OVERVIEW
The Roanoke Valley Chess Club Championship is a 5-round, two-section tournament hosted by the Roanoke Valley Chess Club. There is a registration cap of 60 players.
WHEN
August 22nd - August 24th, 2025
WHERE
Holiday Inn Roanoke Airport - Conference Center
3315 Ordway Dr NW, Roanoke, VA 24017
Book your hotel by July 22nd, 2025 to take advantage of discounted rates ($119 + tax). Book with Group Code [RCT] when you call, or book online here!
TIME CONTROL
Championship Section:
G/100; increment 10
1 hour and 40 minutes per player with a 10 second increment
Amateur Section:
G/75; increment 10
1 hour and 15 minutes per player with a 10 second increment
PRIZE fund: $2200 - Based on 40 entries
Championship Section (Min rating allowed 1200 USCF) - $1430 prizes
1st place: $700 + Commemorative Plaque (tiebreaks)
2nd place: $400
3rd place: $180
Top U1800: $150
Amateur Section (Max rating allowed 1400 USCF) - $770 prizes
1st place: $350 + Commemorative Plaque (tiebreaks)
2nd: $200
3rd: $120
Top U1000: $100
SCHEDULE
Friday, August 22nd
Round 1: 6:00pm
Saturday, August 23rd
Round 2: 10:00am
Round 3: 4:00pm
Sunday, August 24th
Round 4: 10:00am
Round 5: 4:00pm
ENTRY FEE
$90 by August 8th
$110 after
Free Entry to IMs/GMs/WIMs/WGMs
Online Registration only. No on-site registration. Registration ends August 22nd at 1:00PM EST.
Registration
https://caissachess.net/online-registration/index/6839
CONTACT
Questions - info.roanokechess@gmail.com
OTHER
Byes/Withdrawals: All schedule changes such as Byes or Withdrawals must be submitted at least 1 hour before the relevant round starts.
Spectators: Parents/Spectators are not allowed in the playing hall or to hover around the doorway once rounds have started.
Trophy/Plaques: Trophies or plaques are awarded to first place in each section based on US Chess tiebreaks.
Equipment: All equipment will be provided (boards, pieces, clocks, notation sheets, pens).
Media Consent: By registering or attending our event, you agree to have photos taken by RVCC & used for editorial/marketing purposes.
Refund Policy: No refunds upon registration.
Unrated Players: Unrated players are not eligible for class prizes (i.e., Top U1800, Top U1000, etc.), but are eligible for place prizes in their section (i.e., 1st place, 2nd place)