Join us for HRCA’s 10th Birthday Bash & Blitz!
For ten years, the Hampton Roads Chess Association has helped thousands of students and adults discover the lifelong benefits of chess through classes, clubs, camps, tournaments, and community events.
Whether you’re a longtime member, alumni, partner, or visiting for the first time,
we’d love to celebrate with you.
There are also opportunities to support HRCA and help us meet our $10,000 fundraising goal!
Sponsor a chess square, shop our Amazon List, or make another gift today!
📅 Saturday, July 11, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Kempsville Recreation Center
800 Monmouth Lane
Virginia Beach, 23464
Quick Links:
RSVP HERE for Celebration/Casual Chess
Register here for Birthday Blitz Tournament
Schedule of Events:
Chess Challenge
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. FREE.
Take on some of the best players in Hampton Roads in a fun, casual challenge.
Open House & Birthday Party
10:30 AM – 2:00 PM. FREE.
Join us for:
- Photo Booth
- Games
- Casual Chess
- Meet members, coaches, and friends
- Celebrate 10 years of HRCA!
Birthday Celebration & Remarks
12:00 PM. FREE.
Help us recognize a decade of community, strategy, and growth with brief remarks and birthday cupcakes.
Food Trucks
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM. (For Purchase)
Food available for purchase throughout the day.
Vendors include:
*SundaeScoop
AJ’s Soda Shop
Main Street Shwarma
Schmitt Sandwiches
Come hungry!
* indicates vendor will donate a portion of sales to support HRCA!
Birthday Blitz Tournament
12:30 PM – 3:30 PM. (Entry Fee Required)
- Entry fee required. Register by June 30th for special earlybird rate of only $25!
- July 1-10 : registration is $30. Day of event: $40.
- Registration will remain open until 11:00 AM on 7/11 or until event is full
- You MUST register online through King. We cannot accept payments onsite.
- Open to players of all ages and skill levels
- Tournament will NOT be rated — no USCF membership required
- Special birthday trophy prizes
Register here for Blitz Tournament & Learn More
Birthday Gifts
Birthday gifts give us a jump start on the next year of programming! Support HRCA by shopping our Amazon Wish List and help us continue providing high-quality chess programming throughout Hampton Roads. You may bring your gift to the party or send it directly to HRCA.
FUNdraiser – 64 Squares for 10 Years
Sponsor one (or more!) squares on our chessboard!
Every sponsored square helps support tournaments, classes, operational expenses, and outreach programs. Let’s fill the board (or two!) to help HRCA get ready for the next 10 years. Your name will be listed on a square for the respective dollar amount(s) you give!
Contact Us
Hampton Roads Chess Association
📧 hrca@hrchessclub.org
📱 Text: 757-447-0756