Jan 5.  Forcey Fest, Forcey Christian School, 2130 E Randolph Rd, Silver Spring, MD 209 Click to register

Jan 12. 19th Annual Mountaineer Open Morgantown, WV at the University.  Click for website

Jan 19.  Columbia Challenge, Atholton Elementary, 6700 Seneca Dr, Columbia, MD 21046. Click to register

Jan 26.  Sundays-in-Reston Mini-Swiss, Sunset Hills Montessori, 11180 Ridge Heights Rd, Reston, VA 20191. Click to register

Feb 1. ACC Blitz Tournament. 5-rd Double-Swiss, G/4 +2. NEW TIME CONTROL. Prizes b/entries: 80% returned as prizes. Reg: 7:00-8:10pm. Rd1: 8:15. EF: $20 ($15 for ACC Members), no advance entries, cash only. Arlington Forest United Methodist Church, 4701 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22202. See club website for more events and info: www.arlingtonchessclub.com/  Contact for info only: chrisney2@gmail.com  W, NS.

Feb. 16, Kasparov Chess Foundation Presents 10^th Annual Greater Mid-Atlantic Scholastic Chess Championship.  Baltimore Polytechnic Institute & Western High School, 1400 W. Cold Spring Ln., Baltimore, MD 21209. Open to all K-12 players from anywhere. 5 Sections. Championship: 1500+, K-12, 4SS, G/45 d5, Rds.: 9:30-11:30-1:30-3:30. 1000-1499: 1000-1499, K-12, 5SS, G/35 d5, Rds.: 9:30-11-12:30-2-3:30. U1000 HS & MS: under 1000 or unr, 6-12, 5SS, G/30 d5, Rds.: 9:30-10:45-12-1:15-2:30. 500-999 K-5: 500-999, K-5, 5SS, G/30 d5, Rds.: 9:30-10:45-12-1:15-2:30. U500 K-5: under 500 or unr, K-5, 5SS, G/25 d5, Rds.: 9:30-10:30-11:30-12:30-1:30. Trophies per section: top 25% of individuals; top 40% of teams. EF: $30 through 02.12; $45 through 02.14; $60 by 8 AM, 02.16 (half-point bye possible in Rd. 1); $80, 8-9 AM, 02.16 (on site; if space available; half-point bye likely in Rd. 1). Provided: sets, boards, scoresheets, & pencils. Bring chess clock. Food available for purchase. Register: www.mdchess.com. Contact: tournaments@mdchess.com.

Feb 23.  Silver Spring Smash, Forcey Christian School, 2130 E Randolph Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20904. Click to register.

Mar. 9.  Atholton Action, Atholton Elementary, 6700 Seneca Dr, Columbia, MD 21046. Click to register

Mar 15. ACC Blitz Tournament. 5-rd Double-Swiss, G/4 +2. NEW TIME CONTROL. Prizes b/entries: 80% returned as prizes. Reg: 7:00-8:10pm. Rd1: 8:15. EF: $20 ($15 for ACC Members), no advance entries, cash only. Arlington Forest United Methodist Church, 4701 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22202. See club website for more events and info: www.arlingtonchessclub.com  Contact for info only: chrisney2@gmail.com  W, NS.

Mar 16.  The Maryland State Warmup, Shipley's Choice, 310 Governor Stone Pkwy, Millersville, MD 21108. Click to register.

Mar 24. Sundays-in-Reston Mini-Swiss, Sunset Hills Montessori, 11180 Ridge Heights Rd, Reston, VA 20191. Click to register.

Apr 5. ACC's Friday Quads  3RR, G/30, d5.  $50 1st place in each quad. EF: $20, $15 for ACC members, cash only, no advance entries, no checks or credit as prizes paid immediately!  Reg.: 7:00-8:00, Rd.1 8:20, rest ASAP. Arlington Forest United Methodist Church, 4701 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22202. Contact for info only: chrisney2@gmail.com W. NS.

April 6,  Chess 4 Charity 2019, 6th Semi-Annual Charity Chess Tournament (for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals). 4SS, G/25, d/3. Quick Rated Only. NEW LOCATION: Jewish Community Center (JCC), 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA 22031. Reg: Pre-Registration online at www.chess4charity.org  Schedule: Tournament starts at 10am sharp. On-site Registration 9-9:45am. Silent Charity Auction. Simul with one or more local masters. All may participate!! Two Sections of USCF rated games and one section for non-USCF: Sections: Open (1500 floor), U-1600, Non-USCF. Trophies TBD. 100% of your registration fee goes directly to charity – to the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals! Early Bird price is $45 on or before March 25; $55 after March 25. Elig: Players welcome from all states and locations (VA/MD/DC/etc.). All ages & all experience levels welcome. Adult (16 or above, with valid ID) required to enter / drop off; children under 11 must be accompanied by adult. Questions: See www.chess4charity.org or email chess4charity@aol.com  Donations to the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals welcome whether or not you can play: www.chess4charity.org

APR 19-21 OR 20-21   1st Colonial Open  50 US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS (ENHANCED) & US Chess Junior Grand Prix!  5SS. ECTC Dulles (Executive Conference and Training Center, 22685 Holiday Park Dr, Sterling, VA 20166). $$5600 GTD. 4 sections. Open (FIDE): $1000-500-300-150, U2300/Unr $200. U2100 (FIDE): $800-400-200, U1900 $200, Unr limit $200. U1700: $600-300-150, U1500 $150, Unr limit $150. U1300(1-day/Sat ONLY): $300-150-100, U1100 $100, Unr limit $100. Top 3 sections EF: Online Early bird $80 by 3/20, $90 by 4/12, $95 by 4/18, $105 later and onsite, $5 service fee for refunds., U1300 EF $20 less. 3-day (Rd. 1 G/90;+30, Rds. 2-5 40/90,SD/30;+30): Reg. ends 7pm, Fri 7:30pm, Sat/Sun 10am & 4pm. 2-day (Rds. 1-2 G/45;+15inc, Rds. 3-5 40/90,SD/30;+30): Reg ends Sat 9:30am, rds. Sat 10am, 1pm & 4pm, Sun 10am & 4pm. U1300 Sat ONLY. 5 Rounds G/45;d5 (10am-12pm-2pm-4pm-6pm) Bye: all rounds allowed, must commit 1hr before rd. 3 (3pm); limit 1 byes. HR (Holiday Inn Wash-Dulles Airport, 3 mins walk from ECTC): $69/night, 703-471-7411, reserve by 4/5. Ent: colonialopenchess.com or Capital Area Chess Inc, PO Box 223582, Chantilly, VA 20151. Side Events - 4-round Rapid on Fri at 7:30pm and Blitz 5-SS Double on Sat 9pm, reg. ends 8:45pm.

Apr 19. ACC Blitz Tournament.  CANCELLED

Apr 20.  SCBC Monthly Tournament. 4ss, G/45;d5. Trophy to 1st,2nd, and 3rd. Entry fee $10.00.  Bring clocks.  US Chess Membership required. Location: Scholarship Chess Business Center, 607 Wickham Street, Richmond Va 23222.  Free Parking, many local restaurants, 2 blocks east of Chamberlain Ave.

May 3. ACC Blitz Tournament. 5-rd Double-Swiss, G/4 +2. NEW TIME CONTROL. Prizes b/entries: 80% returned as prizes. Reg: 7:00-8:10pm. Rd1: 8:15. EF: $20 ($15 for ACC Members), no advance entries, cash only. Arlington Forest United Methodist Church, 4701 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22202. See club website for more events and info: www.arlingtonchessclub.com  Contact for info only: chrisney2@gmail.com  W, NS.

May 11. Anna Julia Cooper Open. EVENT CANCELLED.

May 18. ACC's Saturday Action-Plus 5SS, G/45, d/5. INCREASED PRIZE FUND! $$1750 prize fund b/55 total entries. Marriott Residence Inn - Ballston, 650 N. Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22203. 2 Sections. PREMIER: $500-300-250 (plus Class prize if based-on turnout is met). U1700: $250-150-100, U1400 & U1200 class prizes $50 each. Reg.: 9:00-9:45. Rds.: 10am-12-2:30-4:30-6:30. EF: $55 on-site, cash or check (no credit) or pay $50 advance entry on-line, by mail, or at the ACC club. On-line:  www.arlingtonchessclub.com/PayPal2.html By mail: (MUST be post-marked by May 13) mail name/USCF ID/byes/check payable to "Arlington Chess Club" to: Adam Chrisney, P.O. Box 151122, Alexandria, VA 22315. Contact for info only: chrisney2@gmail.com W. NS.

May 31. ACC's Friday Quads  3RR, G/30, d5.  $50 1st place in each quad. EF: $20, $15 for ACC members, cash only, no advance entries, no checks or credit as prizes paid immediately!  Reg.: 7:00-8:00, Rd.1 8:20, rest ASAP. Arlington Forest United Methodist Church, 4701 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22202. Contact for info only: chrisney2@gmail.com . W. NS.

June 7. ACC Blitz Tournament. 5-rd Double-Swiss, G/4 +2. NEW TIME CONTROL. Prizes b/entries: 80% returned as prizes. Reg: 7:00-8:10pm. Rd1: 8:15. EF: $20 ($15 for ACC Members), no advance entries, cash only. Arlington Forest United Methodist Church, 4701 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22202. See club website for more events and info: www.arlingtonchessclub.com  Contact for info only: chrisney2@gmail.com  W, NS.

June 21. ACC's Friday Quads  3RR, G/30, d5.  $50 1st place in each quad. EF: $20, $15 for ACC members, cash only, no advance entries, no checks or credit as prizes paid immediately!  Reg.: 7:00-8:00, Rd.1 8:20, rest ASAP. Arlington Forest United Methodist Church, 4701 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22202. Contact for info only: chrisney2@gmail.com. W. NS.

July 5. ACC Blitz Tournament. Old G/5 Time Control. 5-rd Double-Swiss, G/5, d0. Prizes b/entries: 80% returned as prizes. Reg: 7:00-8:10pm. Rd1: 8:15. EF: $20 ($15 for ACC Members), no advance entries, cash only. Arlington Forest United Methodist Church, 4701 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22202. Contact for info only: chrisney2@gmail.com  W, NS.

July 6  Frederick CC  G/30;d5 Open 1st Saturday of each month. 4R Swiss; EF:$10 (Members)/$15(Non-Members)  Site: Elks Lodge 289 Willowdale Drive  Frederick, MD 21702   Click for website  Questions to : Email Chase Watters at cmw02b@gmail.com

July 13 WCC QUADS #323 Rd. Quads, G/70;d10, Waldorf Chess Club, 2932 Mattawoman Beantown RD, Waldorf MD 20601. EF: $25. $$GTD: $60. 1st each Quad. Reg: 8: 30 - 9:45 AM. Rds: 10:00, 1:30, and 4:30. INFO: Roland Thorpe, 301- 752-5169 strider_08@comcast.netDIR: Within 30-40 minutes from DC, and Northern VA metro areas, FREE Parking. http://waldorfchessclub.org NS NC.

July 13-14 29th Annual Charlottesville Open  US Chess Junior Grand Prix! US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS:15 5SS. 2 Sections: Open & U1700. Open Prizes: 1st-3d Places $400, $250, $150. Top U2100 $145, Top U1900 $135. U1700 Prizes: 1st-3d Places $300, $200, $150; Top U1500 $140, Top U1200 $130. Place Prize amounts guaranteed in both sections ($$1450), other payouts b/o 55 entries ($550). EF: $65 by July 6th, then $80. Site & HR: Comfort Inn Monticello, 2097 Inn Dr., Charlottesville, VA 22911, (434)977-3300, $115 + tax if reserved by June 12th. Reg.: 7:30-11:15 am. Rds.: Sat. Rds 1-3 at 12-noon, 3pm, 7pm; Sun. Rds. 4-5 at 9:30am and 1:30pm. Time Control: Rd. 1, G/75 delay-5; Rds. 2-5, G/90 delay-5. Ent: Online at http://www.vachess.org/ or mail to Mike Hoffpauir, 405 Hounds Chase, Yorktown, VA 23693. Checks to VCF. Mbr: USCF rqd, VCF rqd. for VA residents. Info: mhoffpauir@aol.com

 July 27-31 8^th Annual Washington International GPP: 200 (Enhanced) Maryland 9SS, 40/90, SD/20 inc/30 Rockville Hilton, 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852 301-468-0308 All prizes guaranteed Three Sections Championship Section (minimum 2100 FIDE or 2200 USCF to play. FIDE ratings used for pairings and prizes) $3500-1700-900-800-700-600, top U2500 $1200-600, top U2300 $1100-550.  Limited number of minimum prizes for non-US FIDE rated players, see web page. Limited amount of housing support is available for non-US GMs and IMs. GM and IM norms possible. Premier Section 9-SS (under 2250 USCF and under 2100 FIDE, minimum 1750 USCF to play. USCF ratings used, FIDE rated) $2500-1200-600-500-300, top U2000 $1100-525. Contenders (under 1800 USCF): $2000-1000-500, top U1600 $500. Free Continental breakfast for players Sat. and Wed. mornings. All equipment provided for all sections. Hospitality Suite Friday evening. Championship section EF: GMs, non-US IMs Free; US IMs, WGMs and non-US FIDE above 2100 $199; FMs FIDE above 2100 $299; FIDE above 2200 $324; FIDE from 2100 to 2199 $349, FIDE from 2000 to 2099 $600, FIDE below 2000 $800. All $25 more after 5/27, $35 more after 7/13, $45 more after 7/23, $70 more at the door. Premier EF: USCF above 1799 $249; USCF below 1800 $299. $20 more after 7/13, $30 more after 7/23, $40 more at the door. Contenders EF: $249. $20 more after 7/13, $30 more after 7/23, $40 more at the door. Special EFs: Masters section, All, $50 less, if staying at the Hilton (min 3 nights); All, $25 less for new WI players; All, $50 less, if born before 7/27/1969. Byes: Available in all section for all rounds, limit three ½ point byes. Schedule Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds 8/11-8/14:11am & 5:30pm, Wed 8/15 11am. HR $117 Ent: MCA, c/o Michael Regan, 1827 Thornton Ridge Rd, Towson MD 21204. More information, hotel reservation link, & online entry @ http://washintl.mdchess.com

Aug 2. ACC's Friday Quads  3RR, G/30, d5.  $50 1st place in each quad. EF: $20, $15 for ACC members, cash only, no advance entries, no checks or credit as prizes paid immediately!  Reg.: 7:00-8:00, Rd.1 8:20, rest ASAP. Arlington Forest United Methodist Church, 4701 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22202. Contact for info only: chrisney2@gmail.com W. NS.

AUG 10 WCC QUADS #33  3 Rd. Quads, G/70;d10, Waldorf Chess Club, 2932 Mattawoman Beantown RD, Waldorf MD 20601. EF: $25. $$GTD: $60. 1st each Quad. Reg: 8: 30 - 9:45 AM. Rds: 10:00, 1:30, and 4:30. INFO: Roland Thorpe, 301- 752-5169 strider_08@comcast.netDIR: Within 30-40 minutes from DC, and Northern VA metro areas, FREE Parking. http://waldorfchessclub.org NS NC.

Aug 10. ACC's Saturday Action-Plus 5SS, G/45, d/5. INCREASED PRIZE FUND! $$1750 prize fund b/60 total entries. Marriott Residence Inn - Ballston, 650 N. Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22203. 2 Sections. PREMIER: $500-300-250, U1900 $100. U1700: $250-150-100, U1400 & U1200 $50 each. Reg.: 9:00-9:45. Rds.: 10am-12-2:30-4:30-6:30. EF: $55 on-site, cash or check (no credit) or pay $50 advance entry on-line, by mail, or at the ACC club. On-line:  www.arlingtonchessclub.com/PayPal2.html By mail: (MUST be post-marked by Aug 5) mail name/USCF ID/byes/check payable to "Arlington Chess Club" to: Adam Chrisney, P.O. Box 151122, Alexandria, VA 22315. Contact for info only: chrisney2@gmail.com W. NS.  

Aug 16. ACC Blitz Tournament - Old G/5 Time Control. 5-rd Double-Swiss, G/5, d0. Prizes b/entries: 80% returned as prizes. Reg: 7:00-8:10pm. Rd1: 8:15. EF: $20 ($15 for ACC Members), no advance entries, cash only. Arlington Forest United Methodist Church, 4701 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22202. Contact for info only: chrisney2@gmail.com  W, NS.

Aug 16-18  9^th Annual Potomac Open GPP: 30 Maryland Potomac Open 5SS, 40/90, SD/30 + 30” incr, (Rnd 1 G/90+30” incr) (2-day schedule: rds 1-2 G/45+30"incr); U1300 & U1000 G/90 d/5 (2-day schedule Rds 1-2 G/45 d/5). Rockville Hilton, 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852. $$Based on score. 7 sections: Championship (min. rating of 2000)(FIDE): 5.0 =$1600, 4.5 =$900, 4.0=$500, 3.5=$200, 3.0=$50 [min $1500 payout, top score group raised if less than $1500]. U2200 (min. rating of 1800)(FIDE): 5.0 =$1500, 4.5 =$700, 4.0=$350, 3.5=$150, 3.0=$50. U2000: 5.0 =$1200, 4.5 =$650, 4.0=$325, 3.5=$125. U1800: 5.0= $1200, 4.5 = $600, 4.0= $300, 3.5= $100. U1600: 5.0= $1000, 4.5= $500, 4.0= $250, 3.5= $100. U1300: 5.0= $500, 4.5= $250, 4.0= $125, 3.5= $50. U1000 (no adult Unr): 5.0= $250, 4.5= $125, 4.0= $50, 3.5= $20 Trophies to top 5 & top U800 in U1000. If no 5-0 in section, then sole 1^st @ 4.5 or shared 1^st at lower score bonus (added to score prize) - Championship: $300, U2000 $200, U1800 $150, U1600: $100; U1300 & U1000: $50. Unrated limited to $100 in U1000, $200 in U1300 and $400 in U1500. Mixed doubles prize of $300 - $200 (. Sets, boards and clocks provided in all sections! Optionally, pairings can be texted to your phone. Free Sunday morning continental breakfast for players. Parking free for day guests. EF: $109 by 8/2, $114 by 8/13, and $119 online only by 8/15, $130 at the door. Special EFs: $40 less for U1300, $60 less for U1000, GMs free, IMs 50% off EF, $5 off EF if staying at hotel. HR: $99, Rooms may not be avail after 8/2. Champ – U1600 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 7pm, rds Fri 8, Sat 11&6, Sun 9:30&3:30. Champ – U1600 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10am rds 11, 2:15&6, Sun 9:30&3:30. U1300&U1000 3-day schedule Reg. ends Fri 7pm,  rds Fri 8, Sat 11 & 3:00, Sun 9:30&12:45. U1300 & U1000 2-day schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds Sat 11, 12:45, & 3, Sun 9:30 & 12:45. Ent: Michael Regan, 1827 Thornton Ridge Rd, Towson MD 21204.
More information, rules and registration at http://thepotomacopen.com

August 30  VA Closed Blitz Tournament.  Details at http://www.vachess.org/ staring June 1st.

Aug 31 - Sept 2 Virginia Closed Championships. VA Residents only.  Hilton Garden Inn-Innsbruck, Glen Allen (near Richmond), VA.  Details at http://www.vachess.org/

Sep 13. ACC's Friday Quads  3RR, G/30, d5.  $50 1st place in each quad. EF: $20, $15 for ACC members, cash only, no advance entries, no checks or credit as prizes paid immediately!  Reg.: 7:00-8:00, Rd.1 8:20, rest ASAP. Arlington Forest United Methodist Church, 4701 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22202. Contact for info only: chrisney2@gmail.com. W. NS.

Sep. 21, WCC Scholastic Swiss #4 4 Rds., G/30;d5, Waldorf Chess Club, 2932 Mattawoman Beantown RD, Waldorf MD 20601. EF: $25., $20 WCC members; Add $1.50/entry to EF if paid by Credit Card , $5 less if EF paid before 19 September 2019; Trophies to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place Overall, and Top under 500, and 300. Reg: 8: 30 - 10:00 AM. Rds: 10:00, 11:30, 12:30, and 1:30. INFO: Roland Thorpe, 301- 752-5169 strider_08@comcast.net DIR: Within 30-40 minutes from DC, and Northern VA metro areas, FREE Parking. http://waldorfchessclub.org NS NC.

Sep. 21 Maryland September Action [Maryland Chess Association] 5SS, G/45;+5: incr, Rockville Hilton, 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland, 20852. All Prizes Guaranteed 2 Sections: Championship (min 1600 rating) $350-$225-$125-$75, U2000 $150. Under 1800 $275-$175-$100-$50, U1600 $75, U1400 $50. Sets, boards and clocks provided. EF: $35 by 9/17, $40 later Schedule: Reg. ends 10am, rds 10:30-12:30-3:00-5:00-7:00. More information & online entry at: http://mdchess.com

Sep 28. ACC's Saturday Action-Plus  5SS, G/45, d/5. INCREASED PRIZE FUND! $$1750 prize fund b/60 total entries. Marriott Residence Inn - Ballston, 650 N. Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22203. 2 Sections. PREMIER: $500-300-250, U1900 $100. U1700: $250-150-100, U1400 & U1200 $50 each. Reg.: 9:00-9:45. Rds.: 10am-12-2:30-4:30-6:30. EF: $55 on-site, cash or check (no credit) or pay $50 advance entry on-line, by mail, or at the ACC club. On-line:  www.arlingtonchessclub.com/PayPal2.html By mail: (MUST be post-marked by Sep 23) mail name/USCF ID/byes/check payable to "Arlington Chess Club" to: Adam Chrisney, P.O. Box 151122, Alexandria, VA 22315. Contact for info only: chrisney2@gmail.com W. NS

Oct 4. ACC's Friday Quads  3RR, G/30, d5.  $50 1st place in each quad. EF: $20, $15 for ACC members, cash only, no advance entries, no checks or credit as prizes paid immediately!  Reg.: 7:00-8:00, Rd.1 8:20, rest ASAP. Arlington Forest United Methodist Church, 4701 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22202. Contact for info only: chrisney2@gmail.com W. NS.

Oct 5. Maryland October Action [Maryland Chess Association] 5SS, G/45;+5: incr, Rockville Hilton, 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland, 20852. All Prizes Guaranteed 2 Sections: Championship (min 1600 rating) $350-$225-$125-$75, U2000 $150. Under 1800 $275-$175-$100-$50, U1600 $75, U1400 $50. Sets, boards and clocks provided. EF: $35 by 10/1, $40 later Schedule: Reg. ends 10am, rds 10:30-12:30-3:00-5:00-7:00. More information & online entry at: http://mdchess.com

Oct 18 ACC Blitz Tournament 5-rd Double-Swiss, G/5, d0. Prizes b/entries: 80% returned as prizes. Reg: 7:00-8:10pm. Rd1: 8:15. EF: $20 ($15 for ACC Members), no advance entries, cash only. Arlington Forest United Methodist Church, 4701 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22202. Contact for info only: chrisney2@gmail.com  W, NS.

Oct 19 -20 Fredericksburg Open.  Country Inn & Suites-South, Fredericksburg, VA.  Details at http://www.vachess.org/ starting July 1st.

Oct 26. ACC's Saturday Action-Plus  5SS, G/45, d/5. INCREASED PRIZE FUND! $$1750 prize fund b/60 total entries. Marriott Residence Inn - Ballston, 650 N. Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22203. 2 Sections. PREMIER: $500-300-250, U1900 $100. U1700: $250-150-100, U1400 & U1200 $50 each. Reg.: 9:00-9:45. Rds.: 10am-12-2:30-4:30-6:30. EF: $55 on-site, cash or check (no credit) or pay $50 advance entry on-line, by mail, or at the ACC club. On-line:  www.arlingtonchessclub.com/PayPal2.html By mail: (MUST be post-marked by Oct 21) mail name/USCF ID/byes/check payable to "Arlington Chess Club" to: Adam Chrisney, P.O. Box 151122, Alexandria, VA 22315. Contact for info only: chrisney2@gmail.com W. NS

Nov. 2-3  23rd Annual Northern Virginia Open  40 GP points  5SS. US Chess and FIDE-rated, FIDE Rules, 30-minute default period for late arrivals. Hotel and Tournament Site: Washington Dulles Airport Marriott, 45020 Aviation Dr., Dulles, VA 20166, 703-471-9500. Chess Rate: $98 plus 13% tax, identify yourself as “Northern Virginia Open Chess Tournament”, reserve by Fri. Oct 11. PRIZES: $$4000-GUARANTEED, $900, $600, $400, $290, $235, Top X/A/B/C/D/ $225 each, Top U1200-UNR $200, Top Upset Sat & Sun $125 each. Unrated winning place prize limited to $225. Reg.: www.vachess.org, Onsite Fri 11/1 7-10PM, Sat 11/2 7:30-8:45AM. Rds.: Sat. 9:30AM-2PM-7PM, Sun. 9:30AM-3:30PM; TC: Sat G/90 inc/30, Sun. 40/90, SD/30 inc/30. EF: $85 thru 10/26, $100 starting 10/27 and on site. VCF membership required for VA residents. Entries: Online www.vachess.org or Postal Mail to Mike Hoffpauir, ATTN: NoVA Open, 405 Hounds Chase, Yorktown, VA 23693. Checks payable to “VCF” or “Virginia Chess.” Byes: See website. Info: www.vachess.org or mhoffpauir@aol.com, 757-846-4805. No email or phone entries.

Nov 2  Frederick CC Open  G/30;d5  4R Swiss; EF:$10 (Members)/$15(Non-Members)    Site: Elks Lodge 289 Willowdale Drive  Frederick, MD 21702   Click for website 

NOV. 9, WCC QUADS #35 3 Rd. Quads, G/70;d10, Waldorf Chess Club, 2932 Mattawoman Beantown RD, Waldorf MD 20601. EF: $25. $$GTD: $60. 1st each Quad. Reg: 8: 30 - 9:45 AM. Rds: 10:00, 1:30, and 4:30. INFO: Roland Thorpe, 301- 752-5169 strider_08@comcast.net DIR: Within 30-40 minutes from DC, and Northern VA metro areas, FREE Parking. http://waldorfchessclub.org NS NC.

Nov 15. ACC's Friday Quads  3RR, G/30, d5.  $50 1st place in each quad. EF: $20, $15 for ACC members, cash only, no advance entries, no checks or credit as prizes paid immediately!  Reg.: 7:00-8:00, Rd.1 8:20, rest ASAP. Arlington Forest United Methodist Church, 4701 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22202. Contact for info only: chrisney2@gmail.com W. NS.

Nov 23. ACC's Saturday Action-Plus  5SS, G/45, d/5. INCREASED PRIZE FUND! $$1750 prize fund b/60 total entries. Marriott Residence Inn - Ballston, 650 N. Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22203. 2 Sections. PREMIER: $500-300-250, U1900 $100. U1700: $250-150-100, U1400 & U1200 $50 each. Reg.: 9:00-9:45. Rds.: 10am-12-2:30-4:30-6:30. EF: $55 on-site, cash or check (no credit) or pay $50 advance entry on-line, by mail, or at the ACC club. On-line:  www.arlingtonchessclub.com/PayPal2.html By mail: (MUST be post-marked by Nov 18) mail name/USCF ID/byes/check payable to "Arlington Chess Club" to: Adam Chrisney, P.O. Box 151122, Alexandria, VA 22315. Contact for info only: chrisney2@gmail.com W. NS.    

Dec 6. ACC Blitz Tournament 5-rd Double-Swiss, G/5, d0. Prizes b/entries: 80% returned as prizes. Reg: 7:00-8:10pm. Rd1: 8:15. EF: $20 ($15 for ACC Members), no advance entries, cash only. Arlington Forest United Methodist Church, 4701 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22202.  Contact for info only: chrisney2@gmail.com  W, NS.

Dec 13. ACC's Friday Quads  3RR, G/30, d5.  $50 1st place in each quad. EF: $20, $15 for ACC members, cash only, no advance entries, no checks or credit as prizes paid immediately!  Reg.: 7:00-8:00, Rd.1 8:20, rest ASAP. Arlington Forest United Methodist Church, 4701 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22202. Contact for info only: chrisney2@gmail.com W. NS.

Dec 21. ACC's Saturday Action-Plus 5SS, G/45, d/5. INCREASED PRIZE FUND! $$1750 prize fund b/o 60 total entries. Marriott Residence Inn - Ballston, 650 N. Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22203. 2 Sections. PREMIER: $500-300-250 (plus Class prize if based-on turnout is met). U1700: $250-150-100, U1400 & U1200 class prizes $50 each. Reg.: 9:00-9:45. Rds.: 10am-12-2:30-4:30-6:30. EF: $55 on-site, cash or check (no credit) or pay $50 advance entry on-line, by mail, or at the ACC club. On-line:  www.arlingtonchessclub.com/PayPal2.html By mail: (MUST be post-marked by Dec 16) mail name/USCF ID/byes/check payable to "Arlington Chess Club" to: Adam Chrisney, P.O. Box 151122, Alexandria, VA 22315. Contact for info only: chrisney2@gmail.com W. NS.

Dec 27-30 46th Annual Eastern Open  A Heritage Event!     US Chess Junior Grand Prix!       US Chess Grand Prix Points: 150 (Enhanced)  Over $15,000 prize fund! Over 50 cash prizes awarded! Class prizes within section! VCF Cup Points! 7SS. 5 Sections: Open, U2200, U1900, U1600, U1300. Schedule: 12/27-12/30 and 12/28-12/30 except Open. Open: $2,000-1,000-500-250; U2350: $750-350-200. FIDE Rated. Open section prizes guaranteed. Other section prizes based on 40 paid entries for each section. Under 2200: $1,000-500-250-125; U2050: $450-225. Under 1900: $1,000-500-250-125; U1750: $450-225. Under 1600: $800-450-250-125; U1450: $400-200. Under 1300: $700-350-200-125; U1150: $250-125; U1000: $200-100. UR max: $300 in U1900; $150 in U1600, U1300. Special Prizes! Best Fighting Spirit/Best Played Game: $200-100. Brilliancy: $100-50. Opening Innovation: $100-50. Selected winning games, positions, and openings must be annotated and will be submitted for publication in Chess Life. Upset: For U1600 & U1300: $25 book credit prize for rds. 1-6, 4-day schedule only; max 2 prizes per player. 4-day Schedule (7 rds. 12/27-12/30) for Open, U2200, U1900, U1600, U1300: Rd. 1: 12/27 at 6 pm; Rds. 2-3, 4-5: 12/28-12/29 at 11 am & 5:30 pm. Rds. 6-7: 12/30 at 10 am & 4:30 pm. On-Site Reg: 12/27 at 4-5:30. TC: 40/120, SD/30 d10. 3-day Schedule (7 rds. 12/28-12/30) for U2200, U1900, U1600, & U1300: Rds. 1-3: 12/28 at 5, 7, 9 pm. Join 4-day in Rd. 4. On-Site Reg: 12/28: 4-4:45 pm. TC: G/45 d10. Byes: ½-pt OK all, Rds. 5-7 must commit before Rd. 4. Limit 2 byes for prizes. Reentry: $75 and limited to rounds 1-4. Equipment: Please bring. Open Section Rules: FIDE Rules used, with US Chess 1-hr lateness/default rule in effect. 4-day schedule only & no reentries. If no US or FIDE rating, contact TD at gv07@yahoo.com. Location: Westin Tyson's Corner, 7801 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043. (I-495 Exit 47 A/B and Rte 7E) HR: Amazing, only $89!! To reserve online, go to easternopenchess.com or call (800) 937-8461 or (703) 893-1340 by 12/20 request Eastern Open chess rate. Pkg: Free parking! Free shuttle bus to Tyson's Corner and Metro. Entries: If online or postmarked by Dec 19: Open: $135; U2200: $125; U1900: $120; U1600: $110; U1300: $100, if U1000 or UR: $75. Entries after 12/19: $25 more. Online entry $5 more. $10 service charge for refunds. December 2019 Rating List used. Please make checks or money orders payable to Eastern Open. Mail entries to Tom Beckman, 3731 Kanawha St. NW, Washington DC 20015-1809. For entry, easternopenchess.com or for questions, tombeckman@rcn.com. Open section: GMs: free entry, but $135 deducted from prize; IMs: $65 advance entry, but $70 deducted; FMs: $90 advance entry, but $45 deducted. Side Events: EO Scholastic Tourney (12/27, 10 am-6 pm) 4SS, 3 sections: K-12 Open, K-8 U1000, K-5 U700. Schedule: 10 am, 12, 2, 4 pm. On-Site Reg: 9-9:45 pm. TC: G/45 d10. Prizes: Many trophies, medals, certificates, & book prizes. EF: Advance: $35; late/on-site: $45. EO Blitz Championship: (12/27, 1-4 pm) 8SS, 1 section. On-Site Reg: 12-12:45 pm. TC: G/7 d2. Prizes: $800 based on 40 paid entries: 1st/2nd/3rd: $250-125-50; U2100: $150-75; U1800: $100-50. EF: Advance: $35; late/on-site: $45. Free Lecture: 12/27 at 4-5:30 pm. EO Quick Tourney (New!): (12/28, 10 pm) 4SS, 1 section. On-Site Reg: 9-9:45 pm. TC: G/15 d10. Prizes: $350 based on 20 paid entries: 1st/2nd: $125-50; U2100: $70/30; U1800: $50/25. EF: Advance: $30; late/on-site: $35.