WHEN
Friday–Sunday, August 14–16, 2026

LOCATION

Marriott Winston-Salem

425 N. Cherry Street

Winston-Salem, 27101

HOTEL BOOKING

The Winston-Salem Marriott is offering a special group rate  for 149.00 USD per night - The Last Day to Book at that early rate is Friday, July 31.

Here's the link to make hotel reservations:

Book your group rate for Dragon Knight Chess

Reservations can also be made by calling the hotel directly at (336) 725-3500 or by calling Marriott Reservations toll free at 1(800) 228-9290.

Parking: Available for $2 flat per day during the weekend

 

REGISTRATION CAP
200 players

USCF EVENT PAGES
https://new.uschess.org/2025-north-carolina-state-championship-national-chess-week

https://www.dragonknightchess.com/tournaments/nc-state-championship/

Registration Deadlines and Entry Fees:

Entry fees are based on the time of payment.

▪ By June 14: Entry fee $60

▪ June 15-July 4: $99

▪ July 5-July 24: $109

▪ Pay $119 after July 24 Online, or Register Onsite at least 1 hour before the relevant Round 1; mandatory 1st round half point bye likely: $119

 

• To play, adults (only) must also be current dues paying NCCA members ($10 per year). https://ncchess.org/membership/
• To renew: https://ncchess.org/membership-account/membership-levels/
• To join: https://ncchess.org/join/

Please pay in full when you sign up. You are not registered until payment is completed. Adults (only) must be current in their NCCA dues in order to play. 

We accept payments via Credit card using:

• Square, Apple Pay, or Google Pay (see below)
• Zelle (please use phone number 919-422-2535)
• If paying by check please mail well in advance
• Cash at site will result in late registration fees!