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• Nov. 7-8 14th Annual Northern Virginia Open  GPP: 20 Virginia 5SS, Rds 1-3 G/2, rds 4-5 30/90 SD/1. $$2,300 (Top 3 G) B/90.  Hotel Sierra, 45520 Dulles Plaza, Sterling VA 20166 www.hotel-sierra.com luxurious single and double suites. 20 Reserved Single Suites available by Oct 28 at $99. Contact hotel at 703-435-9002 or 1-800.4.SIERRA (Be sure to ask for Virginia Chess rates) or book it online at http://stay.hotel-sierra.com/?id=VIR Near Dulles Airport.  See tournament website for directions and more information.  Open: $575-325-200 (G); Top X/A-Unr/B/C/D each $190, Top U1200 $175,  Top Upset Thru Rd 4 - $100 Reg: Saturday Nov 7: 8:30 am-9:45am. Rounds Sat 10-230-7, Sunday 10-3:30p. One ½ pt bye allowed, must commit to byes before Rd 1, and are irrevocable after play starts. EF: $50  if rec’d by Nov 1, $60 at site or after 11/1 Ent: Michael Atkins,  PO Box 6138, Alexandria VA 22306.Make checks to "Virginia Chess".  Email: matkins2@cox.net, but NO e-mail entries, just information  Web: www.vachess.org/nova.htm W, NS, *FIDE*. JGP

• November 14, Catonsville Second Saturday Tornado. 4SS, G/61, EF: $20, club members $17, under 17 $15. Rds: 10:30-1:15-3:30-5:45. Reg.:9:45am. Bloomsbury Community Center, Room 118, 106 Bloomsbury Ave., Catonsville, Md. 21228. Two Sections: Open $$b/24 $100-$60-$42 U1850 $40 U1550 $40, more per entries. U1200 $$b/12 $50-$25 U1000 $25 b/4 U800 $25 b/4. Bye 1-3. Info:josephas2@verizon.net Website: http://mysite.verizon.net/vze12d59q  Ent: Joe Summers, 1201 Daniels Ave, Baltimore, MD. 21207. Include USCF ID, rating and section. Checks payable to Joe Summers. PH: 410-788-1009
• November 14 Virginia Kingstowne Quad #60/Action-Plus #32. Kingstowne Thompson Center, 6090 Kingstowne Village Pkwy., Alexandria, VA 22315. 2 Events. Quad #60: 3RR G/100. EF: $10 if received by 11/11, $15 at site. Prizes: Medals to 1st and 2nd in each quad: gold to 1st if 3-0 score, else silver; bronze to 2nd. Rds: 11-3-7. Action-Plus #32: 5SS G/45. EF: $15 if received by 11/11, $20 at site. Prizes $$250 b/20: $100-60, U1800-U1400-Unr. each $30. Rds: 11-1-3-5-7. Both: Reg. 10-10:45. Ent (checks payable to): Don W. Millican, 5901B Prince George Dr., Springfield, VA 22152. e-mail (info only): dm407_92@hotmail.com W

• Nov. 21-22  2009   David Zofchak Memorial  A VCF event  Holiday Inn, Hampton VA
• Sat Nov 21 2009 Black Knight’s Surprise ? 5-Round Action Chess Tournaments (USCF-Rated and Club-Rated Divisions) at Mary of Nazareth School 14131 Seneca Road, Darnestown, MD 20874-0208 A C&O Family Chess Center event
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• Dec 5-6 2009 Arlington Chess Club Championship GPP: 15 Virginia 4-SS 30/100 SD/1 Henderson Hall/Fort Myer (Arlington), VA (Tournament to be held at the Smith Gym, Bldg 57, South Gate Rd) *This is a military base, your car will be searched upon entry, keep that in mind! One Section: Open: FIDE Rated. $1600 B/50. Top 3 (G) $400-200-150 Top X, A/Unr, B, C, D each $110, U1200 $100. Top ACC Member Wins plaque and 2007 ACC Championship. Top ACC Member U1800 wins plaque/Amateur title and $200. EF: $40 if recd by 11/28, $50 at site. Active Duty Military entry fees will be paid by MCCS, Henderson Hall, contact John Farrell via e-mail at John.F.Farrell1@usmc.mil. $5 discount to ACC Members. Reg: 9-945AM 1 /5 Rds: 10-4 Saturday, 10-330 Sunday. One 1/2 pt bye avail, must declare before rd 1 and then is irrevocable. Ent: Michael Atkins, PO Box 6138 Alexandria VA 22306, make checks payable to Michael Atkins -Info-(no e-mail entries!) matkins2@cox.net http://members.cox.net/arlingtonchessclub/champ09.htmNS, W, FIDE.
   
• Dec. 5  Dec. 5, 2009      Hampton Roads Winter Swiss   Holiday Inn, Hampton VA
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• December 5, Catonsville First Saturday Action. 5SS, G/30, EF:$20, club members $17, under 17 $15. Rds: 12:00-1:45-3:00-4:15-5:30. Reg:11:15am. Bloomsbury Community Center, Room 118, 106 Bloomsbury Ave., Catonsville, Md. 21228. Two Sections: Open $$b/24 $100-$60-$42 U1850 $40 U1550 $40, more per entries. U1200 $$b/12 $50-$25 U1000 $25 b/4 U800 $25 b/4. Bye:1-4.Info:josephas2@verizon.net Website: http://mysite.verizon.net/vze12d59q Ent: Joe Summers, 1201 Daniels Ave, Balt, MD. 21207. Include USCF ID, rating and section. Checks payable to Joe Summers. PH: 410-788-1009

• Friday, Dec 12 - Arlington CC Blitz Championship  EF$25, 80% ret'd plus trophy to 1st
• 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.
   

• A Heritage Event!
  Dec. 27-30, GPP: 100 District of Columbia 36th Annual Eastern Open 8-SS. $17,000 Unconditionally Guaranteed Prizes. Over 60 prizes! Class prizes for each 100 points! Westin Washington DC City Center Hotel, Thomas Circle, 1400 M St. NW, Washington, DC. TC: 40/2, SD/1. 5 Sections: Open Section: 2,000-1,250-750, U2400 $500-250, U2300/Unr $500-250. FIDE Rated. Under 2200 Section: $1,000-500-250, U2100 $300, U2000 $250. Under 1900 Section: $1,000-500-250, U1800 $300, U1700 $250. Under 1600 Section: $1,000-500-250, U1500 $300, U1400 $250. Under 1300 section: $750-400-200, U1150/Unr $200. Max prize for unrated players is $250. New Special Prizes! Most Improved Player: $250-150 in each of the top 3 sections, performance rating versus current rating, and won no other section prize. Play up, play well, and win $. Upset: $50 per round in each of the top 4 sections, max 2 prizes per player. Best Played Game: Open: $100 in each of last 2 Rds; U2200: $50 in each of last 2 Rds. Submitted games must be annotated. Entry Fee if received by Dec 15: Open: $125; U2200: $110; U1900: $100; U1600: $100; U1300: $80; Unrated: $50. Entries $20 more at site! Reentry $60 and limited to rounds 2-4. GMs: free entry, but $125 deducted from any prize; IMs: $50 advance entry, but $75 deducted from any prize. No credit cards accepted. Site Reg.: Sun. 12/27: 10-12 noon, 12/26: 5-6pm. Rds.: 12/27: 1-7:30, 12/28 & 12/29: 11-6, 12/30: 10-4:30. Byes available any round but rds 6-8 must commit before rd 3. Limit 2 byes for class and improved player prizes. New Side Event: Warm up for the tourney by playing GM Alex Ivanov in a Simul on Dec 26 at 6 pm. Only $20 for registered players, $30 for non-registered players. You select color and opening. Quads Side Event: 3-RR Quads on 12/27, 12/28, & 12/30. EF: $30 $$ $80 each quad. Quad 12/27: G/60, Reg: 1:30-2:15, Rds: 2:30-5-8. Quads 12/28 and 12/30: G/75, Reg: 9:30-10:15, Rds: 10:30-2-5. HR: Only $79! Call 202-429-1700 by 12/4 and ask for this very low rate. Ent: Make checks or money orders payable to Eastern Open. Mail entries to: Tom Beckman, PO Box 42225, Washington DC 20015-2225. Please include Name, USCF# & Exp, Rating, Section, Entry Fee, Email, and Phone. Info only, tombeckman@rcn.com or http://members.cox.net/tournaments/eo_09.htm. WCL JGP.
• Dec 29 Eastern Open Blitz Championship (QC) GPP: 10 District of Columbia Westin Washington DC City Center Hotel, 1400 M St. NW, Washington, DC. 5-Rd Double Swiss, See Eastern Open TLA for hotel details.TC: G/5 in One Section: Open $$1200 B/40 (top 3 in Open G) $$: Open: $350-$200-$150 (G) U2200-$140, U1900 - $125 U1600 - $115, U1300 - $110 EF: $35 if Rec’d by 12/22, $45 at site, only cash entries. Mail will not be checked after 12/24 so do not send late entries! At Site Reg: Any time during tournament and 12/29 until *10:15PM*. Rds will start *10:30p *promptly and successive rounds posted as soon as they are ready. One bye allowed for two-1/2 points, only for late entry. Higher of USCF and Quick used for pairings and prizes. Make check payable and send to Michael Atkins, send to PO Box 6139 Alexandria VA 22306, *http://members.cox.net/tournaments/eoblitz.htm*
   

• January 9 Kingstowne Quad #61/Action-Plus #33. Kingstowne Thompson Center, 6090 Kingstowne Village Pkwy., Alexandria, VA 22315. 2 Events. Quad #61: 3RR G/100. EF: $10 if received by 1/6, $15 at site. Prizes: Medals to 1st and 2nd in each quad: gold to 1st if 3-0 score, else silver; bronze to 2nd. Rds: 11-3-7. Action-Plus #33: 5SS G/45. EF: $15 if received by 1/6, $20 at site. Prizes $$250 b/20: $100-60, U1800-U1400-Unr. each $30. Rds: 11-1-3-5-7. Both: Reg. 9:30-10:45. Ent (checks payable to): Don W. Millican, P.O. Box 2902, Springfield, VA 22152. e-mail (info only): dm407_92@hotmail.com W

• 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.
   

• Jan.24.Kasparov Chess Foundation  presents Greater Mid-Atlantic Scholastic Championships! 5-SS, G/30. Hilton Garden Inn, Baltimore/ Arundel Mills, 7491-A, New Ridge Rd. Hanover, MD 21076.Tel: 410-878-7200. 8 sections: 1. Primary Varsity, open to all grades 3/ below. 2. Primary Novice, grades 3/ below, rated Under 700 or Unrated. 3. Elementary Varsity, open to all grades K-6/blow. 4. Elementary Novice, grades 6/ below, rated Under 800 or Unrated. 5. Junior High Varsity, open to all grades 9/ below. 6. Junior High Novice, grades 9/ below, rated Under 1000 or Unrated. 7. High School Varsity, open to all in grades K-12. 8. High School Junior, rated Under 1200 or Unrated. Entry Fee (EF): $30 per player postmarked by 1/11/10. Trophies to the 6 top-scoring players, the 3 top-scoring schools and the top 3 Unrated in each section. Special Trophies to the top rated Under 900, Under 500, Under 1000, Under 600, Under 1200, Under 700, Under 1500 and Under 900. Trophies to the top 3 Kindergartners! Any player who scores 4 or more points and doesn’t win a trophy will receive a medal! Top individual player in each “Varsity” section also win 50% discount into one of KCF weekend chess camps – saving more than a hundred of dollars! All entry fees $5 less per player if 4 or more from same school mailed together in SAME ENVELOPE! Refunds: $10 service charge for each player refund. $5 extra to switch sections. Current USCF Membership is required to participate. TO REGISTER, list each player’s name, USCF ID# and expiration (new players write “NEW”) address, birth date, school and grade. BE SURE TO INDICATE THE CORRECT SECTION. Make checks for entry fees + all USCF dues (1check for total mount is best) payable and mail to: CHESSPRO, 14 Hartley Circle, #532, Owings Mills, MD 21117. Questions :( 443)-660-8025. All entry fees $7 extra per player postmarked January 12-18 (no mail accepted postmarked after Jan.18. On-Site Entry fee: $40 per player at the tournament! On-site registration ENDS 9:15 AM.
   

• Jan 29-31, 2010        Springfield Open     Virginia   GPP:20  FIDE 5SS, Rd 1 Friday G/120, Rds 2-5 30/90 SD/60  $$ 2,200 (top three G) b/80.  Holiday Inn Express, 6401 Brandon Ave., Springfield VA. 22150.  Conveniently located at the junction of I-95, I-495 and I-395.  AMAZING renovations to the hotel since last tnmt here!!  Ph: at 1-877-834-3613 Ask for chess rate and  mention NoVa Chess  HR: $79 reserve before Jan 15, 2009 One section: Open: $550-350-200 (G); top X/A/B/C/D and top U1200 each $170, top Unrated $100. Reg: Fri, Jan 29: 5pm - 7:45 PM.  Rounds: Fri 8pm Sat. 10-4, Sunday 10-3:30 pm. One 1/2 pt bye all, must declare before Rd 1 and then irrevokable. EF: $50 if rec?d by Jan 22, 2009, $60 later and at  site. Ent: Michael Atkins, PO Box 6138, Alexandria VA 22306. Make  checks to "Michael Atkins". Email Information: matkins2@cox.net, NO  E-MAIL ENTRIES Web: http://members.cox.net/tournaments/springfield.htm  W, NS, FIDE. JGP
• Jan. 31, Springfield Sunday Quads 3-RR, G/61. EF: $25 Adv if rec'd by 1/22/2009, $30 at site. $$80 1st. Reg.: Sunday 1/31 9a-10:25a. Rds.: 10:30a - 1:30p - 3:45p. See Springfield Open for site and entry details.

• February 13-14 Virginia   Kingstowne Chess Festival GPP15. Kingstowne Snyder Center, 6450 S. Van Dorn St., Alexandria, VA 22315. 4 Sections. Open (FIDE-rated): 4SS 40/100, SD/60. EF: $40 if received by 2/10, $50 at site. If joining USCF for 1st time, USEF $84 if received by 2/10, $94 at site. Prizes $$1000G: $400-250-125. U2000, U1800, Unr. each $75. Rds: 11-5, 10-4. Amateur (U1800-unr.): 5SS G/100. EF: $20 if received by 2/10, $30 at site. If joining USCF for 1st time, USEF $54 if received by 2/10, $62 at site. Prizes $$500 b/32: $180-100-70. U1600-U1400-Unr. each $50. No unrated may win more than $150. Rds: 11-3-7, 11:30-4. Booster (U1600-unr.): 5SS G/100. EF: $15 if received by 2/10, $25 at site. If joining USCF for 1st time, USEF $59 if received by 2/10, $69 at site. Prizes $$370 b/32: $150-80-50. U1400-U1200-Unr. each $30. No unrated may win more than $100. Rds: 11-3-7, 11:30-4. Novice (U1400-unr.): 6SS G/75. EF: $10 if received by 2/10, $18 at site. If joining USCF for 1st time, USEF $62 if received by 2/10, $70 at site. Prizes $$285 b/32: $100-70-40. U1200-U1000-Unr. each $25. No unrated may win more than $80. Rds: 11-2-5-8, 12:30-4. All: One half-point bye allowed in Open, two in other sections. Last-round bye must commit by end of play Sat. and irrevocable. Reg. 9:30-10:45. Ent (checks payable to): Don W. Millican, P.O. Box 2902, Springfield, VA 22152. e-mail (info only): dm407_92@hotmail.com. FIDE W
• US Amateur Team Tournaments Across the US

• Feb. 19-21   Hampton Sports and Chess Festival  Hampton Convention Center, Hampton VA
• 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.

• Mar 5-7. GPP: 30 Virginia
  42nd Annual Virginia Open. 5SS, Rd1 G/2, Rds 2-5 40/2 SD/1 Crowne Plaza Tysons Corner 1960 Chain Bridge Rd McLean 22102  www.cptysonscorner.com Chess room rates of $79 for Single and Double, reserve before Feb 27. Walk-up chess rate possible, but not guaranteed, reserve early!! No Outside Food allowed in Tournament Playing Room!  See http://www.vachess.org/vaopen.htm for online link to register for  hotel. $3400 in Two Sections, Open and Amateur (U1900) Top 4 G in OPen, rest based on 140. Open $600-400-300-250 Top X,A Each $180 Winner also gets plaque and title 2009 Virginia Open Champ. Amateur: $400-200-150, Top B,C,D, U1200 Each $160, Top Unrated $100. Amateur winner gets  plaque and 2009 Virginia Open Amateur title
  ALL: Reg Friday 3/5 530p-745p Rds 8pm Friday, Sat 10a-430p,  Sunday 9a-330p EF $60 if received by Feb 28, $70 later and at site.  $5 discount to active military personnel.$35 Re/entry allowed from  Rd 1 into Rd 2 only Sat Reg 9-945. One 1/2 point bye allowed with  entry, declared before Rd 1 and then irrevokable. VCF membership  required for Virginia residents ($10 Adults, $5 U19) Ent: Make checks  payable to "Virginia Chess" and mail to: Michael Atkins, PO Box 6138 Alexandria VA 22306 website: http://www.vachess.org/vaopen.htm  matkins2@cox.net for questions, NO INTERNET or PHONE entries only NS, NC, W. FIDE (Open) JGP
  
   

• March 12, 2010 Virginia Scholastic Blitz Chess Championships TBD, 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: TBD. Sponsor: VCF.
• March 13–14, 2010 Virginia Scholastic Chess Championships TBD, 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: TBD. Sponsor: VCF.

• Mar. 20, 2010    Hampton Roads Spring Swiss   Holiday Inn, Hampton VA http://mysite.verizon.net/eschlich/VB_Swiss.html

• 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.

• 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 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.

• George Washington Open

• June 19, 2010   Hampton Roads Summer Swiss  Holiday Inn, Hampton VA   http://mysite.verizon.net/eschlich/VB_Swiss.html