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
Seven Cities School Chess Championship, May 4, 2024, Virginia Beach, VA (HRCA)(Kempsville Recreation Center) — OPEN FOR REGISTRATION
Slover May Matchup, May 18, 2024, Norfolk, VA (HRCA)(Slover Library) — Save the Date
2nd Annual Chess Girls Rock Weekend – May 31-June2, 2024, Virginia Beach, VA (HRCA)(Kempsville Recreation Center) — OPEN FOR REGISTRATION
124th Annual US Open Championship, July 27-August 4, 2024, Norfolk, VA (US Chess)(Sheraton Waterside) — OPEN FOR REGISTRATION
HRCA National Chess Day, October 12, 2024 (HRCA)(MacArthur Center) — Save the Date
TRAVEL TOURNAMENTS
Featuring tournaments by trusted organizers in the mid-Atlantic region + National championship events
2024 National Elementary (K-6) Championship), April 26-28, 2024, Columbus, OH (US Chess)
1st Central Virginia Open, April 26-28, 2024, Glen Allen, VA (ECA)
2nd Annual Metropolitan Open, May 3-5, 2024, Dulles, VA (DMV)
Scholastic (May 5th only)
2024 National Middle School (K-8) Championship, May 10-12, Atlanta, GA (US Chess)
11th Cherry Blossom Classic, May 22-27, 2024, Dulles, VA (Capital Area Chess)
2024 Virginia Senior Open, June 7-9, 2024, Fredericksburg, VA (VCF) — Ages 50+
Carolinas Classic, June 7-9, 2024, Charlotte, VA (CCC)
World Open and side events, June 28-July 7, Philadelphia, PA (CCA)
2nd Annual DMV Open, July 12-14, 2024, Dulles, VA (DMV)
3rd Annual Beltway Open, September 6-8, 2024, Dulles, VA (DMV)
1st Annual Capital Open, September 27-29, Dulles, VA (DMV)
1st Annual Old Dominion Open, October 25-27, 2024, Dulles, VA (DMV)
2024 National K-12 Grade Championships, December 6-8, 2024, National Harbor, MD (US Chess)
1st Annual Federal Open, December 13-15, 2024, Dulles, VA (DMV)
National Chess Congress, November 29-December 1, 2024, Philadelphia, PA (CCA)
Eastern Open, December 26-29, 2024, Arlington, VA (CCA)
SuperNationals VIII, May 9-11, 2025, Orlando, FL (US Chess)
DMV Chess runs other weekly tournaments in Northern Virginia throughout the year.
Magnus Chess Academy runs a series of Quad tournaments in Northern Virginia and Maryland throughout the year.
Henrico Chess Academy runs a series of “Second Saturday” monthly tournaments near Richmond, VA.
A new organizer GM ChessPrep runs a number of tournaments in Northern Virginia.