Cold days, Hot Competition

Chess Club had four successful meetings in January. There were a few new faces, as well as some returning veterans. Among the other games besides Chess that we play, Stratego was the new fan favorite. Here's Javen and Josh in the middle of a tough match:

Looking forward to more chess (and other games) in February!

Welcome New Members

The best site for beginners to learn the rules and for players who know the game to improve is chess.com because it has videos as well as interactive drills where you can play along. Have fun exploring the website and click "learn," and then, "lessons" or "drills."

Fall Tournament Bracket is Set

Javen and Josh try their hand at Stratego

Stratego is a dope board game that shares with chess the elements of turn-based play, capturing pieces, a square grid, and one piece that spells victory or defeat for each side. However! A critical difference is that the identity of each piece is concealed, and only revealed when one piece attempts to capture another. A fascinating twist! Check it out!

Tournament starts Thursday!!

Tournament bracket will be posted on Thursday. If you can't attend Thursday's meeting, please see Mr. Mandel or Mr. Sterling to sign up.

Current Rankings are posted on this website!

October Happenings

The Chess Club met three times in October. Our focus is always on Chess, but we incorporated a few new games, including tiny Jenga:

Chess Club continues to meet every Thursday in Room 25. With the end of fall sports, we expect an uptick in attendance. Get ready for the Fall Tournament!

Welcome Back

Chess Club meets every Thursday after school in Room 25. We have had two meetings so far this year, September 13 and 20 with a decent turnout. (There was no Chess Club September 27 because of Back-to-School Night).

We play many games at Chess Club, and we are always happy to show the ropes to newcomers. Come join us!