Chess Calendar
2012–2013 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.
Events listed in grey are tentatively scheduled but not confirmed.
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| August 31–September 3, 2012 | 76th Annual Virginia Closed State Championship | Glen Allen, VA | Non-scholastic event Open, Amateur, Open Blitz, Amateur Blitz |
VCF | |
| September 16, 2012 | Sunday Quads | Washington, DC | K–12 Rated Quads | USCC | |
| September 22, 2012 | McNair September 2012 Scholastic | Herndon, VA | Open Quads (Adult and K–12); K–8, K–5, K–3 Swiss | MCN | |
| September 29, 2012 | Grafton Back to School Tournament | Yorktown, VA | K–12 Open (USCF-rated), K–12 Not-rated (U800), K–5 Open (USCF-rated), K–5 Not-rated (U400), Open Quads (USCF-rated, Adults and advanced K–12) | Info | |
Scholastic sections: 5-SS or 4-SS, G/40;d5. Trophies to top 3 grade K–3 individuals and grade 4–5 individuals in K–5 Not-rated and K–5 Open sections. Trophies to top 3 grade K–8 and grade 9–12 individuals in K–12 Not-rated and K–12 Open sections. Trophies to top 3 teams in each section. $7 entry fee for advance entries, $14 for onsite entries. USCF 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. USCF membership required. Site: Grafton Middle School, 405 Grafton Drive, Yorktown, VA 23692. |
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| September 29, 2012 | Silver Knights Fall Warm-up | Vienna, VA | K–8 Championship, K–8 U1000, K–8 U700, 4–8 Beginners, 2–3 Beginners, K–1 Beginners | SKC | |
| October 7, 2012 | First Sunday Quads | Washington, DC | K–12 Rated Quads | USCC | |
| October 13, 2012 | McNair October 2012 Scholastic | Herndon, VA | Open Quads (Adult and K–12); K–8, K–5, K–3 Swiss | MCN | |
| October 13, 2012 | National Capitol Scholastic Chess Cup Qualifying Tournament | Washington, DC | K–12 | USCC | |
| October 20, 2012 | Old Donation Center Fall Scholastic | Virginia Beach, VA | K–12 Open (USCF-rated), K–12 Not-rated (U800), K–5 Open (USCF-rated), K–5 Not-rated (U400), Open Quads (USCF-rated, Adults and advanced K–12) | Info | |
5-SS, G/40;d5 Trophies to top 3 grade K–3 individuals and grade 4–5 individuals in K–5 Not-rated and K–5 Open sections. Trophies to top 3 grade K–8 and grade 9–12 individuals in K–12 Not-rated and K–12 Open sections. Trophies to top 3 teams in each section. USCF 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. USCF membership required. Site: Old Donation Center, 1008 Ferry Plantation Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23455 |
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| October 20–21, 2012 | 27th Emporia Open | Emporia, VA | Non-scholastic event | VCF | |
| October 27, 2012 | Maggie L. Walker Scholastic | Richmond, VA | K–12, K–8, K–5, K–3 | Info | |
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:Maggie L. Walker Governor's School, 1000 N Lombardy Street, Richmond, VA 23220. |
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| October 27, 2012 | 2012 Harvest Swiss | Roanoke, VA | Open, K–8, K–5, Beginners | RCPS | |
| October 27, 2012 | Silver Knights Halloween Gambit | Falls Church, VA | K–8 Championship, K–8 U1000, K–8 U700, 4–8 Beginners, 2–3 Beginners, K–1 Beginners | SKC | |
| October 27, 2012 | National G/30 Scholastic (Under 1000) Championship | Pleasanton, CA | 800–999, 600–799, 400–599, Under 400 | USCF | |
| October 27, 2012 | National G/30 Championship | Pleasanton, CA | Non-scholastic event Open (1900+), 1600–1899, 1300–1599, Under 1300 |
USCF | |
| October 28, 2012 | National G/60 Scholastic (Under 1000) Championship | Pleasanton, CA | 800–999, 600–799, 400–599, Under 400 | USCF | |
| October 28, 2012 | National G/60 Championship | Pleasanton, CA | Non-scholastic event Open (2000+), 1800–1999, 1600–1799, 1400–1599, 1200–1399, Under 1200 |
USCF | |
| November 4, 2012 | First Sunday Quads | Washington, DC | K–12 Rated Quads | USCC | |
| November 10–11, 2012 | 17th Annual Northern Virginia Open | Dulles, VA | Non-scholastic event 5-SS, Rounds 1–3: G/120, Rounds 4–5: 30/90, G/60 |
VCF | |
| November 17, 2012 | Echo Lake Mixed Doubles Scholastic | Henrico, VA | K–12 boy-girl teams, K–5 boy-girl teams | Info | |
5-SS or 4-SS, G/40;d5. Trophies to both players on top 3 school teams and top 3 non-school teams in K–12 and K–5 sections. Also Trophies to Top Board 1 player and Top Board 2 player in K–12 and K–5 sections. Site: Echo Lake Elementary School, 5200 Francistown Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060 (From I-64 West: Take Exit 185 to Staples Mill Road West (Route 33)—bear to right of exit. Follow Staples Mill Road to intersection with Springfield Road and turn left. Go .25 mile to stop sign, turn left onto Francistown Road. School is on the right. From I-295: Take Exit 49 to Staples Mill Road East (Route 33). At 1st stoplight, turn right onto Springfield Road. At stop sign, turn left onto Francistown Road. School is on the right.). |
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| November 17, 2012 | Echo Lake Individual Scholastic | Henrico, VA | K–8, K–3 | Info | |
5-SS or 4-SS, G/40;d5.Trophies to top 5 individuals in K–8 and K–3 sections. No team competition or awards. Site: Echo Lake Elementary School, 5200 Francistown Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060 (From I-64 West: Take Exit 185 to Staples Mill Road West (Route 33)—bear to right of exit. Follow Staples Mill Road to intersection with Springfield Road and turn left. Go .25 mile to stop sign, turn left onto Francistown Road. School is on the right. From I-295: Take Exit 49 to Staples Mill Road East (Route 33). At 1st stoplight, turn right onto Springfield Road. At stop sign, turn left onto Francistown Road. School is on the right.). |
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| November 17, 2012 | Playing ACES Chess Tournament | Charlottesville, VA | 9–12, 6–8, 4–5, K–3, 6–12 Beginners, K–5 Beginners | ACES | |
| November 17, 2012 | 2012 Star City Challenge | Roanoke, VA | Open, K–8, K–5, Beginners | RCPS | |
| November 17, 2012 | Elementary Team Charity Tournament | Washington, DC | K–5 | USCC | |
| November 17, 2012 | Silver Knights Ashburn Rumble | Ashburn, VA | K–8 Championship, K–8 U1000, K–8 U700, 4–8 Beginners, 2–3 Beginners, K–1 Beginners | SKC | |
| November 17–18, 2012 | 20th David Zofchak Memorial | Norfolk, VA | Non-scholastic event 5-SS, G/120 |
VCF | |
| November 30–December 2, 2012 | National K–12 Grade Championships | Orlando, FL | K–12 (Sections by grade) | USCF | |
| December 1, 2012 | 2nd Annual Hanover County Open | Mechanicsville, VA | Non-scholastic event Open, Reserve (Under 1600), Amateur (under 1000) |
VCF | |
| December 2, 2012 | First Sunday Quads | Washington, DC | K–12 Rated Quads | USCC | |
| December 8, 2012 | Hopkins Scholastic at Hopewell | Hopewell, VA | K–12, K–8, K–5, K–3 | Info | |
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). |
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| December 8, 2012 | McNair December 2012 Scholastic | Herndon, VA | Open Quads (Adult and K–12); K–8, K–5, K–3 Swiss | MCN | |
| December 8, 2012 | Rated Beginners Open | Washington, DC | K–12 | USCC | |
| December 8, 2012 | Second Annual Silver Knights Cup | Oakton, VA | K–8, K–6, K–3, K–1 | SKC | |
| December 31, 2012 | End of Year Scholastic | Washington, DC | K–12 [Unrated] | USCC | |
| January 6, 2013 | First Sunday Quads | Washington, DC | K–12 Rated Quads | USCC | |
| January 12, 2013 | McNair January 2013 Scholastic | Herndon, VA | Open Quads (Adult and K–12); K–8, K–5, K–3 Swiss | MCN | |
| January 19, 2013 | Grafton Winter Chess Festival | Yorktown, VA | K–12 Open, K–12 Under 800, K–5 Open, K–5 Under 400, Open Quads (Adults and advanced K–12) | Info | |
Scholastic sections: 5-SS or 4-SS, G/40;d5. Trophies to top 3 grade K–3 individuals and grade 4–5 individuals in K–5 Open and K–5 Under 400 sections. Trophies to top 3 grade K–8 and grade 9–12 individuals in K–12 Open and K–12 Under 800 sections. Trophies to top 3 teams in each section. $7 entry fee for advance entries, $14 for onsite entries. USCF membership required for all 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. USCF membership required. Site: Grafton Middle School, 405 Grafton Drive, Yorktown, VA 23692. |
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| January 19–20, 2013 | DC Junior Open | Washington, DC | Open (under age 21), U1000 (under age 21), Pre-teen (under age 13), Pre-teen U800, Pre-teen U600, Pre-teen U400 | USCC | |
| January 26, 2013 | 2013 Roanoke City Championships | Roanoke, VA | Open, K–8, K–5, Beginners | RCPS | |
| February 2, 2013 | Old Donation Center Groundhog Scholastic | Virginia Beach, VA | K–12 Open (USCF-rated), K–12 Not-rated (U800), K–5 Open (USCF-rated), K–5 Not-rated (U400), Open Quads (USCF-rated, Adults and advanced K–12) | Info | |
5-SS, G/40;d5. Trophies to top 3 grade K–3 individuals and top 3 grade 4–5 individuals in K–5 Not-rated and K–5 Open sections. Trophies to top 3 grade K–8 and top 3 grade 9–12 individuals in K–12 Not-rated and K–12 Open sections. Trophies to top 3 teams in each section. USCF 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. USCF membership required. Site: Old Donation Center, 1008 Ferry Plantation Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23455 |
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| February 2, 2013 | DC Girls Open | Washington, DC | K–12 | USCC | |
| February 2, 2013 | Second Annual Silver Knights Chess Bowl | Centreville, VA | K–8 Championship, K–8 U1000, K–8 U700, 4–8 Beginners, 2–3 Beginners, K–1 Beginners | SKC | |
| February 3, 2013 | First Sunday Quads | Washington, DC | K–12 Rated Quads | USCC | |
| February 9, 2013 | McNair February 2013 Scholastic | Herndon, VA | Open Quads (Adult and K–12); K–8, K–5, K–3 Swiss | MCN | |
| February 15–17, 2013 | 4th Annual Hampton Sports Festival | Hampton, VA | Saturday–Sunday: Open, U1600 Friday: Simul and Blitz Saturday: Scholastic Tournament |
VCF | |
| February 16, 2013 | Longwood State Championships Warmup | Farmville, VA | K–12, K–5, Adult Open Swiss (Adults and advanced K–12) | Info | |
4-SS, Rounds 1–2 G/40;d5, Rounds 3–4 G/60;d5. Trophies to top 3 grade K–3 individuals and top 3 grade 4–5 individuals in K–5 section. Trophies to top 3 grade K–8 and top 3 grade 9–12 individuals in K–12 section. Trophies to top 3 teams in each section. USCF membership required. Open Swiss: 4-SS, G/60;d5. $350 guaranteed prize payout, more if over 20 players. $120 to first place, $80 to second place, $60 to third place. $50 to top Under 1600. $40 to Top Under 1200. $25 entry fee for advance entries and $35 for onsite entries. USCF membership required. Site: Longwood University, 201 High Street, Farmville, VA 23909 |
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| February 16, 2013 | 4th Annual Hampton Sports Festival Scholastic | Hampton, VA | K–12 Rated [USCF Rated], K–12 Non-rated, K–5 Rated [USCF Rated], K–5 Non-rated | VCF | |
| February 23, 2013 | 2013 ACC Championships | Roanoke, VA | Open, K–8, K–5, Beginners | RCPS | |
| February 23, 2013 | Silver Knights February Freeze | Ashburn, VA | K–8 Championship, K–8 U1000, K–8 U700, 4–8 Beginners, 2–3 Beginners, K–1 Beginners | SKC | |
| March 2, 2013 | McNair 2013 Scholastic Championships - A State Warm-up Event | Herndon, VA | K–12, K–8, K–5, K–3 Swiss | MCN | |
| March 2, 2013 | Third Annual Silver Knights State Warm Up | Oakton, VA | K–8 Championship, K–8 U1000, K–8 U700, 4–8 Beginners, 2–3 Beginners, K–1 Beginners | SKC | |
| March 3, 2013 | First Sunday Quads | Washington, DC | K–12 Rated Quads | USCC | |
| March 8, 2013 | Virginia Scholastic & Collegiate Blitz Chess Championships | Longwood University Farmville, VA |
College, K–12, K–5 | Info | |
4 or 5 double-blitz rounds, G/5. Two games against each opponent. Awards for teams and individuals TBD. |
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| March 9–10, 2013 | Virginia Scholastic & Collegiate Chess Championships | Longwood University Farmville, VA |
College, K–12, K–8, K–5, K–3 | Info | |
6-SS, Rounds 1–3: G/60, 4–6 G/90. Players compete in five separate sections: College, K–12, K–8, K–5 & K–3. Trophies to top teams and individuals based on historical size of each section over the past five years. Participation ribbons for all participants in K–3 & K–5 sections. Open to Virginia students only. |
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| March 15–17, 2013 | 45th Annual Virginia Open | Dulles, VA | Non-scholastic event Open, Amateur (U1900) |
VCF | |
| April 5–7, 2013 | SuperNationals V (National Scholastic Championships) | Nashville, TN | TBA | USCF | |
| April 7, 2013 | First Sunday Quads | Washington, DC | K–12 Rated Quads | USCC | |
| April 13, 2013 | Spratley Gifted Center Scholastic | Hampton, VA | K–12 Open (USCF-rated), K–12 Not-rated (U800), K–5 Open (USCF-rated), K–5 Not-rated (U400), Open Quads (USCF-rated, Adults and advanced K–12) | VCF | |
| April 13, 2013 | McNair April 2013 Scholastic | Herndon, VA | Open Quads (Adult and K–12); K–8, K–5, K–3 Swiss | MCN | |
| April 20, 2013 | FUMA Scholastic | Fork Union, VA | K–12, K–8, K–5, K–3 | Info | |
5-SS, G/40. Trophies to top 3 teams and top 5 individuals in K–12, K–8, K–5, K–3 sections. Site: Fork Union Military Academy, 4744 James Madison Highway, Fork Union, VA. |
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| April 27, 2013 | Westside Spring Chess Festival | Smithfield, VA | K–12 Open (USCF-rated), K–12 Not-rated (U800), K–5 Open (USCF-rated), K–5 Not-rated (U400), Open Quads (USCF-rated, Adults and advanced K–12) | Info | |
4-SS or 5-SS, G/40;d5. Trophies to top 5 individuals and top 3 teams in each scholastic section. USCF 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. USCF membership required. Site: Westside Elementary School, 800 Main Street, Smithfield, VA 23430 |
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| April 27, 2013 | 2013 Southwest Virginia Championships | Roanoke, VA | Open, K–8, K–5, Beginners | RCPS | |
| May 4, 2013 | Mary Munford Scholastic | Richmond, VA | K–12 Open (USCF-rated), K–12 Not-rated (U800), K–5 Open (USCF-rated), K–5 Not-rated (U400) | Info | |
4-SS or 5-SS, G/40;d5. Trophies to top 5 individuals and top 3 teams in each section. USCF membership required for K–5 Open and K–12 Open sections. Site:Mary Munford Elementary School, 211 Westmoreland Avenue, Richmond, VA 23226 |
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| May 5, 2013 | First Sunday Quads | Washington, DC | K–12 Rated Quads | USCC | |
| May 11, 2013 | McNair May 2013 Scholastic | Herndon, VA | Open Quads (Adult and K–12); K–8, K–5, K–3 Swiss | MCN | |
| May 18, 2013 | Kings and Queens Vienna May Scholastic | Vienna, VA | Championship; U1000; U700; U400 | VCC | |
| May 25, 2013 | Richmond Spring Open | Mechanicsville, VA | Non-scholastic event Open, Premier (under 1700) |
VCF | |
| May 31–June 1, 2013 | Boy Scout/Cub Scout Chess Weekend | Virginia Beach, VA | Friday: Intensive Training for Chess Merit Badge/Belt Loop/Pin Saturday: Tidewater Council Chess Tournament (Boy Scout and Cub Scout sections) |
VCF | |
| June 2, 2013 | First Sunday Quads | Washington, DC | K–12 Rated Quads | USCC | |
| June 8, 2013 | Thompson Middle School Chess Celebration | Richmond, VA | K–12 Open (USCF-rated), K–12 Not-rated (U800), K–5 Open (USCF-rated), K–5 Not-rated (U400), Open Quads (USCF-rated, Adults and advanced K–12) | Info | |
4-SS or 5-SS, G/40;d5. Trophies to top 5 individuals in each scholastic section, plus Top K-3 player in K-5 Not-rated and K-5 Open, and Top K-8 player in K-12 Not-rated and K-12 Open. Trophies to Top 2 teams in K-5 Open and K-12 Open. USCF 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. USCF membership required. Site: Thompson Middle School, 7825 Forest Hill Avenue, Richmond, VA 23225 |
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| June 8, 2013 | McNair June 2013 Scholastic | Herndon, VA | Open Quads (Adult and K–12); K–8, K–5, K–3 Swiss | MCN | |
| June 8–9, 2013 | Virginia Senior Open | Alexandria, VA | Non-scholastic event | VCF | |
| June 22, 2013 | Summer Vienna Scholastic | Vienna, VA | TBA | VCC | |
| July 8-12, 2013 | Dragon Chess Camp | Richmond, VA | Rising 3rd-9th graders | MLWGS | |
| July 13, 2013 | Maggie L. Walker Summer Scholastic | Richmond, VA | K–12 Open (USCF-rated), K–12 Not-rated (U800), K–5 Open (USCF-rated), K–5 Not-rated (U400) | Info | |
5-SS or 4-SS, G/40;d5 . Trophies to top 5 individuals in K–12 Open, K–12 Not-rated, K–5 Open, K–5 Not-rated sections. Also trophies to top 3 grade K-8 individuals in K-12 Open and K-12 Not-rated sections and top 3 grade K-3 individuals in K–5 Open, K–5 Not-rated sections. No team competition or team trophies. Sections based on grades for the past school year (2012-2013). Site: Maggie L. Walker Governor's School, 1000 N Lombardy Street, Richmond, VA 23220. |
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| July 13–14, 2013 | 23rd Annual Charlottesville Open | Charlottesville, VA | Non-scholastic event Open, U1700 |
VCF | |
| August 17, 2013 | Fall Warmup Vienna Scholastic | Vienna, VA | TBA | VCC | |
| August 30–September 2, 2013 | 77th Annual Virginia Closed State Championship | Glen Allen, VA | Non-scholastic event Open, Amateur, Open Blitz, Amateur Blitz |
VCF | |
| August 31, 2013 | Labor Day Weekend Scholastic at the Virginia Closed | Glen Allen, VA | K–12 Open (USCF-rated), K–12 Not-rated (U800), K–5 Open (USCF-rated), K–5 Not-rated (U400) | VCF | |