Chess Calendar

2009–2010 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 unconfirmed event dates (based on dates from previous years).

Chess Tournament & Event Calendar
Date Event Location Sections Host
Please contact our webmaster to suggest additions or corrections to this calendar. Last updated: 2010-01-29, 0939 EST.
September 5–7, 2009 73rd Annual Virginia Closed State Championship Richmond, VA Non-Scholastic Event VCF
September 19, 2009 Hampton Roads Fall Swiss Hampton, VA Non-Scholastic Event Details
September 19, 2009 11th Mustang Open Charlottesville, VA K–12, K–8, K–5, K–3 & Open (Open to scholastic & non-scholastic players) PDF
September 26, 2009 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 10, 2009 C.D. Hylton Scholastic Spotsylvania, VA K–12, K–8, K–5, K–3 SCC
October 10, 2009 DC Girls Open Washington, DC K–12 USCC
October 17, 2009 Twin Hickory 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: 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 17, 2009 3rd Annual Hokie Memorial Chess Tournament Blacksburg, VA Non-Scholastic Event VCF
October 24, 2009 2009 Harvest Swiss Roanoke, VA K–12, K–8, K–5, K–3 RCPS
October 24–25, 2009 Oscar Shapiro DC Open Washington, DC K–12 USCC
October 24–25, 2009 25th Emporia Open Emporia, VA Non-Scholastic Event VCF
October 31, 2009 National Capitol Scholastic Chess Cup Qualifying Tournament Washington, DC K–12 USCC
November 7–8, 2009 14th Annual Northern Virginia Open Sterling, VA Non-Scholastic Event VCF
November 14, 2009 Grafton Fall Chess Fest (Rescheduled to February 27, 2010) Yorktown, VA K–12, K–5 Info

Two simultaneous chess tournaments sponsored by the VSCA and the VCF:

  • 1. Scholastic 5-SS, G/40. Trophies to top 3 teams and top 5 individuals in K–12, K–5 sections.
  • 2. Open "Quads" (open to scholastic & non-scholastic players) rated tournament, EF $20; with $50 prize for each quad winner, and $25 for second place.

Site for both events: Grafton Middle School, 405 Grafton Drive, Yorktown, VA 23692.

Note: Quad tournament tournament can only be entered by e-mail to Mike Hoffpauir, or on site.
November 14, 2009 Grafton Fall Chess Fest Quads (Rescheduled to February 27, 2010) Yorktown, VA Open Quads [Held in conjunction with Scholastic Event]
November 14, 2009 Chancellor Fall Scholastic Spotsylvania, VA K–12, K–8, K–6, K–3 SCC
November 14, 2009 2009 Star City Challenge Roanoke, VA K–12, K–8, K–5, K–3 RCPS
November 20–22, 2009 National Youth Action Oak Brook, IL K–12, K–9, K–6, K–3 USCF
December 5, 2009 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.).
December 5, 2009 Hampton Roads Winter Swiss Hampton, VA Non-Scholastic Event Details
December 12, 2009 Hopewell Scholastic Chess Tournament Hopewell, VA Open (Open to 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: 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 11–13, 2009 National Scholastic K–12 / Collegiate Championship Dallas, TX K–12 (by Grade) & Collegiate USCF
December 27–30, 2009 36th Eastern Open Washington, DC Open, U2200, U1900, U1600, U1300 Details
December 31, 2009 End of Year Scholastic Washington, DC K–12 [Unrated] USCC
January 16, 2010 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 16, 2010 Virginia Grade Chess Tournament TBD, VA K–12 (by Grade) SCC
January 16–17, 2010 DC Junior Open Washington, DC Open (under 21), Pre-teen (under 13), Pre-teen (Under 13 & U800) USCC
January 23, 2010 2009 Winter Extravaganza Roanoke, VA K–12, K–8, K–5, K–3 RCPS
January 30, 2010 Manchester Scholastic Chess Tournament (Cancelled due to snow) Chesterfield, VA Open (Open to 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: 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).
February 19–21, 2010 Hampton Roads Sports Festival Chess Events Hampton, VA Four Events: Hampton Roads Unrated Championships, HR Rated Championships, HR Scholastic Championship, Simul (IM Oladapo Adu) VCF
February 20, 2010 Taylor Fox Memorial Chess Tournament Henrico, VA Open (Open to 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 20, 2010 Hampton Roads Sports Festival Scholastic Championship Hampton, VA K–12 Rated [USCF Rated], K–12 Unrated, K–5 Rated [USCF Rated], K–5 Unrated VCF
February 27, 2010 Grafton Winter Chess Fest Yorktown, VA K–12, K–5 Info

Two simultaneous chess tournaments sponsored by the VSCA and the VCF:

  • 1. Scholastic 5-SS, G/40. Trophies to top 3 teams and top 5 individuals in K–12, K–5 sections.
  • 2. Open "Quads" (open to scholastic & non-scholastic players) rated tournament, EF $20; with $50 prize for each quad winner, and $25 for second place.

Site for both events: Grafton Middle School, 405 Grafton Drive, Yorktown, VA 23692.

Note: Quad tournament tournament can only be entered by e-mail to Mike Hoffpauir, or on site.
February 27, 2010 Grafton Winter Chess Fest Quads Yorktown, VA Open Quads [Held in conjunction with Scholastic Event] VCF
February 27, 2010 2009 Roanoke City Championships Roanoke, VA K–12, K–8, K–5, K–3 RCPS
March 5–7, 2010 42nd Annual Virginia Open McLean, VA Non-Scholastic Event VCF
March 12, 2010 Virginia Scholastic & Collegiate Blitz Chess Championships Blacksburg, VA Collegiate Section, K–12 & K–5 Info

5-SS, G/5. Two games against each opponent. Awards for teams and individuals TBD.

Site: Virginia Tech, Squires Student Center, Blacksburg, VA. Sponsor: VCF.
March 13–14, 2010 Virginia Scholastic & Collegiate Chess Championships Blacksburg, VA Collegiate Section, 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: 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: Virginia Tech, Squires Student Center, Blacksburg, VA. Sponsor: VCF.
March 20, 2010 Hampton Roads Spring Swiss Hampton, VA Non-Scholastic Event Details
April 3, 2010 2009 ACC Championships Roanoke, VA K–12, K–8, K–5, K–3 RCPS
April 9–11, 2010 National Junior High Chess Championships (K–12) Minnespolis, MN K–12 Championship USCF
April 16–18, 2010 National Senior High Chess Championships (K–9) Columbus, OH K–9 Championship USCF
April 10, 2010 FUMA Scholastic Chess Tournament 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.
Please Note: Both Google and MapQuest often provide incorrect directions to Fork Union Military Academy.
April 17, 2010 Chancellor Spring Scholastic Championship Spotsylvania, VA K–12, K–8, K–5, K–3 SCC
May 1, 2010 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 7–9, 2010 National Elementary Chess Championship (K–6) Atlanta, GA K–6 Championship USCF
May 15, 2010 St. Louis Scholastic Chess Tournament Spotsylvania, VA K–12, K–8, K–5, K–3 SCC
May 15, 2010 2009 Southwest Virginia Championships Roanoke, VA K–12, K–8, K–5, K–3 RCPS
May 29, 2010 Grafton Spring Chess Fest Yorktown, VA K–12, K–5 Info

Two simultaneous chess tournaments sponsored by the VSCA and the VCF:

  • 1. Scholastic 5-SS, G/40. Trophies to top 3 teams and top 5 individuals in K–12, K–5 sections.
  • 2. Open "Quads" (open to scholastic & non-scholastic players) rated tournament, EF $15; with $40 prize for each quad winner, and $15 for second place.
  • Site for both events: Grafton Middle School, 405 Grafton Drive, Yorktown, VA 23692.
  • Note: Quad tournament tournament can only be entered by e-mail to Mike Hoffpauir, or on site.
May 29, 2010 Grafton Spring Chess Fest Quads Yorktown, VA Open Quads [Held in conjunction with Scholastic Event] VCF
June 26, 2010 Hampton Roads Summer Swiss Hampton, VA Non-Scholastic Event Details
July 17, 2010 Richmond July Metro Youth (Venue TBD) Henrico, VA K–8, K–5, K–3 [No team competition] Info

5-SS, G/40. Four sections: K–3 (Kindergarten~3rd grade), K–5 (4th~5th grade), K–8 (6th~8th grade) & K–12 (9th~12th 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: TBD.
August 14, 2010 Richmond August 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.