Chess tournaments in the United States in December 2026

89 chess tournaments in the United States in December 2026 from today, 1 Dec 2026 to 31 Dec 2026. Most common: Open (14), Blitz (8), Youth (2). Busiest places: Charlotte, New York, Bellevue.

CCC Tuesday Night Action 138 - Top

CharlotteChess tournament

From 1 Dec 2026

CCC Tuesday Night Action 138 - U1300

CharlotteChess tournament

From 1 Dec 2026

CCC Tuesday Night Action 138 - U1600

CharlotteChess tournament

From 1 Dec 2026

2026 December - January Marshall Weekly Wednesdays U2200

New YorkChess tournament

2 Dec – 30 Dec 2026

CCC Wednesday Action Quads 210 - A

CharlotteChess tournament

From 2 Dec 2026

CCC Wednesday Action Quads 210 - B

CharlotteChess tournament

From 2 Dec 2026

CCC Wednesday Action Quads 210 - C

CharlotteChess tournament

From 2 Dec 2026

CCC Wednesday Action Quads 210 - D

CharlotteChess tournament

From 2 Dec 2026

CCC Wednesday Action Quads 210 - E

CharlotteChess tournament

From 2 Dec 2026

CCC Wednesday Action Quads 210 - F

CharlotteChess tournament

From 2 Dec 2026

CCC Wednesday Action Quads 210 - G

CharlotteChess tournament

From 2 Dec 2026

110th Edward Lasker Memorial - MCC Championship

New YorkOpen

From 3 Dec 2026

2026 East High School Scholastic

ColumbusChess tournament

From 5 Dec 2026

8th Donaldson Tournament - 1600-1999

San FranciscoChess tournament

From 5 Dec 2026

8th Donaldson Tournament - 2000 and Over

San FranciscoChess tournament

From 5 Dec 2026

8th Donaldson Tournament - Under 1600

San FranciscoChess tournament

From 5 Dec 2026

CCC Sunday Afternoon Classical 40 - Top

CharlotteChess tournament

From 6 Dec 2026

CCC Sunday Afternoon Classical 40 - U1300

CharlotteChess tournament

From 6 Dec 2026

CCC Sunday Afternoon Classical 40 - U1600

CharlotteChess tournament

From 6 Dec 2026

CCC Wednesday Action Quads 211 - A

CharlotteChess tournament

From 9 Dec 2026

CCC Wednesday Action Quads 211 - B

CharlotteChess tournament

From 9 Dec 2026

CCC Wednesday Action Quads 211 - C

CharlotteChess tournament

From 9 Dec 2026

CCC Wednesday Action Quads 211 - D

CharlotteChess tournament

From 9 Dec 2026

CCC Wednesday Action Quads 211 - E

CharlotteChess tournament

From 9 Dec 2026

CCC Wednesday Action Quads 211 - F

CharlotteChess tournament

From 9 Dec 2026

CCC Wednesday Action Quads 211 - G

CharlotteChess tournament

From 9 Dec 2026

2026 December Marshall Premier FIDE - Open

New YorkOpen

From 11 Dec 2026

2026 December Marshall Premier FIDE - U2000

New YorkChess tournament

From 11 Dec 2026

2026 South Carolina Senior Championship

ColumbiaOpen

From 11 Dec 2026

Reverse Angle 159

CharlotteChess tournament

From 12 Dec 2026

Reverse Angle 159 - U2000

CharlotteChess tournament

From 12 Dec 2026

Marshall Masters 68

New YorkChess tournament

From 15 Dec 2026

CCC Wednesday Action Quads 212 - A

CharlotteChess tournament

From 16 Dec 2026

CCC Wednesday Action Quads 212 - B

CharlotteChess tournament

From 16 Dec 2026

CCC Wednesday Action Quads 212 - C

CharlotteChess tournament

From 16 Dec 2026

CCC Wednesday Action Quads 212 - D

CharlotteChess tournament

From 16 Dec 2026

CCC Wednesday Action Quads 212 - E

CharlotteChess tournament

From 16 Dec 2026

CCC Wednesday Action Quads 212 - F

CharlotteChess tournament

From 16 Dec 2026

CCC Wednesday Action Quads 212 - G

CharlotteChess tournament

From 16 Dec 2026

2026 Cincinnati Masters FIDE Open

Blue AshOpen

From 18 Dec 2026

2026 Cincinnati Masters FIDE Open - U2200

Blue AshOpen

18 Dec – 20 Dec 2026

2026 December Marshall Monthly FIDE - U1800

New YorkChess tournament

From 18 Dec 2026

2026 December Marshall Monthly FIDE - U2400

New YorkChess tournament

From 18 Dec 2026

2026 North American Junior Championship - Girls U20

CharlotteYouth

18 Dec – 23 Dec 2026

2026 North American Junior Championship - Open U20

CharlotteYouth

18 Dec – 23 Dec 2026

2026 Winter CCC GM Norm Invitational (40) - 6 Day

CharlotteChess tournament

From 18 Dec 2026

5th Jai Jagannath Tournament - 1500-1799

SacramentoChess tournament

From 18 Dec 2026

5th Jai Jagannath Tournament - 1800-2099

SacramentoChess tournament

From 18 Dec 2026

5th Jai Jagannath Tournament - 2100 and over

SacramentoChess tournament

From 18 Dec 2026

5th Jai Jagannath Tournament - Senior U1800

SacramentoChess tournament

From 18 Dec 2026

5th Jai Jagannath Tournament - U1500

SacramentoChess tournament

From 18 Dec 2026

Marshall Friday Night FIDE Rapid 17

New YorkRapid

From 18 Dec 2026

2026 December Weekend Chess Classic

IrvineChess tournament

From 19 Dec 2026

2026 December Weekend Chess Classic - U1800

IrvineChess tournament

From 19 Dec 2026

2026 December Weekend Chess Classic Sat Blitz

IrvineBlitz

From 19 Dec 2026

2026 Grandmaster Chess Center Winter Norm Invitational - IM A

BellevueChess tournament

From 19 Dec 2026

2026 Grandmaster Chess Center Winter Norm Invitational - IM B

BellevueChess tournament

From 19 Dec 2026

2026 Washington Winter Classic - Advanced (1700-1999)

BellevueChess tournament

From 19 Dec 2026

2026 Washington Winter Classic - Challengers (1300-1699)

BellevueChess tournament

From 19 Dec 2026

2026 Washington Winter Classic - Elite (2000 and Over)

BellevueChess tournament

From 19 Dec 2026

CCC FIDE Saturdays 12 - Top

CharlotteChess tournament

From 19 Dec 2026

CCC FIDE Saturdays 12 - U1700

CharlotteChess tournament

From 19 Dec 2026

Let there be Light 21 Open

Iowa CityOpen

From 19 Dec 2026

Let there be Light 21 RBO

Iowa CityChess tournament

From 19 Dec 2026

2026 December CKQ Super Sunday FIDE - Championship (2000-2399)

PiscatawayOpen

From 20 Dec 2026

2026 December CKQ Super Sunday FIDE - Intermediate (U2000)

PiscatawayChess tournament

From 20 Dec 2026

2026 December Weekend Chess Classic Sun Blitz

IrvineBlitz

From 20 Dec 2026

2026 December Wilson Chess FIDE Plus Score #17 - Major

LisleChess tournament

From 20 Dec 2026

2026 December Wilson Chess FIDE Plus Score #17 - Reserve

LisleChess tournament

From 20 Dec 2026

2026 Washington Winter Classic - Blitz

BellevueBlitz

From 20 Dec 2026

2026 North American Junior Blitz - Girls U20

CharlotteBlitz

From 21 Dec 2026

2026 North American Junior Blitz - Open U20

CharlotteBlitz

From 21 Dec 2026

2026 North Central Open - Premier

MadisonOpen

From 25 Dec 2026

Test Tournament 2

noviChess tournament

From 25 Dec 2026

1st Annual Princeton Holiday Classic - Premier

Plainsboro njChess tournament

26 Dec – 28 Dec 2026

2026 Charlotte Winter Classic - Championship

CharlotteOpen

26 Dec – 28 Dec 2026

2026 Charlotte Winter Classic - U1800

CharlotteChess tournament

From 26 Dec 2026

2026 Charlotte Winter Classic - U2100

CharlotteChess tournament

From 26 Dec 2026

2026 Princeton Holiday Classic - Blitz

PlainsboroBlitz

From 26 Dec 2026

2026 Princeton Holiday Classic - Premier

PlainsboroChess tournament

From 26 Dec 2026

2026 Princeton Holiday Classic - U2100

PlainsboroChess tournament

From 26 Dec 2026

36th Annual North American Open

Las VegasOpen

From 26 Dec 2026

36th Annual North American Open - U2100

Las VegasOpen

From 26 Dec 2026

36th Annual North American Open - U2300

Las VegasOpen

From 26 Dec 2026

51st Annual Eastern Open - Premier

ArlingtonOpen

From 26 Dec 2026

51st Annual Eastern Open - U2200

ArlingtonOpen

From 26 Dec 2026

2026 Charlotte Winter Classic - Blitz

CharlotteBlitz

From 27 Dec 2026

BoiseChess tournament

From 28 Dec 2026

2026 Charlotte Winter Elite Camp Blitz

CharlotteBlitz

From 31 Dec 2026