During my research for this blog, I came across a number of chess leagues and clubs in the Philadelphia area. I found that LOVE park has outdoor chess, so I want to hangout there and see if I can get a game in with someone. Here is a list of a few Philadelphia area chess clubs with a little blurb about each one:
Masterminds Chess Club: encourages school age Philadelphia area kids to join. Has a daily puzzle on its site, which I can never figure out. Located at The Watermark in Logan Square East. Two Franklin Town Blvd.
Philadelphia Scholastic Chess League: This is a cool site if you are a high school or middle school student in the Philadelphia area and want to get involved in team chess. They list standings as well as provide contacts and forms, making it easy for students to get involved.
Silverknights Chess: Silverknights Chess Company partners with Montgomery county area elementary schools, middle schools and community centers, teaching chess to players of all levels. This site offers online chess videos. Very nice site.
I'll admit, I don't know how to play chess, but I've always wished I knew. I think it's great that the Philadelphia area has leagues dedicated to encouraging kids to learn/play chess.
ReplyDeleteI would be so disappointed with myself if I lost to a middle school kid.
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