Maryland Chess Association
Hampton Inn & Suites Frederick Fort Detrick
1565 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick MD, 21702
October 11, 2025
Note: Caissachess tournament registration page will have more up to date information than what is posted on the US Chess TLA.
5 Rounds Swiss
Sections:
Advanced (USCF Rating 800 or more)
Beginner (USCF Rating less than 800)
Rounds start at 9:00 AM, next round as soon as all games in a section finish.
An awards ceremony will be held immediately after all games in a section finish. Every participant gets a medal. Trophies will be awarded to the top three finishers in each section. We reserve the right to merge sections if there are too few participants in a section.
This tournament is USCF-rated.
Time control: G/25;d5.
Limit two half-point byes. Byes must be committed 1 hr before rounds start.
Entry fee: $40 by 10/07/25, $45 by 10/10/25, $50 on 10/11/25 (on-site registration closes 1 hr before round 1).
Withdrawals requested via email before NOON on Friday 10/10/25 are eligible for a refund (minus a $10 processing fee). Full credit can be applied to any future ACA tournament. No refunds for USCF memberships after purchased from USCF.
Registration Link: https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/7495
Boards and pieces will be provided. Please bring a pen to write and a chess clock if you have it. Players must know how to set up their own clock for G/25;d5.
For any questions, email: director@atlanticchessassociation.com