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Sun, Mar 16th - Newcomb Memorial K-12

Maryland Chess Association

Newcomb Memorial K-12
Sunday 16 March 2025
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Register here: https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/5700

 

3rd Annual Newcomb Memorial Scholastic Championship

Executive Conference and Training Center

22685 Holiday Park Drive, Dulles, VA 20166

Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 10 am

  • Four rounds. The first round begins promptly at 10 am. There are no scheduled round times. Rounds occur ASAP. The tournament should last roughly 4 hours (this is just an approximation--it could be shorter or longer).
  • This tournament is US Chess rated, so an active US Chess membership is required. Click here to join the US Chess Federation for the first time or to renew an inactive membership: https://new.uschess.org/user/login?destination=/form/membership
  • Four sections: K-12, K-8, K-5, and K-3
  • Trophies will be awarded to the top five finishers in each section (additional prizes for 1st place--see prize table below)
  • Time control: Game in 25 minutes with a 5-second delay
  • Entry fee: $35 by 2/7, $40 by 3/1, $45 by 3/15, and $50 on the day of the tournament (on-site registration closes 30 minutes before round 1)
  • Boards and pieces will be provided for all players
  • This tournament is US Chess rated--affects both regular and quick ratings (i.e. dual rated)
  • PARKING INFORMATION: There is plenty of parking at the venue.
  • Don’t hesitate to reach out to us at Click here to show mail address with any questions

 

Hotel Accommodations:

Information regarding sleeping rooms will be posted soon.

 

How to Register

Register at this link: https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/5700