Whether you’re a newbie or a chess master, join us for Chess Fest. Come and learn the basics of chess or sharpen your skills with friendly competition! Join the youth of the Board Room Chess for a day of play and instruction. Location: BMA Lexington Market BMA Lexington Market is located in the Upper Market near the Baltimore Room at 112 N. Eutaw Street. View a map . About the Board Room Chess “Teaching value one pawn at a time,” the Board Room Chess is a community initiative committed to creating safe spaces for Baltimore City youth. Using the strategies and disciplines of the game of chess, the Board Room Chess teaches life skills, healthy competition, and the importance of developing good decision-making habits.