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Chess is everywhere in Hampton Roads. Here are the local clubs and upcoming events we know about. The more you play, the faster you improve — and the bigger the community gets.
LOCAL CHESS CLUBS
If you run or attend a club in the Hampton Roads area, get in touch and we'll list it here. BenjaminBlundercheck@gmail.com
UPCOMING CHESS EVENTS
A full Chess Riot experience — mixed format tournament, musical chess, live psychedelic funk by The Bread Collectors, and of course Chess Rock! $10 entry, spectators always free.
For Blundercheck's 50th Birthday, he wants to play chess with you at the 3rd Grand Prix Event! He wants to play EVERYONE he knows during one of two Simuls during the event (he will play several players at once on boards around the room, one move at a time). Add a quick tournament with 10 minute games to the mix and this is chess birthday bash you won't forget! EARN AN EXTRA BLUNDERCOIN FOR DEFEATING BLUNDERCHECK IN THE SIMUL!!
Gather 'round, challengers! Prepare for an epic battle. Join Benjamin Blundercheck & The Poisoned Pawn for an afternoon of rapid-fire chess games in Arena format (as seen on chess.com)! This arena format will consist of 10 minute games (G/10). Upon completion of each game players will be paired with the next available opponent. 2 points for a win, 1 point for a draw. Winning streaks gain extra points. All accompanied by CHESS ROCK!!
The Grand Fin- ale at the Kiwanis Seafood Festival! Rapid tournament plus all-you-can-eat seafood and BBQ dinner, with live music by SlapNation. Early bird pricing until ($65) until September 11, then $75. Purchase tickets at: https://kiwanispeninsulaseafoodfestival.com Tournament Registration is free with ticket. Tournament will run from 4:30 - 7:00 (Arrive as early as 3:30 to eat!) We will play 4 rounds of 15 minute games (G/15; d3) and determine the overall Grand Prix winner!
PAST EVENTS
ONLINE RESOURCES
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