The Virginia Chess Federation (VCF)--the US Chess State Affiliate for Virginia--thanks you for your interest and participation in the Northern Virginia Open. This annual event has a $7,200 Prize Fund!
Registering and paying in advance saves you time, allowing you to avoid the "last minute line" at the tournament site.
TO REGISTER: Fill out the form below and submit payment using the secure PayPal payment website. You can either use your Credit Card or your PayPal account. Required information is indicated with a red asterix (*). Registration is complete and your information is submitted to tournament organizers as soon as your PayPal payment is processed.
ENTRY FEE:
- $130 online through Nov 30th; $160 starting December 1st; $190 starting Dec 9th and onsite.
- We will retain $10 from every withdrawal prior to Round 1, no refunds after Round 1 begins.
- Players entering the CHAMPIONSHIP Section whose ratings have not crossed 1800 since December 2021, but have been over 1600, must pay a $30 Premium to play in the section.
- On-site Registration 3-6:15PM Friday Dec 11th, and 7:30-9:15AM on Saturday Dec 12th. Players wanting to enter after these deadline risk missing the next round of the tournament.
Championship and Under 1800 Sections play Friday - Sunday
NOVICE Section plays on Saturday and Sunday only.
The Championship and Under 1800 Sections are FIDE and US Chess rated.
The Novice Section is US Chess rated only.
The NO-SHOW / Default rule for the main event games is 60-minutes for late players.
All players must be members of the U.S. Chess Federation. US Chess memberships are available on-site. Cash, check or credit cards accepted. All Virginia Residents are required to be members of the VA Chess Federation, these also are available on site.