2026–2027 Tournament Schedule
Explore HRCA weekend tournaments, chess workshops, community events, HRCC club tournaments, and selected state and national championships. Registration buttons appear as events open.
Registration: Advance online registration is required for HRCA tournaments.
Tentative dates: Dates marked “tentative” may change based on venue availability.
HRCA Weekend Tournaments & Events
Community, scholastic, and all-ages chess across Hampton Roads.
Ernie Schlich Memorial Tournament
All-ages Quick Quads and Scholastic Swiss
Law Enforcement Training Academy
Virginia Beach
Holiday Hustle Tournament
Christopher Farms Elementary School
Virginia Beach
Cooke Classic Scholastic Tournament
W.T. Cooke Elementary School
Virginia Beach
State Chess Warm-Up Tournament
Sherwood Forest Elementary School
Norfolk
Battle on BB-64
USS Wisconsin
Norfolk
Seven Cities School Chess Championship
Kempsville Recreation Center
Virginia Beach
6th Annual Coastal Virginia Open
Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Virginia Beach
35th Zofchak Memorial
Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Virginia Beach
Chess Workshops & Training
Build confidence, prepare for tournaments, and sharpen your skills.
Intro to Tournaments Camp
For scholastic players who have never participated in a tournament.
King’s Grant Presbyterian Church
Virginia Beach
State Championship Workshop
Preparation workshop for scholastic state championship participants.
King’s Grant Presbyterian Church
Virginia Beach
Other Events
More ways to connect with our chess community.
Additional events will be posted here as details become available.
HRCC Club Tournaments
Tuesday night chess at Hampton Roads Chess Club.
Rated tournament chess is returning to Tuesday nights at Hampton Roads Chess Club!
HRCC offers rated tournament opportunities alongside regular casual play for adults, teens, and advanced scholastic players.
Quick Quads — November 10
Join us for Quick Quads honoring HRCC founder Ernie Schlich and warm up for the November 14 Ernie Schlich Memorial Tournament. Casual play will also be available.
Registration: Advance online registration is required.
Weekly casual play: Tuesdays at 7:15 p.m. for ages 14 and older.
Questions or accommodation requests: Email hrcc@hrchessclub.org or call or text (757) 472-5909.
Win a cash prize?
Congratulations! Complete our Google Form to provide your payment information. Payments are generally sent within 24 hours after the event, once your payment information is received.
Electronic payments are available through Zelle, PayPal, or Venmo. Please claim your prize within 30 days after the event.
Official HRCA Tournament Information
Official HRCA tournaments will be listed only under Hampton Roads Chess Association (HRCA) or Hampton Roads Chess Club (HRCC).
HRCA’s names, logos, event names, participant lists, and contact lists are organizational assets and may be used only for authorized HRCA purposes. Events offered by other individuals, affiliates, or organizations are not sponsored or endorsed by HRCA unless explicitly identified as official HRCA programming.
Advance online registration is required for scheduled
tournaments. Please review each event listing for
specific requirements.
Parent/guardian must accompany youth under age 14 unless specific event info states otherwise.
State & National Championship Events
Organized by other chess organizations and listed for informational purposes.
National K–12 Grade Championships
December 11–13, 2026
US Chess Federation
Orlando, Florida
Virginia State College & Scholastic Championships
March 2027 — exact date TBD
Virginia Chess Federation
Norfolk/Virginia Beach — location TBD
National Elementary K–6 Championships
April 30–May 2, 2027
US Chess Federation
Columbus, Ohio
For additional tournaments in Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Maryland, visit the Virginia Chess Federation Clearinghouse.
For other national events, visit the US Chess National Events Calendar.