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Weekly Online Events
Online Tournaments
Four online chess tournaments every week.
Every Wednesday • 6:00 PM ET
Open Action
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Every Thursday • 6:00 PM ET
Open Rapid
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Every Saturday • 2:00 PM ET
Scholastic
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Every Sunday • 2:00 PM ET
Open Action
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Live Online Instruction
Online Courses
Live weekly chess instruction for players of all levels.
Maryland & Virginia (and sometimes other states)
In-Person Tournaments
US Chess rated over-the-board tournaments for scholastic and open players.
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World-ranked #2 Hikaru Nakamura playing at a
DMV Chess tournament, November 2025
Explore In-Person Tournaments →
After-School Chess
Chess at Your School
DMV Chess runs after-school chess clubs for elementary schools throughout the Washington, DC area.
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Professional chess instructors
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Boards and materials provided
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Programs for beginners through tournament players
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Flexible programs for schools and PTAs
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Free opportunities available for students in need
