This is a list of local, state, and regional tournaments that may be of interest to you. We generally include tournaments in the mid-Atlantic from North Carolina to Pennsylvania, as well as National championship level events.
***Hampton Roads Chess Association (HRCA) does not accept responsibility, financial or otherwise, for any events or services hosted by individuals or other groups. Listings of events and services does not imply endorsement of any individual, group, or organization.***
LOCAL TOURNAMENTS
HRCA Holiday Hustle, December 9, 2023, Virginia Beach, VA (HRCA)(King’s Grant Presbyterian Church) — OPEN FOR REGISTRATION
Slover Scholastic, January 6, 2024, Norfolk, VA (HRCA)(Slover Library) — Save the ***NEW*** Date
Coastal Virginia Open, January 26-28, 2024, Virginia Beach, VA (HRCA)(Wyndam VB Oceanfront) — OPEN FOR REGISTRATION
Seven Cities School Chess Championship, May 4, 2024, Virginia Beach, VA (HRCA)(Kempsville Recreation Center) — Save the Date
Slover May Matchup, May 18, 2024, Norfolk, VA (HRCA)(Slover Library) — Save the Date
Girls Rock – Dates TBD
US Open, July 27-August 4, 2024, Norfolk, VA (US Chess)(Sheraton Waterside) — Save the Date
TRAVEL TOURNAMENTS
Featuring tournaments by trusted organizers in the mid-Atlantic region + National championship events
ECA December Action/Scholastic, December 2, Glen Allen, VA (ECA) — OPEN FOR REGISTRATION
1st Annual East Coast Scholastic Championship, December 3, McLean, VA (DMV) — OPEN FOR REGISTRATION
Tyson’s Corner Action Tournament, December 3, McLean, VA (DMV) — OPEN FOR REGISTRATION
23rd Washington DC Action Championship, December 10, Washington, DC (DMV) — OPEN FOR REGISTRATION
48th Annual Eastern Open, December 26-29, 2023, Arlington, VA (Continental Chess) — OPEN FOR REGISTRATION
56th Annual Virginia Open, January 5-7, 2024, Dulles, VA (VCF) — OPEN FOR REGISTRATION
Liberty Bell Open, January 12-15, 2024, Philadelphia, PA (Continental Chess)
DC MetroChess Scholastic Tournament, January 13, 2024, Alexandria, VA (DC MetroChess) — OPEN FOR REGISTRATION
Charlotte Open, January 13-15, 2024, Charlotte, NC (CCC) — OPEN FOR REGISTRATION
8th Annual George Washington Open, February 23-25, 2024, Dulles, VA (Continental Chess)
Virginia State Scholastic and Collegiate Championship, March 8-10, 2024, Roanoke, VA (VCF)
5th Colonial Open, March 28-31, 2024, Dulles, VA (Capital Area Chess)
Charlotte Spring Open, March 29-31, 2024, Charlotte, NC (CCC)
11th Cherry Blossom Classic, May 22-27, 2024, Dulles, VA (Capital Area Chess)
Carolinas Classic, June 7-9, 2024, Charlotte, VA (CCC)
Magnus Chess Academy runs a series of Quad tournaments in Northern Virginia and Maryland throughout the year.