10/15/2025) |
New! |
Nov 8
**Montgomery
County Chess Tournament. Sat. Nov 8th in Rockville, MD,
at Bender JCC of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Rd.
This tournament is for scholastic players in grades K-12 with and
without prior tournament experience. We recommend that players in
their first tournament choose the Unrated option, where they will be
grouped by age and play 3 or 4 games. Players who've previously done
well in an Unrated section or have previous rated tournament experience
should choose the Rated option, where they'll be placed in a group of 4
players according to their age and rating. Each participant then
plays one game against each of the other three players in their group.
At the end of the third game, the winner of each group receives a
trophy. This event should typically finish in 1-2 hours, but can
potentially take as long as 3 hours for the most advanced players
(although that is rare). Everyone will use a clock! We'll go over
how to use clocks on-site, and you can watch this short video to see how
they work. Unrated section players will play a game in 10 minutes with a
5 second delay, and Rated games are 25 minutes with a 5 second delay for
each player. Players can play in the morning at 10am, the afternoon at
1pm, or both! Get more info
at this link. Register at this link. (added 10/9/2025) |
Nov 8 |
**1st
Annual Washington Dulles Scholastic Championship. Dulles,
VA. Saturday, November 8th.
Open exclusively to kids. Register or view more information by visiting
our website at THIS
LINK.
(Added 9/18/2025) |
Nov 8 |
Shenandoah Valley Fall '25 Chess
Open. Saturday, Nov 8, at the Raymond E. Santmyers
Student Union & Activity Center, 200 East 8th St., Front Royal, VA. US
Chess rated play in four (4) sections: Championship/Open, Reserve,
Novice, and Unrated.
See the tournament announcement at this
link for more details about section rating cutoffs, entry fees,
registration, etc. (added 9/25/2025) |
Nov 10 & 17 |
Owings
Mills Chess Club November Quick. Being held on two
successive Mondays, Nov 10 & 17 at "The Reading Room", 2nd Floor of
Garrison Hall South at Steenson University, 10945 Boulevard Circle,
Owings Mills, MD. Four (4) rounds at Game-25 + 3 seconds) with Rds 1 & 2
on Nov 10, Rds 3 & 4 on Nov 17. Entry Fee is $10, please pre-register
by sending USCF ID to either jeffrey.m.otto@gmail.com or
by text: 858-945-3491 then pay your entry fee using Paypal or Zoom
(Paypal: jeffrey.m.otto@gmail.com
or
Venmo: @OMchess, Zelle: 858-945-3491).
Click here
for more information. (added 8/5/2025) |
Nov 14 |
DC Chess League-ROUND 3.
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) |
New! |
Nov 15
**Fairfax
Chess Tournament. Sat, Nov 15th, at the Pozez Jewish
Communicy Center of Northern VA, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax,
VA.
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) |
Nov 15 |
Virginia Beach Police Department
Classic. Saturday, Nov 15th, at the VA Beach Police
Dept's Law Enforcement Training Academy. Check back soon for more
information. (added 7/10/2025) |
Nov 15 |
ACC's Saturday Action-Plus: 5SS,
G/45, d/5. $$1900 prize fund b/o
50 total entries. 2 Sections. PREMIER
(1600 floor): $600-300-200, U2100 & U1900 $100 each. AMATEUR (U1700):
$250-150-100, U1400 & U1200 $50 each. Marriott Residence Inn - Ballston,
650 N. Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22203. Reg: 9:00-9:45am. Rds:
10am-12:00-2:30-4:30-6:30. EF: $60 advance
entry on-line and Fridays at the ACC club, or $70 on-site -
cash/check/Venmo/PayPal. Online: www.arlingtonchessclub.com/PayPal2.html#news2 Contact
for info only: accvachess@gmail.com W.
NS
(added 6/6/2025) |
Nov 16 |
**The
Fall Scholastic Tournament. Dulles,
VA. Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 10 am.
Open exclusively to kids. Register or view more information by visiting
our website at THIS
LINK.
(added 9/18/2025) |
Nov 16 |
DMV Fall Action Tournament. Sunday, Nov 16th, at the SpringHill Suites
by Marriott, 22595 Shaw Road, Sterling, VA. A four (4) round tournament
with a time control of Game-30, delay 5 (this will be Quick and Regular
rated). Two (2) sections of competition--Open and Under 1500, minimum
rating of 1300 required to play in the OPEN Section. Round 1 at 4 PM,
with follow-on rounds occurring as soon as possible after Round 1. Two
half-point byes allowed. We have chess sets, but please bring your CHESS
CLOCK.
Register now at this link. If you have
questions, please
contact us at this link. Free parking at
the venue. (added 9/4/2025) |
Nov 18 |
(F)
HRCC FIDE Blitz. A
FIDE-rated Blitz tournament hosted by the Hampton
Roads Chess Club (HRCC) on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2025. Entry fee is $13. FIDE
ID number required to play. Location is the Kings
Grant Presbyterian Church, 745 Little Neck Road in Virginia Beach. Nine
(9) rounds, one game per round, using a time control of Game-3 + 2
seconds of increment per move.
Register
to play at this link. Get
more information at this link.
(added 9/23/2025) |
Nov 21-23 |
(F) 2025 Northern Virginia Open.
40 Grand Prix Points, $7,200 prize
fund with all place prizes guaranteed.
Before you fill your belly with Turkey, come out an play some chess!
Location likely to be the Marriott Washington-Dulles Airport on Aviation
Drive in Dulles, VA.
Round 1 on Friday evening, Rounds 2-5 on Saturday and Sunday.
Championship and Under 1800 Sections are FIDE-rated and US Chess rated.
Novice (U1200) Section if US Chess rated. Get all the tournament information
and register at this link.
(updated 9/16/2025) |
New! |
Nov 22
**Alexandria
City Championship Chess Tournament for K-12. Sat., Nov
22, at Oswald Durant Center, 1605 Cameron St., Alexandria, VA. Round 1
at 10 AM. ONLY OPEN TO STUDENTS
WHO LIVE IN OR GO TO SCHOOL IN ALEXANDRIA CITY.
Sections formed based on students' age. Round 1 at 10 AM. Get more info
at this link. Get registered
at this link.
(added 10/15/2025) |
New! |
Nov 22
|
**Rockville
Scholastic Championship. Rockville,
MD. Saturday, November 22 at 10 am. Hilton Garden Inn
Rockville-Gaithersburg. Open
exclusively to kids. Register or view more information by
visiting our website at THIS
LINK.
(added 10/9/2025)
Rockville Action Tournament. Rockville, MD. Saturday, November 22 at 4 pm. Hilton Garden Inn Rockville-Gaithersburg. Open to adults and kids of any level. Register or view more information by visiting our website at THIS LINK. (added 10/9/2025)
New! |
Nov 26
|
**Thanksgiving
Break Scholastic Tournament. (One
day before Thanksgiving) Sterling, VA. Wednesday,
November 26 at
10 am. Hampton Inn and Suites Dulles.
Open exclusively to kids. Register or view more information by
visiting our website at THIS
LINK.
(added 10/9/2025)
Workshop with NM Victor Sawhney-Duran. (One day before Thanksgiving) Sterling, VA. Wednesday, November 26 at 3:30 pm. Hampton Inn and Suites Dulles. Open exclusively to kids. Register or view more information by visiting our website at THIS LINK. (added 10/9/2025)
DMV Thanksgiving Action Tournament. (One
day before Thanksgiving) Sterling, VA. Wednesday, November 26 at
4 pm. Hampton
Inn and Suites Dulles.
Open to adults and kids of any level. Register or view more
information by visiting our website at THIS
LINK.
(added 10/9/2025)
Nov 27-30 |
(F)
2025 US Masters. In Charlotte, NC.
Click here for
more information. (added 8/25/2025) |
Nov 28-30 |
(F) 56th National Chess Congress. This
major event is in Philadelphia. Read about
it
at this link.
(added 6/25/2025) |
New! |
Nov 30
|
**Tysons
Corner Fall Scholastic. Tysons
Corner, VA. Sunday, November 30 at 10 am. Hilton Garden Inn
Tysons. Open exclusively to
kids. Register or view more information by visiting our website
at THIS
LINK.
(added 10/9/2025)
Tysons Corner Fall Action. Tysons Corner, VA. Sunday, November 30 at 4 pm. Hilton Garden Inn Tysons. Open to adults and kids of any level. Register or view more information by visiting our website at THIS LINK. (added 10/9/2025)
December | 2025
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) |
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) |
Dec 6 |
Maryland December Action & Blitz.
Sat, Dec 6, in Rockville, MD, at Hilton Rockville, 1750 Rockville Pike,
Rockville, MD. Action games (Game-45, increment 5) are in 2 Sections:
Open and Under 1800. Onsite Registration ends at 9:30 AM, Round 1 at 10
AM. In the Blitz event, everyone plays in the same section with a time
control of Game-3, increment 2, with Round 1 at 6 PM. Entry for Blitz
closes at 5:30 PM. (added 6/25/2025) |
New! |
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 |
|
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 |
**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. Being held on FOUR
consecutive Mondays, December 1, 8, 15, and 22 at "The Reading Room", 2nd Floor of
Garrison Hall South at Steenson University, 10945 Boulevard Circle,
Owings Mills, MD. Five (5) rounds of play at Game-25, Delay-5. Entry Fee is $50
through Nov 28, $60 afterwards. Please pre-register
by sending USCF ID to jeffrey.m.otto@gmail.com or
by text: 858-945-3491 then pay your entry fee using Paypal or Zoom
(Paypal: jeffrey.m.otto@gmail.com
or
Venmo: @OMchess, Zelle: 858-945-3491).
Click here
for more information. (added 8/5/2025) |
New! |
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 |
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 |
**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) |
New! |
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) |
2026 -- For Event Planning |
January | 2026
Dates
Confirmed! |
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. Likely location is
the Marriott Washington-Dulles Airport on Aviation Drive in Dulles, VA.
Round 1 on Friday evening, Rounds 2-5 on Saturday and Sunday. We are
thinking about adding BLITZ to Saturday night.
(added 2/5/2025) |
In Planning |
Jan 30 - Feb 2
2026 Coastal Virginia Open.
At the Wyndham Virginia Beach Ocean Front. Organized by the Hampton
Roads Chess Assn., a VCF Cup Event. Details coming this fall.
(added 4/1/2025) |
February | 2026
In Planning |
Feb 2-4
63rd Annual Baltimore Open.
At the BWI Sheraton. Hosted by the Maryland Chess Association. Details
to be published. (added 3/25/2025) |
In Planning |
Feb 12-16
3rd Annual President's Day Open.
Also likely to include an associated Scholastic, Blitz, and Quick-rated
side tournaments. Being planned by the
Atlantic Chess Assn.
(added 2/5/2025) |
Feb 27 - Mar 1 |
(F)
10th Annual George Washington Open. Friday Feb 27 - Sunday March 1st at
the Washington Dulles Marriott, 45020 Aviation Drive, Dulles, VA.
Organized by the Continental Chess Association (Link).
Five (5) rounds of play with 2-day and 3-day options available.
$17,000
in guaranteed prizes! Read all the datails
at this link.
(added 9/19/2025) |
Feb 28 |
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) |
Confirmed! |
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) |
New! |
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) |
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
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) |
New! |
18 Apr
**2026 Maryland
State Scholsatic 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) |
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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. |
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. |
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
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July | 2026
In Planning |
Jul 1-5
4th Annual Independence Day Open.
Being planned by the
Atlantic Chess Assn.
(added 2/5/2025) |
25-29 Jul |
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. |
In Planning |
Oct 30-Nov 3
3rd Annual Thanksgiving Open.
Being planned by the
Atlantic Chess Assn.
(added 2/5/2025) |
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