Chess House

Contact us at  <ESchlich@verizon.net> or  (757) 853-5296

We are chess organizers, directors, players and teachers. This web-site is dedicated to our chess programs and promoting chess in the Hampton Roads area.
If you need help establishing a scholastic or open chess club, please call or e-mail us. Lessons can be arranged for beginning chess players.
Use the following links to information about chess in Hampton Roads and Virginia. 

Ernie is the director/organizer for the Hampton Roads Chess Club that meets on Tuesday evenings at the Beth Messiah Synagogue in Norfolk.

Join my e-mail list for local news. E-mail me at ESchlich@verizon.net to be added to the list. I mail about once a month.
If you have any comments or problems concerning this site, I would appreciate your taking the time to let me know.
I do not release information about those on my list without their permission.

Join the US Chess Federation and help support chess around the United States. Visit the USCF's website at  www.uschess.org   to
learn more about our national chess organization and for links to many clubs around the USA.


                                                     Latest News                                                                Updated 5/16/2012          


May 8-29   HRCC Spring Championship.  Late Entries may receive single half-point bye.
Click here for current Standings     Click here for next rounds tentative pairings.
Click here for prizes to be awarded.

May  19    Spratley K-8 Scholastic Tournament   K8, K5, & K3 sections.
Spratley Gifted Center, 339 Woodland Road, Hampton, VA 23669

May  26    Richmond Spring Open   Atlee HS   9414 Atlee Station Rd, Mechanicsville, VA, 23116

May 8-29   HRCC Spring Championship.  Late Entries may receive single half-point bye.
Click here for current Standings     Click here for next rounds tentative pairings.
Click here for prizes.



Play Chess in the Hampton Roads Area

Tuesday

Hampton Roads Chess Club -  Norfolk    The Hampton Roads Chess Club meets every Tuesday evening from 6:45 to 10 pm
at the Beth Messiah synagogue, 7130 Granby Street across from Granby HS. Play casual or USCF rated chess. Free to play casual chess or watch the events.
Rated events have a small entry fee and require USCF membership. Click on the link for details and schedule.  Contact Ernie Schlich for
Information.

Gloucester Chess Club - Gloucester main library.  The club meets on Tuesdays from 6 to 8 pm. Contact/info is on site.

Williamsburg Chess Club - Williamsburg   Meets every Tuesday, including holidays from 7-10 pm at The Williamsburg Landing
 5700 Williamsburg Landing Drive in the 2nd floor game room of the main building. Contact Tom Landvogt at (757) 565-5792 for directions and details.


Wednesday

Norview Community Center, Norfolk  A primarily scholastic club meets starting about 5 pm.  Adults are welcome and encouraged to help
teach the kids chess.  Requires annual Norfolk Rec. pass.  $10 for residents (free > age 64)  non-residents $50. Pass can be purchased on
initial visit. Thursday

Thursday

Newport News Chess Club   Lee Pitts runs the Newport News chess club.  It meets at the Patrick Henry Mall in Newport News.
The club meets on Thursday evenings starting at 6:30 pm.   The club has changed their website and are now using FaceBook
For additional information, call Lee at (757) 870-9717 or e-mail him at nnchessclub@live.com


Sunday

Waterside  - Norfolk    Play casual chess at the food court at Waterside on Sunday afternoons. Downtown Norfolk on Waterside Drive. No contact info.



Upcoming tournaments & events in Hampton Roads for 2012 


HRCC Tuesday night tournaments           Beth Messiah Synagogue, Norfolk  Registration & check-in ends at 7:25  1st round at 7:30



Nov.          David Zofchak Memorial

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Virginia Chess Federation Events for 2012

Visit the home page of the Virginia Chess Federation (VCF) at www.vachess.org for more information about our State Organization. The following is a list of upcoming VCF events.
Visit the VCF home page for a complete tournament schedule. Click on the tournament name if underlined to go to the web page for the tournament.



Regional Events of Interest       For Scholastic Chess info. visit http://www.vschess.org


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