The VA Scholastic Chess Championships are held every year, in early-to-mid March at various locations around the state. This year, the event will be held at Longwood University. Players in the event come from across The Commonwealth, competing for Trophies and awards, as well as, the title of VA State Champion. Championships are awarded to individual players and teams in three grade groups: Kindergarten-3rd Grade, 4th-5th Grade, 6th-8th Grade, High School, and College.