Uglyography · Hampton Roads, VA

MUSIC &
MEDIA

BENJAMIN BLUNDERCHECK
& THE POISONED PAWN

AKA Uglyography  ·  Quirkadelic Rock  ·  Since 2005

Seven full-length albums and counting, Uglyography is short, in-your-face, beautiful punk-and-synth-influenced rock from Hampton Roads, VA. The chess rock album Benjamin Blundercheck & The Poisoned Pawn is 13 tracks entirely about chess — strategy, concepts, and stories from the board. Now performing live at Grand Prix events!

Matthew Thomas (Benjamin Blundercheck) — frontman, chess club director & coach
Sam McDonald (The Poisoned Pawn) — guitars, vocals
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VIDEOS

Blundercheck!
UGLYOGRAPHY  ·  OFFICIAL VIDEO
From the chess rock album Benjamin Blundercheck & The Poisoned Pawn
Uglyography Live
UGLYOGRAPHY  ·  LIVE PERFORMANCE
Quirkadelic rock live from Hampton Roads, VA
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THE ALBUMS

★ Featured · Chess Rock Album · 2023
BENJAMIN BLUNDERCHECK
& THE POISONED PAWN
13 TRACKS  ·  UGLYOGRAPHY  ·  RELEASED NOV 4, 2023

An entire album dedicated to chess — strategy, concepts, and stories from the board. The official soundtrack of the Blundercheck Grand Prix series.

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Hits & Misses
UGLYOGRAPHY · 2023 · Originals 2006–2023
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Quirkadelic Radio
UGLYOGRAPHY · 2023 · Covers
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Evil Rays
UGLYOGRAPHY · 2017 · 18 tracks
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Full Discography
7 releases · 2005 – present
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CDs, shirts, and more from the Uglyography Bandcamp merch store. Support the band and rep the Chess Riot at the Grand Prix events.

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Booking & Contact

HOST A CHESS RIOT

Seeking venues, partners, and sponsors nationwide for Chess Riots and performances. Bring live chess tournaments and rock music to your space.

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