Roanoke Valley Chess Club Championships 2025

OVERVIEW

The Roanoke Valley Chess Club Championship is a 5-round, two-section tournament hosted by the Roanoke Valley Chess Club. There is a registration cap of 60 players.

WHEN

August 22nd - August 24th, 2025

WHERE

Holiday Inn Roanoke Airport - Conference Center

3315 Ordway Dr NW, Roanoke, VA 24017

Book your hotel by July 22nd, 2025 to take advantage of discounted rates ($119 + tax). Book with Group Code [RCT] when you call, or book online here!

TIME CONTROL

Championship Section:

G/100; increment 10

1 hour and 40 minutes per player with a 10 second increment

Amateur Section:

G/75; increment 10

1 hour and 15 minutes per player with a 10 second increment

PRIZE fund: $2200 - Based on 40 entries

Championship Section (Min rating allowed 1200 USCF) - $1430 prizes

1st place: $700 + Commemorative Plaque (tiebreaks)

2nd place: $400

3rd place: $180

Top U1800: $150

Amateur Section (Max rating allowed 1400 USCF) - $770 prizes

1st place: $350 + Commemorative Plaque (tiebreaks)

2nd: $200

3rd: $120

Top U1000: $100

SCHEDULE

Friday, August 22nd

Round 1: 6:00pm

Saturday, August 23rd

Round 2: 10:00am

Round 3: 4:00pm

Sunday, August 24th

Round 4: 10:00am

Round 5: 4:00pm

ENTRY FEE

$90 by August 8th

$110 after

Free Entry to IMs/GMs/WIMs/WGMs

Online Registration only. No on-site registration. Registration ends August 22nd at 1:00PM EST.

Registration

https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/6839

CONTACT

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OTHER

Byes/Withdrawals: All schedule changes such as Byes or Withdrawals must be submitted at least 1 hour before the relevant round starts.

Spectators: Parents/Spectators are not allowed in the playing hall or to hover around the doorway once rounds have started.

Trophy/Plaques: Trophies or plaques are awarded to first place in each section based on US Chess tiebreaks.

Equipment: All equipment will be provided (boards, pieces, clocks, notation sheets, pens).

Media Consent: By registering or attending our event, you agree to have photos taken by RVCC & used for editorial/marketing purposes.

Refund Policy: No refunds upon registration.

Unrated Players: Unrated players are not eligible for class prizes (i.e., Top U1800, Top U1000, etc.), but are eligible for place prizes in their section (i.e., 1st place, 2nd place)