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HRCA presents Ernie Schlich Memorial Tournament (Virginia Beach)
November 14 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am
Make your next move with HRCA!
Join us as we honor Ernie Schlich, founder of Hampton Roads Chess Club and co-founder of Hampton Roads Chess Association, by celebrating two of his favorite things: empowering the next generation of chess players and Quick Quads.
Choose your tournament:
♟ Quick Quads — all ages, rated and unrated
♟ Scholastic Swiss — students in Pre-K through 12th grade, with rookie, novice, and open sections
📍 VBPD Law Enforcement Training Academy
411 Integrity Way, Virginia Beach, VA
🗓 Saturday, November 14, 2026
• Check-in: 8:30–9:30 AM
• New Player Orientation: 9:30 AM
• Round 1: 10 AM
• Awards following the final round
🏆 Scholastic trophies, special prizes, and a memorial bookmark for every participant. Both tournaments count toward HRCA Scholastic Cup points; HRCA membership is required for Cup awards but not to enter the tournament.
Registration closes Thursday, November 12 at 11:59 PM EST. No onsite registration.
🎟 Register and view entry fees and full details:
https://www.kingregistration.com/event/SchlichMem26
Children under 14 must have a responsible adult remain onsite throughout the event.
🙌 Want to help? Volunteer:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4AA8AB28A3FDC25-65806395-ernie
Questions? Email tournaments@hrchessclub.org or text 757-472-5909.
We look forward to seeing you across the board!
HRCA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit bringing the life benefits of chess to people of all ages and abilities.
