2026 (87th) Virginia Closed Chess Championships

A Heritage Event! A State Championship Event!

Saturday Sept. 5 – Monday Sept. 7 in Glen Allen, VA

Including BLITZ at 7:30 pm Friday, Sept. 4

Over $5,600 in prizes based on 100 paid players, with 1st-3rd places guaranteed in all three sections!
Last Year we increased the Prize Fund to $6,250 based on strong player turn-out!!

VA Chess Federation Membership Meeting at 9:30 AM on Saturday, Sept. 5th at the venue.

Click here for Tournament information

Championship and Amateur Sections have eligibility criteria required of all players
The Novice Section does not contain Virginia Residency requirements.

Blitz is open to ALL PLAYERS - Virginia Residency is NOT required.

Register Me Now for the Main Tournament and/or Blitz!

Make a Hotel Reservation by Aug 13th to get the Chess Rate!

Venue is the Hilton Garden Inn Innsbrook, 4050 Cox Road, Glen Allen, VA