• A-Section
  • Over 2100 FIDE or 2200 USCF
  • Varies
  • -$100 in non-US FIDE rated
    -$75 if staying at hotel ($50 for US IMs)
    -$50 if over 50
    -$25 if first time player
    -$25 for every new player you refer
  • FIDE Norms Possible
  • $14,000 Prize Fund
  • All Equipment Provided
  • Sign Up
  • B-Section
  • Under USCF 2201 and FIDE 2200
  • $249
  • -$75 if staying at hotel
    -$50 if over 50
    -$25 if first time player
    -$25 for every 1st time player you refer
  • FIDE Rated
  • $6000 Prize Fund
  • All Equipment Provided
  • Sign Up
  • Blitz
  • Two sections: Open and under 1800
  • $35
  • -$5 if paid with main tournament registration
    -$20 for GMs
  • $1250 Prize Fund
  • All Equipment Provided
  • Sign Up
5th Annual Washington International
August 13-17, 2016
Rockville, MD
Best Playing Conditions in the US
All wood equipment sets provided
Clocks provided
Breakfast every morning
Snacks and coffee in the evening
One board per table
Friday night reception after blitz
Washington International Blitz
Friday, 8/12, 8pm
All equipment provided
Open and U1800 Sections
Newsflash:
Slightly faster time control allows more time to eat and sleep. ...
Larger Prize fund for the B-section ...
$25 referral bonus for every new player you refer.

Tournament Details

A Prizes
A-Section Prize Fund
A Prizes
1st $4000
2nd $2000
3rd $1000
4th $900
5th $700
6th $600
7th $400
Under 2500 $1300-$650
Under 2300 $1100-$550
B Prizes
B-Section Prize Fund
B Prizes
1st $2000
2nd $1000
3rd $600
4th $400
1st Under 2000 $1000
2nd Under 2000 $450
1st Under 1800 $550
A Entrance Fees
A-Entrance Fees
A Entrance Fees
B Entrance Fees
B-Entrance Fees
B Entrance Fees
US GMs and non-US Players
Minimum Prizes
US GMs and non-US Players

A limited number of minimum prizes are available to the first players to register in each category. Players must be in the A-section and play all nine rounds to qualify for minimum prize.

Category Minimum Number still available
  Prize
1st 5 non-US GMs, rated over 2500 $500 3
1st 4 US GMs $300 4
1st 5 non-US GMs or IMs , rated over 2400 $300 4
1st 7 non-US GM/IM/FM/WGM/WIM/WFM $275 7
1st 7 non-US FIDE rated $200 7
Advance Entries
A-Section
Advance Entries
Registered Players
Name Title Country
Gil Popilski GM ISR
Arun Prasad GM IND
Josh Friedel GM USA
Hedinn Steingrímsson (tentative) GM ISL
Andrey Stukopin (tentative) GM RUS
Raja Panjwani IM CAN
Alfonso Alemda (tentative) IM MEX
Best in the US
Playing Conditions
Best in the US
All wood sets provided
Clocks provided
Breakfast every morning
Snacks and coffee in the evening
One board per table
Friday night reception after blitz
$25 per player
Referral Bonus
$25 per player
For every new paying player you refer, you'll receive a $25 rebate at the tournament. Even players with free entries can earn the rebate.
Non-US GMs and IMs
Housing Support
Non-US GMs and IMs
There is a limited amount of housing support for non-US GMs and IMs. Contact Mike Regan at washintl@mdchess.com for more information.

Logistics

Schedule
For both the A and B sections
Round 1 - Saturday 8/13, 11 am
Round 2 - Saturday 8/13, 5:30 pm
Round 3 - Sunday 8/14, 11 am
Round 4 - Sunday 8/14, 5:30 pm
Round 5 - Monday 8/15, 11 am
Round 6 - Monday 8/15, 5:30 pm
Round 7 - Tuesday 8/16, 11 am
Round 8 - Tuesday 8/16, 5:30 pm
Round 9 - Wednesday 8/17, 11 am
The time control is 40/90, SD/20 + 30"
Playing Location & Hotel
Rockville Hilton
1750 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20862

Hotel Rates: $95 per night!, Reserve a room
If you would like to share a room, contact Mike Regan @ washintl@mdchess.com

Make a Reservation
$95/night
Parking
Street and Metro are free on the weekend.
Parking is $8/night for overnight guests. It is $5 for day guests. You should validate your ticket at the front desk.
$8 or $5/night
Nearby Food Options
There are a large number of options available.
Here is a map with some of the options
Places within walking distance
Electronic Device Rules

Possession of a device that is turned on or makes a noise

  • Forfeit of the game

Possession of a device that is turned off

  • 1st Violation 30 minute time penalty limited to no more than 1/2 the remaining time on the clock for the current time control.
  • 2nd Violation Forfeit of game
For Both A and B Sections
  • Schedule The time control is 40/90, SD/20 + 30"
  • Playing Location & Hotel $95/night
  • Parking $8 or $5/night
  • Nearby Food Options Places within walking distance
  • Electronic Device Rules For Both A and B Sections
What we do better 2015
What we do better 2015
A word cloud with the results of our player survey from the 3rd Washington International.
What we do better 2014
What we do better 2014
A word cloud with the results of our player survey from the 3rd Washington International.
What do we do better 2013
What do we do better 2013
A word cloud with the results of our player survey from the 2nd Washington International.

2015 Survey Results

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