The 4th Annual Black Knights Chess Championship

The Waldorf Chess Club is proud to host the 4^th Annual Black Knights Chess Championship.  The Black Knights have a rich history as a Chess Team and Club that originated in 1976 to support the growth of African American chess players in the District of Columbia.  The Black Knights are currently made up of a diverse community of members throughout the DC, Maryland, and Virginia areas (DMV).

This tournament is a SWISS style event and is open to all USCF players with cash prizes based on 25 entrees.

WHERE: 2932 MATTAWOMAN BEANTOWN ROAD, Waldorf MD 20601

REGISTRATION: 8:30 AM – 9:45 AM

USCF Time Control: G45 – no delay, no increment

Round Times:  5 Rounds:  10AM - 12PM - 2PM - 4PM - 6 PM

On-line Entry Fee (EF): $35, On the day of tournament EF at the site $45

Cash prizes for all players:   1^st $200, 2^nd: 100, 3^rd 75  Top Und 1600: 1^st $100, 2^nd $40    

Trophies for Black Knights Chess Club Members Only

3 Black Knights Trophies:  [Champion, Und 2000, Und 1600]

COVID-19 Precautions: Face Masks To Be Worn Inside Tournament Facility

Early Pre-Registration Recommended due to limited space availability at Tournament Site.

Pre-Register  Online at  http://www.waldorfchessclub.org/events.html

Note: On-line Entry includes non-refundable $1.75 Electronic Fee

Points of Contact:

BLACK KNIGHTS CHESS CLUB: Colonel Zack Kinney (240) 605-8996, kinneyland@aol.com

WCC TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR: Contact Info: Roland Thorpe (301) 752-5169, strider_08@comcast.net