Maryland Chess Association
2nd Annual Washington Dulles Scholastic Championship
DoubleTree by Hilton Washington Dulles Airport
13869 Park Center Road, Herndon, VA 20171
Friday, November 27, 2026 at 9 am (One Day After Thanksgiving)
CLICK HERE to view last year's rating report, where World #2 Hikaru Nakamura played in the main event and we had 186 players including both open and scholastic sections.
Register here: https://caissachess.net/register/11114185 or by visiting dmvchess.com
Note about special rules for pairings:
This tournament will feature Monrad pairings, which is a variation on Swiss pairings that reduces mismatches. The use of Monrad pairings eliminates the need for multiple sections as players are often paired against closely related opponents, especially in early rounds. To read more about Monrad Swiss pairings, visit Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swiss-system_tournament#Monrad_system Because we are using Monrad pairings, which are better at reducing mismatches, there are no separate K-3, K-5, K-8, and K-12 sections. Instead, there is just one section for everyone. To be eligible for grade-based prizes, please include the player's grade in the "grade" field when you register.
Advantages of Monrad Pairings:
- Fewer mismatches, more games against closely-rated opponents
- Eliminate need for multiple sections
- Anyone can win the tournament (lower-rated players are more likely to play each other, which means that anyone has a chance to win)
- Less playing down (higher-rated players are less likely to have to play down)
Tournament Information
- Four rounds on Friday. The first round begins promptly at 9 am. There are no scheduled round times. Rounds occur ASAP. The tournament should last about four hours, though it could finish earlier or slightly later.
- One section for all players (Monrad pairings reduce mismatches)
- Click here to view details about the 3-day long-time-control Washington Dulles Open: https://caissachess.net/register/11114184
- Note: The Washington Dulles Open (3 days long with a 2-day option) is for both adults and children, whereas The Washington Dulles Scholastic Championship (1-day event) is only open to scholastic players
- It is possible for kids to play in both events since the scholastic does not conflict with the main tournament.
- Note: The Washington Dulles Open (3 days long with a 2-day option) is for both adults and children, whereas The Washington Dulles Scholastic Championship (1-day event) is only open to scholastic players
- Click here to view details about the 3-day long-time-control Washington Dulles Open: https://caissachess.net/register/11114184
- Time control: Game in 25 minutes with a 5-second delay
- Entry fee: $39 by 11/7, $45 by 11/14, $50 by 11/21, $55 by 11/26, $60 on the day of the tournament (on-site registration closes 30 minutes before round 1)
- Boards and pieces will be provided for all players
- This tournament is US Chess rated
- PARKING INFORMATION: There is plenty of parking at the hotel.
- SLEEPING ROOMS: Check the registration page for information about sleeping rooms.
- Don’t hesitate to reach out to us at Click here to show mail address with any questions
PRIZES
Trophies for 1st through 5th in each section!
How to Register
Register here: https://caissachess.net/register/11114185 or by visiting dmvchess.com