The Virginia Scholastic Chess Association

Recent VSCA Events

  • Virginia Beach June Scholastic & Quads
  • Virginia Beach | June 1, 2019 | Tournament Results
  • Meadowdale Spring Scholastic & Quads
  • Chesterfield County | May 18, 2019 | Tournament Results

Upcoming VSCA Events

  • North Courthouse Summer Scholastic & Quads
    (Grades K–12 and Adults)

  • Saturday, August 10, 2019 | Information
  • North Courthouse Road Library | Chesterfield County
  • K–12 and K–5 Not-rated sections for new players
  • K–12 and K–5 US Chess-rated Open sections for experienced players
  • US Chess-rated Open Quads for advanced K–12 (1200+ rating) and adults
  • Registration Opens July 24

Other Upcoming Events

  • Championship Chess "Cross Round" Tournament

  • Sunday, July 21, 2019, 2:00 pm–5:00 pm | Website | Flyer
  • Stuffy's at Libbie | 324 Libbie Avenue, Richmond 23226
  • Open to Students in Rising Grades K–9 | Rated and Non-rated
  • Also Quick-rated Quads (G/20;d3) for Adults and Advanced Scholastic
  • Organized by Championship Chess Richmond

  • SCBC Saturday Swiss

  • Saturday, July 27, 2019 | Website
  • Scholarship Chess Business Center, 607 Wickham Street, Richmond 23222
  • Two blocks East of Chamberlayne Avenue | Free Parking, Many Local Restaurants
  • All Ages Welcome | All Games US Chess-rated
  • Organized by Scholarship Chess Business Center
  • (Formerly Richmond Chess Initiative)

  • Dragon Chess Scholastic

  • August 17, 2019 | Information | Website
  • Maggie L. Walker Governor's School | Richmond
  • K–5 Rated, K–12 Rated, K–12 Unrated Sections
  • Organized by Maggie L. Walker Chess Club

Summer Chess Camps

  • Maggie L. Walker Summer Chess Camp

  • August 12–16, 2019 | Website
  • Maggie L. Walker Governor's School | Richmond
  • Open to Students in Rising 3rd through 9th Grades
  • Organized by Maggie L. Walker Chess Club

  • Championship Chess Richmond
    Summer Chess Camps

  • Dates in June, July, August | Information & Registration
  • Locations Throughout the Richmond Area
  • Organized by Championship Chess Richmond

  • HRCA Summer Chess Camp

  • July 22–26, 2019 | Info & Registration
  • Eastminster Presbyterian Church | Virginia Beach
  • Masters Camps, Intermediate Camps and Beginners Camp
  • Organized by Hampton Roads Chess Association

  • HRCA Summer Chess Academy

  • Tuesday evenings 5:30–7:30, June 18–August 27, except July 23
  • Eastminster Presbyterian Church | Virginia Beach | Info & Registration
  • Open to Players in Grades Pre-K through 12
  • Organized by Hampton Roads Chess Association

Chess Clubs | Hampton Roads Area

  • Hampton Roads Scholastic Chess Club

  • Meetings Each Tuesday Night | Facebook
  • Eastminster Presbyterian Church, Virginia Beach
  • Training and Rated Tournaments
  • Scholastic Players 5:00–7:30 pm
  • Adult and Advanced Scholastic Players 7:00–10:30 pm

  • Denbigh Community Center Chess Club

  • Meetings Each Thursday Night 4:30–6:30 pm
  • Denbigh Community Center | Newport News
  • Beginners Welcome | Sets Provided | Chess Coach Available at Each Meeting

Chess Clubs | Greater Richmond Area

  • Richmond Chess Initiative Workshop

  • Meetings Each Night Monday–Thursday, 6:30 pm–9:00 pm | Website
  • Create Space, 607 Wickham Street, Richmond 23222 | Free Parking
  • All Ages and Skills Welcome!
  • Please call 804-426-6058 if you will arrive later than 7:30 pm

  • Louisa County Chess Club

  • Meetings Each Thursday 11 am–12 noon
  • Louisa County Library, 881 Davis Hwy, Mineral 23117
  • All Ages 5 Years and Older Are Welcome!

  • Chesterfield County Public Library Chess Club

  • Meetings Each Tuesday Night 6:00–8:00 pm
  • Meadowdale Library, 4301 Meadowdale Boulevard, North Chesterfield 23234
  • All Ages Are Welcome!

  • Henrico Police Athletic League Free Chess Club

  • Meetings Each Friday Night 6:30–8:30 pm | Information
  • Henrico County Training Center | 7701 E Parham Road
  • Ages 6-18, All Experience Levels

  • Glen Allen Chess Club

  • Meetings Each Tuesday Night 6:00–8:30 pm | Facebook
  • Wegmans Short Pump, 12200 Wegmans Blvd, Henrico 23233

  • Bon Air Chess Club

  • Meetings 1st and 3rd Friday Nights 7:00 pm
  • Bon Air Church of Latter Day Saints | Chesterfield County
  • Kid and Adult Friendly Chess Club

  • Mechanicsville Chess Club

  • Meetings Each Tuesday Night 6:00–8:30 pm | Information
  • Atlee Library | Mechanicsville
  • All Ages and Experience Levels Welcome
  • Players Under 18 Must Be Accompanied by a Parent

It's Your Move!