About This Tournament
🏆 Rockville Chess Club Tournament
PLEASE READ THE ANNOUNCEMENT IN FULL.
Players must ensure their USCF membership is current. The May published rating will be used for pairings and eligibility.
📍 Location
Kensington Library
4201 Knowles Ave, Kensington, MD 20895
📅 Date & Time
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Tournament hours: 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM
✅ Mandatory Check-In
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
You may not be paired if you arrive after 10:45 AM.
📝 Registration
No on-site registration. Please pre-register by 10:00 PM on May 15.
♟️ Sections & Schedule
Section | Format | Time Control | Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|
Quads | 4-player groups | G/55, d5 | 3 rounds |
Swiss U900 | Swiss section | G/25, d5 | 5 rounds |
📅 Round Schedule
Section | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 | Round 4 | Round 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Quads | 11:00 AM | 1:30 PM | 3:30 PM | — | — |
Swiss U900 | 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM | 1:30 PM | 2:30 PM | 3:30 PM |
🏅 Prizes
All junior players (ages 6–14) who win their Quads or Swiss section will receive a trophy. All participants (ages 6–14) will receive a chess medal.
No prizes for adults.
💰 Entry Fee
$0 entry fee, but donations are welcome.
Please make donations as a friend, not as a business, and include the player’s name and tournament date when sending payment.
💳 Donation Methods
Cash: On-site
Venmo: @Erick-Toribio-1
PayPal: @etoribio2299
CashApp: $erickt2299
Apple Pay: 240-848-6732
Zelle: 240-848-6732
ℹ️ What to Bring
Please bring your own:
Chess sets ♟️
Clocks ⏱️
Notation sheets
Pens
🙏 Volunteer Help Appreciated
Setting up and breaking down chess sets, tables, and chairs takes a lot of work. We kindly ask adult players and parents of youth players to consider helping our unpaid volunteers with these tasks.
📧 Contact
Rockville Chess Club
RockvilleChessClub@gmail.com
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