USCF Tournament Clearinghouse - Maryland - D.C. - Virginia


This covers the Maryland, Virginia and DC areas as well as other major tournaments with which organizers might not wish to conflict.  Last updated 04/30/12 01:54:59 PM

Any organizers in Maryland, DC and Virginia - If you cc me in your TLA e-mail to USCF, it will appear in this clearinghouse

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Virginia Chess Federation

Maryland Chess Assoc

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 DC Chess League

As of 2/23/1999, this is the USCF tournament clearinghouse for zips  200-246   (The State of Maryland, Commonwealth of Virginia and District of Columbia)

March 2012 Mar 3-4
  • A Heritage Event! Mar. 2-4, GPP: 30 Virginia 44th Annual Virginia Open 5SS, Rd. 1 G/120, Rds. 2-5 40/2 SD/1. DoubleTree Hotel Dulles Airport - Sterling 21611 Atlantic Blvd., Sterling, VA 20166. Tel: 1-703-230-0077. Fax: 1-703-230-0078. $69(!!)Rooms. Reserve by Friday Feb 17th to ensure chess rate. Direct link for hotel registration by 12/1 available on tournament website. $$ $3400 in Two Sections, Top 4 G in Open, rest Based on 140 Open $600-400-300-200 (G) Top X, A each $180. Winner gets plaque as 2012 Virginia Open Champion Amateur: $400-200-150, Top B, C, D, U1200 Each $160, Top Unrated $100. Amateur winner gets plaque and 2012 Virginia Open Amateur title. ALL: Reg. Friday 3/2 5:30p-7:45p. Rds.: 8pm Friday, Sat 10a-4:30p, Sunday 9a-3:30p. EF: (Reduced!) $50 if received by Feb 25, $60 later and at site. $30 Re/entry allowed from Rd. 1 into Rd. 2 only. Sat Reg. 9-9:45. One 1/2 point bye allowed with entry, declared before Rd. 1 and then irrevocable. VCF membership required for Virginia residents ($10 Adults, $5 U19) Ent: Make checks payable to "Virginia Chess" and mail to: Michael Atkins, PO Box 6138, Alexandria, VA 22306, website: www.vachess.org/vaopen.htm, matkins2@cox.net for questions, NO INTERNET or PHONE entries. NS, NC, W. FIDE (Open). Chess Magnet School JGP.
  • March 4. Metro Sunday Quads. 3-RR, G/90. U.S. Chess Center, 1501 M St. NW. EF: $20 $$ $40 each quad. Scholastic sections. EF: $10, Trophy prizes. Both: Reg: 9:15 - 9:45. Rds. 10 - 1 - 4. (202) 857-4922. www.chessctr.org./quads.php
  • March 3 March Springfield Scholastic Quads, Kings Glen Elementary School, 5401 Danbury Forest Drive, Springfield, VA 22151. 3RR, USCF-Rated. Time Control: 25/5. EF: $15 if received online by noon the day before, $25 on-site between 1:30pm and 1:50pm. Trophy to winner of each quad. Rds: 2:00pm then ASAP; finish no later than 5:00pm. Enter at www.silverknightschess.com All players must arrive no later than 1:55pm to be placed in a quad, even if they have pre-registered.
Mar 10-11
  • March 10. Maryland Elementary School Chess Championships 2012. 300 Dumbarton Road, Towson MD 21212. The girl who emerges from the Maryland Scholastic Chess Championships (ES, MS, & HS) with the highest unofficial USCF rating will likely receive a stipend of up to $500 to represent Maryland at the All-Girls National Chess Championships in the spring.
  • March 11, 2nd Annual State Warmup. Key Middle School, 6402 Franconia Rd, Springfield, VA 22150. Time control: 25/5. 4SS, Rounds at 1-2-3-4, Awards ceremony at 5pm. Online registration available until Wednesday for $20 or until Friday at noon for $25. On-site registration available until 12:30pm for $30. 1/2 point byes available if requested in advance. Trophies to top individuals and school teams.
Mar 17-18
  • March 16th: VA Scholastic & College Blitz Championships (Friday evening). Best Western, Tysons Westpark Hotel. Registration, eligibility, details and hotel information at www.vachess.org. This event also is open to players who are NOT Virginia residents!!
  • March 17-18: VA Scholastic & College Chess Championships. Best Western, Tysons Westpark Hotel. 6 Rounds played over Saturday and Sunday. Registration, eligibility, details and hotel information at www.vachess.org.
  • March 17-18. Maryland Middle School & High School Chess Championships 2012. 300 Dumbarton Road, Towson MD 21212. The winner of the High School Championship section will receive a stipend of up to $500 to represent Maryland at the Denker Tournament of High School Champions, a national invitational tournament in the summer for players in grades 9-12. The winner of the Middle School Championship section will receive a stipend of up to $500 to represent Maryland at the Barber Tournament of K-8 Champions, a national invitational tournament in the summer for players in grades K-8. The girl who emerges from the Maryland Scholastic Chess Championships (ES, MS, & HS) with the highest unofficial USCF rating will likely receive a stipend of up to $500 to represent Maryland at the All-Girls National Chess Championships in the spring.

  • Mar. 17. ACC's Saturday Action Tournament    5SS, G/30 d/5. Prizes b/entries. Arlington Forest United Methodist Church, 4701 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22202.  Reg.: 10:00-10:45. Rds. 11-12-2-3-4. EF: $25 on-site cash only ($20 for ACC Members). Or ALL can pre-register and pay $4-5 less by mail/on-line – more info on ACC website at: www.arlingtonchessclub.com/PayPal2.html. Contact for info only: chrisney2@gmail.com. W. NS.

     
Mar 24-25
  • March 24 March McLean Scholastic Quads, Franklin Sherman Elementary School, 6633 Brawner St, McLean, VA 22102. 3RR, USCF-Rated. Time Control: 25/5. EF: $15 if received online by noon the day before, $25 on-site between 1:30pm and 1:50pm. Trophy to winner of each quad. Rds: 2:00pm then ASAP; finish no later than 5:00pm. Enter at www.silverknightschess.com All players must arrive no later than 1:55pm to be placed in a quad, even if they have pre-registered.

  • Mar. 24. ACC – ODC Saturday Scholastic Tournament  4SS, G/30 d/5. 3 Sections K-3, K-6, K-12. Trophies to Top-5 in each section; medals to any other players with 2/4 or above. Arlington Forest United Methodist Church, 4701 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22202. Reg.: 10:00-10:45 sharp! Rd 1 starts at 11am; later rounds: ASAP – end circa 3:00pm. Only 0-point “byes” allowed. All players MUST be USCF members – we can register on-site. EF: $25 on-site cash/check. Or pay $9-10 less by pre-registering by mail or on-line – registration forms and more info on ACC website at: www.arlingtonchessclub.com/PayPal2.html. No refunds for no-shows. Contact for info only: chrisney2@gmail.com. W. NS.
Mar 31-April 1
  • Mar. 30. ACC's Friday Action Tournament.   3SS, G/30.Once a month ACC runs a Friday night event - future dates are on the club website: www.arlingtonchessclub.com . Prizes b/entries: 80% returned as prizes. Reg.: 7:00-8:15pm. Rd. 1:8:20. EF: $15 ($10 for ACC Members), no advance entries, cash only. Arlington Forest United Methodist Church, 4701 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22202. Contact for info only: chrisney2@gmail.com. W,NS.
  • Apr. 1. Metro Sunday Quads. 3-RR, G/90. U.S. Chess Center, 1501 M St. NW. EF: $20 $$ $40 each quad. Scholastic sections. EF: $10, Trophy prizes. Both: Reg: 9:15 - 9:45. Rds. 10 - 1 - 4. (202) 857-4922. www.chessctr.org./quads.php
  • March 31 March Herndon Scholastic Quads, Crossfield Elementary School, 2791 Fox Mill Road, Herndon, VA 20171. 3RR, USCF-Rated. Time Control: 25/5. EF: $15 if received online by noon the day before, $25 on-site between 1:30pm and 1:50pm. Trophy to winner of each quad. Rds: 2:00pm then ASAP; finish no later than 5:00pm. Enter at www.silverknightschess.com All players must arrive no later than 1:55pm to be placed in a quad, even if they have pre-registered.
April 2012 April 7-8
  • Philadelphia Open
  • April 7, Catonsville Saturday Tornado. 4SS, G/55;d5. EF: $20 by 4/6 mail or online, $25 at door, Under 18 $5 off. Rds: 10:00-12:45-3:00-5:15. Reg.:9:15am. Bloomsbury Community Center, 106 Bloomsbury Ave., Catonsville, Md. 21228. Two Sections: Open $$b/24 $125-$75-$50 U1950 $45 U1700 $45. Reserve U1500 $$b/18 $100-$50-$35 U1300 $30 b/4 U1150 $30 b/4.Bye 1-4, max 1. Online Reg: http://mysite.verizon.net/vze12d59q Ent: Joe Summers, 1201 Daniels Ave, Balt, MD. 21207. Include USCF ID, rating and section. Info:josephas2@verizon.net
  • Apr. 7. ACC's Saturday Action Tournament 5SS, G/30 d/5. Prizes b/entries. Arlington Forest United Methodist Church, 4701 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22202. Reg.: 10:00-10:45. Rds. 11-12-2-3-4. EF: $25 on-site cash only ($20 for ACC Members). Or ALL can pre-register and pay $4-5 less by mail/on-line – more info on ACC website at: www.arlingtonchessclub.com/PayPal2.html. Contact for info only: chrisney2@gmail.com.W. NS.
April 14-15
  • April 14, 1st Annual Silver Knights K-8 Chess League. Rounds 1-3. 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM. Saturday, April 14, at Hunter’s Woods Elementary School, 2401 Colts Neck Road, Reston, VA 20191. EF: $180 per team, covers this and events on 4/28 and 5/19. Team rosters of 4 - 6 players in grades K-8 that attend the same school, plus a team captain (coach or parent) responsible for organizing the team. Free Game analysis by NM Jeremy Kane. For details on eligibility and match regulations see: https://www.silverknightschess.com/content/view/1030/. Register at silverknightschess.com.
  • April 14-15 Kingstowne Chess Festival. 10th Annual! GPP 15 6450 S. Van Dorn St., Alexandria, VA 22315. 4 Sections: Open (FIDE-rated): 4SS 40/100 SD/60 d/5. EF: $50 if received by 4/11, $65 at site. If joining USCF for 1st time, USEF: $94 if received by 4/11, $109 at site. Prizes $$1,000G: $400-250-125. U1800-U1600-Unr. each $75. Rds: 11-5, 10-4. Amateur (U1800-Unr.): 5SS G/100 d/5. EF: $20 if received by 4/11, $35 at site. If joining USCF for 1st time, USEF: $64 if received by 4/11, $79 at site. Prizes $$500 b/32: $180-100-70. U1600-U1400-Unr. each $50. No unrated may win more than $140. Rds: 11-3-7, 11:30-4. Booster (U1600-Unr): 5SS G/100 d/5. EF: $15 if received by 4/11, $30 at site. If joining USCF for 1st time, USEF: $59 if received by 4/11, $74 at site. Prizes $$370 b/32: $150-80-50. U1400-U1200-Unr. each $30. No unrated may win more than $100. Rds: 11-3-7, 11:30-4. Novice (U1400-Unr): 6SS G/75 d/5. EF: $10 if received by 4/11, $25 at site. If joining USCF for 1st time, USEF: $54 if received by 4/11, $69 at site. Prizes $$285 b/32: $100-70-40. U1200-U1000-Unr. each $25. No unrated may win more than $80. Rds: 11-1-4-7, 12:30-4. All: Ent (checks payable to): Don W. Millican, P.O. Box 2902, Springfield, VA 22152. One half-point bye allowed in Open, two in other sections. Last round bye must be requested by end of section’s play Sat. and irrevocable. Drawing before start of last round for “Titanic trilogy:” DVDs of A Night to Remember, Titanic (1953), and Titanic (1996) for 100th anniversary of sinking. Reg: 8:30-10:15. Opening ceremony 10:45. A VCF Tour Cup Event FIDE W
April 21-22
  • April 20 . ACC's Friday Action Tournament.   3SS, G/30.Once a month ACC runs a Friday night event - future dates are on the club website: www.arlingtonchessclub.com . Prizes b/entries: 80% returned as prizes. Reg.: 7:00-8:15pm. Rd. 1:8:20. EF: $15 ($10 for ACC Members), no advance entries, cash only. Arlington Forest United Methodist Church, 4701 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22202. Contact for info only: chrisney2@gmail.com. W,NS.
  • April 21 April McLean Scholastic Quads, Franklin Sherman Elementary School, 6633 Brawner St, McLean, VA 22102. 3RR, USCF-Rated. Time Control: 25/5. EF: $15 if received online by noon the day before, $25 on-site between 1:30pm and 1:50pm. Trophy to winner of each quad. Rds: 2:00pm then ASAP; finish no later than 5:00pm. Enter at www.silverknightschess.com. All players must arrive no later than 1:55pm to be placed in a quad, even if they have pre-registered.
  • Apr. 21. ACC– ODC Saturday Scholastic Tournament 4SS, G/30 d/5. 3 Sections K-3, K-6, K-12. Trophies to Top-5 in each section; medals to any other players with 2/4 or above. Arlington Forest United Methodist Church, 4701 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22202. Reg.: 10:00-10:45 sharp! Rd 1 starts at 11am; later rounds: ASAP – end circa 3:00pm. Only 0-point “byes” allowed. All players MUST be USCF members –we can register on-site. EF: $25 on-site cash/check. Or pay $9-10 less by pre-registering by mail or on-line – registration forms and more info on ACC website at: www.arlingtonchessclub.com/PayPal2.html. No refunds for no-shows. Contact for info only: chrisney2@gmail.com. W. NS.
April 28-29
  • Apr. 27-29 or 28-29, 2012 Maryland Open GPP: 50 5SS, 40/100, SD/45 inc/30, (Rnd 1 G/90 inc/30) (2-day schedule: rds 1-2 G/45 inc/30) U1200 G/120 d/5(2-day option, rds 1-2 G/60 d/5). Rockville Hilton, 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852, 301-468-1100. All prizes guaranteed. 4 sections: Open FIDE: $1200-600-300-200-100, top U2201 $125, top Life Master $100. Amateur Section (U2000): $800-400-250-125-75, top U1800 $125, top 1st Cat $90. Reserve Section (U1600): $650-350-200-100-75, top U1400 $110, top 3rd Cat $80. Novice (U1200): $500-250-150-100-75, top U1000 $100, top unrated $70. Unrated may not win over $200 in U1200 or $300 in U1600. A free continental breakfast for participants will be provided on Sunday morning. We will optionally text your pairings to your cell phone. EF: $60 by 4/12 mail or online, $70 by 4/24 online, $75 by 4/26 online, and $80 at the door. Special EFs: GM&IMs free; $60 deducted from prize. Special HR: $99, ($25 EF discount if staying in hotel) may not be avail after 4/12, free Sat. night room for GMs registering early. Open, U2000, & U1600 3-day schedule: Reg ends Fri 7 pm, rds Fri 8, Sat 11&6, Sun 9&3. Open, U2000, & U1600 2-day schedule: reg ends Sat 10am rds 11-2:15-6, 9-3 U1200 3-day schedule Reg. ends Fri 7 pm, rds Fri 8, Sat 11&3:30, Sun 9&1:00 U1200 2-day schedule Reg. ends Sat 10am rds 11, 1:15 & 3:30, Sun 9&1:00. Ent: MCA, c/o Michael Regan, 1827 Thornton Ridge Rd., Towson, MD 21204. Online entry and link to room reservations at: http://themdopen.com. Questions: mregan@baltimorechess.org. Chess Magnet School JGP.

  • April 28, 1st Annual Silver Knights K-8 Chess League. Rounds 4-6 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM. Saturday, April 28, at Key Middle School, 6402 Franconia Road, Springfield, VA 22150. EF: $180 per team, covers this and events on 4/14 and 5/19. Team rosters of 4 - 6 players in grades K-8 that attend the same school, plus a team captain (coach or parent) responsible for organizing the team. Free Game analysis by NM Jeremy Kane. For details on eligibility and match regulations see: https://www.silverknightschess.com/content/view/1030/. Register at www.silverknightschess.com
     
  • Apr. 28, 2012 Walter Muir Memorial GPP: 6 3-Round Swiss System Game/90 w/5 second delay. St. John's Lutheran Church, 4608 Brambleton Ave. SW, Roanoke, VA 24018. GUARANTEED PRIZES: Top Section: $125-$100-$75. Additional Sections: If Octagonals, Each is guaranteed $125-$100, If Hexagonals, Each is guaranteed $100-$75, If Quads, Each is guaranteed $100. ENTRY FEE: If received by April 27, $30.00. At site, $40.00. REGISTRATION: 6-9pm on 4/27; 8:30-9:30am on 4/28. ROUNDS: 10-2-6. BYES: One only per tournament; must request before 1st round begins. ADVANCE ENTRIES: Roanoke Valley Chess Club, P.O. Box 14143, Roanoke, VA 24038. PHONE: (540) 344-4446. EMAIL: info@roanokechess.com. WEB PAGE: roanokechess.com. NS. NC. W.

 
May 2012 May 5-6
  • May 5 May Vienna Scholastic Quads, Our Lady of Good Counsel School, 8601 Wolftrap Road, Vienna, VA 22182. 3RR, USCF-Rated. Time Control: 25/5. EF: $15 if received online by noon the day before, $25 on-site between 1:30pm and 1:50pm. Trophy to winner of each quad. Rds: 2:00pm then ASAP; finish no later than 5:00pm. Enter at www.silverknightschess.com All players must arrive no later than 1:55pm to be placed in a quad, even if they have pre-registered.

  • May 5, Catonsville Saturday Action Plus/RBO.4SS, G/45;d/5. EF:$20 by May 4, $25 at door. Under 18 $5 off. Rds: 11-1:15-3:15-5:15 Reg:10:15am. Bloomsbury Community Center,106 Bloomsbury Ave., Catonsville, Md. 21228. Two Sections: Open $$b/24 $125-$75-$50 U1850 $45 U1550 $45. RBO U1200 $$b/12 $50-$30-$20 U1000 $15 b/4 U800 $15 b/4.Bye:1-4, max 1.Info:josephas2@verizon.net Online Reg: http://mysite.verizon.net/vze12d59q Ent: Joe Summers, 1201 Daniels Ave, Balt, MD. 21207. Include USCF ID, rating and section. PH: 410-788-1009

  • May 6. Metro Sunday Quads. 3-RR, G/90. U.S. Chess Center, 1501 M St. NW. EF: $20 $$ $40 each quad. Scholastic sections. EF: $10, Trophy prizes. Both: Reg: 9:15 - 9:45. Rds. 10 - 1 - 4. (202) 857-4922. www.chessctr.org./quads.php

  • May 5 Virginia Kingstowne Quad #83. 3RR G/100 d/5. Kingstowne Thompson Center, 6090 Kingstowne Village Pkwy., Alexandria, VA 22315. EF: $10 if received by 5/2, $15 at site. Prizes: Medals to 1st and 2nd in each quad: gold to 1st if 3-0 score, else silver; bronze to 2nd. Reg. 9-10:30. Rds: 11-3-7. Ent (checks payable to): Don W. Millican, P.O. Box 2902, Springfield, VA 22152. e-mail (info only): dm407_92@hotmail.com W (please give 48-hour notice if needed)
May 12-13

  • May 12. Maryland Junior Open 2012. Mary of Nazareth School, 14131 Seneca Road, Germantown MD 20874. The highest-placing Maryland resident in the Elite section will win a stipend of up to $500 to compete in the U.S. Junior Open in the summer. Open to K-12 players. 5 Sections (Round 1 for all sections at 9:30 AM, subsequent rounds ASAP): Elite (grades K-12, rated at least 1100; 3-SS, G/45 inc/30; trophies to top 4, top U1400, & top 2 teams), Contenders (grades K-12, rated 700-1199 or unrated HS players; 4-SS, G/60 d/5; trophies to top 4, top U1000, & top 2 teams), Middle School & High School Reserve (grades 6-12, rated Under 800 or unrated; 4-SS, G/60 d/5; trophies to top 4, top U600, & top 2 teams), Elementary School Reserve (grades K-5, rated Under 800 or unrated; 5-SS, G/30 d/5; trophies to top 4, top U600, & top 2 teams), Elementary School Novice (grades K-5, rated Under 400 or unrated; 5-SS, G/30 d/5; trophies to top 4, top U200, & top 3 teams). Entry Fee: $15 (Regular), if by Tuesday, 5/8 (online or received mail); $20 (Last-Minute), if by 7:00 PM, Friday, 5/11 (online); $30 (At-the-Door), 8:30-9:00 AM, Saturday, 5/12 (mandatory ½ point bye in Round 1). Register online at http://www.mdchess.com/tourneyreg. Mail registration: include player's name, USCF ID #, USCF exp. date, section, grade, school, phone #, email address, & check (made payable to Maryland Chess Association).
Mail to: Maryland Chess Association, c/o Mike Regan, 1827 Thornton Ridge Road, Towson MD 21204. Sets, boards, & score sheets provided; bring chess clock & pencil. Food available for purchase. Info: tournaments@mdchess.com or 443-621-4557 (M).

  • May 12. ACC's Saturday Action Tournament 5SS, G/30 d/5. Prizes b/entries. Arlington Forest United Methodist Church, 4701 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22202. Reg.: 10:00-10:45. Rds. 11-12-2-3-4. EF: $25 on-site cash only ($20 for ACC Members). Or ALL can pre-register and pay $4-5 less by mail/on-line – more info on ACC website at: www.arlingtonchessclub.com/PayPal2.html. Contact for info only: chrisney2@gmail.com.W. NS.

  • May 12 May Springfield Scholastic Quads, Kings Glen Elementary School, 5401 Danbury Forest Drive, Springfield, VA 22151. 3RR, USCF-Rated. Time Control: 25/5. EF: $15 if received online by noon the day before, $25 on-site between 1:30pm and 1:50pm. Trophy to winner of each quad. Rds: 2:00pm then ASAP; finish no later than 5:00pm. Enter at www.silverknightschess.com  All players must arrive no later than 1:55pm to be placed in a quad, even if they have pre-registered.

  • May 12-13, 2012 Maryland Senior Championship A State Championship Event! Bloomsbury Community Center, 106 Bloomsbury Ave., Catonsville, MD 21228. Format: 4SS, G/115; d5. Open to USCF members born before May 12, 1962. EF: $40 if Rec'd by 5/9, $50 at site. Free entries to GM's, $40 deducted from prizes. Top Maryland resident receives title of MD Senior Champion 2012, trophy, free entry, plus $250 expenses to US Senior Open, July 9-14, 2012 at the Hilton Hobby Airport, Houston, TX 77061. Reg.: 9-9:45 AM. Rds.: Sat. 10 AM, 3PM, Sunday 9:30 AM, 2:30PM. 1/2 point bye available if requested before rd. 2. Prizes:$$1000Gtd:$300-$175-$150, Top U2000 $130, U1700 $125, U1400 $120. Plaques to Top Age 60-69 and Top Age 70 +. Standard USCF tiebreak’s used for titles/plaques. Make checks payable to: Maryland Chess Assoc. Mail to: Joseph Summers, 1201 Daniels Ave., Baltimore, MD 21207. Please put date of birth and USCF id number with entry. Info: Wilbert A. Brown 410-327-9191, Joe Summers 410-788-1009.

May 19-20
  •  May 19, 1st Annual Silver Knights K-8 Chess League. Playoff Rounds. 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM. Saturday, April 14, at Hunter’s Woods Elementary School, 2401 Colts Neck Road, Reston, VA 20191. EF: $180 per team, covers this and events on 4/14 and 4/28. Team rosters of 4 - 6 players in grades K-8 that attend the same school, plus a team captain (coach or parent) responsible for organizing the team. Free Game analysis by NM Jeremy Kane. For details on eligibility and match regulations see: https://www.silverknightschess.com/content/view/1030/. Register at silverknightschess.com.
  • May 19. ACC– ODC Saturday Scholastic Tournament 4SS, G/30 d/5. 3 Sections K-3, K-6, K-12. Trophies to Top-5 in each section; medals to any other players with 2/4 or above. Arlington Forest United Methodist Church, 4701 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22202. Reg.: 10:00-10:45 sharp! Rd 1 starts at 11am; later rounds: ASAP – end circa 3:00pm. Only 0-point “byes” allowed. All players MUST be USCF members –we can register on-site. EF: $25 on-site cash/check. Or pay $9-10 less by pre-registering by mail or on-line – registration forms and more info on ACC website at: www.arlingtonchessclub.com/PayPal2.html. No refunds for no-shows. Contact for info only: chrisney2@gmail.com. W. NS.
May 26-27
  • May 25 . ACC's Friday Action Tournament.   3SS, G/30.Once a month ACC runs a Friday night event - future dates are on the club website: www.arlingtonchessclub.com . Prizes b/entries: 80% returned as prizes. Reg.: 7:00-8:15pm. Rd. 1:8:20. EF: $15 ($10 for ACC Members), no advance entries, cash only. Arlington Forest United Methodist Church, 4701 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22202. Contact for info only: chrisney2@gmail.com. W,NS.
  • MAY 26, 2012 RICHMOND SPRING OPEN! Atlee High School, 9414 Atlee Station Rd, Mechanicsville VA, 23116. 4SS, g/65; Reg. 9:00-9:30, Rds 9:45-12:15-3:00-5:30. 2 Sections/ OPEN: EF $32 pd by 5/23, $36 at site, $140-83, Top X/A/B $64 ea.; PREMIER(under1700) EF $29 pd by 5/23, $33 at site, $128-72, Top C/D/E-unr $57 ea. Prizes GUARANTEED, more >50 players total. NS, no credit cards. A VCF Cup event. Mail entries to Andrew Rea, 6102 Lundy Pl, Burke VA 22015. Info: www.vachess.org or andrerea2@yahoo.com . One ½ pt bye available at reg. or at site before Rd2.
June 2012 June 2-3
  • June 3. Metro Sunday Quads. 3-RR, G/90. U.S. Chess Center, 1501 M St. NW. EF: $20 $$ $40 each quad. Scholastic sections. EF: $10, Trophy prizes. Both: Reg: 9:15 - 9:45. Rds. 10 - 1 - 4. (202) 857-4922. www.chessctr.org./quads.php

  • June 2 June Herndon Scholastic Quads #1, Crossfield Elementary School, 2791 Fox Mill Road, Herndon, VA 20171. 3RR, USCF-Rated. Time Control: 25/5. EF: $15 if received online by noon the day before, $25 on-site between 1:30pm and 1:50pm. Trophy to winner of each quad. Rds: 2:00pm then ASAP; finish no later than 5:00pm. Enter at www.silverknightschess.com  All players must arrive no later than 1:55pm to be placed in a quad, even if they have pre-registered.
  • June 2 Virginia Kingstowne Action-Plus #54. 5SS G/45 d/5. Kingstowne Thompson Center, 6090 Kingatowne Village Pkwy., Alexandria, VA 22315. EF: $15 if received by 5/31, $20 at site. Prizes $250 b/32: $100-60, U1800-U1400-Unr. each $30. Rds: 11-1-3-5-7. Re : 8-10:30. Ent (checks payable to): Don W. Millican, P.O. Box 2\902, Springfield, VA 22152. W (please give 48 hour notice if needed)

  • June 2 & 3, 3rd Annual Catonsville-Fells Point Open.5SS, G/85, d/5. EF: $30 before May 30, $35 until June 1, $40 at door. Bloomsbury Community Center, 106 Bloomsbury Ave., Catonsville, Md. 21228.3 Sections: Open:$$600b/24 $250-$120-$80, Top X, A $75.Amateur/U1900:$$550b/24 $200-$120-$80; Top U1700, U1550, $75. Reserve/U1400: $$450b/20 $175-$90-$65, Top U1200, U1000 $60 b/4. Reg: 9:45-10:50am Rds: Sat 11:00-3:00-7:00 Sun 10:00-2:00. Bye:1-5, max 2. Must commit before Rd 3. Upset: Top upset in each round in all sections: =book prize. Info:josephas2@verizon.net , Online Reg: http://mysite.verizon.net/vze12d59q Ent: Joe Summers, 1201 Daniels Ave, Balt, MD. 21207. Include USCF ID and section:Open, U1900 orU1400. PH: 410-788-1009
June 9-10
  • June 9-10, 2012 Virginia Senior Championship 4SS G/120 d5 Lincolnia Senior Center, 4710 North Chambliss St. Alexandria, VA 22312 Open to all USCF members born before June 9, 1962 (50+). VCF membership Req for VA Residents Prizes $$1000 1st - $300 2nd - $175 3rd - $150 Top U2000-$130 Top U1700-$125, U1400-$120 Top Age 60-69 and Top Age 70+ plaques. Site: Dining Room EF $35 if received by6/4, $45 at site. Reg: 6/11 8:45-9:45 am. Rds: Sat 10-4pm Sun 9-2:30 pm Byes: One 1/2 point bye available if requested before Rd 2. Standard USCF tiebreaks for title if needed. Hotel: Comfort Inn Landmark, 6253 Duke St. Alexandria, VA 22312 (703) 642-3422 $75/day rates available Fri-Sun (hotel .33 mi from site). Info: eschlich@verizon.net www/vachess.org/senior.htm Entry: checks to "Virginia Chess" and mail to Ernest Schlich, 1370 S. Braden Cres. Norfolk, VA 23502. Free entry to 2011 Champ.

June 16-17
  • June 16 June Centreville Scholastic Quads, Virginia Run Elementary School, 15450 Martins Hundred Dr, Centreville, VA 20120. 3RR, USCF-Rated. Time Control: 25/5. EF: $15 if received online by noon the day before, $25 on-site between 1:30pm and 1:50pm. Trophy to winner of each quad. Rds: 2:00pm then ASAP; finish no later than 5:00pm. Enter at www.silverknightschess.com All players must arrive no later than 1:55pm to be placed in a quad, even if they have pre-registered.
  • Jun. 16. ACC's Saturday Action Tournament 5SS, G/30 d/5. Prizes b/entries. Arlington Forest United Methodist Church, 4701 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22202. Reg.: 10:00-10:45. Rds. 11-12-2-3-4. EF: $25 on-site cash only ($20 for ACC Members). Or ALL can pre-register and pay $4-5 less by mail/on-line – more info on ACC website at: www.arlingtonchessclub.com/PayPal2.html. Contact for info only: chrisney2@gmail.com.W. NS.
June 23-24
  • June 22 . ACC's Friday Action Tournament.   3SS, G/30.Once a month ACC runs a Friday night event - future dates are on the club website: www.arlingtonchessclub.com . Prizes b/entries: 80% returned as prizes. Reg.: 7:00-8:15pm. Rd. 1:8:20. EF: $15 ($10 for ACC Members), no advance entries, cash only. Arlington Forest United Methodist Church, 4701 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22202. Contact for info only: chrisney2@gmail.com. W,NS.

  • June 23 June McLean Scholastic Quads, Franklin Sherman Elementary School, 6633 Brawner St, McLean, VA 22102. 3RR, USCF-Rated. Time Control: 25/5. EF: $15 if received online by noon the day before, $25 on-site between 1:30pm and 1:50pm. Trophy to winner of each quad. Rds: 2:00pm then ASAP; finish no later than 5:00pm. Enter at www.silverknightschess.com. All players must arrive no later than 1:55pm to be placed in a quad, even if they have pre-registered.
  • Jun. 23. ACC– ODC Saturday Scholastic Tournament 4SS, G/30 d/5. 3 Sections K-3, K-6, K-12. Trophies to Top-5 in each section; medals to any other players with 2/4 or above. Arlington Forest United Methodist Church, 4701 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22202. Reg.: 10:00-10:45 sharp! Rd 1 starts at 11am; later rounds: ASAP – end circa 3:00pm. Only 0-point “byes” allowed. All players MUST be USCF members –we can register on-site. EF: $25 on-site cash/check. Or pay $9-10 less by pre-registering by mail or on-line – registration forms and more info on ACC website at: www.arlingtonchessclub.com/PayPal2.html. No refunds for no-shows. Contact for info only: chrisney2@gmail.com. W. NS.
July 2012 June 30-July 1
  • June 30 June Herndon Scholastic Quads #2, Crossfield Elementary School, 2791 Fox Mill Road, Herndon, VA 20171. 3RR, USCF-Rated. Time Control: 25/5. EF: $15 if received online by noon the day before, $25 on-site between 1:30pm and 1:50pm. Trophy to winner of each quad. Rds: 2:00pm then ASAP; finish no later than 5:00pm. Enter at www.silverknightschess.com. All players must arrive no later than 1:55pm to be placed in a quad, even if they have pre-registered.

  • June 29-July 3, 9th annual Philadelphia International GPP: 150 Enhanced Pennsylvania (New Date) 9SS, 40/90,SD/30, 30 second increment. Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel, 17th & Race Sts., Philadelphia, PA 19103. Parking $10/day chess rate with guest room at Sheraton, $20/day chess rate without guest room, parking lot next to hotel may be much less than $20. $$G 8000: $2000-1200-800-700-600-500-400-300, top FIDE under 2300 or unrated $1000-500. Minimum prize $800 to foreign GMs who complete all games with no byes (limited to first 5 foreign GMs to enter), $300 to US GMs, foreign IMs & foreign WGMs (all must complete all games with no byes.) IM& GM norms possible; FIDE rated. EF: Free to GMs, IMs, WGMs. Foreign FIDE rated players: $125 mailed by 6/18, $127 online by 6/23, $150 at tmt. USA current or former FIDE 2200/up rated players: $225 mailed by 6/18, $227 online by 6/23, $250 at tmt. Others: $325 mailed by 6/18, $327 online by 6/23, $350 at tmt. All: No checks at site, credit cards OK. Special 1 year USCF dues with magazine: see World Open. Schedule: Late reg. ends Fri 10 am, rds Fri through Mon 11 & 6, Tue 11. Two half point byes available (must commit before rd 2); norm not possible if taking bye. HR: $99-99, 215-448-2000, reserve by 6/5 or rate may increase. Bring sets, boards, clocks if possible- none supplied. Ent: Continental Chess, PO Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: 845-496-9658, www.chesstour.com. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. Invitations: GoAtChess.us (use @ instead of at). Chess Magnet School JGP.


  • June 30-July 1, GPP: 15 3rd Annual Fairfax Open 4-SS, 40/2, SD/1. Best Western Fairfax City, 3535 Chain Bridge Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030 (I-66, Exit 60 to VA 123 South, left at first light, hotel on left). $$G 1800 UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED in 3 sections. Open: FIDE rated, 420-210-125, U2200 125, U2000 125. Reserve: Open to U1900, 225-120, U1700 120. Booster: Open to U1400/UNR, 150-90, U1200 90. EF: $48 by PayPal or check if rcvd by 6/25; $60 cash or check at site. Reg. 6/30: 7:30-9:15. Rds.: 9:30-4, 9:30-4. One half-point bye available, must commit by beginning of rd 2. HR: $80, reserve at (703) 591-5500, mention chess tournament. ENT: PayPal to info@fairfaxopen.com, or checks payable and addressed to Brennan Price, 3545 Chain Bridge Rd., Suite 209 (NOT the hotel address), Fairfax, VA 22030-2708. Info: info@fairfaxopen.com, www.fairfaxopen.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.
July 7-8
  • July 4-8 - World Open, $250k projected prizes, $208 G
  • July 7th Silver Knights Summer Grand Prix 1, Franklin Sherman Elementary School, 6633 Brawner St, McLean, VA 22102. 3RR, USCF-Rated. Time Control: 25/5. EF: $15 if received online by noon the day before, $25 on-site between 1:30pm and 1:50pm. Trophy to winner of each quad. Rds: 2:00pm then ASAP; finish no later than 5:00pm. Enter or get more information at www.silverknightschess.com/tournaments  All players must arrive no later than 1:55pm to be placed in a quad, even if they have pre-registered.
July 14-15
  • Jul. 14-15 22nd Annual Charlottesville Open Virginia 5SS G/90 EF: $55 by 7/12, then $65. 2 Sections: Open & U1700 Prizes: $2000 b/o 60. Open Section: Place prizes guaranteed. $$400, $$250, $$150 U2100 $150, U1900 $130 U1700 Section: $300, $200, $150 U1500 $140, U1200 $130 Site & HR: Comfort Inn Monticello, 2097 Inn Dr., Charlottesville, VA 22911 (434) 977-3300) $99.95 + tax. Reg: 11-11:40 am Rds. Sat. 12, 3:15, 7:15 Sun. 9:30, 1:15 Entries: Ernest Schlich 1370 S. Braden Cres, Norfolk, VA 23502 Checks to VCF. Mbr: VCF rqd. for VA residents $10, $5 under age 17 Info: eschlich@verizon.net www.vachess.org Byes: single half-point bye on request. No CC on site, cash only please.
  • July 14th Silver Knights Summer Grand Prix 2, Waples Mill Elementary School, 11509 Waples Mill Road, Oakton, VA 22124. 3RR, USCF-Rated. Time Control: 25/5. EF: $15 if received online by noon the day before, $25 on-site between 1:30pm and 1:50pm. Trophy to winner of each quad. Rds: 2:00pm then ASAP; finish no later than 5:00pm. Enter or get more information at www.silverknightschess.com/tournaments  All players must arrive no later than 1:55pm to be placed in a quad, even if they have pre-registered.
July 21-22
  • July 21st Silver Knights Summer Grand Prix 3, Haycock Elementary School, 6616 Haycock Road, Falls Church, VA 22043. 3RR, USCF-Rated. Time Control: 25/5. EF: $15 if received online by noon the day before, $25 on-site between 1:30pm and 1:50pm. Trophy to winner of each quad. Rds: 2:00pm then ASAP; finish no later than 5:00pm. Enter or get more information at www.silverknightschess.com/tournaments  All players must arrive no later than 1:55pm to be placed in a quad, even if they have pre-registered.
July 28-29
  • July 27 . ACC's Friday Action Tournament.   3SS, G/30.Once a month ACC runs a Friday night event - future dates are on the club website: www.arlingtonchessclub.com . Prizes b/entries: 80% returned as prizes. Reg.: 7:00-8:15pm. Rd. 1:8:20. EF: $15 ($10 for ACC Members), no advance entries, cash only. Arlington Forest United Methodist Church, 4701 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22202. Contact for info only: chrisney2@gmail.com. W,NS.
  • July 28th Silver Knights Summer Grand Prix 4, Belmont Station Elementary School, 20235 Nightwatch Street, Ashburn, VA 20147. 3RR, USCF-Rated. Time Control: 25/5. EF: $15 if received online by noon the day before, $25 on-site between 1:30pm and 1:50pm. Trophy to winner of each quad. Rds: 2:00pm then ASAP; finish no later than 5:00pm. Enter\ or get more information at www.silverknightschess.com/tournaments  All players must arrive no later than 1:55pm to be placed in a quad, even if they have pre-registered.

  • Jul. 28-Aug. 1 2012 Washington International GPP: 150 Maryland 9SS, 40/90, SD/30 inc/30. Rockville Hilton, 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852, 301-468-0308. Guaranteed Prizes: $5000-3000-2000-1000-900-800-700-600-500-500, top U2500 $700-300, top U2300 $700-300. (minimum 2100 FIDE to play. FIDE ratings used for pairings and prizes). Sets, board and clocks provided. GM and IM norms possible. Free Continental breakfast every morning. Optionally, pairings can be texted to your phone. EF: GMs, non-US IMs, or FIDE over 2500 Free, US IMs, non-US FIDE rated, or FIDE over 2400 $200, FIDE over 2300 $300, FIDE over 2200 $400, FIDE under 2200 $500. All $25 more after 6/1, $50 more after 6/29, $75 more after 7/24, $100 more at the door. Special EFs: ALL EFs $50 less, if staying at the Hilton. Schedule: Reg ends Sat 10 am, rds 7/28-7/31:11&6, Wed 8/1 10am. HR: $98. Ent: MCA, c/o Michael Regan, 1827 Thornton Ridge Rd., Towson, MD 21204. More information, link for hotel reservation & online entry at: http://washingtoninternationalchess.com . Chess Magnet School JGP.

Aug 2012 Aug 4-5
  • Aug 3-5 - Potomac Open, Rockville MD
  • August 4th Silver Knights Summer Grand Prix 5, Virginia Run Elementary School, 15450 Martins Hundred Drive, Centreville, VA 20120. 3RR, USCF-Rated. Time Control: 25/5. EF: $15 if received online by noon theday before, $25 on-site between 1:30pm and 1:50pm. Trophy to winner of each quad. Rds: 2:00pm then ASAP; finish no later than 5:00pm. Enter or get more information at www.silverknightschess.com/tournaments  All players must arrive no later than 1:55pm to be placed in a quad, even if they have pre-registered.
Aug 11-12
  • August 11th Silver Knights Summer Grand Prix 6, King's Glen Elementary School, 5401 Danbury Forest Drive, Springfield, VA 22151. 3RR, USCF-Rated. Time Control: 25/5. EF: $15 if received online by noon the day before, $25 on-site between 1:30pm and 1:50pm. Trophy to winner of each quad. Rds: 2:00pm then ASAP; finish no later than 5:00pm. Enter or get more information at www.silverknightschess.com/tournaments  All players must arrive no later than 1:55pm to be placed in a quad, even if they have pre-registered.
Aug 18-19
  • Aug 17 . ACC's Friday Action Tournament.   3SS, G/30.Once a month ACC runs a Friday night event - future dates are on the club website: www.arlingtonchessclub.com . Prizes b/entries: 80% returned as prizes. Reg.: 7:00-8:15pm. Rd. 1:8:20. EF: $15 ($10 for ACC Members), no advance entries, cash only. Arlington Forest United Methodist Church, 4701 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22202. Contact for info only: chrisney2@gmail.com. W,NS.
  • August 18th Silver Knights Summer Grand Prix 7, Waples Mill Elementary School, 11509 Waples Mill Road, Oakton, VA 22124. 3RR, USCF-Rated. Time Control: 25/5. EF: $15 if received online by noon the day before, $25 on-site between 1:30pm and 1:50pm. Trophy to winner of each quad. Rds: 2:00pm then ASAP; finish no later than 5:00pm. Enter or get more information at www.silverknightschess.com/tournaments  All players must arrive no later than 1:55pm to be placed in a quad, even if they have pre-registered.
  • Aug 18, 2012 Tracy Callis Jr. Memorial   Roanoke, VA 3-Round SS, Game/90 w/5 second delay. St. John's Lutheran Church, 4608 Brambleton Ave. SW, Roanoke, VA 24018. GUARANTEED PRIZES: Top Section: $250-$150-$100. Additional Sections: If Octagonals, each guaranteed $150-$125. If Hexagonals, each guaranteed $125-$100. If Quads, each guaranteed $125. ENTRY FEE: If received by Aug 17, $30.00 At site, $40.00. REGISTRATION: 6-9 pm on 8/17; 8:30-9:30 am on 8/20. ROUNDS: 10-2:30-6:30. BYES: One only per player; must request in advance. ADVANCED ENTRIES: Roanoke Valley Chess Club, P.O. Box 14143, Roanoke, VA 24038. PHONE: (276) 692-6418. EMAIL: info@roanokechess.com WEB PAGE: www.roanokechess.com  NS. NC. W. Bargain Book Sale on site. FREE LUNCH PROVIDED!
Aug 25-26
  • A Heritage Event! Aug. 24-26 or 25-26, 44th Annual Atlantic Open GPP: 120 Enhanced District of Columbia 5SS, 40/2, SD/1, d5 (2-day option, rds 1-2 G/75, d5). Washington Westin Hotel, 1400 M St NW at Thomas Circle, Washington, DC 20005. $$G 20,000 guaranteed prizes. In 7 sections. Open: $2000-1000-500-300, clear or tiebreak 1st $100 bonus, top U2300/Unr $1200-600. FIDE. Under 2100: $1500-700-400-200. Under 1900: $1500-700-400-200. Under 1700: $1500-700-400-200. Under 1500: $1300-700-400-200. Under 1300: $1200-600-300-200. Under 1000: $400-300-200-100, trophies to top 3, first U800, U600, Unrated. Unrated may not win over $150 in U1000, $300 U1300, $500 U1500, $700 U1700, or $900 U1900. If any post-event rating posted at uschess.org 8/21/11-8/21/12 is more than 30 points over section maximum, prize limit $700. Top 6 sections EF: 3-day $108, 2-day $107 if check mailed by 8/15, all $105 online at chesstour.com by 8/21, $110 phoned to 406-896-2038 by 8/21 (entry only, no questions), $120 at site, or online until 2 hours before your first game. Under 1000 Section EF: All $60 less than above. No mailed credit card entries. No checks at site, credit cards OK. GMs free, $90 deducted from prize. Re-entry $60, not available in Open Section. All: Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Special 1 year USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry- Online at chesstour.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. 3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. 2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat. 10 am, rds Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 10 & 4:30. Bye: all, limit 2, Open must commit before rd 2, others before rd 3. HR: $96-96, 202-429-1700, reserve by 8/10 or rate may increase. Regular rate at this luxury hotel is about $200! Car rental: 800-331-1600, use AWD D657633, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. Parking: Valet parking $10/day to 2 am or $20/day overnight; garage has limited space. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. $15 service charge for refunds. Questions: www.chesstour.com, DirectorAtChess.US, 845-496-9658. Advance entries posted at chesstour.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.

  • August 25th Silver Knights Summer Grand Prix Championship, Franklin Sherman Elementary School, 6633 Brawner St, McLean, VA 22102. 3RR, USCF-Rated. Time Control: 25/5. EF: $15 if received online by noon the day before, $25 on-site between 1:30pm and 1:50pm. Trophy to winner of each quad. Rds: 2:00pm then ASAP; finish no later than 5:00pm. Enter or get more information at www.silverknightschess.com/tournaments All players must arrive no later than 1:55pm to be placed in a quad, even if they have pre-registered.
Sept 2012 Sept 1-2 Virginia Closed State Championship
Sept 8-9
Sept 15-16 UMBC Championship
Sept 22-23
Sept 29-30
  • Sept 28. ACC's Friday Action Tournament.   3SS, G/30.Once a month ACC runs a Friday night event - future dates are on the club website: www.arlingtonchessclub.com . Prizes b/entries: 80% returned as prizes. Reg.: 7:00-8:15pm. Rd. 1:8:20. EF: $15 ($10 for ACC Members), no advance entries, cash only. Arlington Forest United Methodist Church, 4701 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22202. Contact for info only: chrisney2@gmail.com. W,NS.
Oct 2012 Oct 6-7
  • Oct. 4-8, 5-8, 6-8 or 6-7, 3rd annual Continental Class Championships GPP: 150 Enhanced Virginia Master Section, 9SS, Oct 4-8, 40/90, SD/30, inc/30. Expert through Class D Sections, 7SS, Oct 5-8 or 6-8, 40/2, SD/1, d5 (3-day option, rounds 1-2 G/75, d5). Class E Section, 7SS, Oct 6-7, G/40, d5 (Class E does not play on Columbus Day, Monday, Oct 8). Hyatt Regency Crystal City, 2799 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202. Free shuttle to/from Reagan International Airport and Crystal City Metro station (contact hotel for schedule). Prizes $50,000 based on 300 paid entries (seniors, re-entries, Class D Section, GMs, IMs, WGMs, foreign FIDE rated players in Master count as half entries, Class E Section players count as 1/4 entries), else proportional, except minimum $30,000 (60% each prize) guaranteed. In 7 sections: Master: Open to US players currently or formerly rated at least 2200 USCF or 2100 FIDE, foreign players currently or formerly rated at least 2000 USCF or 1800 FIDE, and invitees. $5000-2500-1500-1000-700-500-400-400-300-300, clear or tiebreak first bonus $200, FIDE Under 2400/Unr $2000-1000. Minimum prize $500 to first 5 foreign GMs to enter who play all 9 rounds (no byes), $300 to first 5 foreign IMs to enter who play all 9 rounds (no byes). GM & IM norms possible, FIDE rated. Expert, open to USCF 1800-2199. $3000-1500-1000-700-500-400-300-300. FIDE rated. Class A, open to USCF 1600-1999 or unrated. $3000-1500-1000-700-500-400-300-300. Class B, open to USCF 1400-1799 or unrated. $3000-1500-1000-700-500-400-300-300. Class C, open to USCF 1200-1599 or unrated. $2500-1300-900-600-500-400-300-300. Class D, open to USCF under 1400 or unrated. $1000-700-400-300-300-200-200-200. Class E, open to USCF under 1200 or unrated. $500-300-200, trophies to first 5, top Under 1000, Under 800, Under 600, Unrated. Prize limits: 1) Unrated (0-3 lifetime games rated) cannot win over $200 in E, $500 D, $900 C, $1200 B or $1500 A. 2) If any post-event rating posted at uschess.org 10/2/11-10/2/12 is more than 30 points over section maximum, prize limit $1200. 3) Balance of limited prize goes to next player(s) in line. Master Section EF: GMs, IMs, WGMs: free; $150 deducted from prize (no deduction from minimum prize). Foreign FIDE rated players: $75 online at www.chesstour.com    by 10/1, $100 online or at site until 6 pm 10/4. Others: $225 if check mailed by 9/25 or online by 10/1, $250 until 6 pm 10/4 online or at site. Expert through Class C Sections EF: 4-day $179, 3-day $178 if check mailed by 9/25, all $175 online at chesstour.com by 10/1, $185 if phoned to 406-896-2038 by 10/1 (entry only, no questions), $200 at site. Class D EF: $4-day $99, 3-day $98 if check mailed by 9/25, all $95 online at chesstour.com by 10/1, $105 if phoned to 406-896-2038 (entry only, no questions), $120 at site. Class E EF: $47 if check mailed by 9/25, $45 online at chesstour.com by 10/1, $55 if phoned to 406-896-2038 (no questions), $70 at site. All: No phone entry after 10/1. Online late entry (same price as at site) available until 2 hours before rd 1. EF $100 less to rated seniors 65 or over in Expert through Class C. Special 1 yr USCF dues with paper magazine if paid with entry: Online at chesstour.com, Adult $30, Young Adult $20, Scholastic $15. Mailed, phoned or paid at site, Adult $40, Young Adult $30, Scholastic $20. No checks at site, credit cards OK. No mailed credit card entries. Re-entry: $100, no re-entry from Master Section to Master Section. Master schedule: Reg. ends Thu 6 pm, rds. Thu 7 pm, Fri 12 & 7, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:30. 4-day Expert through Class D schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm, rds. Fri 7 pm, Sat 11 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:30. 3-day Expert through Class D schedule: Reg. ends Sat 10 am, rds Sat 11, 2:30 & 6, Sun 11 & 6, Mon 10 & 4:30. Class E schedule: Reg. ends Sat. 9 am, rds Sat. 11, 1:30, 3:30 & 6, Sun. 10, 12:30 & 2:30. Both schedules in Expert through Class D merge & compete for same prizes. Byes: OK all; limit 3 (limit 2 in last 4 rds), must commit before rd 3. Bring sets, boards, clocks if possible- none supplied. HR: $95-95-105-115, 703-418-1234, reserve by 9/19 or rate may increase. Special chess rate valet parking $6/day, with or without guest room. Car rentals: Avis, 800-331-1600, use AWD #D657633 or reserve car online at chesstour.com. Ratings: FIDE used for Master Section, USCF October official for others, unofficial usually used if otherwise unrated. For foreign players in Expert or below, usually 100 points added to FIDE or FQE, 100/more to most other foreign, no points added to CFC, PR or Jamaica. Some foreign ratings not accepted for Class A or below. Highest of multiple ratings usually used. Players who fail to disclose foreign or FIDE ratings may be expelled. Ent: Continental Chess, Box 249, Salisbury Mills, NY 12577. Questions: DirectorAtChess.us, 845-496-9658, www.chesstour.com. You may request “lowest possible section” if October rating unknown. $15 service charge for refunds. Advance entries will be posted at chesstour.com. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Oct 13-14 Continental Class
Oct 20-21
Oct 27-28
  • Oct 26. ACC's Friday Action Tournament.   3SS, G/30.Once a month ACC runs a Friday night event - future dates are on the club website: www.arlingtonchessclub.com . Prizes b/entries: 80% returned as prizes. Reg.: 7:00-8:15pm. Rd. 1:8:20. EF: $15 ($10 for ACC Members), no advance entries, cash only. Arlington Forest United Methodist Church, 4701 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22202. Contact for info only: chrisney2@gmail.com. W,NS.
Nov 2012 Nov 3-4 Northern Virginia Open
Nov 10-11
Nov 17-18
Nov 24-25 National Chess Congress - Philadelphia
Dec 2012 Dec 1-2
  • Nov 30. ACC's Friday Action Tournament.   3SS, G/30.Once a month ACC runs a Friday night event - future dates are on the club website: www.arlingtonchessclub.com . Prizes b/entries: 80% returned as prizes. Reg.: 7:00-8:15pm. Rd. 1:8:20. EF: $15 ($10 for ACC Members), no advance entries, cash only. Arlington Forest United Methodist Church, 4701 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22202. Contact for info only: chrisney2@gmail.com. W,NS.
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Dec 22-23
  • Dec 21. ACC's Friday Action Tournament.   3SS, G/30.Once a month ACC runs a Friday night event - future dates are on the club website: www.arlingtonchessclub.com . Prizes b/entries: 80% returned as prizes. Reg.: 7:00-8:15pm. Rd. 1:8:20. EF: $15 ($10 for ACC Members), no advance entries, cash only. Arlington Forest United Methodist Church, 4701 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22202. Contact for info only: chrisney2@gmail.com. W,NS.
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Directions to Tidewater events: THOMAS NELSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Take I-64 to exit 261A (Hampton Roads Center Pkwy, West). Go west on Hampton Roads to Big Bethel; turn right. One block past bridge, turn right on Thomas Nelson Drive. Take first campus road to back parking lot of campus, entrance to Wythe Hall/Griffin Hall cafeteria is near bus stop.
TCC VA BEACH (I-64 to SR-44). Take Independence Blvd. S. exit from SR-44. S. Independence to Buckner Dr., turn left. Building D-"Kempsville," in the cafeteria

LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE (I-64 Exit 262 Hampton Roads Center Pkwy). Left at light (Armistead Ave), Right into West Gate, Rt at first light, then first left. Community Center is opposite side of parking lot from BX.