Where Brilliance Meets the Chess Board
Building a community of lifelong Chess enthusiast who play chess
About DC Scholastic Chess
Our Story Our Mission
Welcome to the DC Chess website.
Our mission is to give the community access to rated chess tournament experience and enjoy the broader chess community leveraging our community partners in Washington, DC. Students across the metropolitan area are invited to participate. DC Scholastic Chess volunteers are community partners with the Institute for Educational Leadership, U.S. Chess Center, Capital Area Chess, US Chess Federation, Ben's Chili Bowl Education Foundation, Chess.com and ICC Chess care of Chess Girls DC 501c3 Nonprofit Organization.
On behalf of the DCCL, DC State Affiliate of the USCF, DC Scholastic Chess events are produced by Chess Girls DC Nonprofit Organization and and supported by community partners endorsed by the DC Chess League and the United States Chess Federation to directly sponsor and hold (or arrange for) annual United States Chess Federation (USCF) rated State Championships, directly sponsor and hold (or arrange for) annual USCF rated Scholastic State High School, Junior High or Middle School and Elementary School Championships. Examples include but are not limited to statewide or geographically rotating Rated Beginner and Open tournaments as well as participation in National Chess Day Activities, Regional and/or National Championships. Chess Girls DC is endorsed by the DC Scholastic Chess program coordinator to arrange and promote participation and events for women and girls within Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Rated Scholastic Tournaments
Are you a beginner, expert, or somewhere in between? Not to worry! There is a level for everyone. Register today for Scholastic Chess Tournaments. The purpose of rated tournaments are to pair children with similar skills sets during tournaments.
Commitment to Learning
Our mission is to inspire the community to play Chess.We encourage critical thinking and emphasize the learning process over winning.
Join our community
Everyone is welcome !
2023 was a huge success
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Save the Date !
The USCF Nationals are coming to the DC area !
2022 National K-12 Grade Championships, December 9-11 Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center 201 Waterfront St. National Harbor, MD 20745 (301) 965-4000 HR: $159/159 Cutoff date: November 12, 2022
2023 National High School (K-12) Championship, March 31-April 2 Washington Hilton 1919 Connecticut Ave. NW Washington, DC 20009 (202) 483-3000 HR: $179 single/quad - Cutoff date: March 13, 2023
For more information go the official calendar.
2020 January 11 High School Warm up
Fun was had by all
Grade Championship series
Grade Championship series
Fun was had by all.
Grade Championship series
Grade Championship series
Grade Championship series
Looking forward to the new high school champion
DC Chess Scene
Disclosure DC Scholastic Chess
By Registering and submitting payment for the Chess Tournament you agree to the following.
Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability
Chess Girls DC/ DC Scholastic Events
for Use of tournament Space or participation in virtual programs
By registering for the chess tournament or virtual programing,I am aware, my child is participating or attending chess tournament hosted by the Chess Girls DC Program (“Program”), a nonprofit organization. Images of my child may be used to promote the activities of the program on social media or Chess Girls DC/ DC Scholastic events website. for use of promoting chess programing. By registering for this Space or participation in online program, I agree to the following:
ASSUMPTION OF RISK: I understand that use of the online program or use of Space is voluntary and that there are risks associated with use of the online programs and the internet or Space. I voluntarily assume any such risks. My child will do his/her best to be well behaved and I agree to supervise my child, children at all time during online lessons. I will not allow my child to engage in written or oral communication to students,only to the teacher. I understand this is not a drop off program.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY: I do not release or assign responsibility of my Child to Chess Girls DC, it’s volunteers, vendors, contractors or officers. I knowingly release, waive, and forever discharge Chess Girls DC, DCCL, its agents, employees, vendors, contractors, volunteers, officers, and trustees from any and all claims or liability for injury or damages (including loss or damage to property) arising from or attributable to my or my child’s presence during the chess tournament, unless it is due to willful or intentional misconduct or negligence.
DAMAGES: I agree to be held responsible for any damage done to the “Space” by my child, aside from normal wear and tear, that was a result of the conduct of me and my child to be determined by the “Space” in its sole discretion.
RULES: I agree to abide by the policies, rules, and regulations of the online programing chess tournament and with all applicable state, federal, and city laws and regulations. If any laws, regulations, rules, or policies are broken, I understand that the “Space” may, in its sole discretion and in addition to any other remedy that may be available, terminate my participation in the chess tournament under this Agreement and require me to leave immediately.
I have read and understood the above provisions and agree to be bound by them.
Support Chess Education
For some schools chess is not in the budget. Your contribution will enable us to provide chess equipment for a students or a school that you designate or that we are in contact with.
