Hampton, VA   ♛♚♜   May–September 2026

BLUNDERCHECK GRAND PRIX — 2026 —

Five chess tournaments. Five rock shows. One championship series.
Earn BlunderCoins. Claim a Grand Prize: Top Kid and Top Adult.

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Benjamin Blundercheck and The Poisoned Pawn Chess pieces on keyboard Matt at the keyboard Matt with knight Sam on guitar Sam with pawn
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PLAY CHESS
Casual non-rated games using US Chess Rules. All ages, all skill levels welcome.
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EARN BLUNDERCOINS
+1 coin just for attending. +2 for 1st place. +1 for 2nd–5th. Coins stack across all five events.
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ROCK OUT
Every event features live music by Benjamin Blundercheck & The Poisoned Pawn and guests.
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WIN BIG
Most BlunderCoins after all five Grand Prix events wins the Grand Prize.
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PLAY FOR FUN
Don't want the tournament pressure? We'll have plenty of boards for casual play!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Grand Prix 2 UPCOMING
Chess Riot at Oozlefinch
📅 Sunday, June 7, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Oozlefinch Beers & Blending
Full Chess Riot – Mixed Format, Musical Chess & More
Entry: $10 / Spectators Free
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Grand Prix 3 UPCOMING
Blundercheck's Birthday Simul and Rapid
📅 Sunday, July 19, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Hampton History Museum
Rapid Quick Tournament with TWO Simuls featuring Blundercheck!
Entry: Everyone Free!
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Grand Prix 4 UPCOMING
Rapid-Fire Arena at Sly Clyde
📅 Sunday, August 16, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Sly Clyde Ciderworks
Continuous 10 Minute Games Arena
Entry: $5 / Spectators Free
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GRAND PRIX STANDINGS

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Standings will appear here after the first event results are uploaded.

BENJAMIN BLUNDERCHECK
& THE POISONED PAWN

Chess rock from Hampton, VA. The band behind the Grand Prix series, performing at every event and turning tournaments into fun rock shows.

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Benjamin Blundercheck
aka Uglyography