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Region III US Chess Tournament Clearinghouse (MD
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January 2025 | Jan 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | RVA Pieces Wednesday Classical Ladder. Every Wednesday from 6-9 PM In Richmond, VA, at the Carytown Publix Community Room, 3535 Ellwood Ave, Richmond, VA. Time control is Game-60 with 10 seconds of time delay. Games begin at 6:30 PM. Get more information at this link. (added 12/27/2024) |
| Jan 2-5 | 2025 Pan Am Intercollegiate Championships. Being held in Charlotte, NC for collegiate chess teams from universities, colleges, community colleges, and technical colleges from the Americas and the Caribbean are welcome to join. FIDE-rated. Get more information at this link. (added 10/1/2024) | |
| Jan 4 | Publix at John Rolfe #3. Sat, Jan 4th for players in grades K-9. Round 1 at 9 AM, event lasts until noon. Venue is the Publix at 2250 John Rolfe Pkwy, Henrico, VA. Cross-round format used, which means you get in more games! Info at this link.(added 11/17/2024) | |
| Jan 3-5 | 2025 (57th) Virginia Open. 3 Sections, with Championship and Under 1800 being FIDE-rated. Ring-in the New Year with a weekend of chess. $8,000 Prize Fund. Being played in Dulles, VA at the Dulles Airport Marriott, 45020 Aviation Drive. Get tournament details at this link. Entry is open NOW at www.vachess.org. (added 10/16/2024) | |
| Jan 5 | Benjamin Blundercheck's Rock n Roll Chess Riot! At the Smartmouth Brewing Co, Sunday Jan 5, 1309 Raleigh Ave, Norfolk, VA. A non-rated event with a unique tournament format -- one 15 minute game, one 10 minute game, 2 double rounds of Blitz, 2 rounds of "Musical Chess", and a 25 minute game. Register and get more information at this link. (added 12/17/2024) | |
| Jan 10 | 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 (added 12/7/2024) | |
| Jan 11 | McNair January Scholastic Tournament. Saturday, Jan 11, at McNair Elementary School, 2499 Thomas Jeff. Drive in Herndon, VA. Play is in 3 sections, K3, K5, and K8. Five rounds in K3, four rounds in K5 and K8. Register Now at this link. Get more tournament information here. (added 12/7/2024) | |
| Jan 11 | Waldorf Chess Club QUADS #73. Saturday, Jan 11 at 2932 Mattawoman Beantown Rd in Waldorf, MD. Time control is G/61+10. Entry is $25 per player, Rounds at 10 AM, 1:30 PM and 4 PM. Get more information at this link. Pre-register online at this link. (added 12/20/2024) | |
| Jan 11 | Roanoke Valley Chess Club - 2025 Rapid & Classical. Saturday, Jan 11, at the Bedford Central Library, 321 N. Bridge St., Bedford, VA. Time control is G/30+2 with 4 rounds of play beginning at 10 AM. For more information go to this link. You can register now at this link. (added 12/20/2024) | |
| Jan 11 | Fairfax Quads with Magnus Chess Academy. Sat. Jan 11 at the Pozez Jeish Community Center of NoVA, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA. This is a US Chess rated quads style chess tournament with a Time Control of Game-25, 5-second delay. 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. Get more info at this link. | |
| Jan 12 | Capital Chess Sunday Swiss. Sun, Jan 12, at Capital Pool Checkers, 1750 Columbia Road NW, Wash DC. 4 rounds of play at a time control of Game-25, delay 5. All games are in one section, Round 1 starts at 12:30 pm. Onsite registration ends at 12:15 pm. Online entry $30, onsite entry $35. Get more info at this link. (added 12/29/2024) | |
| Jan 27 | Owing Mills Chess Club Winter QUICK Tournament. At Stevenseon Univ., Owing Mills, MD at 10945 Bouldvard Circle, in the Reading Room, 2nd Floor of Garrison Hall South. US Chess Quick-rated (Game 25, delay 3). Rounds 1 & 2 on Jan 13, Rounds 3 & 4 on Jan 20, Rounds 5 & 6 on Jan 27. More details at this lnik. Sets and clocks provided. (added 12/7/2024) | |
| Jan 17-20 | Liberty Bell Open. In Philadelphia, $25,000 guaranteed prize fund. Click here for more information on this Continenttal Chess Association event. | |
| Jan 18 | 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 (added 12/7/2024) | |
| Jan 19 | Capital Chess Sunday Swiss. Sun, Jan 12, at Capital Pool Checkers, 1750 Columbia Road NW, Wash DC. 4 rounds of play at a time control of Game-25, delay 5. All games are in one section, Round 1 starts at 12:30 pm. Onsite registration ends at 12:15 pm. Online entry $30, onsite entry $35. Get more info at this link. (added 12/29/2024) | |
| Jan 24 | 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 12/7/2024) | |
| Jan 25 | 2025 Atlantic Coast Chess Championships. Sat, Jan 25th or Sat Feb 1 (snow day) at Fallon Park Elementary, 502 19th St. E, Roanoke, VA. Three sections of competition: Open, K8 Scholastic, and K5 Scholastic. Four or five rounds of play. Time control is Game-40, delay 5 for Rounds 1-3; Game-55, delay 5 for Rounds 4 (and possibly Round 5 if needed). Entry Fee is $10 online, $20 on site. Round 1 at 10 AM. Get more registration instructions and more event information at this link. (added 10/10/2024) | |
| Jan 25 | Baltimore Quads with Magnus Chess Academy. Sat. Jan 25 at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore, 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave, Suite 148, Owings Mills, MD. This is a US Chess rated quads style chess tournament with a Time Control of Game-25, 5-second delay. 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. Get more info at this link. | |
| Jan 26 | Winter Action Tournament. An over-the-board tournament on Sunday, Jan 26, in Sterling, VA, at the SpringHill Suites by Marriott, 22595 Shaw Road. 4 Rounds with time control of G/30, delay5. Two Sections: Open and U1500. Must be rated at least 1300 to play in the Open Section. Round 1 at 4 PM. Click here to register and get more information. (added 1/11/2025) | |
| Jan 26 | **Winter Scholastic Tournament. An over-the-board tournament on Sunday, Jan 26, in Sterling, VA, at the SpringHill Suites by Marriott, 22595 Shaw Road. 4 Rounds with time control of G/25, delay5. Four Sections: K3, K5, K8, and K12. Round 1 at 10 AM. Click here to register and get more information. (added 1/11/2025) | |
| Jan 26 | Capital Chess Sunday Swiss. Sun, Jan 12, at Capital Pool Checkers, 1750 Columbia Road NW, Wash DC. 4 rounds of play at a time control of Game-25, delay 5. All games are in one section, Round 1 starts at 12:30 pm. Onsite registration ends at 12:15 pm. Online entry $30, onsite entry $35. Get more info at this link. (added 12/29/2024) | |
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February 2025 | Jan 31 - Feb 2 | **4th Annual Coastal Virginia Open. Friday Jan 31 - Sunday Feb 2 in Virginia Beach, VA, at the Wyndham Oceanfront, 5700 Atlantic Ave in VA Beach. Orgainzed by teh Hampton Roads Chess Association. $$3,500 guaranteed Prize Fund. Chess rate for Hotel rooms is $89 plus taxes & resort fees (about $112 total), rate is available until Jan 17th. This is a 5-round tournament, US Chess rated. Play is in 3 sections in the main tournament--Open, Under 1600, and Under 1200. Rating restrictions necessary to play in the Open and Under 1600 Sections. Conditions offered to US Chess titled National Masters. One-day Scholastic events on both Saturday and Sunday. Go to this link for the details and registration. (updated 12/20/2024) |
| Jan 31 - Feb 2 | 62nd Annual Baltimore Open. 5 rounds of play with 3 FIDE rated sections and 4 US Chess rated sections. Venue is the Sheraton BWI at 1100 Old Elkridge Landing Road, Linthicum, MD. This event uses score-based prizes, not place-based. See details at this link. Register at this link. | |
| Feb 1 | **DC Ward 3 Scholastic Chess Challenge. Sat, Feb 1 at John Eaton Elementary, 3301 Lowell St., Wash. DC. Play is in K1, K3, K5, K8, and K12 sections. Round 1 at 10 AM, please check in between 9:15 and 9:45 so we know you are here! US Chess Federation membership required. Get more information at this link. (added 1/25/2025) | |
| Feb 1 | Rockville Quads with Magnus Chess Academy. Sat. Feb 1 at the Bender Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 6126 Montrose Rd, Rockville, MD. This is a US Chess rated quads style chess tournament with a Time Control of Game-25, 5-second delay. 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. Get more info at this link. | |
| Feb 2 | Capital Chess Sunday Swiss. Sun, Feb 2, at Capital Pool Checkers, 1750 Columbia Road NW, Wash DC. 4 rounds of play at a time control of Game-25, delay 5. All games are in one section, Round 1 starts at 12:30 pm. Onsite registration ends at 12:15 pm. Online entry $30, onsite entry $35. Get more info at this link. (added 12/30/2024) | |
| Feb 7-9 | 3rd Annual Metropolitan Open. Dulles, VA. February 7-9. Holiday Inn Washington Dulles. $3,500 Guaranteed Prize Fund! 5 rounds with a 3-day or 2-day schedule, depending on your availability. Register or view more information by visiting our website at THIS LINK. (added 1/11/2025) | |
| Feb 8 | Waldorf Chess Club QUADS #73. Sunday, Feb 8 in Waldorf, MD, at 2932 Mattawman Beantown Rd. Onsite registration opens 8:30 AM until 9:45 AM, but you can pre-register online at this link. Time control is G/61+10. Read more about the tournament at this link. (added 1/21/2025) | |
| Feb 8 | **3rd Annual Metropolitan Open Scholastic Championship. Dulles, VA. Saturday, February 8. Holiday Inn Washington Dulles. Register or view more information by visiting our website at THIS LINK. (added 1/11/2025) | |
| Feb 8 | **February Action/Scholastic Tournament. Organized by the Eastern Chess Association for Sat. Feb 8 at Brightpoint Community College in Chester, VA. Event details and registration information coming soon. Contact Organizer and Chieft TD Robby Jackson for more information. (added 10/20/2024) | |
| Feb 8 | **Eastern Chess Association (ECA) Feb 2025 Action & Scholastic Tournament. At Bridgepoint Community College, Nicholas Center, 13101 Route 1 (formerly Jeff Davis Hwy), Chester, VA. Sections: Open, U1600 adn U1000. U1000 section is ONLY for scholastic-age players. Open and U1600 play 5 Rounds of chess; U1200 section plays 4 rounds. All games us a time control of Game-35, delay 5. Round 1 starts at 10 AM in all sections. See the tournament announcement for details at this link. Onsite registration closes at 9:30 AM if you want to play in Round 1. (added 12/11/2024) | |
| Feb 8 | Fairfax Quads with Magnus Chess Academy. Sat. Feb 8 at the Pozez Jeish Community Center of NoVA, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA. This is a US Chess rated quads style chess tournament with a Time Control of Game-25, 5-second delay. 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. Get more info at this link. | |
| Feb 9 | DC Speed Chess Challenge. Sunday, Feb 9 at Capital Pool Checkers, 1750 Columbia Rd. NW, Wash. DC. 5 Rounds of Blitz (2 games per round) with a time control of Game-3+2. Clocks and sets provided. Entry $25, $30 on site. On site registration ends at 11:45 am. Round 1 at 12-noon. Nearest Metro is Columbia Heights, about a 12-min walk. Click here to read more and to register. (added 1/29/2025) | |
| Feb 9 | **Chess RVA Cross-Round Chess Tourney. At the Publix at 2250 John Rolfe Pkwy, Henrico, VA. Play will be in 3-sections based on ratings for players in Grades K-9. Games are on Sunday, Feb 9 from 1-4 PM. Get more info at this link. (added 1/13/2025) | |
| Feb 2, 9, 16, 23 | Rockville Chess Club Sunday Ladder. EVERY SUNDAY at the Rockville Library, 21 Maryland Ave, in Rockville, MD. US Chess-rated play at a nice Game-90+30 time control. Round 1 at 1 PM, checkin please before 12:45 do guarantee getting paired. No On-site Registration or Walk-ins. Get more tournament info at this link. We also suggest you contact the Rockville Chess Club by email: RockvilleChessClub@gmail.com to ask questions and get final details about registration. (added 2/5/2025) | |
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Feb 10, 17, & 24 Mar 3 & 10 |
Owing Mills Chess Club (OMCC) Winter Classic. One Round every Monday starting Feb 10 through March 10 (e.g., 5 Rounds). Sets & clocks provided. Time control is Game-60, delay-10. US Chess rated play. Rounds start at 7 PM. Get more information at this link. | |
| Feb 12, 26 | RVAPieces Wednesday Classical Ladder. At the Carytown Publix Community Room, 3535 Ellwood Ave, Richmond, VA. Games are monthly on Wednesday, but only the second and the 4th instance of this set, starting from Wednesday, February 12, 2025, until Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Time control is Game-60, delay 10, and begin at 6:30 pm. Register online at this link. Get more information at this link. (added 2/5/2025) | |
| Feb 13-17 | 2nd Annual President's Day Open. Thurs-Mon, Feb 13-17 at the Washington Dulles Airport Marriott, 45020 Aviation Drive, Dulles, VA. GM and IM Norms possible in Premier Section. $10,400 in Cash Prizes based on 120 paid players. Play is in 4 Sections: Premier and U2300-both FIDE Rated; and Under 1900 and Under 1500 Sections-US Chess rated. Get the details at this link. For intormation, please email at director@atlanticchessassociation.com. SEE BELOW for information about the President's Day Open Blitz and Action tournaments being held on Sunday Feb 16th. (added 12/7/2024, updated 2/5/2025) | |
| Feb 15 | Rockville Chess Club Monthly Quad / Swiss. At Kensington Park Commujnity Library (Large Room), 4201 Knowles Ave, Kensington, MD (this is a new location!). Play begins at 11 AM and goes until about 5:30 PM. Check-in Mandatory between 10 and 10:45 AM. NO ONSITE REGISTRATION, please pre-register by 10 PM Feb 14th. Players compete in two sections, Quads (3 rounds at Game-55, delay 5) or Swiss Under 900 (5 rounds at Game-25, delay 5). No Entry Fee, but please pre-register. Bring your own equipment, pen/pencil, scoresheets. More information at this link. (added 2/14/2025) | |
| Feb 15 | **Scholastic Championship: World Series of Online Chess. An ONLINE tournament on Sat., Feb 15, on the Lichess platform. 6 Rounds at Game 25 + 5, with two sections (K5 and K12). Round 1 at 12-noon eastern time. This is an ONLINE tournament. Get more information and register at this link. (added 1/11/2025) | |
| Feb 15 | **Presidents' Day Scholastic Tournament. In Dulles, VA, at the Washington Dulles Marriott on Aviation Drive, Sat. Feb 15. Round 1 at 9 AM. Play is in 4 sections (K12, K8, K5 and K3). Time control is Game-30, Delay-5. Get more info at this link. This is a great opportunity to "warm-up" your game for the upcoming Virginia Scholastic Championships in March! (added 12/29/2024) | |
| Feb 15-17 | 2025 World Amateur Team East. In Parsippany, NJ, at the Parsippany Hilton. Chess Rate valid until 1/17/25 see link to reserve room at www.njscf.org Reserve early 973-267-7373 or 1- 800-HILTONS. See link on njscf.org. Morris/Essex train to Morris Plains 1.5 miles. Open to 4- player teams with one optional alternate. Team average (4 highest ratings—2025 January Rating list used for ALL players no exceptions) must be under 2200. Teams rated over 2000 average no more than 1000 points between board 3 and 4. No more than two GMs on a team. Online registration opens Dec 1st at www.njscf.org . Advance registration only—no on site registration. Get more information and registration instructions at this link. | |
| Feb 16 | President's Day Action Tournament. Sunday Feb 16 at same location as the President's Day Open (see above). 4 Rounds, with Round 1 at 2 PM and a time control of Game-30, delay 5. Up to 2 half-point byes allowed. Get more info at this link. Register now at this link. (added 2/5/2025) | |
| Feb 16 | President's Day Open Blitz. Sunday Feb 16 at same location as the President's Day Open (see above). 6 Rounds, with Round 1 at about 8:30 PM and a time control of Game-5 with no delay or increment. No byes allowed. Get more info at this link. Register now at this link. (added 2/5/2025) | |
| Feb 16 | Open Championship - World Series of Online Chess. An ONLINE tournament on Sunday, Feb 16, on the Lichess platform. 6 Rounds at Game 25+4 time control. Round 1 at 12-noon eastern time. $1000 in cash prizes. This is an ONLINE tournament. Get more information and register at this link. (added 1/11/2025) | |
| Feb 17 | BLITZ Championship - World Series of Online Chess. An ONLINE tournament on Monday, Feb 17 (Presidents Day), on the Lichess platform. 6 Rounds at Game 5+0. Round 1 at 12-noon eastern time. $400 in cash prizes. This is an ONLINE tournament. Get more information and register at this link. (added 1/11/2025) | |
| Feb 21 | DC Chess League - ROUND 5. 4-Board Team Chess - Games start 8pm Fridays - 1 match per month. Teams often need additional players, so individual players are welcome! Locations vary based on which team is "Home" (see website: dcchessleague.com). Time Control: G/ 90 +30inc 3 Sections: Open, Amateur (U2000), Reserve (U1700). Questions or to join a team: acomparc@gmail.com (added 12/7/2024) | |
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Feb 21-23 or 22-23 |
9th George Washington Open. Friday 21 Feb - Sunday 23 Feb. 120 US Chess GP points. 5-SS, 40/80, SD/30; d30 (2-day option, rounds 1-2 G/60 d10). Washington Dulles Marriott Hotel, 45020 Aviation Dr, Dulles, VA 20166. Free parking, free shuttle to airport and Metro subway. $17,000 guaranteed prizes. In 5 sections. Major: Open to 1900/above (see peakrating.us). $2000-1000-600-400, clear/tiebreak win $100 bonus, top USCF Under 2300 $600-300. FIDE. Under 2100: $1300-700-400-200, top U1900 (no unr) $600-300. FIDE. Under 1800: $1200-600-300-200, top U1600 (no unr) $500-250. Under 1500: $1000-500-300-150, top U1300 (no unr) $400-200. Under 1200: $700-400-300-200, top U1000 (no unr) $200-100. Organized by Continental Chess Assn (link). Get more info at this link. | |
| Feb 22 | **McNair Elementary February Scholastic Tournament. Sat, Feb 22 at McNair Elementary School, 2499 Thomas Jeff. Drive in Herndon, VA. Three (3) sections (K3, K5 and K8) with 5 rounds in K3 and 4 rounds in K5 and K8. Time control is Game-30 delay 5 in K3 and Game 45 delay 5 in K5 and K8. Read more about the event at this link. Register now at this link. (added 1/21/2025) | |
| Feb 22 | **Langley Scholastic Chess Tournament. In McLean, VA, at Langley High School, 6520 Georgetown Pike. Hosted by Langley PTSA to raise funds to be donated to 'Share of McLean', supporting those who face economic hardships. Rounds start at 9AM, with follow-on rounds held as soon as possible. Play is in 2 sections, K12 and K8, with a time control of Game 30, delay-5. A good warmup event for next month's Virginia Scholastic Championships. (added 12/29/2024) | |
| Feb 22 | Arlington Quads with Magnus Chess Academy. Sat. Feb 22 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington, 4444 Arlington Boulevard, Arlington, VA. This is a US Chess rated quads style chess tournament with a Time Control of Game-25, 5-second delay. 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. Get more info at this link. | |
| Feb 22 | **2025 Mickey Owens Memorial Tournament. Mickey was a major force in Virginia Chess, especially with the Commonwealth's youths. In honor of Mickey, the Roanoke City Public Schools Chess affiliate is hosting a 4 or 5 round tournament in his memory on Saturday, Feb 22, 2025, at Fallon Park Elementary School, 502 19th St. East in Roanoke. There are 3 sections of play: Open (all players), Scholastic K-8, and Scholastic K-5. To read more about the tournament click here. To read more about our dearly departed friend, click here. | |
| Feb 21-23 or 22-23 | 9th George Washington Open. Friday 21 Feb - Sunday 23 Feb. 120 US Chess GP points. 5-SS, 40/80, SD/30; d30 (2-day option, rounds 1-2 G/60 d10). Washington Dulles Marriott Hotel, 45020 Aviation Dr, Dulles, VA 20166. Free parking, free shuttle to airport and Metro subway. $17,000 guaranteed prizes. In 5 sections. Major: Open to 1900/above (see peakrating.us). $2000-1000-600-400, clear/tiebreak win $100 bonus, top USCF Under 2300 $600-300. FIDE. Under 2100: $1300-700-400-200, top U1900 (no unr) $600-300. FIDE. Under 1800: $1200-600-300-200, top U1600 (no unr) $500-250. Under 1500: $1000-500-300-150, top U1300 (no unr) $400-200. Under 1200: $700-400-300-200, top U1000 (no unr) $200-100. Organized by Continental Chess Assn (link). Get more info at this link. | |
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March 2025 | Mar 1 | **2025 Maryland State Girls Championship. Organized by Magnus Chess Academy and being played at Bender Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Rd, Rockville, MD. The official Maryland State Girls Championship tournament! This is a US Chess rated Swiss style tournament. There is a K-12 Champ (750+) section and a K-12 U-800 section. Participants play only against opponents in their own section. Rounds start at 9:00am, 10:45am, 12:30pm, and 2:15pm, with an awards ceremony starting at approximately 3:45pm. The winner of the Championship section is the official MD Girls Champion, and will be invited to the Haring Tournament of Champions! The championship section is only open to students who live in or attend school in MD, while the under section is open to participants from any state. More info at this link. (added 2/15/2025) |
| Mar 1 | ACC's Saturday Action-Plus G/45. 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. Get more information at this link. (added 12/7/2024, updated 2/5/2025) | |
| Mar 1 | Rockville Quads with Magnus Chess Academy. Sat. March 1 at the Bender Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 6126 Montrose Rd, Rockville, MD. This is a US Chess rated quads style chess tournament with a Time Control of Game-25, 5-second delay. 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. Get more info at this link. | |
| Mar 2 | DMV Action Tournament. An over-the-board tournament on Sunday, March 2nd at the Holiday Inn Washington Dulles, 45425 Holiday Dr., Dulles, VA. Four (4) rounds with Round 1 at 4 PM and follow-on rounds scheduled onsite as soon as possible after the prior round ends. Two Sections of play--Open and Under 1500. Rating of 1300 required to play in the Open section. Please bring your own chess clock. Register at this link https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/5887. Get more information at this link. (added 2/8/2025) | |
| Mar 2 | **Dulles International Scholastic Ch. An over-the-board tournament on Sunday, March 2nd at the Holiday Inn Washington Dulles, 45425 Holiday Dr., Dulles, VA. Play is in four (4) sections--K12, K8, K5 and K3 with a time control of Game 25, delay 5. Sets and boards provided, but you need to bring your own Chess Clock! Round 1 at 10 AM with Rounds 2-4 scheduled onsite as soon as possible after the prior round ends. Register at this link https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/5886. Get more information at this link. (added 2/8/2025) | |
| Mar 2 | **Dulles Scholastic Quads. An over-the-board tournament on Sunday, March 2nd at the Holiday Inn Washington Dulles, 45425 Holiday Dr., Dulles, VA. Round 1 at 4 PM. Open to scholastic players in grades K-12, with each "Quad" of 4 players determined by ratings. Register at this link https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/5886. Get more information at this link. (added 2/8/2025) | |
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Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 |
Rockville Chess Club Sunday Ladder. EVERY SUNDAY at the Rockville Library, 21 Maryland Ave, in Rockville, MD. US Chess-rated play at a nice Game-90+30 time control. Round 1 at 1 PM, checkin please before 12:45 do guarantee getting paired. No On-site Registration or Walk-ins. Get more tournament info at this link. We also suggest you contact the Rockville Chess Club by email: RockvilleChessClub@gmail.com to ask questions and get final details about registration. (added 2/5/2025) | |
| Mar 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: 8:05pm, 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 (updated 2/5/2025) | |
| Mar 7-9 | 4th Annual Old Line Open. In Rockville, MD, at the Rockville Hilton, 1750 Rockville Pike. 7 Sections to choose from and play in: Championship, U2100, U1900, U1700, U1500, U1250, and U1000. Score-based (not place-based) prize money! Championship and U2100 Sections are FIDE rated! Get more information at this link. Register now at this link. Hosted by the Maryland Chess Association. (Added 12/13/2024) | |
| Mar 8-9 | **2024-25 Virginia Scholastic & College Chess Championships. Sat-Sun, March 8-9, at Monticello High School in Charlottesville, VA, with Blitz on Friday evening March 7th. Go to www.vachess.org and follow the links on the VA Chess Federation's Home Page. | |
| Mar 12, 26 | RVAPieces Wednesday Classical Ladder. At the Carytown Publix Community Room, 3535 Ellwood Ave, Richmond, VA. Games are monthly on Wednesday, but only the second and the 4th instance of this set, starting from Wednesday, February 12, 2025, until Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Time control is Game-60, delay 10, and begin at 6:30 pm. Register online at this link. Get more information at this link. (added 2/5/2025) | |
| Mar 14-16 | 3rd Annual Newcomb Memorial Tournament. Dulles, VA. March 14-16. Executive Conference and Training Center. Register or view more information by visiting our website at THIS LINK. (added 1/11/2025) | |
| Mar 15 | Waldorf Chess Club Quads #74. Sat, March 15, at the Waldorf Chess Club, 2932 Mattawoman Beantown Rd, Walford, MD. Registration from 8:30-9:45AM, with Round 1 at 10 AM. Entry $25, $60 payout for each Quad. Time control is Game-61+10. Get more information at this link. (added 2/22/2025) | |
| Mar 15 | **DC 2025 US Chess K-5 State Championship. For DC residents only who are in grades K-5. A State Championship Event on Saturday, March 15th at Lamond Riggs Huff Library, 5401 S. Dakota Ave, Wash DC. 4 rounds at Game-25, delay 5. All players compete in one Section. Round 1 at 10:30 AM. Top-finishing player qualifies to represent the District at the annual John Rockefeller Tournament of Elementary State Champions being held at the US Open in Madison, WI, in late July 2025. For more information, select this link. Register now at this link. (added 2/14/2025) | |
| Mar 15 | Baltimore Quads with Magnus Chess Academy. Sat. Mar 15 at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore, 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave, Suite 148, Owings Mills, MD. This is a US Chess rated quads style chess tournament with a Time Control of Game-25, 5-second delay. 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. Get more info at this link. | |
| Mar 16 | **3rd Annual Newcomb Memorial Scholastic Championship. Dulles, VA. Sunday, March 16. Executive Conference and Training Center. Register or view more information by visiting our website at THIS LINK. (added 1/11/2025) | |
| Mar 21 | DC Chess League - ROUND 6. 4-Board Team Chess - Games start 8pm Fridays - 1 match per month. Teams often need additional players, so individual players are welcome! Locations vary based on which team is "Home" (see website: dcchessleague.com). Time Control: G/ 90 +30inc 3 Sections: Open, Amateur (U2000), Reserve (U1700). Questions or to join a team: acomparc@gmail.com (added 12/7/2024) | |
| Mar 22 | Clara Roberts Memorial Chess Tournament. A 7-Round tournament on Sat., March 22, at Max's Taphouse, 737 S. Broadway in Baltimore MD. $1,250 guaranteed prize fund. Round 1 at 12:30 PM. Time control is Game-15 with no delay or increment. Rounds scheduled to occcur every 50 minutes after Round 1. THIS TOURNAMENT IS A NOT RATED EVENT. Read more about the tournament at this link. (added 1/26/2025) | |
| Mar 22 | Fairfax Quads with Magnus Chess Academy. Sat. Mar 22 at the Pozez Jeish Community Center of NoVA, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA. This is a US Chess rated quads style chess tournament with a Time Control of Game-25, 5-second delay. 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. Get more info at this link. | |
| Mar 22 | Eastern Shore Community College Chess Tournament. The Eastern Shore Community College, in conjunction with its chess club student group, the Melfa Monarchs, will hold a tournament on March 22 from 8:30 AM-6 PM. It will be a rated tournament under the auspices of the U.S. Chess Federation, thus giving locals the chance to earn a rating from the organization. Three (3) rounds, QUAD format (e.g., players organized into groups of 4 players based on their ratings. ESCC students play for free, $5 entry fee for Eastern Shore VA residents. $20 for all others. Get more info at this link. (added 3/12/2025) | |
| Mar 22 | **DMV Dulles Scholastic Tournament. Dulles, VA. Saturday, March 22 at 9 am. Only open to players in grades K-12. Register and view more information by visiting the registration page at THIS LINK. (added 3/6/2025) | |
| Mar 22-23 | DMV Adults-Only Classical Tournament. A 4-round Swiss for players 18 years old and up at the Hampton Inn by Hilton Wash-Dulles Airport South, 4050 Westfax Drive, Chantilly, VA. Three Sections: Premier (FIDE-rated), Under 1800 and Under 1400. Players many not "play up" more than 100 points above their live or published rating. Time Control is G/90+30. Entry $58 by 3/8, $65 by 3/15, $70 by 3/21, $75 on site. National Masters with current ratings over 2200 play for free with early entry fee deducted from any winnings. 30-minute no show/forfeit policy. Get more information at this link. (added 2/25/2025) | |
| Mar 23 | **Chess RVA Scholastic Tournament-Publix at John Rolfe #5. For players in grades K through 9th on Sunday, March 23, at the Publix, 2250 John Rolfe Pkwy, Henrico, VA. Play is in 3 sections (Open, Under 700, and Under 350). Tournament starts at 1 PM and runs for about 3 hours. Trophies for 1st and 2nd place in each section. More info at this link. (added 3/7/2025) | |
| Mar 29 | Rockville Chess Club - Quad/Swiss 31st. Saturday, March 29th at Kensington Park Library, 4201 Knowles Ave, Kensington, MD (Large room). Round 1 at 11 AM. Mandatory Check-in from 10-10:45 AM. Quad tournament and a separate Under 900 Swiss Section. Quads play 3 Rounds at 11 AM, 1:30, and 3:30 PM at a time control of Game-55, delay 5. Swiss plays 5 Rounds at 11 AM, noon, 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 PM at a time control of Game-25, delay 5. Get more info at this link. (added 2/22/2025) | |
| Mar 29 | 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 (added 12/7/2024) | |
| Mar 29 | **2nd Annual GM Cup Championship. In Falls Church, VA on Sat. Mar 29, at Columbia Baptist Church, 103 W. Columbia St. 5 Sections Premier, K12, K8, K5, and K3. 4 Rounds at a time control of Game-30, delay-5. Round 1 at 10 AM. Please bring your own clock! No electonic scoresheets allowed. Must be rated 1400+ to enter the Premier Section. Get more info at this link. Register now at this link. (added 1/11/2025) | |
| Mar 30 | **DMV Spring Scholastic Tournament. Dulles, VA. Sunday, March 30 at 10 am. Only open to players in grades K-12. Register or view more information by visiting the registration page at THIS LINK. (added 3/6/2025) | |
| Mar 30 | DMV Spring Open Action. Dulles, VA. Sunday, March 30 at 4 pm. Open to everyone. Register or view more information by visiting the registration page at THIS LINK. (added 3/6/2025) | |
| Mar 31 | Owings Mills Chess Club Spring Blitz. At the Ratcliffe Center, Monday March 31, 2025. The venue is at Stevenson University, 10945 Boulevard Circle, Owings Mills, MD. Club opens at 6:30 pm, play begins at 7 pm. Time Control is Game-3, plus 2 seconds of time increment per move. 10-round, Double-Swiss format. Sets and clocks are provided for everyone! Entry Fee is $5, and the prize fund will distribute 75% of the income from entries minus US Chess Rating Fees. Click here to visit the OMCC website, or click here to read more about the tournament at the US Chess website. All games are rated by the US Chess Federation. (added 3/17/2025) | |