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2026 Archive

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This is the ARCHIVED CALENDAR 2026
January 2026	Jan 2-4	(F) 2026 Virginia Open. Come out and celebrate the New Year with a weekend of chess. The past two years have seen over 150 players participating. Venue is the Marriott Washington-Dulles Airport on Aviation Drive in Dulles, VA. Round 1 on Friday evening, Rounds 2-5 on Saturday and Sunday. Get more info and register at *www.vachess.org*. We are thinking about adding BLITZ to Saturday night. (added 2/5/2025)
	Jan 5	Owings Mills Chess Club (OMCC) January Blitz! On Monday Jan 5th in The Reading Room: 2nd Floor, Garrison Hall South, Stevenson Univ., 10945 Boulevard Circle, Owings Mills, MD. Round 1 at 7 PM and we will play 10 rounds. Time control is Game-3, increment 2. Get more info and registration instuctions at this link. (added 10/23/2025)
	Jan 5, 12, 19 and 26	Charles Village Chess Weekly BLITZ. In Baltimore, MD EVERY MONDAY at the Peabody Heights Brewery, 401 E. 30th St. in Baltimore. Five (5) rounds of Blitz, Game 3, increment 2. US Chess rated. Vision House (136 W. 25th St.). Game-20 time control. Round 1 at 7 PM, venue opens at 4 PM. Get more info at this link. (added 1/10/2026)
	Jan 6, 14, 20, and 27	RVA Pieces Rated Ladder Rounds 36-39. At the Publix Carytown, 3535 Ellwood Ave, Richmond, VA. One game each evening on Jan 6, 14, 20, and 27, with a Time Control of Game-60, delay-10. US Chess membership required, games are US Chess rated. On-site registration 6-6:20 PM, Games begin promptly at 6:30 PM! Get more info *at this link*. (added 1/10/2026)
	Jan 9	ACC Friday Blitz. 5-rd Double-Swiss; Time Control: G/5, d2. Prizes based on entries with $100-1^st guaranteed (12 or more entries ... 1st place prize increases and 80% of EFs returned as prizes). Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, 1500 N Glebe Rd., Arlington, VA 22207. Reg: 7:00-8:00pm with Rd1: 8:10pm, rest ASAP. EF: $30 ($25 for club members) – cash/check/Venmo/PayPal on-site. Advance entries at club meeting or through website: arlingtonchessclub.com Contact for info only: accvachess@gmail.com NS (added 11/18/2025)
	Jan 10	**McNair Elementary January Scholastic Chess Tournament. Sat, Jan 10, at McNair Elementary, 2499 Thomas Jeff. Dr., Herndon, VA. Three (3) sections of competition: K3, K5, and K8. Five (5) rounds in K3, four (4) rounds in K5 and K8. Early entry is $40, $45 starting 1/7, $50 onsite (registration closes at 8:30 AM). Round 1 at 9 AM. Time Control (TC) is Game-30, delay 5 in K3; TC is Game-45, delay 5 in K5 and K8. Register now *at this link. Get more information at this link*. (added 12/22/2025)
	Jan 10	**Verena at the Glen January Cross-Round Chess Tournament. Organized for players in grades K-9 by Chess RVA (www.chessrva.com) on Sat, Jan 10 at 10286 Brook Rd., Glen Allen, VA. Event times are 3-6 PM. 3 Sections of play based on US Chess ratings (Open, Under 700, and Under 350). Time control is Game 15, delay-3. Get more info at this link. (added 12/5/2025)
	Jan 11	**MVP Chess K-12 Quads. Entry is FREE for US Chess members! Sunday Jan 11, at the Mount Vernon Rec Center, 2017 Belle View Blvd, Alexandria, VA. Players will be organized into groups of 4 based on rating (i.e., "Quads"). Tournament is limited to 32 players orgainzed in 8 Quads. Round 1 at 1 PM. Time control is Game-25, delay-5. Register now or get more information *at this link*. (added 10/23/2025)
	Jan 12, 19, 26	OMCC January Quick Tournament. Three Mondays in January, 2 rounds each evening. Club opens at 6:30 PM, games start at 7 PM. Venue is The Reading Room, 2nd Floor of Garrison Hall South at Stevenson Univ., 10945 Boulevard Circle, Owings Mills, MD. Preregister by sending USCF ID to either *jeffrey.m.otto@gmail.com* or by text: 858-945-3491. Get more info at this link.
	Jan 13	Big Chair Chess Club Tuesday Knight Thunder. This is an ONLINE tournament. Get details *at this link*. (added 1/10/2026)
	Jan 16, 23, 30	Charles Village Chess Weekly Rapid Quads. In Baltimore, MD EVERY FRIDAY at the Vision House (136 W. 25th St.). Game-20 time control. Round 1 at 8 PM, venue opens at 6 PM. Get more info *at this link*. (added 1/10/2026)
	Jan 17	**20th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Chess Championship. Saturday, Jan 17, at the Bryant St. Market, 670 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC. Round 1 at 10 AM. Open and Scholastic Sections (K1, K1U400, K3, K3U600, K5, K5U600, K8, K8U600, K12, K12U800). Cash prizes in the Open Section, 1st-3rd Player and Top Team in each Scholastic Section. Four (4) rounds with a time control of Game-45, delay 5. Get more info *at this link. Register at this link*. (added 1/10/2026)
	Jan 17	ACC's Saturday Action-Plus: 5SS, G/45, d/5. $$1900 prize fund b/o 50 total entries. 2 Sections. PREMIER (1600 floor): $600-300-200, U2100 & U1900 $100 each. AMATEUR (U1700): $250-150-100, U1400 & U1200 $50 each. Marriott Residence Inn - Ballston, 650 N. Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22203. Reg: 9:00-9:45am. Rds: 10am-12:00-2:30-4:30-6:30. EF: $60 advance entry on-line and Fridays at the ACC club, or $70 on-site - cash/check/Venmo/PayPal. Online: www.arlingtonchessclub.com/PayPal2.html#news2 Contact for info only: accvachess@gmail.com W. NS (added 11/18/2025)
	Jan 23	DC Chess League - Round 5. 4-Board Team Chess - Games start 8pm Fridays - 1 match per month. Teams often need additional players, so individual players are welcome! Locations vary based on which team is "Home" (see website: *dcchessleague.com). Time Control:* G/ 90 +30inc 3 Sections: Open, Amateur (U2000), Reserve (U1700). Questions or to join a team: acomparc@gmail.com (added 11/18/2025)
	Jan 23-25	(F) 4th Annual Newcomb Memorial Tournament. $$3500 guaranteed prize fund with 3-day and 2-day schedules available for Friday-Sunday, Jan 23-25 at the Holiday Inn Washington Dulles on 45425 Holiday Drive, Dulles, VA 20166. Play is in 3 sections: Premier (FIDE-rated), Under 1900, and Under 1400. Chess boards provided, but please bring your own clock! Come out and celebrate with us the lives of the Newcomb brothers, Murray and Philip. Get more info and register *at this link*. See info on Jan 25th below for the Newcomb Memorial Scholastic Tournament. (updated 1/6/2026)
	Jan 31	MAKEUP DAY for the 2026 SW Virginia Championships. (Players should check with the organizer to see if this event is still on.) Sat Jan 24 at Fallon Park Elementary in Roanoke, VA, 502 19th St. SE. Sponsored by Roanoke City Public Schools. *See our website* for more information. (updated 1/28/2026)
	Jan 25	**4th Annual Newcomb Memorial Scholastic Championship. Sunday, Jan 25 at the Holiday Inn Washington Dulles on 45425 Holiday Drive, Dulles, VA 20166. Round 1 at 10 AM with follow-on rounds scheduled onsite ASAP. US Chess rated play in 4 sections: K3, K5, K8, K12. Come out and celebrate the lives of the Newcomb brothers, Murray and Philip. Get more info and register *at this link*. (added 11/29/2025)
	Jan 29 & 30	**Teacher's Workday Chess Camp. Thurs & Fri Jan 29 & 30 at the Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott, 3960 Corsair Court, Chantilly, VA. *Attend one or both days*, 8 AM - 5 PM! One day camp $100, $175 for both days. Learn tactics, openings, endgames, and strategy; play US Chess rated games and learn from game analysis; helps you get ready for the VA Sdholastic Championships at TJHSST in March! Organized by Atlantic Chess Association. Read about the event at this link. (added 1/23/2026)
	Jan 31	2026 Roanoke Winter Classic. Saturday, Jan 31, at the Westhampton Christian Church, 2515 Grandin Rd SW, Roanoke VA. 4-rounds of rated chess in two sections, Open and Under 1400 at a time control fo Game 45+5. Round 1 at 11 AM, with rounds 2-4 every two hours thereafter. Organized by the *Roanoke Valley Chess Club. Get more information about our event at this link*. (added 1/19/2026)
	Jan 31 - Feb 1	2026 Coastal Virginia Open. Being rescheduled to May 15-17, 2026, due to forecast blizzard conditions in Virginia Beach. At the Wyndham Virginia Beach Ocean Front. Organized by the Hampton Roads Chess Assn., a VCF Cup Event. Three (3) Sections of competition: Open, U1600, U1200, at a time control of Game-90 plus 10 seconds. Scholastic side events on Sunday, Feb 2 only. Free entry for US Chess National Masters if enetered by Jan 18. Get registered now at this link. See overall tournament details and hotel deals at this link**. (updated 1/29/2026)
	Jan 30-Feb 1	(F) 63rd Baltimore Open. Fri-Sun, Jan 30 - Feb 1 in Linthicum, MD, at the BWI Sheraton, 1100 Old Elkridge Landing Rd. Free parking! Choose from the Two-day or Three-day schedules with multiple sections: Championship, Under 2200, U2000, U1800, U1600, U1300, U1000. Prize payout baed on your final score! Make your hotel reservation ($105/nite) and read all about the tournament *at this link* (added 11/19/2025)
February 2026	Feb 2	Owings Mills Chess Club February FREESTYLE/CHESS960 Tournament. Monday, Feb 2nd, in the Reading Room, Garrison Hall South, Stevenson Univ., 10945 Boulevard Circle, Owings Mills, MD. Club opens at 6:30 PM. Time Control and number of rounds based on number of entrants. $5 entry fee with 75% of entry fees returned as prizes. Get info *at this link*. (added 1/10/2026)
	Feb 2, 9, 16 and 23	Charles Village Chess Weekly BLITZ. In Baltimore, MD EVERY MONDAY at the Peabody Heights Brewery, 401 E. 30th St. in Baltimore. Five (5) rounds of Blitz, Game 3, increment 2. US Chess rated. Vision House (136 W. 25th St.). Game-20 time control. Round 1 at 7 PM, venue opens at 4 PM. Get more info at this link. (added 1/10/2026)
	Feb 3 & 10	(F) Hampton Roads Chess Club FIDE Rapid. On Feb 3rd and Feb 10th at the Kings Grant Presbyterian Church. US Quick and FIDE-rated play with three (3) games on Feb 3rd and 3 on Feb 10th. Time control is Game 20, delay 3. $15 Entry Fee. Get more info *at this link. Register and see who's playing at this link*. (added 1/26/2026)
	Feb 6	CANCELLED. ACC Friday Blitz. 5-rd Double-Swiss; Time Control: G/5, d2. Prizes based on entries with $100-1^st 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 (updated 2/3/2026)
	Feb 6, 13, 20 and 27	Charles Village Chess Weekly Rapid Quads. In Baltimore, MD EVERY FRIDAY at the Vision House (136 W. 25th St.). Game-20 time control. Round 1 at 8 PM, venue opens at 6 PM. Get more info *at this link*. (added 1/10/2026)
	Feb 7	Rockville Chess Club Monthly Quad/Swiss. Saturday, Feb 7, at the Kensington Public Library, 4201 Knowles Ave, Kensington, MD. Quads feature 3 rounds of play at Game-55, delay 5. The Swiss section is for players rated Under 900. Round 1 in Swiss and Quads is at 11 AM. Free entry, but donations welcome! All players must be current members of the Virginia Chess Federation. *Click here* to read more about our tournament. *Select this link* to register now. Contact us *by email*, or call Erick Toribio at 240-848-6732 (added 12/30/2025)
	Feb 7	**McNair February Scholastic (Warmup before VA Scholastic Ch). Sat., Feb 7th at McNair Elementary, 2499 Thomas Jeff. Dr., Herndon, VA. Competition is in 3 sections: K3, K5, and K8. Five rounds of play in K3 with a time control of Game 30, delay 5. Four rounds in K5 and K8 at Game 45, delay 5. Entry $40, increases to $45 on Feb 4th, $50 onside until 8:30 AM. Register now *at this link. Get more information at this link*. (added 1/17/20226)
	Feb 7	**3rd Annual GM Cup Annual Scholastic Tournament. Sat., Feb 7th at Compass Homeschool Enrichment, 510 Herndon Pkwy, Herndon, VA. 5 Section of competition: K12, K8, K5, K3, and Unrated. Unrated section is only for ages 4-12 with no US Chess rating. Entry fees start at $50 by 1/19 and increase progressively to $65 by 2/7. Onsite registration closes 2 hours before Round 1. Round 1 is at 10 AM with four (4) rounds of play. US Chess membership required of all players. No electronic notation devices allowed. Questions to *tournaments@gmchessprep.com, tournament info at this link*. (added 12/22/2025)
	Feb 13	Rockville Chess Club Rapid 4SS Tournament. Friday, Feb 13 at the Rockville Science Center, 36C Maryland Ave in Rockville MD. Four rounds of play at a time control of Game 10, delay 3 in two sections: Premier and Amateur (Under 1200). Round 1 at 7 PM, with Rounds 2-4 every 30 minutes or ASAP. Get more information *at this link*. (added 1/19/2026)
	Date Change Now Feb 27 Feb 13	Note Date Change from Feb 13 to Feb 27. 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 (updated 2/3/2026)
	Feb 13-17	(F) 3rd Annual President's Day Open. Organized by the *Atlantic Chess Assn* in Dulles, VA at the Washington Dulles Airport Marriott, 45020 Aviation Drive, Dulles, VA. GM/IM Norms possible in the Premier section. Multiple Sections and playing schedules. See all the tournament information *at this link*. (added 11/18/2025)
	Feb 14	(F) President's Day Open BLITZ. Sat., Feb 14th at the same site as the President's Day Open (see above). *This event is now FIDE rated* in addition to being US Chess rated. Get registered *at this link. Read more information at this link*. (added 11/19/2025)
	Feb 15	RVA Pieces February Rapid. Round 1 at 10:15 AM at the Black Iris Social Club on Sunday, Feb 15th. Doors open at 9:30. Open to players of all ages and skills. *This event is NOT RATED, but the games will observe US Chess rules. Players will be organized into two (2) sections: "Under 1300" and "Open". Get details of our event at this link*. (added 1/28/2026)
	Feb 15	**MVP Chess K-12 Quads for February 2026. Sunday, Feb 15, at the Mt. Vernon Rec Ctr Multipurpose Room 1, 2017 Belle View Blvd, Alexandria, VA. FREE event for players in grades K-12 who have an active US Chess Federation membership. Event limited to 32 players, so register in advance. Check-in by 12:45, Round 1 at 1 PM. Three (3) rounds of play for all Quads with a Time Control of Game-25, delay 5. Games will be US Chess rated. Donations welcome. Get more info and register *at this link*. (added 1/10/2026)
	Feb 15	**Presidents Day ACTION Tournament. Sunday, Feb 15th at the Washington Dulles Airport Marriott, 45020 Aviation Drive in Dulles, VA. Open and Scholastic/K12 Section. Time control is Game-30, delay 5. Entry is $40 by Jan 7th, $45 by Feb 8th, $55 on or after Feb 9th and onsite. Boards and pieces provided for all players, but please bring your own clock! Organized by the Atlantic Chess Assn. Get more info *at this link. Register now at this link*. (added 11/29/2025)
	Feb 16	**Publix at John Rolfe February Tournament. This is a cross-round event for players in grades K-9 on Monday, Feb 16th (School holiday) from 2-5 PM in Henrico VA at the Publix, 2250 John Rolfe Pkwy. Competition is in 3 sections: Open, U700, and U350. Get more information *at this link* or the *Chess RVA website*. (added 1/15/2026)
	Feb 16	OMCC February Rapid Tournament. On Monday, Feb 16th, hosted by the Owings Mills Chess Club in the Reading Room on the 2nd floor of Garrison Hall South, Stevenson University, 10945 Boulevard Circle, Owings Mills, MD. Time control is Game-15, delay-10, with Round 1 at 7 PM. Four (4) rounds of play. Sets and clocks provided. Entry Fee is $5. Read more and get registration instructions *at this link*. (added 12/29/2025)
	Feb 21	The Poetic Checkmate. Sat, Feb 21st presented by the Big Chair Chess Club at 2004 MLK Jr. Ave SE, Wash. DC. Check-in by 12:30 PM, event begins at 1 PM with play in 2 sections, Open and Beginners. 4 Rounds at a time control of Game 10. $200 prize fund, $100 "Poetry Slam". $10 early entry, $20 at the door. *Use this link* to to read more about our event and to register for it! (added 2/10/2026)
	Feb 21	**DC Ward 3 Chess Challenge. A 4-round scholastic tournament on Sat Feb 21st at John Eaton Elementary, 3301 Lowell St. NW, Washington DC. Play is in 3 sections: K1, K3, K5, K8 and K12. Players can "play-up" into a higher section, but cannot play down. Section limits defined by your current grade in school. Four (4) rounds of play at a time control of Game 45, delay 5. FREE ENTRY. All players must be members of the US Chess Federtion. Register *at this link. Get more tournament information at this link*. (added 2/8/2026)
	Feb 21	ACC's Saturday Action-Plus: 5SS, G/45, d/5. $$1900 prize fund b/o 50 total entries. 2 Sections. PREMIER (1600 floor): $600-300-200, U2100 & U1900 $100 each. AMATEUR (U1700): $250-150-100, U1400 & U1200 $50 each. Marriott Residence Inn - Ballston, 650 N. Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22203. Reg: 9:00-9:45am. Rds: 10am-12:00-2:30-4:30-6:30. EF: $60 advance entry on-line and Fridays at the ACC club, or $70 on-site - cash/check/Venmo/PayPal. Online: www.arlingtonchessclub.com/PayPal2.html#news2 Contact for info only: accvachess@gmail.com W. NS (added 11/18/2025)
	Feb 23	OMCC February Blitz. Monday, Feb 23, in the Reading Room at Stevenson Univ., 10945 Boulevard Cir, Owings Mills, MD. US Chess rated blitz with a time control of Game-3, increment 2, 10 rounds (5 double rounds). Club opens at 6:30, Round 1 at 7 PM. Entry $5. 75% of entry fees returned as prizes. Click here *for more info* and registration instructions. Visit our website *at this link*. Sets and clocks provided for all games! (added 11/9/2025)
	Feb 27 - Mar 1	(F) 10th Annual George Washington Open. Friday Feb 27 - Sunday March 1st at the Washington Dulles Marriott, 45020 Aviation Drive, Dulles, VA. Organized by the Continental Chess Association (*Link). Five (5) rounds of play with 2-day and 3-day options available. $17,000 in guaranteed prizes!* Read all the datails *at this link*. (added 9/19/2025)
	Feb 28	**2026 Emery Tate Open and Scholastic Championship. Sat, Feb 28th at the Bryant St. Market, 670 Rhode Island Ave NE, Wash DC. Event features an Open Section plus Scholastic Sections for players in grades K-1, K-3, K-5, K-8, and K-12. Open Section is for anyone, any age. Four (4) rounds of play at a time control of Game-45, delay 5. Check-in from 9:15 - 9:45 AM. Register now *at this link* and read more about our tournament *at this link*. (added 2/15/2026)
	Feb 28	2026 Mickey Owens Memorial. Sat Feb 28 at Fallon Park Elementary in Roanoke, VA, 502 19th St. SE. Sponsored by Roanoke City Public Schools. *See our website* for more information. Snow Makup Day is Saturday, March 7. (added 11/29/2025)
	Feb 28	**Moody Middle School State Scholastic WARMUP. In Henrico, VA, on Sat Feb 28th at George H. Moody Middle School, 7800 Woodman Road. Four (4) Sections of play K3, K5, K8, and K12 ... the same sections that will be in the State Scholastic Championship in March! Come out and get ready for the Virginia Scholastic Championships by playing four (4) rounds of competitive chess! Time Control will be Game 40, delay 5 in Rounds 1 through 3, then Game 60, delay 5 for Round 4. "Game 40, delay 5" means each player gets 40 minutes of thinking time to complete all their moves, they also receive 5 additional seconds at the start of each move. Round 1 will be at 9:30 AM, with follow-on rounds scheduled on-site as soon as possible after each round finishes BY SECTION. So, it's possible for K12 to be in Round 3, but K3 is either finishing Round 4 or has already completed their games! A school club is planning to sell concessions. There will be a lunch break, but there are no nearby fast food restaurants (they are 10-15 minutes away). Registration instructions and more tournament info will be placed on the Virginia Chess Federation website by early December *www.vachess.org*. Chess sets, chess boards, chess clocks, and notation sheets provided for all players.
	Feb 28	George Washington Saturday 11 AM Satellite Octos. In Dulles, VA, at the Washington Dulles Marriott, 45020 Aviation Drive. Three (3) rounds of play with players divided into 8-player sections ("Octos"). Hosted by the Continental Chess Association. Read *more information* here. (added 9/19/2025)
March 2026	Mar 1	10th Annual George Washington Sunday 10 AM Satellite Octos. In Dulles, VA, at the Washington Dulles Marriott, 45020 Aviation Drive. Three (3) rounds of play with players divided into 8-player sections ("Octos"). Hosted by the Continental Chess Association. Read *more information* here. (added 9/19/2025)
	Mar 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30	OMCC 2nd Anniversary Classic. Enhanced Prizes! Games are every Monday in March at 7 PM, club opens at 6:30. Five (5) rounds of play, one round each Monday. Games are at Stevenson Univ., 10945 Boulevard Cir, Owings Mills, MD. Everyone plays in one section. $850 prize fund. US Chess rated, Sets & boards provided, Time control is Game-60, delay 10. Get information and regisration instructions *at this link*. (added 11/9/2025)
	Mar 4, 11, 18, and 25	MVP Chess Weekly Swiss for March 2026. At 'The Link' in Old Town, 215 N. Payne St., Alexandria, VA 22314. A 4-round Swiss format, one game each week with a time control of Game-60, delay-10, US Chess-rated. Check-in 7 PM, Rounds begin at 7:30. Entry is FREE for all US Chess members, we welcome your donations to our 501c(3) non-profit organization. More info and registration *at this link. Organized by MVP Chess*. (added 2/11/2026)
	Mar 6	ACC Friday Blitz. 5-rd Double-Swiss; Time Control: G/5, d2. Prizes based on entries with $100-1^st guaranteed (12 or more entries ... 1st place prize increases and 80% of EFs returned as prizes). Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, 1500 N Glebe Rd., Arlington, VA 22207. Reg: 7:00-8:00pm with Rd1: 8:10pm, rest ASAP. EF: $30 ($25 for club members) – cash/check/Venmo/PayPal on-site. Advance entries at club meeting or through website: arlingtonchessclub.com Contact for info only: accvachess@gmail.com NS (added 11/18/2025)
	Mar 7-8	**Virginia Scholastic & College Chess Championships. Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Alexandria, VA. These dates are confirmed. Watch www.vachess.org for more information in November/December 2025. (updated 9/8/2025)
	Mar 13	Rockville Chess Club (RCC) 3rd Rapid Tournament. In Rockville on Fri, Mar 13. Register now at this link. Event is 7-9:30PM at 36C Maryland Ave in Rockville, MD. 3 Sections: Premier, Under 1200 and Under 900. Time control is Game 10, delay-3. US Chess rated. US Chess membership required. (added 3/3/2026)
	Mar 14-15	2026 Wash DC State Open Championship. A state championship event on Sat-Sun, Mar 14-15, organized by the DC Chess Assn. Location is 1100 13th St. NW Suite 800, Wash. DC. Two Sections, Open and U1800. Rounds on Sat at 9 AM, noon, 4 PM; Sunday at 9:30 AM and 1 PM. Entry Fee $50 by 3/11, $75 after 3/11. This tournament determine DC's representative to the Irwin Tournament of State Senior Champions to be held during the US Open in July/Aug 2026. Get more info about this tournament at this link. (Added 3/3/2026)
	Mar 14	Waldorf Chess Club Quads #84. Sat, Mar 14 at 2932 Mattawoman Beantown Rd. Rounds at 10 AM, 1 PM and 3:30 PM; $25 Entry Fee. Pre-register online *at this link. Get more event information at this link*. (added 3/3/2026)
	Mar 14	ACC's Saturday Action-Plus: 5SS, G/45, d/5. $$1900 prize fund b/o 50 total entries. 2 Sections. PREMIER (1600 floor): $600-300-200, U2100 & U1900 $100 each. AMATEUR (U1700): $250-150-100, U1400 & U1200 $50 each. Marriott Residence Inn - Ballston, 650 N. Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22203. Reg: 9:00-9:45am. Rds: 10am-12:00-2:30-4:30-6:30. EF: $60 advance entry on-line and Fridays at the ACC club, or $70 on-site - cash/check/Venmo/PayPal. Online: www.arlingtonchessclub.com/PayPal2.html#news2 Contact for info only: accvachess@gmail.com W. NS (added 11/18/2025)
	Mar 14	2026 Maryland State Girls Championship. Sat., March 14th, at Bender JCC of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Rd, Rockville, MD. Play is in two sections, K12 Unde 800 and K-12 Championship. Round 1 at 9 AM. Winner of K12 Ch Section becomes Maryland's nominee to the Haring Tournament of State Girls Champions being held at the US Open in late July. Time control is Game-45, delay-5. Trophies to top players in each section. Hosted by Silver Knights Chess Academy. Read more about the event at this link. Register at this link**.
	Mar 15	4th Annual East Coast Scholastic Ch. Dulles, VA. Sunday, March 15. Holiday Inn Dulles Hampton Inn Dulles. Register or view more information by visiting our website at THIS LINK**. (added 2/15/2026)
	Mar 15	DMV Spring Action Tournament. 4th Annual East Coast Scholastic Ch. Dulles, VA. Sunday, March 15. Holiday Inn Dulles Hampton Inn Dulles. Register or view more information by visiting our website at *THIS LINK*. (added 2/15/2026)
	Mar 15	**MVP Chess K-12 Quads for March 2026. Sunday, March 15 in the Mount Vernon Rec Center, Multi-Purpose Room 1, 2017 Belle View Blvd, Alexandria, VA. Entry is FREE. Active US Chess membership is required. First-time players are welcome. Players compete in "Quads" of 4 players and play a total of three (3) games, one against each player in their Quad. Time control is Game-25, delay 5. Winner of each Quad gets a trophy. Medals to all other participants. (added 12/29/2025)
	Mar 20-22	(F) 5th Annual Old Line Open. Fri-Sun, March 20-22 at the Rockville Hitlton, 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville MD. Multiple Sections: Championship, U2100, U1900, U1700, U1500, U1250 and U1000, with 2 and 3-day schedules available in some sections. Some sections are FIDE-rated. $149 hotel rate with a $5 entry fee discount if you stay at the tournament hotel! Score-base (not place-based) prizes. Get details and register at this link. Organized by the Maryland Chess Association (*www.mdchess.com*). (added 1/10/2026)
	Mar 21	**Verena at the Glen Chess RVA Tournament. This is a cross-round event for players in grades K-9 on Saturday, March 21st from 2:30 - 5:30 PM in Glen Allen VA at the Verena at the Glen, 10286 Brook Rd. Competition is in 3 sections: Open, U700, and U350. Get more information *at this link* or the *Chess RVA website*. (added 1/15/2026)
	Mar 27	DC Chess League - Round 7. 4-Board Team Chess - Games start 8pm Fridays - 1 match per month. Teams often need additional players, so individual players are welcome! Locations vary based on which team is "Home" (see website: *dcchessleague.com). Time Control:* G/ 90 +30inc 3 Sections: Open, Amateur (U2000), Reserve (U1700). Questions or to join a team: acomparc@gmail.com (added 11/18/2025)
	Mar 27-29	2026 National High School (K-12) Championship. At the Sheraton Grand Chicago, 201 E North Water St., Chicago, IL (chess rate is $179 + taxes). This is a 7 round tournament with Round 1 on Friday at 1 PM. Blitz and Bughouse tournaments on Thursday, March 26th. Registration will open in late 2025.
	Mar 28	**Lexington City Schools Spring 2026 Quad & Swiss Chess Tournament. A tournament *for scholastic and adult players* on Sat, March 28th at Lylburn Doenins Middle School, 302 Diamond St., Lexington, VA. NO ENTRY FEE, but you must be a member of the US Chess Federation because the games will be rated. Round 1 at 10 AM, please check-in by 9:20 to ensure everyone is accounted for before we pair the first round. Quads will play 3 games at a time control of Game-60, delay 5; Swiss Section will use Game-40, delay 5 as their time control. Chess sets and clocks provided. All participants need to know how to take Chess Notation. For info and registration contact Bob Danforth (*danforth4@wlu.edu*, or 540-460-3213). No lunch break! Bring your own lunch!! (added 2/18/2026)
	Mar 28	**DMV Spring Scholastic. Dulles, VA. Saturday, March 28 at 9 am. SpringHill Suites Dulles. Register or view more information by visiting our website at THIS LINK. (added 2/15/2026)
	Mar 28-29	2nd Adults-Only Classical Tournament. Dulles, VA. March 28-29. SpringHill Suites Dulles. Register or view more information by visiting our website at THIS LINK. (added 2/15/2026)
	Mar 29	DMV Action Tournament. Dulles, VA. Sunday, March 29. SpringHill Suites Dulles. Register or view more information by visiting our website at THIS LINK.
April 2026	Apr 1,8,15, 22 and 29	MVP Chess Weekly Swiss for April 2026. At 'The Link' in Old Town, 215 N. Payne St., Alexandria, VA 22314. A 4-round Swiss format, one game each Wednesday with a time control of Game-60, delay-10, US Chess-rated. Check-in 7 PM, Rounds begin at 7:30. Entry is FREE for all US Chess members, we welcome your donations to our 501c(3) non-profit organization. More info and registration *at this link. Organized by MVP Chess*. (added 3/3/2026)
	Apr 2-5	(F) 7th Colonial Open. Organized by Capital Area Chess with a $10,000 prize fund based on 140 entries! 50 US Chess Grand Prix Points. Four (4) Sections of play: Open, Under 2000, Under 1600, Under 1200. FIDE Rated play is only in the Open, U2000 and U1600 sections and those 3 sections have 3 and 4 day schedule options. The U1200 Section is a 2-day event on Apr 4th and 5th. Venue is the Executive Conference and Trainig Center, 22685 Holiday Park Dr., Sterling, VA. There are a lot of Registration details and other event information, see it *at this link. Register at this link*. (added 11/16/2025)
	Apr 3, 10, 17, 24	Charles Village Chess Weekly Rapid Quads. Every Friday at 8 PM at the Vision House, 136 W. 25th St., Baltimore, MD. Players compete in Quads at a time control of G/20. Get more info *at this link*. (added 3/27/2026)
	Apr 2	April's "First Thursday" Blitz - Double Swiss. Thurs, April 2nd. No Entry Fee. Game-5 time control. Register onsite at The Emmorton Rec Chess Club, McFaul Activities Center, 525 W. MacPhail Rd., Bel Air, MD. *Get more info* here. (added 3/27/2026)
	Apr 3	ACC Friday Blitz. 5-rd Double-Swiss; Time Control: G/5, d2. Prizes based on entries with $100-1^st guaranteed (12 or more entries ... 1st place prize increases and 80% of EFs returned as prizes). Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, 1500 N Glebe Rd., Arlington, VA 22207. Reg: 7:00-8:00pm with Rd1: 8:10pm, rest ASAP. EF: $30 ($25 for club members) – cash/check/Venmo/PayPal on-site. Advance entries at club meeting or through website: arlingtonchessclub.com Contact for info only: accvachess@gmail.com NS (added 11/18/2025)
	Apr 10	Rockville Chess Club (RCC) 4th Rapid 4-Round Tournament. Round 1 on Friday, Apr 10 at 7 PM at 36-C Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD. Play is in 3 sections (Premier, U1200, and U900, with "under" prizes within each section. Time control is Game-10, delay 3. No onsite registration, enter ONLINE ONLY *at this link*. Get more info at this link. (added 3/27/2026)
	Apr 10-12	(F) 3rd Central Virginia Open. $4,600 in guaranteed prizes in Glen Allen, VA, at the Hilton Garden Inn Innsbrook, 4050 Cox Rd. Open and U1700 Sections play Fri-Sun, April 10-12; Under 1100 Section plays Sat & Sun only. Open Section is FIDE rated with a minimum required rating of 1600 (USCF or FIDE) in the last year. *A 30-minute no-show rule is in effect for all sections. Re-entry allowed ($40) for Round 2 if your Round 1 game was a loss. Organized by the Eastern Chess Assn. Get more information at this link. Register at this link*. (added 12/29/2025)
	Apr 11	BLITZ at the Central Virginia Open. Saturday evening at 9 PM at the same venue at the Central VA Open (see above). Everyone plays in one section. *YOU DO NOT need to play in the Central VA Open main tournament to play blitz!* Cash Prizes to 1st-4th places plus Top Under 1700 and Top Under 1200 players. 4 double rounds at a time control of Game-5, no delay or increment. Get more information and register *at this link*. (added 12/29/2025)
	Apr 11	ACC's Saturday Action-Plus: 5SS, G/45, d/5. $$1900 prize fund b/o 50 total entries. 2 Sections. PREMIER (1600 floor): $600-300-200, U2100 & U1900 $100 each. AMATEUR (U1700): $250-150-100, U1400 & U1200 $50 each. Marriott Residence Inn - Ballston, 650 N. Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22203. Reg: 9:00-9:45am. Rds: 10am-12:00-2:30-4:30-6:30. EF: $60 advance entry on-line and Fridays at the ACC club, or $70 on-site - cash/check/Venmo/PayPal. Online: www.arlingtonchessclub.com/PayPal2.html#news2 Contact for info only: accvachess@gmail.com W. NS (added 11/18/2025)
	Apr 12	Cham City Chess Club 2026 Spring Action Tournament. Sunday, Apr 12th at the Double Tree Hilton, 4 West Univ. Pkwy, Baltimore MD. Five (5) rounds of USCF rated play at a time control of Game-25, delay 5, with play in 3 Sections: Open, Under 1400, and Under 1000. Must have USCF Rating over 1300 to play in the Open Section. Entry in Open and U1400 is $75 until April 5th, $80 thereafter; U1000 Section entry is $45, increases to $50 after April 5th. Free entry for GM/IM/WGM/WIM, $75 deducted from prizes won. Register online at this link. Contact *charmcitychess@gmail.com* for more info. Chess sets and clocks provided. Entry limited to 100 players. (added 2/18/2026)
	Apr 12	3rd Annual Dulles International Scholastic Championship. Dulles, VA. Sunday, April 12. Hampton Inn Dulles. Register or view more information by visiting our website at THIS LINK**. (added 2/15/2026)
	Apr 12	**3:30 PM Scholastic Quads. Dulles, VA. Sunday, April 12. This is a side event of the Dulles International Scholastic. Hampton Inn Dulles. Register or view more information by visiting the main registration page for that tournament at THIS LINK. (added 2/15/2026)
	Apr 12	DMV Action Tournament. Dulles, VA. Sunday, April 12. Hampton Inn Dulles. Register or view more information by visiting our website at THIS LINK. (added 2/15/2026)
	Apr 13	Owings Mills Chess Club (OMCC) April Rapid Tournament. Round 1 on Monday, Apr 13 at 7 PM in The Reading Room, 2nd Floor of Garrison Hall South, Stevenson Univ., 10945 Boulevard Circle, Owings Mills, MD. 36-C Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD. Play is in 1 section with 75% of entry fees returned as prizes. Three (3) rounds of play with a time control of Game-15, delay 10. Sets & clocks provided for all players. *See this link* for information and registration instructions. (added 3/27/2026)
	Apr 17-21	(F) Northern Virginia Spring Invitational. A 7-round FIDE-rated tournament on Friday April 17 through Tuesday April 21 (with a "rest day" on Monday, April 20th). Round 1 at 6PM on Friday. Entry Fee $125 now and on site. Time control is Game-90, with 30 seconds of time increment per move. Up to 2 Byes allowed. Organized by the *Atlantic Chess Assn.* No-show / Forfeit time is 30-minutes. Get more info and the full schedule *at this link*.
	Apr 18	MVP Chess K-12 Quads for April 2026. Saturday, Apr 18th, at the recreation center located at Stratford Landing Elementary, 8484 Riverside Road in Alexandria, VA. This is a 3-round event, with players paired in groups of 4 based on their ratings; players play one game against each of the other three players in their "Quad." Time control is Gamd-25, delay 5 and Round 1 is at 1 PM. On-site registration closes at 12:45 PM sharp!! Read about "Quad Tournament" in chess at this link. Get details about MVP Chess's event at this link. Or, click here** to go to MVP Chess's home page. (updated 4/9/2026)
	Apr 18	3rd Annual NoVA Scholastic Championship. Sat, April 18, at Compass Homeschool Enrichment, 510 Herndon Pkwy #C, Herndon, VA. Round 1 at 10 AM with subsequent rounds as soon as possible after each round finishes. Five (5) sections (Unrated, K3, K5, K8, and K12), unrated section limited to grades 4-12 with no US Chess rating. Time Control is Game-30, delay-5, with games rated by US Chess. This is an individual tournament with team scoring. Read more at this link and register at this link**. (added 2/15/2026)
	Apr 18	CANCELED, FACILITY NOT AVAILABLE Meadowdale Spring Quads and Scholastic Tournament. Sat, April 18, at the Meadowdale Public Library in N. Chesterfield, VA. This is a beautiful, quiet venue in the Richmond VA area. The tournament features Quads Sections for all Adults and Advanced Scholastic Players (scholastic player rating must have been over 1200 in the past year), as well as four (4) Scholastic Sections to choose from K12, K8, K5, and K3. Cash awards in Quads, Trophies and Medals in Scholastics. Play in All Quads and Scholastic Sections will be RATED by the US Chess Federation. See details at *www.vachess.org* (added 10/6/2025)
	18-19 Apr	*2026 Maryland State Scholastic Championships. Sat-Sun, April 18-19, 2025 in Columbia, MD, at Hammond High School, 8800 Guilford Road. The official Maryland State Scholastic Championship* tournament and Denker, Barber, Rockefeller, and Ashley Qualifiers! This is a US Chess rated Swiss style tournament. There are ten different sections for players depending on their age and skill. Sections include K-1 U-400, PS U-600, ES U-800, MS U-1000, HS U-1200, K-1 Champ, PS Champ (550+), ES Champ (750+), MS Champ (950+), and HS Champ (1150+). Participants play only against opponents in their own section. Under sections for elementary school, K-1 Champ, and PS Champ will play all their games on Saturday. Under sections for middle and high school will play all their games on Sunday. ES Champ, MS Champ, and HS Champ will play their games on Saturday and Sunday. Championship sections are only open to students who live in or attend school in MD, the Under sections are open to participants from any state. Read more *at this link. Get registered at this link*. (added 10/15/2025)
	Apr 19	Publix at John Rolfe April Tournament. Sunday Apr 19 from 9 AM - 12-noon at the Publix, 2250 John Rolfe Pkwy, Henrico, VA. 3 Sections of competition: Open, Under 800, and Under 400. Hosted by Chess RVA. Get more info *at this link*. (added 3/3/2026)
	Apr 20	OMCC April Quick Tournament. Monday, Apr 20th at The Reading Room, 2nd Floor, Garrison Hall South, Stevenson Univ., 10945 Boulevard Circle, Owings Mills, MD. Club opens at 6:30, Round 1 at 7 PM. Four (4) rounds at a time control of Game-25, delay 3. Entry Fee $10, with 75% of entry fee returned as prizes after USCF rating fees. Get more info *at this link*. (added 3/27/2026)
	Apr 24	DC Chess League - Round 8. 4-Board Team Chess - Games start 8pm Fridays - 1 match per month. Teams often need additional players, so individual players are welcome! Locations vary based on which team is "Home" (see website: *dcchessleague.com). Time Control:* G/ 90 +30inc 3 Sections: Open, Amateur (U2000), Reserve (U1700). Questions or to join a team: acomparc@gmail.com (added 11/18/2025)
	Apr 25	Rockville Chess Club - 4th Adam Constantinides Memorial Tournament. Sat, Apr 25th at the Gaithersburg Library, 18330 Mongomery Village Ave, Gaithersburg, MD with Round 1 at 11 AM. Doors open at 10. Play is in two Setions 4-player Quads (3 rounds) and a 5-round Swiss for players rated Under 900. No entry fee, donations welcome. Get details *at this link*. (added 3/27/2026)
	Apr 25	(F) Dahlgren Spring FIDE Rapid. Saturday, Apr 25. A 4-round G/40+5 event with Rounds at 10, 12:30, 2:30 and 4:30. USCF and FIDE-rated. Free entry to FIDE GM/IM/WBM/WIM, no prize deduction. Register *at this link. Get more info at this link*. (added 2/15/2026)
	Apr 25	2026 Roanoke City Championships. Sat Apr 25 at Fallon Park Elementary in Roanoke, VA, 502 19th St. SE. Sponsored by Roanoke City Public Schools. *See our website* for more information. (added 11/29/2025)
	Apr 25	DC Area-Wide Scholastic. Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mt. Vernon Place NW, Washington, DC 20001. 4-SS, 9 Sections: K-2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9-12, Premier (for students rated above 1600). Premier Section is two days, all other sections are played on Saturday only. EF: $10 for grade sections, $20 for Premier Section. TC: Premier Section G/90;d10 – all other sections G/25;d5. Rounds: Premier Section: 10 – 3 both days, other sections: 10 – 12 – 1:30 – 3. Premier Section prizes: $400 - $200 - $150, Trophies for top 3 or more in each grade section. Trophies also for top school teams and top girls. See more info at this link. Register at chessctr.org/area-wide. Organized by the U.S. Chess Center, admin@chessctr.org**. (added 11/9/2025)