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1st Annual Washington Dulles Open (7–9 Nov 2025, Dulles, VA, USA)
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The 1st Annual Washington Dulles Open debuts in Northern Virginia with a convenient airport-area venue, a clean 5‑round Swiss (3‑Day or accelerated 2‑Day schedules) that merge to a classical control, and a compact, player‑friendly format near IAD.
📌 Event Details
| 📅 Dates | 7–9 November 2025 (Fri–Sun). 2‑Day option: 8–9 November (Sat–Sun) |
| 📍 Location | Sterling / Dulles, Virginia (Washington, DC metro) |
| 🏟️ Venue | Hampton Inn & Suites Dulles, 22700 Holiday Park Dr, Sterling, VA 20166 |
| 🏁 Tournament Type | US Chess rated; Premier section submitted to FIDE |
| 🧩 Tournament System | Swiss System |
| 🔢 Number of Rounds | 5 |
| ⏱️ Time Control | Long: G/110; inc 10s (after merge). 2‑Day start: Rds 1–2 G/60; d10, then merge |
| 💰 Prize Fund | $3,500 guaranteed |
| 🎫 Byes | Up to two ½‑point byes if requested before Rd 2 |
| 🏢 Organizer | Regional DMV organizers |
💰 Prize Fund
- Premier (Championship) — overall cash prizes + top class bonus within section
- Under Sections — U2000 / U1700 / U1400 / U1100 awards
- Unrated prize limits apply in lower sections · One prize per player
🧩 Sections / Groups
- Premier (FIDE submission) — 3‑Day schedule required
- U2000, U1700, U1400, U1100 — 2‑Day or 3‑Day; merge to long control
⏱️ Time Control & Tournament System
- 5‑round Swiss; G/110; inc 10s after merge
- 2‑Day acceleration: Rds 1–2 G/60; d10, then merge from Rd 3
- Up to 2 ½‑point byes (request before Rd 2); fair‑play/device rules enforced
📅 Schedule
| Date | 3‑Day Schedule | 2‑Day Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 7 | Round 1 — 19:00 | — |
| Sat, Nov 8 | Round 2 — 11:00 · Round 3 — 17:00 | Rd 1 — 11:00 (G/60; d10) · Rd 2 — 14:00 (G/60; d10) · Rd 3 — 17:00 |
| Sun, Nov 9 | Round 4 — 10:00 · Round 5 — 15:30 → awards | Round 4 — 10:00 · Round 5 — 15:30 → awards |
🧾 Registration
- Online entry (early‑bird tiers); higher later/on‑site
- Premier: 3‑Day required
- Refunds minus small fee; re‑entry typically available in Under sections
- USCF membership required
🏟️ Venue
Hampton Inn & Suites Dulles — ballroom/meeting spaces, skittles areas, free Wi‑Fi, breakfast for hotel guests, ample free parking.
🛏️ Accommodation
- Special chess rate at venue (limited block; reserve early)
- Additional hotels within 10 minutes along Route 28 corridor
🚗 How to Get There
- Air: IAD (10 min) — shuttle/ride‑share
- Metro: Silver Line → Dulles Airport, then short ride‑share
- Car: VA‑28 / VA‑267 (Dulles Toll/Access Rd)