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First ever spring open chess tournament comes to the New River Valley

RADFORD, Va. (WFXR) – Chess players from across the commonwealth are invited to compete in the New River Valley’s first ever ...
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First Blue Ridge Open Chess Tournament held in Roanoke

ROANOKE, Va. – Sunday’s rainy weather was perfect for those staying dry for the first Blue Ridge Open Chess Tournament. Dozens of people of all ages gathered this weekend at Holiday Inn Roanoke ...
Las Vegas Review-Journal

Going freestyle: New chess format brings $750K tournament to Las Vegas

Under the bright lights of Wynn Las Vegas’ Lafite Ballroom, eight grandmasters squared off Friday in a first-of-its-kind tournament shaking up the chess world. The Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour is ...
The Commonwealth Times

A look into Richmond’s vibrant chess scene

Maeve Bauer, Spectrum Editor  Cora Perkins, Assistant Spectrum Editor  Chess is a game of patience, skill and quick thinking.