Tournament Registration

Washington DC

Event Overview

2026 Women & Girls Spring Chess tournament in Washington,DC

Calling all Girls and Women in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina,

South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida and Washington,DC

Chess Empowers Girls is having it's 8th annual Spring Women & Girls Regional tournament!

If you ever attended our event, You know it's always great !!! It's a beautiful venue small restraunts nearby. Metro subway station onsite. Free parking. Gifts for all players as always.

Entry information

$20.00

https://chessnut.club/e/spring-regional-open-all-girls-tournament

When

May 09, 2026

Sections

There is one section for DC residents, K-12 who want to be considered as a nominee to participate in the Haring Tournament of Champions. DC residents will automatically be enrolled to the State Affiliate

butTrophies will be awarded to other categories of K-3, Grade 4-6, Grade 7-12 to Non DC residents. Trophies awarded 1st to 5th place. Medals 6th place to 10th place in each section. Gift bags for all players.

When you register, be sure to indicate a section Grade K - 3Grade 4 - 6,Grade 7 - 12, Also, Indicate if you are a DC resident. There is a special category for DC residents who want to be considered to represent DC in the Haring National Tournament of Champions.

Open tournament. You do not have to be a DC resident to participate

May 9, 2026

LOCATION:

Caldwell Hall

620 Michigan Avenue NW

Washington DC 20064

Spring Regional Open All Girls and Women Chess Tournament

Hosted by Chess Girls DC on behalf of DC Chess Association

US Chess Rated 4 rounds

Game control 45/d5

Notation required 3rd grade and above but all should try to notate

Games start at 9:30 am

Bring your clock if you have one.

Please contact the TD if you have any challenges purchasing a US Chess membership to be rated. malcolm@livechess.club

https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess

Chess Boards provided. Rounds run consecutively. Bring your lunch, Small shops nearby, Chipolte, Starbucks etc. Short walk to Brookand subway station on red line.

All Girls and Women invited to participate regardless of state residency.

Trophies and Medals:

1st to 10th Place Grade K-3,
1st to 10th Place Grades 4 - 6,
1st to 10th Place Grade 7 -12th
Special section for Women over 18
Biggest Upset
Longest Game
Player who traveled from farthest distance
Gifts for all players.

Top performing DC Girl resident will receive a trophy and be nominated to represent Washington, D.C., at the Haring Tournament of Champions in Michigan July 28, 2026. Details here:https://new.uschess.org/haring/information-rules

Free parking on campus next to auditorium

The registration is $20 dollars early registration. Until April 30, 2026. After April 30, 2026 registration is $25.00 until May 8, 2026. No registrations at door.

Cut off for registration is Friday May 8, 2026 at 3pm. No refunds 7 days before event.

For any questions or concerns feel free to email Ms. Robin at chessgirlsdc@gmail.com.

Address:

620 Michigan Avenue
Washington DC, DC 20064

Registration

Photography, Terms and agreement

By registering for the classes or tournament you agree and understand that you the parent or teacher are responsible for your students etiquette online or in person. All comments online should be directed to host.

Occasionally, we will be taking pictures of the children or recording event. As parents or guardians students participating in the class or tournament you waive and release U.S. Chess, Chess Girls DC, DC Chess Association and it’s officers, volunteers, agents and employees from any claim or liability relating to the use of your name or child’s image or name in photographic images ,video images, oral or recorded statements in social media, news releases and photography.

Supervision Agreement

By attending this event , You the parent/ teacher agree to provide sufficient supervision of your minors and agree that the tournament director and organizer, US Chess, DC Chess Association, Chess Girls DC Nonprofit organization it's officers, volunteers, vendors and staff have no responsibility or liability with respect to minors brought to the tournament because parents and teachers are required to supervise their students during the entirety of the events and classes under all circumstances.

Email: Robin at chessgirlsdc@gmail,com if you have any questions. You can register using the link below.

Chess Empowers Girls

Great For Beginners or advanced students

Classes will be held in person.There are two large regional tournaments and several coed tournaments throughout the year. Students will recieve books and a chesskids.com account

Classroom fee is $75.00. Awards and incentives also to motivate students.

All announcements or updates will be posted to website as necessary. Register below.

Great For Beginners or advanced students

Chess Girls DC will establish a solid foundation using step by step instruction on chesskids.com platform. and Chess STEPS method. Students will transition to National Master David Bennett class after completing the Queen level chesskids.com. Beginner classes will be guided by chesskids.com and teacher. Beginners must have a strong understanding of alphabet and counting to 10.

Great For Intermediate students

Intermediate players will receive group instruction and analysis of games with Coach and National Master David Bennett. Students will engage in tournament activity during the week using chesskids.com. chess.com and Li Chess. Students will be taught to notate and work with Chess engines.

Incentives to stay engaged

Students will receive a gold membership to study independently on Chesskids.com. Awards and certificates will be given to students upon completing the Queen level of Chesskids.com. Students will participate in All girls tournaments, coed tournaments and more. Students will work towards skills to participate in Chess tournaments. Chess Girls DC is the host of many citywide and regional tournaments. Chess Girls DC uses strong written and online curriculum. Classes are every Saturday unless where noted on calendar for holidays and tournaments.

There is a Friday 7pm online component to class.

Chess education resources and community partners

Chess Kids.com

David Bennett National Master

Chesskids.com is a safe way to learn chess. https://www.chesskid.com/?m=chesskids

David Bennett National Master

Online Chess lessons with Coach David at

chessprofessor.net

The US Chess Center

David Bennett National Master

The US Chess Center

PDF resources for solid foundations

http://www.chessctr.org/resources and https://chessctr.org/teach/

Countdown to the Crown!

Washington DC

2026 Women & Girls Spring Chess tournament in Washington,DC

Entry information

When

Sections

Photography, Terms and agreement

Chess Empowers Girls

Great For Beginners or advanced students

Great For Beginners or advanced students

Great For Intermediate students

Incentives to stay engaged

Register today

If you would like to inquire about classes or private online lessons. Thank you for your support.

Thank you to our community partners.

Chess Girls DC is a 501c3 Nonprofit Organization

Stay Calm and Play Chess

Chess Girls DC mandatory behavior Policy

Chess education resources and community partners

Chess Kids.com

David Bennett National Master

David Bennett National Master

David Bennett National Master

David Bennett National Master

David Bennett National Master

The US Chess Center

David Bennett National Master

The US Chess Center