The Fall Scholastic Tournament

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Dulles Airport

Event Overview

The Fall Scholastic Tournament

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Dulles Airport

22595 Shaw Road, Sterling, VA 20166

Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 10 AM

Register here: https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/7254

Tournament Information

  • This tournament will take place on Sunday, November 16th at 10 am.
  • Four rounds: first round at 10 am, subsequent rounds occur as soon as possible
  • Four sections: K-12, K-8, K-5, and K-3
  • Time control: Game in 25 minutes with a 5-second delay (US Chess regular and quick rated)
  • Entry fee: $35 on or before 11/3, $40 on or before 11/10, $45 on or before 11/15, $50 on 11/16 (on-site registration is allowed, registration for round one closes at 9:30 am on Sunday).
  • Boards and pieces will be provided for all players, but we don’t have enough clocks for everyone (those who have clocks are welcome to bring them)
  • This tournament is US Chess rated, so an active US Chess membership is required. Click here to join the US Chess Federation for the first time or to renew an inactive membership: https://new.uschess.org/user/login?destination=/form/membership
  • Don’t hesitate to reach out to us at Click here to show mail address with any questions
  • PRIZES: Trophies to 1st through 3rd in each section
  • Register here: https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/7254

Venue Information/Logistics

  • PARKING: The hotel has plenty of free parking.
  • Free water will be provided for attendees.
  • There is no scheduled lunch break, but there is almost always time for players to have food between games. There aren't any scheduled round times--rounds will occur as soon as possible.

How to Register

Register here: https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/7254

 

ALSO: Open Tournament at 4 PM

At 4 pm we have another tournament which is open to both adults and scholastic players. The scholastic event will be over by then, so it is possible to play both events. Here is the link to view information about the 4 pm tournament: https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/7255

 

Address:

22595 Shaw Road
Sterling
Sterling, 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
Phone: