Executive Conference and Training Center
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Event Overview
4th Annual Newcomb Memorial Tournament
Executive Conference and Training Center
22685 Holiday Park Drive, Dulles, VA 20166
January 23-25, 2026
(SCHOLASTIC ON SUNDAY JAN. 25)
$3,500 Guaranteed Prize Fund
Register/view details here: https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/7866
On May 5, 2021, Murray Newcomb, a pillar of the DC-area chess scene, died of esophageal cancer at his home in Reston, VA. Murray was a family man, veteran, and one-of-a-kind conversationalist. He was fearlessly outspoken--he was never afraid to express his opinion on any topic, which made him so much fun to be around. Murray was one of the most interesting people that we knew, but he was also generous, caring, and deeply devoted to his friends and family. Murray was passionate about many subjects--especially the game of chess. When it became evident that he was going to die, Murray asked DMV Chess to organize a tournament to commemorate his life.
On June 16, 2024, Philip Newcomb died from the same form of esophageal cancer as his brother Murray. Philip was an avid chess player just like Murray. Murray, Philip, and their third sibling Twilight regularly competed in tournaments together and bonded over their mutual love of chess. In the business world, Philip was known for his success in software and technology. Philip founded The Software Revolution Inc. and won the Stevens Award in 2012 for his contributions to the field of software development. Within the chess community, Philip was well known for being generous, kind, gregarious, brilliant, and creative. Philip developed his own form of chess notation and introduced it by giving a lecture at the old DMV Chess Tysons WeWork site. Philip was extremely fond of his siblings and was instrumental in promoting/financing the Murray Newcomb Memorial to honor his brother. Philip was truly a wonderful person who everyone in the chess community loved. You can read more about Philip on his Wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Newcomb
Results From Last Year
CLICK HERE to view the results from last year's tournament, when we had 148 players.
On June 16, 2024, Philip Newcomb died from the same form of esophageal cancer as his brother Murray. Philip was an avid chess player just like Murray. Murray, Philip, and their third sibling Twilight regularly competed in tournaments together and bonded over their mutual love of chess. In the business world, Philip was known for his success in software and technology. Philip founded The Software Revolution Inc. and won the Stevens Award in 2012 for his contributions to the field of software development. Within the chess community, Philip was well known for being generous, kind, gregarious, brilliant, and creative. Philip developed his own form of chess notation and introduced it by giving a lecture at the old DMV Chess Tysons WeWork site. Philip was extremely fond of his siblings and was instrumental in promoting/financing the Murray Newcomb Memorial to honor his brother. Philip was truly a wonderful person who everyone in the chess community loved. You can read more about Philip on his Wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Newcomb
Results From Last Year
CLICK HERE to view the results from last year's tournament, when we had 148 players.
4th Annual Newcomb Memorial Tournament – January 23-25
- Three-day and two-day schedules (premier section can only play three-day); up to two half-point byes possible
- Five rounds
- Time control (picked by Murray days before his death): 40/90,SD/30;+30 (40 moves in 90 minutes, sudden death in 30 minutes; with a 30-second increment throughout the entire game)
- Three sections: Premier (FIDE-rated), Under 1900, and Under 1400
- All sections are USCF-rated. The Premier is also FIDE-rated.
- $3,500 Guaranteed Prize Fund
- Boards provided, but please bring your own clock
- Register/view more information for The Newcomb Memorial Tournament here: https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/7866
Address:
22685 Holiday Park Drive
Dulles, VA 20166
United States
Sections:
Grand Prix Points:
Prize Fund:
FIDE Rated: Yes
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Residency Restriction: No
Online Event: No