1st Annual Federal Open Scholastic Championship (In Person)

Executive Conference and Training Center
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Event Overview

1st Annual Old Federal Open Scholastic Championship

Executive Conference and Training Center

22685 Holiday Park Drive, Dulles, VA 20166

December 14 & 15, 2024

 

Hotel Information: For those of you who need sleeping rooms, we will be offering multiple "chess rate" room blocks for discounted room rates. There will be at least two hotels to choose from within walking distance, including the Hampton Inn and the Holiday Inn. The Hampton Inn is right in front of the Conference Center (only about a 10-second walk). The Holiday Inn is about a three-minute walk, but offers additional amenities that some players might prefer, such as a sit-down restaurant. The Hampton Inn offers free breakfast, but the Holiday Inn does not. We may also offer a Marriott room block. This information is subject to change, and the room blocks could be closed by the hotel at any time. Please check the registration page for up-to-date information about discounted sleeping rooms.

 

Register here: https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/3832

  • This is a two-day tournament on December 14 & 15.

  • Eight rounds. Round times are as follows: Saturday at 11 am, 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 4 pm, and Sunday at 11 am, 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 4 pm

    • Participants who cannot attend on both days should leave a note in the field labeled "Comments/Bye Requests" when registering. We allow players to request up to four half-point byes. If someone misses an entire day, they will receive four half-point byes (2 points for the standings) for the day they are absent. Half-point byes do not impact USCF ratings.

  • Four sections: K-12, K-8, K-5, and K-3

  • Trophies will be awarded to the top five finishers in each section

  • Time control: Game in 25 minutes with a 5-second delay

  • Entry fee: $55 by 11/7, $60 by 11/30, $65 by 12/13, $70 on the day of the tournament (on-site registration closes 30 minutes before round 1)

  • Masks are optional

  • Boards and pieces will be provided for all players

  • This tournament is US Chess rated

  • PARKING INFORMATION: There is plenty of parking at the Executive Conference Center. The Conference Center owns all of the hotel properties nearby, so we also have permission to use any of the nearby hotel parking lots.

  • Don’t hesitate to reach out to us at Click here to show mail address with any questions

Register here: https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/3832

 

 

Other Major Events by DMV Chess

Below is a list of major events planned by DMV Chess as of January, 2024. To view a more up-to-date list, visit the Major Events page on our website: https://www.dmvchess.com/majorinpersontournaments

 

3/15-17: 2nd Annual Murray Newcomb Memorial Tournament Dulles, VA

4/12-14: 1st Annual Keystone Open Langhorne, PA

5/3-5: 2nd Annual Metropolitan Open Dulles, VA

5/10-12: 1st Annual Northern Class Championship Langhorne, PA

5/31-6/2: 2nd Annual Pennsylvania Classic Langhorne, PA

7/12-14: 2nd Annual DMV Open Dulles, VA

9/6-8: 3rd Annual Beltway Open Dulles, VA

9/27-29: 1st Annual Capital Open Dulles, VA

10/25-27: 1st Annual Old Dominion Open Dulles, VA

12/13-15: 1st Annual Federal Open Dulles, VA

12/20-22: 1st Annual Benjamin Franklin Open Langhorne, PA

 

Local In-Person Tournaments

DMV Chess also holds smaller “local” in person tournaments, often in Tysons Corner, Virginia, but sometimes in other areas.

dmvchess.com/localinpersontournaments

 

Online Activities: Tournaments, Classes, and Camps

DMV Chess also runs USCF-rated online tournaments, online classes, and online camps.

dmvchess.com/onlinetournaments

dmvchess.com/courses-register

dmvchess.com/camps-overview

 

 

Address:

22685 Holiday Park Drive
Dulles, VA 20166
United States

Sections:
Grand Prix Points:
Prize Fund:
FIDE Rated: No
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Residency Restriction: No
Online Event: No

Organizer Overview

DMV Chess
Email: josh@dmvchess.com
Phone: 703-609-0499
Website: https://www.dmvchess.com/