George Washington Saturday 11 AM Satellite Octos

FEB 28, 2026, VIRGINIA

George Washington Saturday 11 AM Satellite Octos
3-SS, G/60; d10. 8 player sections, (the bottom section may have 8 to 15 players). Washington Dulles Marriott Hotel, 45020 Aviation Dr, Dulles, VA 20166.  Free parking, free shuttle to airport and Metro subway (also see TLA for George Washington Open, Feb. 27-Mar. 1). 1st prize: Free entry to the 2026 World Open to 1st in each 8-player section (ties for 1st broken by tiebreak, announced at site, if necessary; prize does not include any additional entry fee surcharges, based on players’ ratings, for players who elect to play up in World Open, Open Section but who are eligible for a lower section). EF: $50 online by 2/27, $60 after or at site. March Official Ratings used; unofficial or Online Regular USCF ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Cannot play below USCF Online Regular rating minus 100 points. Reg. ends 10 am Sat., rounds 11-2-5 pm. Half point bye OK in any round, must commit before round 2. Special USCF dues: see chessevents.us. $15 service charge for refunds.  Entries posted at chessaction.com (click "entry list" after entering). Bring set, board & clock if possible - none supplied.