About HRCA
Find your place at our chessboards.
Hampton Roads Chess Association is a nonprofit connecting
children, teens, and adults across Southeast Virginia through
chess education, friendly play, and competition.
We firmly believe in the lifelong benefits of chess to help
people of all ages build valuable skills, discover friendships,
and find community. It’s more than a game. It’s our mission.
Explore Hampton Roads Chess
Find your place at the board.
Upcoming Events
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New classes start in January
Build skills and friendships in our winter classes and clubs. Sign up today!
Explore Winter Programs →Dave & Buster’s Power Card Fundraiser
Give the gift of fun! Purchase $10 or $20 Power Cards, and 50% supports HRCA’s local chess programming.
Great for gifts and stocking stuffers—or our January 18 Dave & Buster’s chess event!
Card details & pickup information
Valid at any Dave & Buster’s location. No expiration!
Order by December 3 at 11:59 PM. Physical cards require in-person pickup at an HRCA event December 5–15.
Pickup locations and additional information are available through the button below.
Ernie Schlich Memorial Tournament
Celebrate Ernie’s legacy through chess and community. All ages and abilities welcome.
More about this event
Honor HRCC founder and HRCA Co-Founder Ernie Schlich with a day of chess and community.
Marco’s Pizza Day
Pizza supports chess programs! It’s HRCA day across six Southside locations. Marco’s will donate up to 50% of qualifying purchases to HRCA. Use our fundraiser code!
Ordering code & details
Make November 16 your pizza night! Use code FDHRCA111626 to support HRCA. Cannot be combined with coupons or discounts.
Holiday Hustle Tournament
Make your next move a festive one! Visit our chess store and concessions.
Details & Registration →Chess Meet Up/Fundraiser at Panera
Join us at Panera in Town Center, Virginia Beach. All are welcome! Equipment will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. HRCA receives 25% of qualifying sales. Can’t stay? Online and takeout orders welcome! Mention HRCA or use our code.
Details and ordering code
HRCA receives 25% of qualifying sales. Show our flyer or mention HRCA when ordering. Use FUND4U for online orders.
HRCC Cocoa, Cookies, and Checkmates
Join your chess community for a cozy evening of cocoa, cookies, and friendly games!
Location & participation
King’s Grant Presbyterian Church
745 Little Neck Road, Virginia Beach.
Adults, teens, and any youth rated 1000+ may participate. More event details coming soon!
HRCC Blitz-en Bash Tournament and Party
Celebrate the season with fast-paced chess and your HRCC community at our Blitz-en Bash tournament and party!
Location & participation
King’s Grant Presbyterian Church
745 Little Neck Road, Virginia Beach.
Adults, teens, and any youth rated 1000+ may participate. Tournament format, entry fees, and registration details coming soon!
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