From volunteer coaches to Guardians’ Steven Kwan, chess is more than a game (photos)

AKRON, Ohio – In Santosh Kanakkanatt’s world, life is black and white. And the way he sees it, that’s not a bad thing. The ...
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Kings, queens, and kids: Local chess tournament draws in young prodigies and players

Kids, teens, kings, and knights filled the multi-purpose room at Taylor Elementary School on Saturday during this year's Scholastic Chess Tournament. The event— hosted by SLO Chess Club— invited kids ...
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Musical Chess teaches toddlers and big kids with hands-on fun

When music, play, movement, creativity, joy and chess – yes, chess – combine with a group of enthusiastic kids, magic happens. Adrienne Tellier founded Musical Chess and launched her unique program in ...
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Mid-Missouri chess coach takes five Columbia kids to supernational championship

COLUMBIA - Whether you're a seasoned veteran or just starting out, chess is a game that's made for everyone. That's what chess coach Tim Campbell says. "I've worked with kids as young as four and ...
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Columbia-based chess program expands to Charleston schools, aims to broaden who plays the game

NORTH CHARLESTON — On a recent fall afternoon, a group of students at Malcolm C. Hursey Montessori Elementary leaned over a chessboard, their eyes fixed on coach Susan Key as she pointed at each piece ...