HRCA is committed to bringing the life benefits of chess to people of all ages and abilities throughout Hampton Roads. In addition to our many school chess programs, we currently offer a variety of programming in community venues in the cities of Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Hampton. We are in various stages of planning to bring similar programs to Newport News, Chesapeake, Suffolk, and Portsmouth.
Click on the program name below for more detailed info, including registration links and current openings!
Annual registration fee is non-refundable, but only billed once per student, per year regardless of how many classes are taken with HRCA.
| Program | Location | Type | Ages | Abilities | Day(s) | Time | Cost |
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| Slover Library Chess Club Register directly with Slover – registration is TBD | Slover Library | Class | Youth | Beginner & Intermediate | Returning November 2024! | FREE | |
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King’s Grant Presbyterian Church, Virginia Beach |
Class |
4-6 |
Absolute Beginner |
Tuesdays during the academic year |
5:15-6 PM |
$165 per 12-week session; annual $25 registration fee | |
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King’s Grant Presbyterian Church, Virginia Beach |
Club with classes and tournaments |
4-18 |
Beginner (must have basic starting knowledge of rules and be able to play a game) to Advanced |
Tuesdays during the academic year |
5-7:15 PM (may check in as late as 5:30 PM; a few games may go past 7) |
$85/month; annual $25 registration fee | |
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Zoom / Virtual |
Class |
6 – Adult |
Advanced 1200-2000 rating |
Mondays during the academic year |
7-8 PM |
$195 per 12-week session; annual $25 registration fee | |
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Wegman’s Food Court, Virginia Beach |
Club / Informal Class / Social Events |
4-18 |
All abilities |
Thursdays |
6-7 PM 10U Beginner 7-8 PM Tween/Teen/Intermediate |
$20/month + Annual $25 registration fee | |
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Kempsville Rec Center, Virginia Beach |
Club / Social |
4-18 |
All abilities- must have basic knowledge of chess |
Fridays |
9:30AM-10:30AM |
$90/12-week semester +Annual $25 registration fee | |
Kempsville Recreation Center Chess Register directly with KRC – registration is open! |
Kempsville Rec Center, Virginia Beach |
Classes |
6 and up (incl adults) |
All abilities – Beginner and Intermediate classes |
Mondays during the academic year |
6:30-7:30 PM |
$69 per session; must be rec center member |
HRCA Peninsula Satellite Club (PSCC) join anytime |
Ivy Memorial Baptist Church, Hampton |
Club with classes, casual play, and tournaments |
4 and up (youth and adults). Parents must stay with young children. |
All playing strengths for casual and tournament play |
Mondays year-round |
5:30-9 PM (Class 5:30-6:30 PM, Tournaments 7-9 PM, casual play throughout) |
$25 HRCA annual membership and pay as you go tournament entry fees |
Hampton Roads Chess Club (HRCC) join anytime |
King’s Grant Presbyterian Church, Virginia Beach |
Club with casual play and tournaments |
All ages (youth and adult) |
Adults of any ability, advanced youth – recommended for players rated 1000+ |
Tuesdays year-round |
7:30-9:30 PM or until complete |
$25 HRCA annual membership fee; pay as you go tournament entry fees. |
Newport News Main Street Library Chess Club no registration necessary |
Main Street Library, Newport News |
Informal Coaching, Casual Play |
Tweens and Teens |
All abilities |
One Saturday a Month |
2-4 PM |
Free |
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COMING SOON – Chesapeake |
TBD community location |
Classes |
All ages |
All abilities – Beginner and Intermediate |
TBD |
TBD |
TBD |
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COMING SOON – Suffolk |
TBD community location |
Classes |
All ages |
All abilities – Beginner and Intermediate |
TBD |
TBD |
TBD |
COMING SOON – Portsmouth |
TBD community location |
Classes |
All ages |
All abilities – Beginner and Intermediate |
TBD |
TBD |
TBD |
**Kempsville Rec’s Fall Monday Evening Classes are almost full!