12th Annual Washington International - Championship will be held from 2025/08/09 to 2025/08/13 at Rockville, Maryland (USA). This tournament featured 9 rounds with a time control of G/90;+30.
Organized by the FA Michael Regan (2053616), and officiated by FA Michael Regan 2053616 and IA Grishmeshwar P Sinha 30966469.
This tournament features three main sections: Championship (for players rated 2200+), Premier (below 2300), and Contenders (USCF 1000–1800, not FIDE-rated), with a total guaranteed prize fund of over $43,000. The Championship section alone offers $7,000 for first place, and all sections include special prizes for rating groups, mixed doubles, and age categories.
Entry fees vary by rating and registration date, with early discounts and bonuses (e.g., hotel stay, senior players, new participants). Free entry is available for titled players like GMs and IMs if registered early. All games will follow a classical time control of 90 minutes plus 30 seconds increment, and players can take up to four half-point byes if requested early. T
he venue provides chess equipment, a skittles room with free Wi-Fi, and light refreshments, and top boards will be broadcast live. Registration is now open through mdchess.com, with early fee deadlines approaching in July.