Event Overview
DC Fall Chess Challenge
Saturday October 17th, 2026
Location: Bryant Street Market
670 Rhode Island Avenue NE
Washington, D.C. 20002
A US Chess Federation (USCF) OPEN and scholastic (K-12) tournament!
IMPORTANT - ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE MEMBERS OF THE USCF!
Open Section – open to adults and children
Scholastic - K-1, K-3, K-5, K-8, K-12
(*You may play in sections with grades higher than yours, but not lower.)
Awards : Open (Based on 15 entries) 1st = $125, 2nd = $75, 3rd = $50
Scholastic - Individual 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophy for each section. Top team trophy for each section. (Team = 4 players from same school.) No club teams are eligible for team trophies, school teams only. Top female trophy for each section!
4 – SS
4 rounds (games), Swiss System (everyone plays 4 games).
Time Control - Open, K-12 and K-8 Sections: G/45;d5
K-1, K-3, and K-5 Sections: G/25;d5
Entry Fee: (Please pay at the door!) GM’s and IM’s FREE!!
- Open section - $35
- Scholastic, Standard - $25
Supporter—$40: This enables you to contribute to the mission of ensuring chess access and opportunities for all.
To register, please use the online form at:
https://caissachess.net/register/11114674
October 17th – Check in 9:15am-9:45am. 1st round starts at 10am.
Please feel free to email – [email protected] for more information.
Sponsored by: Black Wall Street, Khepra’s Closet, and The Association of Black Psychologists, Inc.
670 Rhode Island Avenue NE
Washington, DC 20002
United States