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DMV Summer FIDE Action
Sunday 15 June 2025
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DMV Summer FIDE Action

***NOTE: Both sections affect US Chess regular and quick ratings. Only the top section also affects FIDE rapid ratings.

Hampton Inn and Suites Dulles

22700 Holiday Park Drive, Sterling, VA 20166

Sunday, June 15th at 4 pm

 

Tournament Information:

  • Register here: https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/6427
  • Location: Hampton Inn and Suites Dulles on 22700 Holiday Park Drive, Sterling, VA 20166
  • 4 round Swiss tournament.
  • US Chess regular and quick rated. Top section also FIDE rapid rated. Time control: Game in 30 minutes with a 5-second delay.
  • Sunday, June 15th, 4 pm to approximately 9 pm. (First round starts at 4, subsequent rounds occur ASAP.)
  • Entry fee: $30 on or before Wednesday the week of the tournament, $35 on or before Saturday, $40 on Sunday (on-site registration is allowed, registration for round one closes at 3:45 pm on Sunday). Free entry to players over 2200 (entry deducted from prizes--please email to register).
  • Two Sections: Open (minimum 1300 rating to play) and Under 1500.
  • Note: In order to play in the open section, players must have a US Chess rating of at least 1300. Players rated between 1300 and 1499 can play in either section. Players under 1300 should play in the Under 1500 section. A player can still join the open section if their unpublished (live) rating is over 1300, even if their monthly rating isn't 1300 yet. The tournament director may decide to have a lower rated player join the open section to maintain an even number of players in the section.
  • PRIZES: $100 for 1st in Open; $50 for 1st in U1500.
  • Up to two half-point byes are allowed. Half-point byes can be requested for any round. The deadline to request a half-point bye is prior to the start of round 3.
  • We will have enough chess sets for all players, but clocks will not be provided for everyone. If you have a clock, please bring one.
  • This tournament is open to everyone (adults and children of any skill level).
  • There is plenty of free parking at the playing venue.
  • For questions, please email us at Click here to show mail address or call us at 703-609-0499.

Register here: https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/6427

 

 

Hotel Accommodations:

Most players are local, but here is information regarding hotel accommodations for those who are from out of town/those who prefer to sleep at the venue.

Visit this link to reserve rooms at the hotel where the tournament will be held (Hampton Inn and Suites Dulles): https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/wasduhx-hampton-suites-washington-dulles-international-airport/?flexibleDates=false&numRooms=1&numAdults=1&numChildren=0&room1ChildAges=&room1AdultAges=&sessionToken=dcb93e8c-54fe-4f76-890b-86457a9a56d1

Alternative Option Nearby: The Best Western Dulles Airport Inn on 45440 Holiday Drive offers a very affordable rate and is right next to the playing venue. This hotel is only about a twenty-second walk from the tournament. The Best Western also offers free breakfast. http://www.bestwestern.com/en_US.html

 

How to Register for the Tournament

To register for the DMV FIDE Summer Action, visit this link: https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/6427