HBCU National Chess Championship
A national stage. Infinite potential.
The objective of the HBCU National Championship is to create a dedicated competitive platform that celebrates chess excellence within the HBCU community, fosters, intercollegiate engagement, and contributes to the broader growth of chess in higher education.
WHY IT MATTERS
More Than a Tournament. A Movement.
The HBCU Chess National Championship is about celebrating chess excellence, building school pride, and creating a visible, lasting championship stage for HBCU student-athletes.
Celebrate Excellence
Honoring top talent and strategic brilliance across HBCU campuses.
Build School Pride
Uniting students, alumni, and communities around a shared victory.
Create a National Stage
A premier platform that puts HBCU chess talent in the national spotlight.
Tournament dates:
April 17–18, 2027
Morris Brown College | Atlanta, GA