Chess Calendar
2017–2018 Virginia Scholastic Chess Tournament Calendar
This calendar is intended to be a resource for Virgina scholastic chess players & parents. Unless otherwise noted all VSCA events feature both individual & team competitions. For non-VSCA events please check with the hosting chess organization for event dates, times, details & tournament rules as the VSCA cannot be responsible for events hosted by other organizations.
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| September 2–4, 2017 | 81st Virginia Closed | Glen Allen, VA | Non-scholastic event Open, Amateur/U1800, U1200 and Unrated |
VCF | |
| September 2, 2017 | Reston K–8 Rated Tournament & Game Analysis | Reston, VA | K–8, K–5, K–3 | DMV | |
| September 9, 2017 | Reston K–8 Rated Tournament & Game Analysis | Reston, VA | K–8, K–5, K–3 | DMV | |
| September 10, 2017 | Dulles September 2017 Quads | Herndon, VA | Open Quads (USCF 1300+), Amateur Quads (USCF Under 1300) | CAC | |
| September 16, 2017 | Unrated Scholastic Chess Tournament | Orange, VA | Unrated | DSC | |
| September 16, 2017 | Reston K–8 Rated Tournament & Game Analysis | Reston, VA | K–8, K–5, K–3 | DMV | |
| September 17, 2017 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades K–8 3SS G/25;d5 | SKC | |
| September 23, 2017 | Grafton Fall Scholastic & Quads | Yorktown, VA | K–12 Open (US Chess-rated) K–12 Not-rated (first 3 tournaments) K–5 Open (US Chess-rated) K–5 Not-rated (first 3 tournaments) Open Quads (US Chess-rated, Adults and advanced K–12 1200+) |
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Scholastic sections: 5-SS or 4-SS, G/40;d5. Trophies to top 5 individuals and top 3 teams in each section. $10 entry fee for advance entries, $15 for onsite entries. US Chess membership required for K–5 Open and K–12 Open sections. Open Quads: 3-RR, G/60;d5. $45 to first place, $30 to second place in each quad. $20 entry fee for both advance and onsite entries. US Chess membership required. Site: Grafton Middle School, 405 Grafton Drive, Yorktown, VA 23692. |
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| September 23, 2017 | Fairfax Frenzy | Herndon, VA | Grades K–8 4SS G/25;d5 | SKC | |
| September 23, 2017 | Reston K–8 Rated Tournament & Game Analysis | Reston, VA | K–8, K–5, K–3 | DMV | |
| September 24, 2017 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades K–8 3SS G/25;d5 | SKC | |
| September 30, 2017 | Championship Chess RVA Cross Round Tournament | Richmond, VA | K–6 (Rated and Non-rated) | CCRVA | |
| September 30, 2017 | Reston K–8 Rated Tournament & Game Analysis | Reston, VA | K–8, K–5, K–3 | DMV | |
| October 1, 2017 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades K–8 3SS G/25;d5 | SKC | |
| October 7, 2017 | Virginia Beach National Chess Day Festival | Virginia Beach, VA | Sections TBA | HRSCC | |
| October 7, 2017 | Reston K–8 Rated Tournament & Game Analysis | Reston, VA | K–8, K–5, K–3 | DMV | |
| October 8, 2017 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades K–8 3SS G/25;d5 | SKC | |
| October 14, 2017 | National Chess Day at Meadowdale | Chesterfield County, VA | K–12 Open (US Chess-rated) K–12 Not-rated (first 3 tournaments) K–5 Open (US Chess-rated) K–5 Not-rated (first 3 tournaments) Open Quads (US Chess-rated, Adults and advanced K–12 1200+) |
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Scholastic sections: 4-SS, G/40;d5. Trophies to top 5 individuals and top 3 teams in each section. $10 entry fee for advance entries, $15 for onsite entries. US Chess membership required for K–5 Open and K–12 Open sections. Open Quads: 3-RR, G/60;d5. $45 to first place, $30 to second place in each quad. $20 entry fee for both advance and onsite entries. US Chess membership required. Site: Meadowdale Library, 4301 Meadowdale Boulevard, North Chesterfield, VA 23234 |
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| October 14, 2017 | DMV Reston Scholastic Tournament | Reston, VA | K–8, K–5, K–3 | DMV | |
| October 15, 2017 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades K–8 3SS G/25;d5 | SKC | |
| October 15, 2017 | Chess 4 Charity 2017 | McLean, VA | Open, U1000, Unrated | C4C | |
| October 21–22, 2017 | 32nd Emporia Open | Emporia, VA | Non-scholastic event | VCF | |
| October 21, 2017 | DMV Reston Scholastic Tournament | Reston, VA | K–8, K–5, K–3 | DMV | |
| October 21, 2017 | Unrated Scholastic Chess Tournament | Spotsylvania, VA | Unrated | DSC | |
| October 22, 2017 | Dulles U1400 Scholastic Quads | Herndon, VA | Scholastic Quads (US Chess Under 1400) | CAC | |
| October 22, 2017 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades K–8 3SS G/25;d5 | SKC | |
| October 28, 2017 | Virginia Beach Fall Scholastic & Quads | Virginia Beach, VA | K–12 Open (US Chess-rated) K–12 Not-rated (first 3 tournaments) K–5 Open (US Chess-rated) K–5 Not-rated (first 3 tournaments) Open Quads (US Chess-rated, Adults and advanced K–12 1200+) |
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Scholastic sections: 4-SS, G/40;d5. Trophies to top 5 individuals and top 3 teams in each section. $10 entry fee for advance entries, $15 for onsite entries. US Chess membership required for K–5 Open and K–12 Open sections. Open Quads: 3-RR, G/60;d5. $45 to first place, $30 to second place in each quad. $20 entry fee for both advance and onsite entries. US Chess membership required. Site: Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 3229 MacDonald Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23464 |
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| October 28, 2017 | Championship Chess RVA Cross Round Tournament | Richmond, VA | K–6 (Rated and Non-rated) | CCRVA | |
| October 28, 2017 | 2017 Harvest Swiss | Roanoke, VA | Open, K–8, K–5, Beginners | RCPS | |
| October 28, 2017 | McNair October 2017 Scholastic and Open Quads | Herndon, VA | Open Quads (Adults, K–12, K–8 1300+); K–8 Swiss, K–5 Swiss, K–3 Swiss | MCN | |
| October 28, 2017 | DMV Reston Scholastic Tournament | Reston, VA | K–8, K–5, K–3 | DMV | |
| October 29, 2017 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades K–8 3SS G/25;d5 | SKC | |
| November 4, 2017 | Veritas Fall Scholastic | Richmond, VA | K–12 Open (US Chess-rated) K–12 Not-rated (first 3 tournaments) K–5 Open (US Chess-rated) K–5 Not-rated (first 3 tournaments) |
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5-SS or 4-SS, G/40;d5. Trophies to top 5 individuals and top 3 teams in each section. $10 entry fee for advance entries, $15 for onsite entries. US Chess membership required for K–5 Open and K–12 Open sections. Site: Veritas School, 3400 Brook Road, Richmond, VA 23227. Please park in the lot off Westwood Avenue, and follow the signs to Virginia Hall. |
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| November 4, 2017 | Reston K–8 Rated Tournament & Game Analysis | Reston, VA | K–8, K–5, K–3 | DMV | |
| November 4–5, 2017 | 25th Annual David Zofchak Memorial Open | Norfolk, VA | Non-scholastic event Open, U1800 |
VCF | |
| November 5, 2017 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades K–8 3SS G/25;d5 | SKC | |
| November 11, 2017 | Drew Model Matchup | Arlington, VA | K–8 Championship, K–8 Advanced, K–8 Intermediate, 4–8 Beginner, 2–3 Beginner, K–1 Beginner | SKC | |
| November 11, 2017 | Reston K–8 Rated Tournament & Game Analysis | Reston, VA | K–8, K–5, K–3 | DMV | |
| November 12, 2017 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades K–8 3SS G/25;d5 | SKC | |
| November 12, 2017 | Dulles November 2017 Quads | Herndon, VA | Open Quads (USCF 1300+), Amateur Quads (USCF Under 1300) | CAC | |
| November 17–19, 2017 | 22nd Northern Virginia Open | Herndon, VA | Non-scholastic event | VCF | |
| November 18, 2017 | Championship Chess RVA Cross Round Tournament | Henrico, VA | K–6 (Rated and Non-rated) | CCRVA | |
| November 18, 2017 | Greater Lynchburg Open | Lynchburg, VA | Open, Under 1400, Under 1000, Unrated (K–12) | SPORTS | |
| November 18, 2017 | Reston K–8 Rated Tournament & Game Analysis | Reston, VA | K–8, K–5, K–3 | DMV | |
| November 18, 2017 | Unrated Scholastic Chess Tournament | Spotsylvania, VA | Unrated | DSC | |
| November 18, 2017 | Ashburn Rumble | Ashburn, VA | Grades K–8 4SS G/25;d5 | SKC | |
| November 19, 2017 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades K–8 3SS G/25;d5 | SKC | |
| November 25, 2017 | Reston K–8 Rated Tournament & Game Analysis | Reston, VA | K–8, K–5, K–3 | DMV | |
| December 2, 2017 | December Duel | Virginia Beach, VA | Team Swiss, Open Swiss, Novice Swiss, Rookie Swiss (Not-rated Scholastic), Open Quads | HRCA | |
| December 2, 2017 | 2017 Star City Challenge | Roanoke, VA | Open, K–8, K–5, Beginners | RCPS | |
| December 2, 2017 | Reston K–8 Rated Tournament & Game Analysis | Reston, VA | K–8, K–5, K–3 | DMV | |
| December 3, 2017 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades K–8 3SS G/25;d5 | SKC | |
| December 8–10, 2017 | National K–12 Grade Championships | Lake Buena Vista, FL | K–12 (Sections by grade) | US Chess | |
| December 9, 2017 | Hopkins Scholastic at Hopewell Postponed due to snow Rescheduled for February 10, 2018 |
Hopewell, VA | K–12, K–8, K–5, K–3, all US Chess-rated | Info | |
4-SS or 5-SS, G/40;d5. Trophies to top 3 teams and top 5 individuals in K–12, K–8, K–5, K–3 sections. Site: Hopewell High School, 400 South Mesa Drive, Hopewell, VA 23860 (Hopewell Exit 9-A from I-295. Route 36 East to 4th light at Miles Avenue. Left on Miles to Hopewell HS). No food or drinks are permitted in the Hopewell High School library. |
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| December 9, 2017 | DMV Herndon K–8 Scholastic Tournament | Herndon, VA | K–8, K–5, K–3 | DMV | |
| December 9, 2017 | Unrated Scholastic Chess Tournament | Culpeper, VA | Unrated | DSC | |
| December 9, 2017 | Sangster Sortie | Springfield, VA | Grades K–8 4SS G/25;d5 | SKC | |
| December 9, 2017 | McNair December 2017 Scholastic and Open Quads | Herndon, VA | Open Quads (Adults, K–12, K–8 1300+); K–8 Swiss, K–5 Swiss, K–3 Swiss | MCN | |
| December 10, 2017 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades K–8 3SS G/25;d5 | SKC | |
| December 16, 2017 | DMV Herndon K–8 Scholastic Tournament | Herndon, VA | K–8, K–5, K–3 | DMV | |
| December 17, 2017 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades K–8 3SS G/25;d5 | SKC | |
| December 17, 2017 | Dulles December 2017 Quads | Herndon, VA | Open Quads (USCF 1300+), Amateur Quads (USCF Under 1300) | CAC | |
| December 23, 2017 | DMV Herndon K–8 Scholastic Tournament | Herndon, VA | K–8, K–5, K–3 | DMV | |
| December 30, 2017 | Championship Chess RVA Cross Round Tournament | Richmond, VA | K–6 (Rated and Non-rated) | CCRVA | |
| December 30, 2017 | DMV Herndon K–8 Scholastic Tournament | Herndon, VA | K–8, K–5, K–3 | DMV | |
| January 6, 2018 | Unrated Scholastic Chess Tournament | Spotsylvania, VA | Unrated | DSC | |
| January 6, 2018 | DMV Herndon K–8 Scholastic Tournament | Herndon, VA | K–8, K–5, K–3 | DMV | |
| January 7, 2018 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades K–8 3SS G/25;d5 | SKC | |
| January 13, 2018 | HRCA Bomb Cyclone Classic | Virginia Beach, VA | K–12 Open, K–5 Open, K–3 Open, K–12 Rookie (not rated), Open Quads (K–12 1200+ and Adults) | HRCA | |
| January 13, 2018 | CRS FREE PIZZA Tournament | McLean, VA | K–6 | CRS | |
| January 13, 2018 | DMV Herndon K–8 Scholastic Tournament | Herndon, VA | K–8, K–5, K–3 | DMV | |
| January 14, 2018 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades K–8 3SS G/25;d5 | SKC | |
| January 20, 2018 | Grafton Winter Chess Fest | Yorktown, VA | K–12 Open (US Chess-rated) K–12 Not-rated (first 3 tournaments) K–5 Open (US Chess-rated) K–5 Not-rated (first 3 tournaments) Open Quads (US Chess-rated, Adults and advanced K–12 1200+) |
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Scholastic sections: 5-SS or 4-SS, G/40;d5. Trophies to top 5 individuals and top 3 teams in each section. $10 entry fee for advance entries, $15 for onsite entries. US Chess membership required for K–5 Open and K–12 Open sections. Open Quads: 3-RR, G/60;d5. $45 to first place, $30 to second place in each quad. $20 entry fee for both advance and onsite entries. US Chess membership required. Site: Grafton Middle School, 405 Grafton Drive, Yorktown, VA 23692. |
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| January 20, 2018 | McNair January 2018 Scholastic and Open Quads | Herndon, VA | Open Quads (Adults, K–12, K–8 1300+); K–8 Swiss, K–5 Swiss, K–3 Swiss | MCN | |
| January 20, 2018 | DMV Herndon K–8 Scholastic Tournament | Herndon, VA | K–8, K–5, K–3 | DMV | |
| January 20, 2018 | 2018 Roanoke City Championships | Roanoke, VA | Open, K–8, K–5, Beginners | RCPS | |
| January 21, 2018 | 2018 Tysons Scholastic Championship | Falls Church, VA | K–8, K–5, K–3 | DMV | |
| January 21, 2018 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades K–8 3SS G/25;d5 | SKC | |
| January 27, 2018 | Championship Chess RVA Cross Round Tournament | Midlothian, VA | K–6 (Quick-rated and Non-rated) | CCRVA | |
| January 27, 2018 | DMV Herndon K–8 Scholastic Tournament | Herndon, VA | K–8, K–5, K–3 | DMV | |
| January 28, 2018 | Dulles January 2018 U1400 Scholastic Quads | Herndon, VA | K–12 Quads (USCF Under 1400) | CAC | |
| January 28, 2018 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades K–8 3SS G/25;d5 | SKC | |
| February 3, 2018 | HRCA Winter Classic | Virginia Beach, VA | K–12 Open, K–5 Open, K–3 Open, K–12 Rookie (not rated), Open Quads (K–12 1200+ and Adults) | HRCA | |
| February 3, 2018 | DMV Herndon K–8 Scholastic Tournament | Herndon, VA | K–8, K–5, K–3 | DMV | |
| February 4, 2018 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades K–8 3SS G/25;d5 | SKC | |
| February 10, 2018 | Hopkins Scholastic at Hopewell Rescheduled from December 9, 2017 |
Hopewell, VA | K–12, K–8, K–5, K–3, all US Chess-rated | Info | |
4-SS or 5-SS, G/40;d5. Trophies to top 3 teams and top 5 individuals in K–12, K–8, K–5, K–3 sections. Site: Hopewell High School, 400 South Mesa Drive, Hopewell, VA 23860 (Hopewell Exit 9-A from I-295. Route 36 East to 4th light at Miles Avenue. Left on Miles to Hopewell HS). No food or drinks are permitted in the Hopewell High School library. |
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| February 10, 2018 | Chantilly 2018 Scholastic Championships (A State Warm-Up Event) | Chantilly, VA | K–12, K–8, K–5, K–3, K–12 Open Unrated | CAC | |
| February 10, 2018 | 2018 ACC Championships | Roanoke, VA | Open, K–8, K–5, Beginners | RCPS | |
| February 10, 2018 | DMV Herndon K–8 Scholastic Tournament | Herndon, VA | K–8, K–5, K–3 | DMV | |
| February 11, 2018 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades K–8 3SS G/25;d5 | SKC | |
| February 17, 2018 | McNair 2018 Scholastic Championships (A State Warm-Up Event) | Herndon, VA | K–12 & K–8, K–5, K–3 | MCN | |
| February 17, 2018 | Dominion Dash | Reston, VA | K–8 Championship, K–8 Advanced, K–8 Intermediate, 4–8 Beginner, 2–3 Beginner, K–1 Beginner | SKC | |
| February 17, 2018 | DMV Herndon K–8 Scholastic Tournament | Herndon, VA | K–8, K–5, K–3 | DMV | |
| February 18, 2018 | Dulles February 2018 U1400 Scholastic Quads | Herndon, VA | K–12 Quads (USCF Under 1400) | CAC | |
| February 18, 2018 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades K–8 3SS G/25;d5 | SKC | |
| February 18–19, 2018 | Chess Camp & Rated Games with GM AkshayRaj Kore | Herndon, VA | K–8 (Grades K–8) | DMV | |
| February 24, 2018 | Unrated Scholastic Chess Tournament | To Be Determined, VA | Unrated | DSC | |
| February 24, 2018 | HRCA State Champs Warm-up | Virginia Beach, VA | K–12 Open, K–5 Open, K–3 Open, K–12 Rookie (not rated), Open Quads (K–12 1200+ and Adults) | HRCA | |
| February 24, 2018 | Championship Chess RVA Cross Round Tournament | Richmond, VA | K–6 (Quick-rated and Non-rated) | CCRVA | |
| February 25, 2018 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades K–8 3SS G/25;d5 | SKC | |
| March 2–4, 2018 | Virginia Scholastic & College Championships | Roanoke, VA | Main Tournament: College, K–12, K–8, K–5, K–3 Blitz Tournament: College, K–12, K–5 Parents & Friends Tournament: Adults |
VCF | |
| March 3, 2018 | DMV Herndon K–8 Scholastic Tournament | Herndon, VA | K–8, K–5, K–3 | DMV | |
| March 4, 2018 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades K–8 3SS G/25;d5 | SKC | |
| March 10, 2018 | DMV Herndon K–8 Scholastic Tournament | Herndon, VA | K–8, K–5, K–3 | DMV | |
| March 11, 2018 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades K–8 3SS G/25;d5 | SKC | |
| March 11, 2018 | Winter Tysons Scholastic Championship | Falls Church, VA | K–8, K–5, K–3 | DMV | |
| March 17, 2018 | Maggie L. Walker Spring Scholastic | Richmond, VA | K–12 Open (US Chess-rated) K–12 Not-rated (first 3 tournaments) K–5 Open (US Chess-rated) K–5 Not-rated (first 3 tournaments) |
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4-SS or 5-SS, G/40;d5 . Trophies to top 5 individuals and top 3 teams in K–12 Open, K–12 Not-rated, K–5 Open, K–5 Not-rated sections. US Chess membership required for K–12 Open and K–5 Open sections. Site: Maggie L. Walker Governor's School, 1000 N Lombardy Street, Richmond, VA 23220. |
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| March 17, 2018 | The McKinley Action | Arlington, VA | K–8 Championship, K–8 Advanced, K–8 Intermediate, 4–8 Beginner, 2–3 Beginner, K–1 Beginner | SKC | |
| March 17, 2018 | DMV Herndon K–8 Scholastic Tournament | Herndon, VA | K–8, K–5, K–3 | DMV | |
| March 18, 2018 | Dulles March 2018 U1400 Scholastic Quads | Herndon, VA | K–12 Quads (US Chess Under 1400) | CAC | |
| March 18, 2018 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades K–8 3SS G/25;d5 | SKC | |
| March 23–25, 2018 | 51st Virginia Open | Herndon, VA | Non-scholastic event Open (FIDE Rated), Amateur (U1900) |
VCF | |
| March 24, 2018 | March Madness 2018 | Herndon, VA | K–8 Championship, K–8 Advanced, K–8 Intermediate, 4–8 Beginner, 2–3 Beginner, K–1 Beginner | SKC | |
| March 24, 2018 | DMV Herndon K–8 Scholastic Tournament | Herndon, VA | K–8, K–5, K–3 | DMV | |
| March 25, 2018 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades K–8 3SS G/25;d5 | SKC | |
| March 31, 2018 | Championship Chess RVA Cross Round Tournament | North Chesterfield, VA | K–8 (Quick-rated and Non-rated) | CCRVA | |
| April 2, 2018 | Spring Phoenix Cup | Chantilly, VA | K–8, K–4, K–1 | PHX | |
| April 6–8, 2018 | National Junior High (K–9) Championship | Atlanta, GA | Sections TBA | US Chess | |
| April 8, 2018 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades K–8 3SS G/25;d5 | SKC | |
| April 14, 2018 | Spratley Spring Scholastic & Quads | Hampton, VA | K–12 Open (US Chess-rated) K–12 Not-rated (first 3 tournaments) K–5 Open (US Chess-rated) K–5 Not-rated (first 3 tournaments) Open Quads (US Chess-rated, Adults and advanced K–12 1200+) |
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Scholastic sections: 5-SS or 4-SS, G/40;d5. Trophies to top 5 individuals and top 3 teams in each section. $10 entry fee for advance entries, $15 for onsite entries. US Chess membership required for K–5 Open and K–12 Open sections. Open Quads: 3-RR, G/60;d5. $45 to first place, $30 to second place in each quad. $20 entry fee for both advance and onsite entries. US Chess membership required. Site: Spratley Gifted Center, 339 Woodland Road, Hampton, VA 23669 |
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| April 14, 2018 | McNair April 2018 Scholastic and Open Quads | Herndon, VA | Open Quads (Adults, K–12, K–8 1300+); K–8 Swiss, K–5 Swiss, K–3 Swiss | MCN | |
| April 15, 2018 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades K–8 3SS G/25;d5 | SKC | |
| April 20–22, 2018 | All-Girls National Championships | Chicago, IL | Under Age 18, Under Age 16, Under Age 14, Under Age 12, Under Age 10, Under Age 8 | US Chess | |
| April 21, 2018 | MacArthur Center Spring Chess Festival | Norfolk, VA | Senior Elite (Grades K–12 rated 1200+ and adults) Senior Rookie (Unrated players grades 9–12 and adults, not US Chess-rated) All Ages Novice (US Chess members rated under 600, all ages) Junior Elite (US Chess members in grades Pre-K–12, any rating) Junior Rookie (Unrated players grades Pre-K–8, not US Chess-rated) |
HRCA | |
| April 21, 2018 | Ashburn Action 2018 | Ashburn, VA | K–8 Championship, K–8 Advanced, K–8 Intermediate, 4–8 Beginner, 2–3 Beginner, K–1 Beginner | SKC | |
| April 22, 2018 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades K–8 3SS G/25;d5 | SKC | |
| April 22, 2018 | Canterbury Woods Scholastic | Annandale, VA | Grades 1–6 Non-Rated 4SS G/25;d5 | CWES | |
| April 27–29, 2018 | National High School (K–12) Championship | Columbus, OH | Sections TBA | US Chess | |
| April 28, 2018 | Dulles April 2018 U1400 Scholastic Quads | Herndon, VA | K–12 Quads (USCF Under 1400) | CAC | |
| April 28, 2018 | 2018 Southwest Virginia Championships | Roanoke, VA | Open, K–8, K–5, Beginners | RCPS | |
| April 28, 2018 | The Sangster Showdown | Springfield, VA | K–8 Championship, K–8 Advanced, K–8 Intermediate, 4–8 Beginner, 2–3 Beginner, K–1 Beginner | SKC | |
| April 28, 2018 | DMV Herndon K–8 Scholastic Tournament | Herndon, VA | K–8, K–5, K–3 | DMV | |
| April 29, 2018 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades K–8 3SS G/25;d5 | SKC | |
| May 5, 2018 | Hampton Roads-Albemarle Regional Chess Championship | Virginia Beach, VA | Open only to members of Hampton Roads Chess Association or Albemarle (NC) Regional Chess Club Open (adults only, US Chess-rated) Championship (Grades K–12 US Chess rating 600+) Novice (Grades K–12 US Chess rating under 600) Rookie (Grades K–12 not rated, non-US Chess members) |
HRCA | |
| May 5, 2018 | McNair May 2018 Scholastic and Open Quads | Herndon, VA | Open Quads (Adults, K–12, K–8 1300+); K–8 Swiss, K–5 Swiss, K–3 Swiss | MCN | |
| May 5, 2018 | 2018 Wakefield Elementary Championship | The Plains, VA | Grades 4–6, Grades 1–3 | MAX | |
| May 6, 2018 | Championship Chess RVA Cross Round Tournament | Richmond, VA | K–8 (Quick-rated and Non-rated) | CCRVA | |
| May 6, 2018 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades K–8 3SS G/25;d5 | SKC | |
| May 11–13, 2018 | National Elementary (K–6) Championship | Nashville, TN | Sections TBA | US Chess | |
| May 12, 2018 | Drew Model Classic 2018 | Arlington, VA | K–8 Championship, K–8 Advanced, K–8 Intermediate, 4–8 Beginner, 2–3 Beginner, K–1 Beginner | SKC | |
| May 12, 2018 | 2018 Fauquier Elementary Championship | Warrenton, VA | Grades 4–6, Grades 1–3 | MAX | |
| May 13, 2018 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades K–8 3SS G/25;d5 | SKC | |
| May 19, 2018 | Meadowdale Spring Scholastic & Quads | Chesterfield County, VA | K–12 Open (US Chess-rated) K–12 Not-rated (first 3 tournaments) K–5 Open (US Chess-rated) K–5 Not-rated (first 3 tournaments) Open Quads (US Chess-rated, Adults and advanced K–12 1200+) |
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Scholastic sections: 4-SS, G/40;d5. Trophies to top 5 individuals and top 3 teams in each section. $10 entry fee for advance entries, $15 for onsite entries. US Chess membership required for K–5 Open and K–12 Open sections. Open Quads: 3-RR, G/60;d5. $45 to first place, $30 to second place in each quad. $20 entry fee for both advance and onsite entries. US Chess membership required. Site: Meadowdale Library, 4301 Meadowdale Boulevard, North Chesterfield, VA 23234 |
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| May 20, 2018 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades K–8 3SS G/25;d5 | SKC | |
| May 26, 2018 | 6th Cherry Blossom Classic Scholastic | Dulles, VA | K–12 Open, K–8 U1000, K–5 U800, K–3 U600 | CAC | |
| May 27, 2018 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades K–8 3SS G/25;d5 | SKC | |
| June 2, 2018 | Legacy Chess Tournament | Richmond, VA | Adult, 6–12, K–5 US Chess-rated and Unrated | LEG | |
| June 3, 2018 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades K–8 3SS G/25;d5 | SKC | |
| June 9, 2018 | The Sangster Sortie | Springfield, VA | K–8 Championship, K–8 Advanced, K–8 Intermediate, 4–8 Beginner, 2–3 Beginner, K–1 Beginner | SKC | |
| June 9, 2018 | Arlington Scholastic Open | Arlington, VA | K–12 Rated, K–8 Rated, K–3 Rated, K–12 Unrated, K–8 Unrated, K–3 Unrated | ASC | |
| June 9, 2018 | DMV Herndon K–8 Scholastic Tournament | Herndon, VA | K–8, K–5, K–3 | DMV | |
| June 10, 2018 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades K–8 3SS G/25;d5 | SKC | |
| June 16, 2018 | Championship Chess Richmond Cross Round Tournament | Henrico, VA | K–8 (Quick-rated and Non-rated) | CCRVA | |
| June 16, 2018 | DMV Herndon K–8 Scholastic Tournament | Herndon, VA | K–8, K–5, K–3 | DMV | |
| June 17, 2018 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades K–8 3SS G/25;d5 | SKC | |
| June 23, 2018 | DMV Herndon K–8 Scholastic Tournament | Herndon, VA | K–8, K–5, K–3 | DMV | |
| June 24, 2018 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades K–8 3SS G/25;d5 | SKC | |
| July 1, 2018 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades K–8 3SS G/25;d5 | SKC | |
| July 8, 2018 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades K–8 3SS G/25;d5 | SKC | |
| July 14–15, 2018 | 28th Annual Charlottesville Open | Charlottesville, VA | Non-scholastic event Open, U1700 |
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| July 15, 2018 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades K–8 3SS G/25;d5 | SKC | |
| July 21, 2018 | Virginia Beach Summer Scholastic & Quads | Virginia Beach, VA | K–12 Open (US Chess-rated) K–12 Not-rated (first 3 tournaments) K–5 Open (US Chess-rated) K–5 Not-rated (first 3 tournaments) Open Quads (US Chess-rated, Adults and advanced K–12 1200+) |
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Scholastic sections: 4-SS, G/40;d5. Sections based on the grade the player will attend in the fall (2018-2019 school year). Trophies to top 7 individuals in each section. No team competition or team trophies. $10 entry fee for advance entries, $15 for onsite entries. US Chess membership required for K–5 Open and K–12 Open sections. Open Quads: 3-RR, G/60;d5. $45 to first place, $30 to second place in each quad. $20 entry fee for both advance and onsite entries. US Chess membership required. Site: Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 3229 MacDonald Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23464 |
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| July 21, 2018 | Championship Chess Richmond Cross Round Tournament | Richmond, VA | Rising K–3 (Quick-rated and Non-rated), Rising 4–8 (Quick-rated and Non-rated), Adult and Advanced Scholastic Quick-rated Quads | CCRVA | |
| July 22, 2018 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades K–8 3SS G/25;d5 | SKC | |
| July 29, 2018 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades K–8 3SS G/25;d5 | SKC | |
| August 5, 2018 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades K–8 3SS G/25;d5 | SKC | |
| August 11, 2018 | North Courthouse Summer Scholastic & Quads | Chesterfield County, VA | K–12 Open (US Chess-rated) K–12 Not-rated (first 3 tournaments) K–5 Open (US Chess-rated) K–5 Not-rated (first 3 tournaments) Open Quads (US Chess-rated, Adults and advanced K–12 1200+) |
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Scholastic sections: 4-SS, G/40;d5. Sections based on the grade the player will attend in the fall (2018-2019 school year). Trophies to top 7 individuals in each section. No team competition or team trophies. $10 entry fee for advance entries, $15 for onsite entries. US Chess membership required for K–5 Open and K–12 Open sections. Open Quads: 3-RR, G/60;d5. $45 to first place, $30 to second place in each quad. $20 entry fee for both advance and onsite entries. US Chess membership required. Site: North Courthouse Road Library, 325 Courthouse Road, Richmond, VA 23236 |
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| August 12, 2018 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades K–8 3SS G/25;d5 | SKC | |
| August 19, 2018 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades K–8 3SS G/25;d5 | SKC | |
| August 26, 2018 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades K–8 3SS G/25;d5 | SKC | |