Event Calendar
2008–2009 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 be sure to 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. Please contact our webmaster to suggest additions or corrections to this calendar. Events listed in grey are unconfirmed event dates (based on dates from previous years).
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| August 22–24 or 23–24, 2008 | 40th Annual Atlantic Open | Washington, DC | Non-Scholastic Event | CCA | |
| August 30—September 1, 2008 | 72st Annual Virginia Closed State Championship | Richmond, VA | Non-Scholastic Event | VCF | |
| September 13, 2008 | 10th Mustang Open | Charlottesville, VA | K–12, K–8, K–5, K–3 & Open | ||
| September 20, 2008 | Virginia Beach Fall Swiss | Virginia Beach, VA | Non-Scholastic Event | Details | |
| September 20, 2008 | C.D. Hylton Scholastic | Spotsylvania, VA | K–12, K–8, K–5, K–3 | SCC | |
| September 27, 2008 | G.H. Moody Scholastic Chess Tournament | Henrico, 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: Moody Middle School, 7800 Woodman Road, Richmond, VA 23228 (I-295 to Exit 45, Woodman Road. South on Woodman Road toward Richmond. Moody MS on right 2 miles after crossing Parham Road). | |||||
| October 4, 2008 | Battle at the Branch Scholastic Chess Tournament | Chesapeake, 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: Western Branch High School, 1968 Bruin Place, Chesapeake VA 23321. | |||||
| October 11–12, 2008 | 24th Annual Emporia Open | Emporia, VA | Non-Scholastic Event | VCF | |
| October 18, 2008 | Twin Hickory Scholastic Chess Tournament | Henrico, VA | K–12 Open, K–12 U1000, K–5 Open, K–5 U700 | Info | |
| 5-SS, G/40. Trophies to top 3 teams and top 5 individuals in K–12 Open, K–12 U1000, K–5 Open, K–5 U700 sections. Site: Twin Hickory Elementary School, 4900 Twin Hickory Lake Drive, Glen Allen, VA 23059 (From Rt 288, take Broad Street exit Rt 250 East, 2.5 miles then left on Pouncey Tract Rd, 0.7 miles then right on Twin Hickory Lake Dr, 1.2 miles to school. From I-295, exit 51A Nuckols Rd North, 0.6 miles then left on Twin Hickory Rd, 1.1 miles then left on Twin Hickory Lake Dr, 0.4 miles to school). | |||||
| October 18–19, 2008 | Oscar Shapiro DC Open | Washington, DC | Open, U2000, U1600, U1200 & Beginner (U800) | USCC | |
| October 25, 2008 | 2009 Harvest Swiss | Roanoke, VA | K–12, K–8, K–5, K–3 | RCPS | |
| November 7–9, 2008 | National Youth Action | Brownsville, TX | K–12, K–9, K–6, K–3 | USCF | |
| November 8, 2008 | Frank Creasey Memorial | Roanoke, VA | Sections TBD | Details | |
| November 9, 2008 | National Capitol Scholastic Chess Cup Qualifying Tournament | Washington, DC | K–12 | USCC | |
| November 15, 2008 | Grafton Clipper Fall Chess Fest | Yorktown, VA | K–12 Rated [USCF Rated], K–12 Unrated, K–5 Rated [USCF Rated], K–5 Unrated | Info | |
| 4 or 5-SS, G/40. Trophies to the top 3 teams and top 5 individuals in each section. USCF membership is required for to play in the Open Sections. Unrated Section is intended for scholastic players participating in their 1st or 2nd tournament, not for experienced tournament players (USCF membership not required & games will not be rated). Held in conjunction with non-VSCA quad format tournament (open to both scholastic & non-scholastic players; see Non-scholastic Events). Site: Grafton Middle School, 405 Grafton Drive, Yorktown, VA 23692. | |||||
| November 15, 2008 | Grafton Clipper Fall Chess Fest | Yorktown, VA | Quads [Held in conjunction with Scholastic Event] | ||
| November 15, 2008 | Chancellor Fall Scholastic | Spotsylvania, VA | K–12, K–8, K–6, K–3 | SCC | |
| November 15, 2008 | 2009 Star City Challenge | Roanoke, VA | K–12, K–8, K–5, K–3 | RCPS | |
| November 15–16, 2008 | 13th Annual Northern Virginia Open | Sterling, VA | Non-Scholastic Event | VCF | |
| December 6, 2008 | Echo Lake Scholastic Chess Tournament | Henrico, VA | K–5, K–3 | Info | |
5-SS, G/40. Trophies to top 3 teams and top 5 individuals in K–5, K–3 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.). Food and drink concessions will be available at the tournament. |
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| December 6, 2008 | Virginia Beach Winter Swiss | Virginia Beach, VA | Non-Scholastic Event | Details | |
| December 6, 2008 | Lake Braddock Scholastic | Burke, VA | K–12, K–8, K–5, K–3 | SCC | |
| December 13, 2008 | Hopewell Scholastic Chess Tournament | Hopewell, 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: 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 permitted in Hopewell High School library. | |||||
| December 12–14, 2008 | National Scholastic K–12 / Collegiate Championship | Orlando, FL | K–12 (by Grade) & Collegiate | USCF | |
| December 27–30, 2008 | 35th Eastern Atlantic Open | Washington, DC | Open, U2200, U1900, U1600, U1300 | USCC | |
| January 10, 2009 | Cavalier Scholastic Chess Tournament | Virginia Beach, VA | K–12 Rated [USCF Rated], K–12 Unrated, K–5 Rated [USCF Rated], K–5 Unrated | Info | |
| 5-SS, G/40. Trophies to top 3 teams and top 5 individuals in each section. USCF membership is required to play in the Open Sections. Unrated Sections are intended for scholastic players participating in their 1st or 2nd tournament, not for experienced tournament players (USCF membership not required & games will not be rated). Site: Princess Anne High School, 4400 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. | |||||
| January 10, 2009 | Walker Upper ES Scholastic Chess Tournament | Charlottesville, 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: Walker Upper ES, 1564 Dairy Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903. | |||||
| January 17, 2009 | MVP Eagles Lodge Scholastic Tournament | TBD, VA | K–12 (by Grade) | SCC | |
| January 17–18, 2009 | DC Junior Open | Washington, DC | Open (under 21), Pre-teen (under 13), Pre-teen (Under 13 & U800) | USCC | |
| January 24, 2009 | 2009 Winter Extravaganza | Roanoke, VA | K–12, K–8, K–5, K–3 | RCPS | |
| January 24, 2009 | Greater Mid-Atlantic Chess Championships | Baltimore, MD | K–9 Open, K–9 U1000 & K–3 Open, K–3 U700 | ||
| January 25, 2009 | Greater Mid-Atlantic Chess Championships | Baltimore, MD | K–12 Open, K–12 U1200 & K–6 Open, K–6 U800 | ||
| January 31, 2009 | Manchester Scholastic Chess Tournament | Chesterfield, VA | Scholastic Open, K–12, K–8, K–5, K–3 | Info | |
| K–12, K–8, K–5, K–3 Sections 5-SS, G/40. Trophies to top 3 teams and top 5 individuals. Scholastic Open Section (Open to scholastic players only) 4-SS, Rounds 1–2 G/40 Rounds, 3–4 G/60. Number or rounds and time controls may change depending on number of participants. Trophies to top 5 individuals. Site: Manchester Middle School, 7401 Hull Street Road, Richmond, VA 23235. (I-95 to exit 74A Downtown Expwy, VA -195, 3 miles to Powhite Pkwy exit, 3 miles to left exit for Chippenham Pkwy VA-150 South, 3 miles to Hull St Rd exit, US 360 West. School is 0.7 miles on left, between a Waffle House and a fire station). |
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| December 31, 2008 | End of Year Scholastic | Washington, DC | K–12 [Unrated] | USCC | |
| February 13–14, 2009 | Susan Polgár National Open for Boys & Girls | Pheonix, AZ | All-Girls & Open (Boys/Girls): K–2, K–5, K–8, K–12; Parents / Adults: All ages | SPF | |
| February 21, 2009 | Taylor Fox Memorial Chess Tournament | Henrico, VA | Open (Open to both scholastic & non-scholastic players), K–12, K–8, K–5, K–3 | Info | |
| 5-SS, G/40 (number of rounds and times for open section may change based upon attendance). Trophies to top 5 individuals in Open section (open to both scholastic & non-scholastic players); Trophies to top 3 teams and top 5 individuals in K–12, K–8, K–5, K–3 sections. Site: Three Chopt Elementary School, 1600 Skipwith Road, Richmond, VA 23229. | |||||
| February 27—March 1, 2009 | 41st Annual Virginia Open | McLean, VA | Non-Scholastic Event | VCF | |
| February 28, 2009 | Our Lady of Mount Carmel Winter Chess Festival | Newport News, VA | K–8 & K–3 | ||
| February 28, 2009 | 2009 Roanoke City Championships | Roanoke, VA | K–12, K–8, K–5, K–3 | RCPS | |
| March 13, 2009 | Virginia Scholastic Blitz Chess Championships | Charlottesville, VA | K–12 & K–5 | Info | |
| 5-SS, G/5. Two games against each opponent. Awards for teams and individuals TBD. Open to Virginia students only. Site: Monticello High School, 1400 Independence Way, Charlottesville, VA. Tournament Flyer (PDF). Sponsor: VCF. | |||||
| March 14–15, 2009 | Virginia Scholastic Chess Championships | Charlottesville, VA | Collegiate Section, K–12, K–8, K–5, K–3 and Blitz [K–12 & K–5] | Info | |
| 6-SS, Rounds 1–3: G/60, 4–6 G/90. Players compete in five separate sections: Collegiate, 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. Site: Monticello High School, 1400 Independence Way, Charlottesville, VA. Tournament Flyer (PDF). Sponsor: VCF. | |||||
| March 14–15, 2009 | Alvin S. Mintzes Chess Tournament | Baltimore, MD | Non-Scholastic Event | UMBC | |
| April 3–5, 2009 | Supernationals IV | Nashville, TN | K–9 Championship, K–9 Under 1250, K–8 Championship, K–8 Under 1000, K–8 Under 750, Unrated | USCF | |
| April 4, 2009 | 2009 ACC Championships | Roanoke, VA | K–12, K–8, K–5, K–3 | RCPS | |
| 5-SS, G/40. Trophies to top 3 teams and top 5 individuals in K–12, K–8, K–5, K–3 sections. Site: TBD | |||||
| April 11, 2009 | Chancellor Spring Scholastic Championship | Spotsylvania, VA | K–12, K–8, K–5, K–3 | SCC | |
| April 24–26, 2009 | 6th Annual All-Girls Open National Championships | Dallas, TX | By Age: 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 | KCF | |
| April 25, 2009 | Hanover Scholastic Chess Tournament | Hanover, 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. Global Youth Services Day. Please bring a can of food for Hanover/Mechanicsville food banks. Site: Hanover High School, 10307 Chamberlayne Rd, Mechanicsville, VA . | |||||
| May 16, 2009 | 2009 Southwest Virginia Championships | Roanoke, VA | K–12, K–8, K–5, K–3 | RCPS | |
| May 30, 2009 | Grafton Spring Chess Fest | Yorktown, VA | K–12, K–8, K–5, K–3 & “Parent’s & Friends” Unrated Section | Info | |
Three simultaneous chess tournaments sponsored by the VSCA and the VCF:
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| May 30, 2009 | Grafton Spring Chess Fest Quads | Yorktown, VA | Open Quads | VCF | |
| July 18, 2009 | Hampton Roads Metro Youth (Hampton Family YMCA) | Hampton, VA | K–8, K–5, K–3 [No team competition] | Info | |
| 4-SS, G/40. Three sections: K–3 (Kindergarten~3rd grade), K–5 (4th~5th grade) & K–8 (6th~8th grade). May combine sections when there are fewer than 40 participants. Grade levels correspond to grades in 2008–2009 academic year. Trophies to top 3 in each grade. No team competition. Players from the same school may be paired. Site: Hampton Family YMCA, 1322 LaSalle Avenue, Hampton, VA 23669. | |||||
| August 15, 2009 | Richmond Metro Youth (Colonial Trail ES) | Henrico, VA | K–8, K–5, K–3 [No team competition] | Info | |
| 5-SS, G/40. 5-SS, G/40. Three sections: K–3 (Kindergarten~3rd grade), K–5 (4th~5th grade), K–8 (6th~8th grade). May combine sections when there are fewer than 40 participants. Grade levels correspond to grades in 2008–2009 academic year. Trophies to top 3 in each grade. No team competition. Players from the same school may be paired. Site: Colonial Trail ES, 12101 Bacova Drive, Glen Allen, VA 23059. | |||||
| July 1–5, 2–5, 3–5 or June 29—July 5, 2009 | 37th Annual World Open | Philadelphia, PA | Non-Scholastic Event | CCA | |