Event Overview
2026 Women & Girls Spring Chess tournament in Washington,DC
Calling all Girls and Women in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida and Washington,DC
Chess Empowers Girls is having it's 8th annual Spring Women & Girls Regional tournament! Who will be crowned ?
If you ever attended our event, You know it's always great !!! It's a beautiful venue small restraunts nearby. Metro subway station onsite. Free parking. Gifts for all players as always.
When
May 09, 2026
Sections
There is one section for DC residents, K-12 who want to be considered as a nominee to participate in the Haring Tournament of Champions but trophies will be awarded to other categories of K-3, Grade 4-6, Grade 7-12 of Non DC residents. Trophies awarded 1st to 5th place. Medals 6th place to 10th place in each section. Gift bags for all players.
When you register, be sure to indicate a section Grade K - 3 Grade 4 - 6 Grade 7 - 12, Also, Indicate if you are a DC resident. There is a special category for DC residents who want to be considered to represent DC in the Haring National Tournament of Champions.
Registration Status
Open tournament. You do not have to be a DC resident to participate
May 9, 2026
LOCATION:
Caldwell Hall
620 Michigan Avenue NW
Washington DC 20064
Spring Regional Open All Girls and Women Chess Tournament
Hosted by Chess Girls DC on behalf of DC Chess Association
US Chess Rated 4 rounds
Game control 45/d5
Notation required 3rd grade and above all should try to notate
Games start at 9:30 am
Bring your clock if you have one.
Please contact the TD if you have any challenges purchasing a US Chess membership to be rated. [email protected]
https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess
Chess Boards provided. Rounds run consecutively. Bring your lunch, Small shops nearby, Chipolte, Starbucks etc.
All Girls and Women invited to participate regardless of state residency.
Trophies and Medals:
- 1st to 10th Place Grade K-3,
- 1st to 10th Place Grades 4 - 6,
- 1st to 10th Place Grade 7 -12th
- Special section for Women over 18
- Biggest Upset
- Longest Game
- Player who traveled from farthest distance
- Gifts for all players.
Top performing DC Girl resident will receive a trophy and be nominated to represent Washington, D.C., at the Haring Tournament of Champions in Michigan July 28, 2026. Details here:https://new.uschess.org/haring/information-rules
Free parking on campus next to auditorium
The registration is $20 dollars early registration. Until April 30, 2026. After April 30, 2026 registration is $25.00 until May 8, 2026. No registrations at door.
Cut off for registration is Friday May 8, 2026 at 3pm. No refunds 7 days before event.
For any questions or concerns feel free to email Ms. Robin at [email protected].
620 Michigan Avenue
Washington DC, DC 20064
United States