Chess Coaches in Virginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach, VA is part of the chess community in Virginia. This page brings together the clubs, coaches, and tournaments we can verify in and around the city, so local options sit in one place instead of scattered across separate searches.
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- Clubs
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- 2,606
- Virginia USCF players
Local chess rarely lives in a single venue. The most reliable way to read Virginia Beach is to treat the clubs, coaches, and tournaments below as one connected picture: a regular club night to play, a coach when you want to improve, and weekend events when you are ready to compete. If Virginia Beach looks quiet, nearby places like Norfolk, VA, Richmond, VA, and Fairfax, VA are usually the fastest next step.
- A coach is worth it once you want structured improvement — compare formats, rates, and titles below.
- If the local list is short, widen to nearby cities — players often treat the whole area as one scene.
Virginia has 2,606 USCF-rated players. See full Virginia USCF stats
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Chess Coaches Nearby
Browse coaches in Virginia Beach, VA first, then compare a few strong nearby options from the surrounding area.
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Chess Clubs Nearby
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Hampton Roads Chess Association (HRCA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. HRCA provides chess programs, tournaments, camps, and community events for players of all ages and skill...
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There are three main branches of Virginia Chess Club - Sports, Social, and Service. Please note that you do not need to play chess to join us since many of our players are new to the game. We are happy to help any pla...
The GMU Chess Club is a community for chess players of all skill levels at George Mason University. Whether you’re brand new to chess or a seasoned tournament player, you’re welcome to join us for casual games, analys...
Upcoming Tournaments
1 listingUpcoming rated and unrated competition in Virginia Beach, VA first, followed by close-in nearby events worth the drive.
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Biweekly tournament
Hosted by VCU chess club
Casual unrated tournament fir the VCU chess club. anyone is welcome!
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Upcoming Events
3 listingsUpcoming club nights, camps, workshops, and community events in Virginia Beach, VA and nearby areas.
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VCU Monday club meeting
Hosted by VCU chess club
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VCU Thursday club meeting
Hosted by VCU chess club
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Welcome to the GMU Chess Club weekly meeting! Players of all skill levels are welcome. Whether you’re looking for casual games, competitive practice, analysis, or just want to meet other chess players on campus, we’d...
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