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Region III US Chess Tournament Clearinghouse (MD
- DC - VA) 2024 Archive |
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| 2024 DC-MD-VA Clearinghouse Listings (Archived) | ||
| Month | Event Date(s) | Event Information with link to sites with more information and registration instructions |
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January 2024 |
Jan 5-7 | 2024 Virginia Open. Friday-Sunday, Jan 5-7, 2024 at the Washington Dulles Marriott. 3 Sections of Play--Championship, Under 1800, and Under 1200. $6,050 in Prizes, with 1st-3rd Places GUARANTEED in all 3 sections. Championship and U1800 sections are FIDE-rated and US Chess rated. Under 1200 Section is US Chess Rated. Round 1 at 7:30pm on Friday in the Champ. and U1800 sections. Round 1 on Saturday at 10am in the U1200 Section. Click here for more info, or go to www.vachess.org to register. |
| Jan 6 | Fairfax County Scholastic (K-8) Quads. Tournament for players in grades K-8 hosted by Magnus Chess Academy on July 8, 2023, at the Pozez Jewish Community Ctr of Northern VA, 8900 Little River Tpke, Fairfax, VA. Click here for more information. | |
| Jan 6 | Maryland Chess Association (MCA) Fairfax County Quads for K-12. Hosted by Magnus Chess Academy in Fairfax, VA on Sat. Jan 6. Games at Pozez Jewish Community Ctner of Northern VA. You can play in one or both Quad events--10 am and 1pm. For more follow this link. | |
| Jan 12 | ACC Friday Blitz: 5-rd Double-Swiss; Time Control: G/5, d0. 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 | |
| Jan 12-15 | 13th Annual Chesapeake Open. Organized by the Maryland Chess Assn. To be played in Rockville, MD at the Rockville Hilton. 7 Sections of play (Championship, U2200, U2000, U1800, U1600, U1300/Unrated, U1000). Get details online at this link. | |
| Jan 13 | 2024 Glasgow New Year Scholastic Tournament. Sat, Jan 13 at 4101 Fairfax Pkwy, Alexandria, VA. Four (4) Sectons of scholastic chess to choose from: K3, K5, K8, K12. Four rounds with Time Control G/45 delay-5 in all sections for all rounds. $35 Registration Fee. Register at this link. Get more tournament information at this link. | |
| Jan 13 | McNair Scholastic Chess Tournament. Sat, Jan 13 at McNair Elementary School, 2499 Thomas Jefferson Dr., Herndon, VA. 4 Sections (K3, K5, K8, Quads). Pre-register for $35 by Tuesday, Jan 9. Reg Fee increases to $40 on Wednesday, Jan 10. On-site Registration $45. Round 1 at 9AM; On-site registration closes at 8:30AM! Time control in K3 section is G/30, delay-5. Time Control in K5 and K8 G/45, delay-5. Quads (1200+ and adults) TC G45+10 (3 rounds). Register online and get more tournament information at this link. | |
| Jan 13 | Waldorf Chess Club (WCC) Quads #63. Saturday, Jan 13, 2024, at 2932 Mattawoman Beantown Road in Waldorf, MD. Pre-register online at the WCC website (link here), pre-registration is strongly recommended by the organizer. See the US Chess Tournament Life Announcement at this link. | |
| Jan 20 | 18th Annual MLK, Jr. Chess Championship. A Scholastic event with multiple sections: K12 Open, K12 U800, K8 Open, K8 U600, K5 Open, K5 U600, K3 Open, K3 U600, K1 Open, and K1 U400. Saturday, Jan 20 at Bryan Street Market, 670 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC. NO ONSITE REGISTRATION. Registration and information at this link. | |
| Jan 20 | Maryland Chess Assn (MCA) Rockville Quads for K-12. Saturday, Jan 20, hosted by Magnus Chess Academy at Bender Jewish Community Center, 6125 Montrose Rd, Rockville, MD. Time control is G/25, d5. Two Quad events, one starting at 10 am, the other at 1 pm. You can play in either or both! Details at this link. | |
| Jan 20 |
ACC's Saturday Action-Plus: 5SS,
G/45, d/5. $$1900 prize fund b/50
total entries. 2 Sections. PREMIER
(1600 floor): $600-300-200, U2100 & U1900 $100 each. AMATEUR (U1700):
$250-150-100, U1400 & U1200 $50 each. Marriott Residence Inn -
Ballston, 650 N. Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22203. Reg.: 9:00-9:45am.
Rds.: 10am-12:00-2:30-4:30-6:30. 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.
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| Jan 21 | Tysons Corner Scholastic. Tysons Corner, VA. Sunday, January 21st at 10 am. 4 sections: K-12, K-8, K-5, K-3. 4-rounds. G/25;d5. Register or view more information by visiting dmvchess.com | |
| Jan 21 | Tysons Corner Action. Tysons Corner, VA. Sunday, January 21st at 4 pm. 4-rounds. G/30;d5. Register or view more information by visiting dmvchess.com | |
| Jan 26 | 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 | |
| Jan 27 | Harriet Tubman Chess Challenge. A scholastic tournament on Sat, Jan 27, with sections for K1, K3, K5, K8 and K12. Event is being held at the American Legion Cook-Pinkney Post 141, 1707 Forest Drive in Annapolis, MD. Info and Registration at this link. | |
| Jan 27 | King's Chess Academy January Scholastic Tournament. Sat., Jan 27, at the Publix Super Market at The Shoppes at Crossridge, 10250 Staples Mill Rd, Glen Allen, VA. Round 1 at 10 am. Read more at this link. | |
| Jan 28 | Mary Church Terrell Scholastic Quads. A scholastic tournament for players in Grades K-12 on Sun, Jan 28, at Amerigroup DC, 609 H St. NE, Washington DC. NO ENTRY FEE!! Info and Registration at this link. | |
| Jan 28 | Tysons Corner Scholastic. Tysons Corner, VA. Sunday, January 28th at 10 am. 4 sections: K-12, K-8, K-5, K-3. 4-rounds. G/25;d5. Register or view more information by visiting dmvchess.com | |
| Jan 28 | Tysons Corner Action & Blitz. Tysons Corner, VA. Sunday, January 28th. 4-rounds of G/30;d5 for action. The action is at 4 pm. We also have a blitz tournament at 1 pm (5 double rounds, 10 total games). Register or view more information by visiting dmvchess.com | |
| Jan 26-28 | Coastal Virginia Open. Fri-Sun, Jan 26-28, 2024. Organized by the Hampton Roads Chess Association. To be held at the Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront. To Register, see event details, and view hotel information, select this link. | |
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February 2024 |
Feb 2-4 | 61st Annual Baltimore Open. Organized by the Maryland Chess Assn at the BWI Sheraton. 30 Grand Prix Points, 6 Sections of games. Get all the details at this link. |
| Feb 3 | MCA Arlington Quads for K-12 Players. This is a US Chess rated quads style chess tournament. Each player is 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. Quads typically finish in 1-2 hours, but can potentially take as long as 3 hours, although that is rare. Games are 25 minutes with a 5 second delay for each player, for players using clocks. Select this link for more information. | |
| Feb 4 | Tysons Corner Scholastic. Tysons Corner, VA. Sunday, February 4th at 10 am. 4 sections: K-12, K-8, K-5, K-3. 4-rounds. G/25;d5. Register or view more information by visiting dmvchess.com | |
| Feb 4 |
Tysons Corner Action. Tysons
Corner, VA. Sunday, February 4th at 4 pm. 4-rounds. G/30;d5.
Register or view more information by visiting dmvchess.com
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CANCELLED!! Feb 9 |
THIS EVENT WAS CANCELLED. ACC Friday Blitz: 5-rd Double-Swiss; Time Control: G/5, d0. 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 | |
| Feb 10 | Waldorf (WCC) Chess Club Quads #64. Sat, Feb 10 at 2932 Mattawoman Beantown Rd in Waldorf, MD. On-site registration 8:30 - 9:45 am; Round 1 at 10 am. Time Control is a nice G/70 d10. $60 cash prize in each Quad. Pre-register online at: http://www.waldorfchessclub.org/events.html, or see information about the event at this link. | |
| Feb 10 | Henrico Chess Academy February Scholastic and Rapid Tournament. Saturday, Feb 10 at 2250 John Rolfe Pkwy, Henrico, VA in the upstairs meeting room. Two Sections: Open and Scholastic. Round 1 at 1pm. Time control in Open Section is G/15+5. Time Control in Scholastics is G/25+5. More information at this link. | |
| Feb 11 | 1st Annual GM Cup Scholastic Championship. Sunday, Feb 11, 2024 at the Courtyard by Marriott Tysons McLean, 1960-A Chain Bridge Rd. in McLean. Four scholastic sections of play: K-12, K-8, K-5 and K-3. Entry is $50 by Jan 25, $55 by Feb 1, $60 by Feb 6th, and $65 after that. Boards and pieces provided, but BRING YOUR OWN CHESS CLOCK and something to write with. Electronic notation devices NOT allowed. More info at this link. | |
| Feb 11 | Tysons Corner Scholastic. Tysons Corner, VA. Sunday, February 11th at 10 am. 4 sections: K-12, K-8, K-5, K-3. 4-rounds. G/25;d5. Register or view more information by visiting dmvchess.com | |
| Feb 11 | Tysons Corner Action & Blitz. Tysons Corner, VA. Sunday, February 11th. 4-rounds of G/30;d5 for action. The action is at 4 pm. We also have a blitz tournament at 1 pm (5 double rounds, 10 total games). Register or view more information by visiting dmvchess.com | |
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Feb 16-19, or Feb 17-19 |
President's Day Open. At the Marriott Washington Dulles Airport, 45020 Aviation Dr. in Dulles, VA. 4-day and 3-day schedules. $5,500 in prizes based on 80 players. Premier Section is 4-days, 7 rounds, FIDE and US Chess rated (minimum rating to play is 1900). Other Sections are Under 1900, Under 1500, and Under 1100. Entry Fee varies, depending on the section you enter, and there are entry fee cutoff dates when the fee increases! See the Tournament Announcement on online at this link. | |
| Feb 17 | President's Day Scholastic Championship. Same location as the President's Day Open (see above). 5 rounds of chess at G/30;d5 in 4 sections (K3, K5, K8 and K12). Trophies for 1st-3rd places in all sections. Entry Fee starts at $40 if registered by Feb 2nd, increases after Feb 2nd. Get more information at this link. | |
| Feb 18 | President's Day Open Blitz. Same location as the President's Day Open (see above). 4 rounds of double-Swiss Play at a time control of G/5;d0. You play 8 games, two in each round. Two Sections of play--Open and Amateur (U1600. Round 1 at 9:30pm. Entry Fee starts at $30 if registered by Feb 14th, increases to $35 thereafter and on-site. Get more information at this link. | |
| Feb 17 | ACC's Saturday Action-Plus: 5SS, G/45, d/5. $$1900 prize fund b/50 total entries. 2 Sections. PREMIER (1600 floor): $600-300-200, U2100 & U1900 $100 each. AMATEUR (U1700): $250-150-100, U1400 & U1200 $50 each. Marriott Residence Inn - Ballston, 650 N. Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22203. Reg.: 9:00-9:45am. Rds.: 10am-12:00-2:30-4:30-6:30. 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 | |
| Feb 17 | Alma Thomas Chess Challenge. In Washington DC on Sat. Feb 17. Open and Scholastic sections available. Come out and help celebrate the life and accomplisments of Alma Woodsey Thomas (1891-1978), an African-American artist and teacher who lived and worked in Washington, DC and is now recognized as a major American painter of the 20th century. She is best known for the "exuberant," colorful, abstract paintings that she created after her retirement from a 35-year career teaching art at Washington's Shaw Junior High School. More information at this link. | |
| Feb 23 | 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 | |
| Feb 23-25 | 8th Annual George Washington Open. In Dulles, VA, at the Washington-Dulles Airport Marriott on 45020 Aviation Drive. $$17,000 in guaranteed prizes. Run by the Continental Chess Association. 5-rounds, 120 US Chess Grand Prix Points, US Chess Jr. Grand Prix. 5 Sections of play. Get information and details at this link. | |
| Feb 24 | Eastern Chess Association February 2024 Action/Scholastic Tournament. A 1-day event to be held in Glen Allen, VA, at the Hilton Garden Inn on Saturday, Feb. 24th. Time control is G/35, delay-5. Three (3) sections of play: Open, U1600, and U1000. See the Tournament Announcement at this link. For info you can contact easternchessdirector@gmail.com. | |
| Feb 24 | McNair February Scholastic Tournament. Organized by the McNair PTA, 2499 Thomas Jefferson Drive, Herndon, VA. Games are on Saturday, Feb 24 in 3 Sections: K-3, K-5, K-8, and K-12. There's also an "Open Quads" event for players rated over 1200 and Adults!! Get details at this link. | |
| Feb 24 | Honiss Cane Jr. Chess Challenge. A Scholastic tournament for players in grades K through 12. Multiple sections, 1st-3rd place trophies and Top Girl in each section. Check-in onsite 9:15-9:45 am, Round 1 at 10 am. Online registration closes Feb 23 at 9 pm sharp! Get more information at this link. Event location is 1707 Forest Dr., Annapolis, MD. | |
| Feb 24 | Fairfax County Scholastic (K-8) Quads. Tournament for players in grades K-8 hosted by Magnus Chess Academy on July 8, 2023, at the Pozez Jewish Community Ctr of Northern VA, 8900 Little River Tpke, Fairfax, VA. Click here for more information. | |
| Feb 25 | Ralph Bunche Scholastic Quads Tournament. Sunday, Feb 25, 609 H St. NE, Wash. DC. FREE ENTRY. 3 Rounds of play at G/25 Delay 5 time control. Get detaiils at this link. Come out and help us celebrate the life and achievements of Ralph Johnson Bunche (1904-1971) was an American political scientist, diplomat, and leading actor in the mid-20th-century decolonization process and US civil rights movement, who received the 1950 Nobel Peace Prize for his late 1940s mediation in Israel. He is the first black Nobel laureate and the first person of African descent to be awarded a Nobel Prize. He was involved in the formation and early administration of the United Nations and played a major role in both the decolonization process and numerous UN peacekeeping operations. Get more info at this link. | |
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March 2024 |
Mar 2 | MCA Rockville Quads for K-12 Players. This is a US Chess rated quads style chess tournament. Each player is 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. Quads typically finish in 1-2 hours, but can potentially take as long as 3 hours, although that is rare. Games are 25 minutes with a 5 second delay for each player, for players using clocks. Select this link for more information. |
| Mar 2-3 | UMBC Open - Alvin S. Mintzes Chess Tournament. Saturday and Sunday at UMBC, 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD. Two Sections--Open and U1800. 5 rounds, all at G90+30 time control. Round 1 at 10 am on Saturday! Get more information at this link or by visting the Maryland Chess Association's website. | |
| Mar 3 | 1st Annual Dulles Int. Scholastic Championship. Herndon, VA. Sunday, March 3. 10 am. Crowne Plaza Dulles Airport hotel. Four sections: K-12, K-8, K-5, and K-3. Register or view more information by visiting THIS LINK. | |
| Mar 3 | Scholastic Quads at Dulles Int. Scholastic Championship. This is a side event to the Dulles Int. Scholastic Championship. Herndon, VA. Sunday, March 3. 4 pm. Crowne Plaza Dulles Airport hotel. Register or view more information by visiting THIS LINK. | |
| Mar 3 | Herndon Action. Herndon, VA. Sunday, March 3. 4 pm. Crowne Plaza Dulles Airport hotel. Two sections: Open & U1500. Register or view more information by visiting THIS LINK. | |
| Mar 9 | Robert C. Weaver Chess Challenge. In Wash DC on Sat. March 9th. An Open section and multiple Scholastic sections of play!! Come out and help us celebrate the life and accomplisments of Robert Clifton Weaver (1907-1997), an American economist, academic, and political administrator who served as the first United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) from 1966 to 1968, when the department was newly established by President Lyndon B. Johnson. Weaver was the first African American to be appointed to a US cabinet-level position. He was born in Washington, DC, and attended the M Street High School, known today as Dunbar High School. More event info at this link. | |
| Mar 9 | DC State Elementary School (Grades K-5) Championships. Sat. March 9 at the Lamond Riggs Huff Library, 5401 S. Dakota Ave., Wash. DC. Open only to residents of the District of Columbia. Registration Closes March 4th. 4 Rounds of play, G/20;d5 time control. FREE ENTRY. You can get more information and register now at this link. | |
| Mar 9-10 | 2023-24 Virginia Scholastic & College Chess Championships. Roanoke, VA @ William Fleming High School. Details at www.vachess.org. Tournament determines what players represent the Commonwealth of VA at the National Invitational for State Champions in High School, Jr. High, Elementary School, and our Top Girl. In 2024, the invitational tournaments will be held in Norfolk, VA!! | |
| Mar 15 | 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 | |
| Mar 15-17 | 2nd Annual Murray Newcomb Memorial. Dulles, VA. March 15-17. $5,500 in guaranteed prizes + $2,000 in score-based prizes. 5 rounds. 40/90,SD/30;+30. Register or view more information by visiting THIS LINK. | |
| Mar 16 | DC State High School (Grades 9-12) & Middle School (Grades 6-8) Championships. Sat. March 16 at the Lamond Riggs Huff Library, 5401 S. Dakota Ave., Wash. DC. Open only to residents of the District of Columbia. Registration Closes March 13th. 4 Rounds of play, G/45;d5 time control. FREE ENTRY. Get more information at this link. You can register now at this link. | |
| Mar 16-17 | Murray Newcomb Memorial Scholastic Championship. Dulles, VA. March 16 & 17. 8 rounds. Game 25;d5. Register or view more information by visiting THIS LINK. | |
| Mar 17 | Charm City Chess Club 2024 Spring Action Tournament. Sunday March 17 in Baltimore, MD at the DoubleTree Hilton Hotel, 4 W University Pkwy. Three sections of play: Open, U1400 and U1000. Entry fees vary by section, waived for GM's and Foreign FIDE IMs. 5 rounds of games at G/25; delay-5. Get more info at this link. Register online at www.charmcitychess.com. | |
| Mar 23 | ACC's Saturday Action-Plus: 5SS, G/45, d/5. $$1900 prize fund b/50 total entries. 2 Sections. PREMIER (1600 floor): $600-300-200, U2100 & U1900 $100 each. AMATEUR (U1700): $250-150-100, U1400 & U1200 $50 each. Marriott Residence Inn - Ballston, 650 N. Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22203. Reg.: 9:00-9:45am. Rds.: 10am-12:00-2:30-4:30-6:30. 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 | |
| Mar 23 | MCA Arlington Quads for K-12 Players. This is a US Chess rated quads style chess tournament. Each player is 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. Quads typically finish in 1-2 hours, but can potentially take as long as 3 hours, although that is rare. Games are 25 minutes with a 5 second delay for each player, for players using clocks. Select this link for more information. | |
| Mar 23 | Sarah V. Jones Chess Challenge. A Scholastic tournament for players in grades K through 12. Multiple sections, 1st-3rd place trophies and Top Girl in each section. Check-in onsite 9:15-9:45 am, Round 1 at 10 am. Online registration closes March 22 at 9 pm sharp! Get more information at this link. Event location is 1707 Forest Dr., Annapolis, MD. | |
| Mar 24 | Shirley Horn Scholastic Quads Tournament. Sunday, March 24, 609 H St. NE, Wash. DC. FREE ENTRY. 3 Rounds of play at G/25 Delay 5 time control. Get detaiils at this link. Come out and help us celebrate the life and achievements of Shirley Valerie Horn (1934-2005) was an American jazz singer and pianist. She was born and raised in Washington, DC. Aged 12, she studied piano and composition at Howard University, later graduating from there in classical music. She became enamored with the U Street jazz area of Washington, sneaking into jazz clubs before she was of legal age. She was most noted for her ability to accompany herself with nearly incomparable independence and ability on the piano while singing and for her rich, lush voice, a smoky contralto, which was described by noted producer and arranger Quincy Jones as "like clothing, as she seduces you with her voice." More info at this link. | |
| Mar 29 | ACC Friday Blitz: CANCELED. 5-rd Double-Swiss; Time Control: G/5, d0. 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 | |
| Mar 28-31 | 5th Colonial Open. Organized by Capital Area Chess at the Washington Dulles Airport Marriott, 45020 Aviation Dr., Dulles, VA. Choose from 2, 3, and 4-day schedules depending on your section. Open and U2100 Sections are FIDE rated. See registration details online at this link. | |
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April 2024 |
Apr 1 | Owings Mills April Fool's Blitz. Monday, April 1st (no kidding!!). in The Reading Room, 2nd Floor, Garrison Hall south, Stevenson University, 10945 Boulevard Circle. Entry Fee $5, Time control is Game-3+2. 5-round Double-Swiss format (you play 2 games each round for a total of 10 games). Please bring your own set and clocks, we have limited extras. Get more information at this link. |
| April 5-7 | 2024 U.S. National High School (K-12) Championship. Friday-Sunday, Apr 5-7, 2024 in Baltimore MD at the Baltimore Convention Center on 1 W. Pratt St. A 7-round National Championship Event organized and run by the US Chess Federation. Round 1 on Friday at 1 pm. Open to players in grades K-12 nation-wide. Bughouse and Blitz tournaments on Thursday, Apr 4th. Get more inoformation on the tournament at this link. | |
| Apr 6 | Fairfax County Scholastic (K-8) Quads. Tournament for players in grades K-8 hosted by Magnus Chess Academy on July 8, 2023, at the Pozez Jewish Community Ctr of Northern VA, 8900 Little River Tpke, Fairfax, VA. Click here for more information. | |
| Apr 6 | ACC's Saturday Action-Plus: 5SS, G/45, d/5. $$1900 prize fund b/50 total entries. 2 Sections. PREMIER (1600 floor): $600-300-200, U2100 & U1900 $100 each. AMATEUR (U1700): $250-150-100, U1400 & U1200 $50 each. Marriott Residence Inn - Ballston, 650 N. Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22203. Reg.: 9:00-9:45am. Rds.: 10am-12:00-2:30-4:30-6:30. 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 | |
| Apr 6 | RVA Pieces Spring Rapid 2024. In Richmond, VA, at the Holiday Inn Express, 201 East Cary St. 3 Sections--Open, U1200 and Scholastic U1000. Registration onsite 8:30-9:30 AM. Five (5) Rounds of play at 10 AM, 11:15 AM, 1 PM, 2:15 PM, and 3:30 PM. Please bring your own set and clock. Entry Fee is $30 until March 24, increases to $40 after March 24 and onsite. Get more information and registration instructions at this link. | |
| Apr 7 | DC Speed Chess Challenge! Sunday, Apr 7, at 3400 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC. 12-rounds of Blitz at G/3+2 time control. Please bring an increment-capable clock with you! Free entry for GMs/IMs ($20 deducted from prize). Entry Fee is $35, $20 for students. Round 1 at 3:30 PM. More information at this link. | |
| Apr 12 | 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 | |
| Apr 13 | Chuck Brown Chess Challenge. In Washington DC, Sat. Apr 13. Features and Open Section and several Scholastic Sections!! Come out, play chess, and help us celebrate the life and achievements of Charles Louis Brown (1936-2012), an American guitarist, bandleader and singer known as "The Godfather of Go-Go". Go-go is "a hypnotically danceable genre" deeply rooted in funk and soul that he developed in the early 1970s" while living in Washington, DC. Find more info about the tournament at this link. | |
| Apr 13 | Pop-up Quads in Bel Air at Emmorton Rec Center. A 3-round event organized on "quads" format with Rounds 1-3 at 9 AM, 1 PM, and 4:30 PM. Time control is G/90 (increment or delay not specified in the TLA). Get more more informatoin at this link. | |
| Apr 13 | 1st NoVA Scholastic Championship. In Vienna, VA at Fiore Montessori School, 1629 Beulah Rd. 4 Sections (K3, K5, K8, K12) with time control of Game-30, delay 5. Round 1 at 10 AM. Get more information and registration instructions at this link. Organized by GMChessPrep. | |
| Apr 13 | Meadowdale Spring Scholastic & Quads. Hosted by the VA Chess Federation at the Meadowdale Pubic Library in N. Chesterfield, VA. Four Scholastic Sections, K5 and K12 Rated; and K5 and K12 Not Rated. Not rated sections are for players new to chess. Round 1 in scholastics at 10 am. QUADs tournament for rated and unrated adults, as well as advanced scholastic players who are rated over 1200. Quads play 3 rounds, with Round 1 at 9:30 am. Scholastic Info. Quads Info. Register at www.vachess.org | |
| Apr 19 | ACC Friday Blitz: 5-rd Double-Swiss; Time Control: G/5, d0. 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 | |
| Apr 19-21 | 69th Annual Maryland Open. Organized by the Maryland Chess Assn. To be played in Rockville, MD. Details available now at this link. | |
| Apr 20-21 |
2024 Maryland State Scholastic Championships. Sat & Sun April 20-21, 2024, at 8800 Guilford Rd, Columbia, MD. Multiple sections for High School, Middle School, Elementary School, and Primary School. Sanctioned by the Maryland Chess Association and organized by Magnus Chess Academy. Get more info at this link. |
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| Apr 20-21 | District of Columbia 2024 State Championship. Sat-Sun, Apr 20-21 at 1100 13th St NW, Wash. DC. Open only to DC Residents. Round 1 at 9 am on Apr 20. Get info at this link. Register at this link starting March 1st. | |
| Apr 26-28 | 1st Annual Central Virginia Open. Fri-Sun, Apr 26-28. A VCF Cup event. To be held in Glen Allen, VA, at the Hilton Garden Inn, 4050 Cox Road. $5,175 guaranteed prize fund. 3 sections: Open (FIDE-rated), U1700, and U1100. Open and U1700 play Friday-Sunday, U1100 plays Sat-Sun only. Details and registration information available at this link. | |
| Apr 27 | MCA Arlington Quads for K-12 Players. This is a US Chess rated quads style chess tournament. Each player is 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. Quads typically finish in 1-2 hours, but can potentially take as long as 3 hours, although that is rare. Games are 25 minutes with a 5 second delay for each player, for players using clocks. Select this link for more information. | |
| Apr 27 | DC K-12 Girls OPEN Chess Tournament and the DC All Girls 2024 State Championship. TWO TOURNAMENTS at one location!! For girls in grades K-12. Sat. Apr 27 at the Lamond Riggs Huff Library, 5401 S. Dakota Ave, Wash. DC. Round 1 at 10:30 am, 4 rounds of play. Registration open from April 1st - 25th. Players must be residents of the District of Columbia. Get more information at this link for the K-12 Girls Open, and at this link for the DC All Girls event. | |
| Apr 27 | 1st Annual Central Virginia Blitz. Sat, Apr 27 at the same site in Glen Allen, VA, as the Central VA Open (see below). 4 Double-Swiss Rounds (8 games, 2 per round). G/5;d0 time control. Round 1 at 9 pm. Details and registration information available at this link. | |
| Apr 27 | 3rd Annual Charity Chess Tournament. At Rachel Carson Middle School, 13618 McLean Rd, Herndon, VA. Saturday, April 27, with Round 1 at 9 AM. Entry is $30 per player. Please bring your own Chess Set and Chess Clock. Play is in multiple sections (Open, Under 1600, Under 1000, and Not-Rated). Details and registration information available at this link. | |
| Apr 27 | James Purnell Chess Challenge. In Annapolis, MD, Sunday Apr 27, 2024. A Scholastic tournament for players in grades K through 12. Multiple sections, 1st-3rd place trophies and Top Girl in each section. Check-in onsite 9:15-9:45 am, Round 1 at 10 am. Online registration closes April 26 at 9 pm sharp! Get more information at this link. Event location is 1707 Forest Dr., Annapolis, MD. | |
| Apr 28 | Dulles Sunday Action. Sterling, VA. Sunday, April 28. 4 pm. Hampton Inn and Suites Dulles. Two sections: Open & U1500. Register or view more information by visiting THIS LINK. | |
| Apr 28 | Dulles Sunday Scholastic. Sterling, VA. Sunday, April 28. 10 am. Hampton Inn and Suites Dulles. Four sections: K-12, K-8, K-5, and K-3. Register or view more information by visiting THIS LINK. | |
| Apr 28 | Elizabeth Catlett Scholastic Quads Tournament. Sunday, April 28, 609 H St. NE, Wash. DC. FREE ENTRY. 3 Rounds of play at G/25 Delay 5 time control. Get detaiils at this link. Come out and help us celebrate the life and achievements of Elizabeth Catlett (1915-2012) was an African-American sculptor and graphic artist best known for her depictions of the Black-American experience in the 20th century, which often focused on the female experience. She was born and raised in Washington, DC to parents working in education, and was the grandchild of formerly enslaved people. It was difficult for a black woman at this time to pursue a career as a working artist. Catlett devoted much of her career to teaching. However, a fellowship awarded to her in 1946 allowed her to travel to Mexico City, where she worked with the Taller de Gráfica Popular for twenty years and became head of the sculpture department for the Escuela Nacional de Artes Plásticas. | |