Chess in Richmond — the city’s home for Wonder-led learning
Looking for chess clubs in Richmond or a family-friendly place to grow? The Discovery Center at Stony Point™ is Richmond’s hub for chess clubs, leagues, camps, and tournaments—plus STEAM labs and a Homeschool Studio.
Serving Richmond, Henrico, and Chesterfield • Stony Point Fashion Park
- Atomic Knights Chess Club
- Discovery Chess League™
- Homeschool Studio
- Quantum Nights (Tweens)
- Teacher Tag Days™
Programs for Chess in Richmond
From beginner chess clubs in Richmond to tournaments and school leagues—plus STEAM labs and camps.
Atomic Knights Chess Club
Saturday flagship with four levels: Beginner, Bridge, Advanced, and Extended Club. Develop analysis, discipline, and etiquette in a welcoming hub.
Weekly • Ages 5–18+Homeschool Studio
Flexible Tuesday studio (1–3:30 PM). Choose a focus—Science, Tech, Engineering, Art & Animation, Math, Music & Media. Guided resources and reflection using our SMILE method.
Ages 7–14Discovery Chess League™
School-based league + monthly city meets. Balanced recreational/competitive ladder, Lichess integrations, and pathways to USCF events.
Schools & ClubsQuantum Nights — Tweens
Friday evening experience for ages 10–14: chess, games, media, and STEAM challenges that grow identity, collaboration, and curiosity.
Fridays • 4:30–6:30 PMQuantum Nights — Teens
Focused teen studio with open-choice zones and timed console bays. A safe, ambitious space to think deeply and build together.
Fridays • 7:00–9:30 PMSMILE Chess (Ages 3–5)
Early childhood Chess × STEAM using SMILE: Storytelling, Motion, Imagination, and Engagement. Build board fluency, confidence, and wonder.
Early DiscoveryHow We Teach
What It Is
The Discovery Center is a Chess + STEAM ecosystem that turns curiosity into capability across subjects and ages.
How It Works
Think of us as a gym for the brain: labs and clubs connect logic (chess) with invention (STEAM). Our pathway: Discover → Learn → Play Confidence → Mastery → Legacy Play.
Why It Exists
Traditional learning splits art, science, and logic. We start with Wonder. When kids are curious and engaged, they naturally develop higher reasoning, creativity, and confidence.
Say It to a 10-Year-Old
“It’s a place where you learn like a scientist, play like a gamer, and think like a chess master—by building and testing ideas.”