Hampton Roads Chess Association (“HRCA”) aims to promote the life benefits of chess and foster a strong chess community in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. HRCA was officially founded as a 501c3 nonprofit organization in 2016 and serves approximately 1,000 residents annually through chess clubs and classes, camps, school programs, community programs, and outreach efforts.
200 youth players from Hampton Roads
HRCA is proud to be a prominent member of Hampton Roads and the chess community.
We believe that collaborating with other community organizations is key to fulfilling our mission as a chess organization!
- Partner in Education with Virginia Beach City Public Schools
- Partner in Education with Norfolk Public Schools
- Kempsville Recreation Center, Virginia Beach
- City of Norfolk
- Slover Library, Norfolk
- Battleship Wisconsin/Nauticus
- Newport News Public Library (Main Street)
- Public schools, private schools, and homeschool co-ops across the Seven Cities
- Virginia Chess Federation
- Affiliate of the United States Chess Federation
- Affiliate of Chess.com and ChessKid
Our Awards Include:
- Commendation from the Virginia House of Delegates
- Chess Club of the Year award (US Chess Federation)
- Scholastic Service Award (US Chess Federation)
- Meritorious Service Award (US Chess Federation)
HRCA Coaching Staff:
- Experienced and knowledgable
- Background Checked
- Certified Coaches with the US Chess Federation
- Rated Tournament Players
- Two National Masters
- Taught over 1200 hours for HRCA in 2023-2024
- Virtus-trained coaches available
- SafeSport trained (coming soon!)
- Many are Certified Tournament Directors
HRCA Tournament Directors:
- Experienced and knowledgable
- Background Checked
- Certified with the US Chess Federation
- Many are rated Tournament Players
- All are SafeSport trained
