WHEN

Friday, April 17, 2026 - Tuesday, April 21, 2026

WHERE

Phoenix Chess Club

11414 Waples Mill Road

Oakton, VA 22124

SECTIONS AND REGISTRATION

Online registration is highly recommended. This is a FIDE rated Round Robin tournament. 

7 Rounds. Eight Players per section. Must have a FIDE rating. No unrated players allowed. 

NOTE: April 2026 US Chess Ratings will be used for forming sections and for pairings. The organizer reserves the right to use a different rating system/conversion for any specific players or section as appropriate.

Must play all rounds. No byes allowed. No exceptions. 

Player Limit: 32. Registration will close as soon as we reach the capacity of 32 players.

SCHEDULE

Friday April 17 - Round 1 (6 PM)

Saturday April 18: Round 2 (10 AM), Round 3 (4 PM)

Sunday April 19  -  Round 4 (10 AM), Round 5 (4 PM)

Monday April 20 - REST DAY

Tuesday April 21: Round 6 (10 AM), Round 7 (4 PM) 

Tuesday April 21 is the day off for schools.

TIME CONTROL 

All games are G/90;+30

Forfeit Time (All Sections): 30 minutes

PAIRINGS TABLE

Rd 1: 1-8, 2-7, 3-6, 4-5.

Rd 2: 8-5, 6-4, 7-3, 1-2.

Rd 3: 2-8, 3-1, 4-7, 5-6.

Rd 4: 8-6, 7-5, 1-4, 2-3.

Rd 5: 3-8, 4-2, 5-1, 6-7.

Rd 6: 8-7, 1-6, 2-5, 3-4.

Rd 7: 4-8, 5-3, 6-2, 7-1.

PRIZES

Every Section

1st Place: $150

 2nd Place: $100

ENTRY FEE

$110 till 04/07, 

$125 on or after 04/08

All entry fee deadlines are in EST.

CONTACT

Email: director@atlanticchessassociation.com