BLUNDERCHECK GRAND PRIX PRESENTS:

RAPID-FIRE CHESS ARENA AT SLY CLYDE CIDERWORKS
August 16, 2026, 1 - 5 PM

207 E Mellen St, Hampton, VA

All Ages and Skill Levels Welcome!

(Grand Prix Event #4 in a Series of 5)

 

 

Gather 'round, challengers!  Prepare for an epic battle.  Join Benjamin Blundercheck & The Poisoned Pawn for an afternoon of rapid-fire chess games in Arena format (as seen on chess.com)!

This arena format will consist of 10 minute games (G/10).   Upon completion of each game players will be paired with the next available opponent.  2 points for a win, 1 point for a draw.  Winning streaks gain extra points.  All accompanied by CHESS ROCK!!

This tournament is the fourth in a series of FIVE Grand Prix events.  Attend as many as you can to win BlunderCoins for the Grand Prize! For info about the Grand Prix Series and event information visit BenjaminBlundercheck.com. 

Entry fee only $5.  Spectators free.  Arena will begin promptly at 1pm and end at 5pm. Players may enter and/or leave at any time during the Arena, but those who play for the entire timeframe will have the best chances for winning. All games are casual, non-rated, but we will use US Chess rules.

Trophies will be awarded to the Arena finishers with the most points!

PLEASE PRE-REGISTER to help us plan and hold your spot.  The tournament is limited to the first 60 players, so please pre-register to ensure you get your entry!

Questions about the chess?  Contact Benjamin Blundercheck at 757-947-5122

Questions about Sly Clyde? www.slyclyde.com

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