7th Annual Washington International
From Saturday 11 August 2018 -  11:00am
To Wednesday 15 August 2018 - 05:00pm
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Contact Michael Regan, mregan@baltimorechess.org

7th Annual Washington International

August 11 - 15, 2018 
Rockville, Maryland

9-round Swiss, 40/90, SD/20, 30/incr

Playing Site
Rockville Hilton
1750 Rockville Pike; Rockville, Maryland 20852; United States

301-468-1100

Advance Registrations as of 8/7

Minimum Prizes for non-US FIDE players in Masters Section have been reopened!

Come play in what we believe are the best playing conditions in the US!

New this Year

  • Larger Prizes in all Sections
  • Custom Washington International T-shirt only $5

Continuing Tournament Features

  • Limited number of minimum prizes for all non-US players
  • Clocks, sets and boards are provided for everyone
  • Free Continental breakfast before morning rounds on Saturday and Wednesday
  • Minimum 2100 FIDE or 2200 USCF rating to play in Masters section
  • $107 room rate, Reserve a room (If the room block is full, make a reservation using the "flexible rate" and we can move it to the group rate)
  • If staying at the Hilton using the group rate, $50 discount on EF. (Minimum 3 nights, max 2 discounts per room)
  • Hotel next to DC Metro stop (Twinbrook)
  • Top boards will be broadcast live
  • Washington International Blitz Tournament on Friday evening
  • Free Internet in the sleeping rooms.
  • $50 discount for players over age 50 both sections
  • $20 rebate for every new paying player you refer who plays in the tournament
  • $25 discount for all new Washington International players

Masters Section (Minimum 2100 FIDE or 2200 USCF)

$16,850 in Guaranteed Prizes

1st $4500
2nd $2200
3rd $1100
4th $900
5th $700
6th $600
7th $500
8th $400
9th $300
Under 2500 $1400-$750
Under 2400 $1200-$650
Under 2275 $1100-$550


A limited number of minimum prizes are available to the first players to register in each category. Players must play all nine rounds to qualify for the minimum prize. Players who do not finish the tournament will need to reimburse the organizers for their housing support.

Minimum prizes

Category With no room We provide six nights shared room We provide six nights single room Number still available
1st 5 non-US GMs, rated over 2500 $600 $300 $100 0
1st 5 non-US GMs or IMs , rated over 2400 $400 $100 $100 ($300 Single room Supp.) 0

 

Category Minimum Prize Number still available
1st 4 US GMs $300 0
1st 5 non-US GM/IM/FM/WGM/WIM/WFM $250 2
1st 5 non-US FIDE rated $200 2

FIDE ratings will be used for pairings and prizes. The default time for late arrival is 60 minutes but the Chief Arbiter may make exceptions in case of emergency. There is a limit of 4 1/2 point byes and you must request them two hours before round 2.

Advance Registrations

Masters Section Entrance Fees

GMs, non-US IMs - Free
US IMs, WGMs, and all non-US FIDE over 2100- $199
FMs FIDE above 2100- $299
FIDE greater than 2200 - $349
FIDE between 2100 and 2199 - $399
FIDE between 2000 and 2099 - $600
FIDE less than 2000 - $800

(All discounts are cumulative)
$50 discount, if staying at the Hilton
$50 discount for all players born before 8/11/1968
$25 discount if also playing in the 2018 US Masters in Greensboro, NC
$25 discount for first time Washington International players
$20 rebate for every new Washington International player you refer. 

All $25 more after 6/11/2018
All $35 more after 7/28/2018
All $45 more after 8/8/2018
All $70 more at-the-door

Round Schedule for Masters Section

August 11 (Saturday) - August 14 (Tuesday) 11am and 5:30pm
August 15 (Wednesday) - 11am

Experts Section (Under 2201 USCF, Under 2100 FIDE, and USCF greater than 1700, FIDE rated)

9-SS, Same playing conditions and location as the Masters section.

$7,125 in Guaranteed Prizes

1st $2500
2nd $1200
3rd $600
4th $500
5th $400
6th $300
1st Under 2000 $1100
2nd Under 2000 $525

Contenders Section (Under 1800 USCF, NOT FIDE rated)

9-SS, Same playing conditions and location as the Masters section.

$4600 in Guaranteed Prizes

Contenders Prizes

1st $2200
2nd $1100
3rd $500
4th $200
 Top under 1600 $500

 

USCF ratings will be used for pairings and prizes in the Experts and Contenders sections. The default time for late arrival is 60 minutes but the Chief Arbiter may make exceptions in case of emergency.Experts and Contenders Sections Entrance Fees

Early Entrance Fee - $249

(All discounts are cumulative)
$50 discount if staying at the Hilton. (minimum 3 night stay and maximum two discounts per room)
$50 discount for all players born before 8/11/1968
$25 discount for all first time Washington International players
$50 more for players rated less than 1750 in the Experts Section

$20 more after 7/29/2018
$30 more after 8/8/2018
$40 more at-the-doorRegistration

$50 discount for players staying at the hotel at the group rate
Mail Registrations to:
Maryland Chess Association
c/o Mike Regan
1827 Thornton Ridge Road
Towson, MD 21204
Mailed registrations in the Masters section should include name, FIDE rating, FIDE country.

Round Schedule for Experts and Contenders Section

August 11 (Saturday) - August 14 (Tuesday) 11am and 5:30pm
August 15 (Wednesday) - 11am

Hotel Rates: $107 per night, Reserve a room (If the room block is full, make a reservation using the "flexible rate" and we can move it to the group rate)
Wi-Fi is included with this special rate. Rooms are limited, so make your reservations early. Phone 301-468-1100.
Several people are looking for roommates, both male and femaile. Email washintl@mdchess.com if you would like information on roommates.
The organizer is Mike Regan. If you have any questions, email him at washintl@mdchess.com.

Electronic Devices Rules (all sections)

Do not bring electronic devices (cell phones and smart watches) into the playing venue (playing room, halls outside playing room, smoking area, bathrooms, etc) according to FIDE rule 11.3. Players are subject to scanning to test for possession of cell phones. We plan to monitor using both thermal and magnetic scanners. Traffic in various areas will also be video monitored.

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

Parking Information

Parking is $10/night for overnight guests. It is $5 for day guests. You should validate your ticket at the front desk. 

Rule Variations

  • If both players are not present at the start of the round, the tournament director will start white's clock.
  • Any player forfeiting a round must pay a $50 fine before being allowed to play in a future tournament organized by MCA or Baltimore Chess.
  • No show forfeit time for all sections is one hour
  • The electronic score keeping device, ChessNoteR, cannot be used at this tournament.
Location Rockville Hilton