Benjamin Blundercheck's Rock 'n Roll Chess Riot IV

Name: Benjamin Blundercheck's Rock 'n Roll Chess Riot IV
Start: 2025-10-04T11:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-10-04T17:00:00-04:00
Location: Granby St. Glow Juice Bar & More

Schedule

Sat Oct 04 2025 at 11:00 am to 05:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Granby St. Glow Juice Bar & More | Norfolk, VA

THE CHESS RIOT RETURNS FOR A FOURTH TIME with brand new twists and turns to help celebrate an afternoon of the game we love! Enjoy chess themed music and entertainment alongside a unique tournament like you’ve never experienced!
PRE REGISTER HERE: https://www.kingregistration.com/event/ChessRiotIV
The event is FAMILY FRIENDLY and we encourage children to attend with their parents - we are prepared to accommodate both scholastic and all ages players!
TOURNAMENT FORMAT:
6 rounds of chess with various rapid and blitz time controls including 25 minute, 15 minutes, 10 minute, 5 minute (blitz), and "Freestyle Chess."
2 Rounds of MUSICAL CHESS (Blundercheck’s chaotic creation – think musical chairs…)
CASH PRIZES and other awards! Twists and strokes of luck will influence the outcome as well as classic chess skill!
Two Sections: Beginner and Advanced. Advanced competes for cash prizes ($50/$30) and Beginner section competes for Blundercheck merchandise (T-Shirts and CDs)
ONLY $15 to register for the tournament! Parents/Spectators are FREE! Games are NOT officially rated.
Benjamin Blundercheck & The Poisoned Pawn has released a full-length album of CHESS ROCK – 13 tunes all about the royal game, blending sound and strategy that will reinforce and entertain any chess player! The songs will be performed LIVE at this event!
PLEASE PRE-REGISTER! There is a cap of 60 players. If the cap has not been reached, we will accept walk-ups. Reserve your spot NOW! PRE REGISTER HERE: https://www.kingregistration.com/event/ChessRiotIV
Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to check in!
If you are going to be late, you can choose to receive up to 2 byes, which means you will receive 1/2 point for rounds missed. Please indicate this in registration if you know in advance.
Location:
Granby Street Juice Bar and More
727 Granby St. Norfolk, VA
ALL AGES AND SKILL LEVELS WELCOME! KIDS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND WITH THEIR PARENTS!!
More information: www.BenjaminBlundercheck.com
Question: email [email protected] or call 757-947-5122
ROCK OUT AND PUSH PAWNS! SEE YOU THERE!!!
PRE REGISTER HERE: https://www.kingregistration.com/event/ChessRiotIV
Saturday October 4, 2025, 11 AM - 5 PM
(includes 45 minute break)
Granby St. Glow Juice Bar and More
727 Granby St. Norfolk, VA