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Upcoming tournaments, events, leagues, organized play, and other chess happenings in our area, across the country, and online.
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Quick Links to Upcoming/Recurring Events & Leagues
Saturday Open Play at the Chess Center (all ages, all abilities) – Every Saturday (excluding major holidays)
Metro Area Chess League (MACL) for any DC metro area high schools
Potomac Youth Chess League (PYCL) for any DC metro area middle schools
Elementary Team League (ETL) for our FCPS elementary after-school clubs
Bishops + Beers at Silver Branch Brewing Co. (for adults) – Every Tuesday (that the brewery is open; and excluding major holidays)
April 2025
19
Apr
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday Afternoon Chess: Open Play at the Chess Center: 1:00-5:00pm ET
Saturday, U.S. Chess Center
22
Apr
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Bishops + Beers @ Silver Branch Brewing Company
Tuesday, Silver Branch Brewing Company at 8401 Colesville Rd #150
26
Apr
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Chess in the Park at Eastern Market Metro – April 26
Saturday, Eastern Market Metro Park Plaza
26
Apr
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday Afternoon Chess: Open Play at the Chess Center: 1:00-5:00pm ET
Saturday, U.S. Chess Center
26
Apr
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The Poetic Checkmate (USCF-Rated Swiss Tournament at Busboys and Poets)
Saturday
29
Apr
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Bishops + Beers @ Silver Branch Brewing Company
Tuesday, Silver Branch Brewing Company at 8401 Colesville Rd #150
May 2025
03
May
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday Afternoon Chess: Open Play at the Chess Center: 1:00-5:00pm ET
Saturday, U.S. Chess Center
06
May
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Bishops + Beers @ Silver Branch Brewing Company
Tuesday, Silver Branch Brewing Company at 8401 Colesville Rd #150
10
May
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Chess in the Park at Eastern Market Metro – May 10
Saturday, Eastern Market Metro Park Plaza
10
May
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday Afternoon Chess: Open Play at the Chess Center: 1:00-5:00pm ET
Saturday, U.S. Chess Center
13
May
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Bishops + Beers @ Silver Branch Brewing Company
Tuesday, Silver Branch Brewing Company at 8401 Colesville Rd #150
17
May
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday Afternoon Chess: Open Play at the Chess Center: 1:00-5:00pm ET
Saturday, U.S. Chess Center
20
May
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Bishops + Beers @ Silver Branch Brewing Company
Tuesday, Silver Branch Brewing Company at 8401 Colesville Rd #150
24
May
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday Afternoon Chess: Open Play at the Chess Center: 1:00-5:00pm ET
Saturday, U.S. Chess Center
27
May
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Bishops + Beers @ Silver Branch Brewing Company
Tuesday, Silver Branch Brewing Company at 8401 Colesville Rd #150
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A Sampling of Past Events
