Arlington Chess Club
Est. 1954
“If you wish to succeed, you must brave the risk of failure.”
(Garry Kasparov)
“All that matters on the chessboard is good moves.”
(Bobby Fischer)
Club Membership & Tournament Registration Webpage
SCROLL DOWN to Register for ACC Tournaments ! !
Thank you! Registering & paying in advance saves your time and that of the organizers!
Note that there may be a
variety of tournaments listed below ...
PLEASE BE SURE TO SIGN UP FOR THE CORRECT TOURNAMENT !
For Friday Ladder:
Currently there is NO advance registration!
The Arlington Chess Club thanks you for your interest and participation in our tournaments and other chess events! We strive to offer opportunities and content for everyone! All players in good standing with the United States Chess Federation (USCF) and the Virginia Chess Federation (VCF) as well as all students in public, private or home school, in any state, are welcome to participate in our chess tournaments and events.
ACC is an affiliate of the USCF. All players in ACC tournaments or on the ACC Ladder on Fridays must be current USCF members. Check Registration FAQs (below) for information on how to join the USCF and what to expect in your first tournament.
NEW TO CHESS TOURNAMENTS? If you are, the following links will answer many of your questions:
For BASIC Registration Instructions: (More Info).
For other Registration FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions): (More Info).
Important Additional NOTE: Every tournament is plagued by events that delay the start of the tournament and individual rounds. For the most part, these are unavoidable. However, players arriving with the intent to register at the last second must understand that ACC event organizers will not unnecessarily delay the tournament schedule simply to accommodate late registrants.
While every effort will be made to accommodate last second registrations, players and their parents must understand that ANY last second onsite registrations MAY subject that player to out-of-the-ordinary pairings (i.e. a pairing with opponents with significantly higher/lower ratings) or an automatic 1st round bye.
Finally, there will be no refunds for first round no-shows because no-shows leave their scheduled opponents without a game to play in the first round - a VERY frustrating situation for players ready and eager to compete. A player is considered a no-show if they do not notify the tournament TD or organizer by phone or e-mail MORE THAN an hour BEFORE the start of Round 1.
NOTICE: ACC does not tolerate any form of collusion. ACC strictly monitors our tournaments for evidence of deliberate losses or early draws that effect prize results.
Become An ACC Member
We welcome players of all ages and abilities to join the club and play in our events! Our focus
is to provide a strong learning and playing experience for players of any age and any playing
strength. The club has more than 200 active members, from advanced beginners to a Grand Master.
About 20% of our members are kids aged 9-18. We eagerly accept anyone who wants to be a member
of the club, but to be competitive, we suggest kids have already played adults and that they have a
chess rating of 1000, or at least 900 if steadily improving.
The Arlington Chess Club meets nearly every Friday starting at 7:00 p.m. Formal games start just
after 8:00pm. We stay open until the last game is finished, which can be very late (after 1am!).
Please bring your own chess equipment (set, board, clock) !
ACC CLUB MEMBERSHIPS (All cover 12 months from the date a player joins):
Membership allows players to compete every Friday on the Ladder (1 game at a time control of 30/90, SD/30, +30) for no extra charge. Membership also gives players $5-10 discounts on other ACC tournaments and events (lectures, simuls, etc.). NOTE: membership renewals are retroactive to cover recent activity (ie - if you continue Ladder play for 3 months before renewing, the renewal date will cover that time).
Senior Memberships (Age 65+): $60
Youth Memberships (Under Age 19): $60
Important NOTE: To play in officially rated ACC games or events, players must also be
members of the U.S. Chess Federation (USCF). USCF memberships start at $45/year for adults, with
lower rates for seniors, youths, and multi-year memberships.
To only join USCF: Go to the
(USCF Website).
Alternatively, using the button below, you can join both USCF and ACC at the same time.
JOIN or RENEW ACC (and USCF) USING THE FOLLOWING BUTTON:
Join / Renew ACC Here
Find Complete Membership Info Here
Check Status of ACC Membership
(Members in red need to renew)
Membership Payment Options (ACC & USCF)
Have A Question?: Membership, ladder inquiries and all other questions about ACC should be directed by e-mail to Adam Chrisney at: ACCvachess@gmail.com
Want To Receive Our Newsletter?: For regular club announcements, please send an e-mail to ACCvachess@gmail.com to receive our monthly newsletter.
ACC Tournament & Other Event Registration:
TOURNAMENT & EVENT REGISTRATION
SCROLL DOWN FOR ADDITIONAL EVENTS
For Friday Ladder games:
Currently there is NO advance registration!
NOTICE:
ACC does not tolerate any form of collusion. ACC strictly monitors its
tournaments for
evidence of deliberate losses or early draws that affect prize results.
Arlington Chess Club
ACC Blitz (G/5, d0)
April 19, 2024
(Rd 1: 8:05pm)
Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church
1500 N. Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22207
** For Pre-Entry List: See Below **
** On-line Pre-entry: Closes at 12:00midnight SHARP Thursday night (NO REFUNDS!) **
ENTRY FEE: $30 ($25 for current ACC members)
Register HereFor pre-registration by ON-LINE ENTRY: Using the 'Register Here' button, please fill out the form with the player's relevant information and submit payment using the secure payment platform. Thank you!
Regular ON-SITE Registration is from 7:00 - 7:55pm. If you choose this option, note that ANY last-second on-site registrations MAY subject that player to an automatic 1st round "bye" or out of the ordinary pairings (i.e. a pairing with opponents with significantly higher/lower ratings).
TOURNAMENT DESCRIPTION:
This is a 5 round Double-Swiss tournament with a G/5, d0 time control (for each game each players gets 45 minutes for the game, with a 5 second delay on each move).
Double-Swiss is a format where in each round opponents are played twice ... once as white, and once as black.
Round 1 starts at: 8:05pm. Other rounds will start as soon as previous round is finished.
PRIZES:
While the total Prize Fund is based on the number of total entries,
1st place: $100 (guaranteed)
Other prizes added based on the number of entries
80% of entry fees will be used for prize fund
All players must be USCF members! Please bring your own chess sets, clocks!
LOCATION:
Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, located at: 1500 N. Glebe Rd,
Arlington, VA 22207. This is the home of the ACC club.
Pre-Entries (as of: 4/8):
(“re-fresh” this webpage to see the latest update on pre-entries)
OPEN (entries)
| # | Name/Rating/ID | Rd 1 | Rd 2 | Rd 3 | Rd 4 | Rd 5 |
| 1 | ||||||
Arlington Chess Club
SATURDAY ACTION-PLUS
May 18
(Rd 1: 10:00am)
HOTEL LOCATION:
Marriott Residence Inn - Ballston
650 N. Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22203
$1900 PRIZE FUND in 2 Sections
FREE PARKING - - FREE WiFi - - FREE Computer Access
** For Pre-Entry List: See Below **
** On-line Pre-entry: Closes at 1:00am SHARP Saturday morning !! **
** On-site registrants:
Do not try to arrive and register at the last minute!
You may get a 1st round bye! **
** To Obtain An Entry Fee Refund:
you MUST notify the tournament TD
or organizer by e-mail
MORE THAN an hour BEFORE the start of
Round 1 (by 9am). Use:
ACCvachess@gmail.com
**
Trouble Registering?
Contact Us At:
ACCvachess@gmail.com
For pre-registration by ON-LINE ENTRY: Using the 'Register Here' button, please fill out the form with the player's relevant information and submit payment using the secure payment platform. Thank you!
Regular ON-SITE Registration is from 9:00 - 9:45am the morning of the event. If you choose this option, note that ANY last-second on-site registrations MAY subject that player to an automatic 1st round "bye" or out of the ordinary pairings (i.e. a pairing with opponents with significantly higher/lower ratings).
TOURNAMENT DESCRIPTION:
This is a 5 round
tournament with a G/45, d5 time control (for each game each players gets 45 minutes for the game, with a 5 second delay on each
move).
There are 2 sections: Premier, and Amateur (U1700).
The Premier section has a rating floor of 1600.
Rounds start at: 10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:30pm, 4:30pm, and 6:30pm.
This includes a 30 minute lunch break after round 2.
Each player is allowed to take up to two half-point (½ pt) byes if declared before the start of Round 2.
PRIZES:
The Prize Fund Has Increased 50% ! The total prize fund is based on 50 total entries.
PREMIER Section (1600 floor) projected prizes are:
$600-300-200; plus two class prizes: U2100 & U1900,
each $100 if based-on turnout is met;
AMATEUR (U1700) Section projected prizes are:
$250-150-100; plus two class prizes: U1400 & U1200,
each $50 if based-on turnout is met.
All players must be USCF members! Please bring your own chess sets, clocks!
LOCATION:
Marriott Residence Inn - Ballston, located at: 650 N. Quincy St,
Arlington, VA 22203. This location is easily accessed from the I-66 exit for Ballston.
The Ballston Metro is about 4 blocks from the hotel.
FREE Hotel Parking ... in the parking lot underneath the hotel (get validation from
front desk as you leave).
FREE WiFi.
Two Large Skittles Areas with couches, tables w/ comfy chairs, private booths, public computers, plus a large outdoor skittles area with seating for use in good weather.
LUNCH OPTIONS: An extra 30 minutes has been allocated between rounds 2 & 3 for a lunch period. There are tons of eateries in the Ballston area, including the following options within 1 block of the hotel: Subway & Jimmy Johns sandwich shops, Starbucks, Sweet Leaf Cafe, Taco Bamba, &Pizza, Urban Tandoor, and many others!
Pre-Entries (as of: 4/8):
(“re-fresh” this webpage to see the latest update on pre-entries)
PREMIER (entries)
| # | Name/Rating/ID | Rd 1 | Rd 2 | Rd 3 | Rd 4 | Rd 5 |
| 1 | ||||||
AMATEUR (U1700 - entries)
Unrated players listed below have a provisional or estimated rating displayed,
including the number of games it is based upon, for example: Unr.(1200/12).
This info is only included for perspective on the opponent - it will NOT be used for pairings.
A player has a provisional rating until they have 25 games rated and their rating is
updated in the monthly USCF ratings supplement.
| # | Name/Rating/ID | Rd 1 | Rd 2 | Rd 3 | Rd 4 | Rd 5 |
| 1 | ||||||