Explore upcoming chess tournaments across the United States in 2026. Follow major US Chess Federation events and stay updated on national, scholastic, and open tournaments happening throughout the country.
Upcoming Chess Tournaments in the USA 2026 Complete Calendar
Date | Tournament Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
Dec 26–30, 2025 | Charlotte Winter Classic | Charlotte, NC |
Dec 26–30, 2025 | North American Open | Las Vegas, NV |
Jan 2–4, 2026 | 49th Annual Gulf Coast New Year’s Open | Estero, FL |
Jan 2–5, 2026 | Pan-American Intercollegiate Championship | Oak Brook, IL |
Jan 9–11, 2026 | Tim Just Winter Open XIII | Schaumburg, IL |
Jan 16–19, 2026 | Liberty Bell Open | Philadelphia, PA |
Jan 17–19, 2026 | Charlotte Open | Charlotte, NC |
Jan 30–Feb 1, 2026 | Land of the Sky | Asheville, NC |
Feb 20–22, 2026 | Amateur Team North | Schaumburg, IL |
Mar 13–15, 2026 | Indiana Chess Congress | Indianapolis, IN |
Mar 27–29, 2026 | National High School (K–12) Championship | Chicago, IL |
Apr 10–12, 2026 | All-Girls National Championship | Chicago, IL |
Apr 24–26, 2026 | 36th Space Coast Open Chess Festival ($20,000 Guaranteed) | Melbourne, FL |
May 1–3, 2026 | National Elementary (K–6) Championship | Baltimore, MD |
May 8–10, 2026 | National Middle School (K–8) Championship | Round Rock, TX |
May 29–31, 2026 | 13th Summer Solstice Open | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
Jun 12–14, 2026 | Carolinas Classic | Charlotte, NC |
Jun 25–28, 2026 | Washington International | Washington, DC |
Jun 26–28, 2026 | DC Open | Washington, DC |
Jul 26–Aug 2, 2026 | U.S. Open | Grand Rapids, MI |
Aug 21–23, 2026 | Washington International | Rockville, MD |
Sep 4–7, 2026 | New York State Championship | Albany, NY |
Sep 5–7, 2026 | Harvey Lerman Florida State Championship ($16,000 Guaranteed) | Melbourne, FL |
Nov 13–15, 2026 | Annual Turkey Bowl | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
Nov 27–29, 2026 | National Chess Congress | Philadelphia, PA |
Source: AICF – United States Chess Federation (US Chess), International Chess Federation
