An all-girls chess tournament sponsored by the local non-profit group Chess For Kids is scheduled for Saturday.
Registration for the fourth annual event is still open for girls ages five to 17. All skill levels are welcome. The event will be held at 90 Ursuline Rd.
Proceeds from the $20 entry fee will toward the Girls on the Run Sonoma County, a non-profit that promotes and educates girls on healthy lifestyle choices.
Advanced online registration is required to participate in the chess tournament. To register, go to www.chessclubforkids.com or call 527-6427 or 364-5193.
Daily Chess News Links February 6, 2013 | blog.chesscafe.com
[...] Girls chess tournament this weekend Santa Rosa Press Democrat An all-girls chess tournament sponsored by the local non-profit group Chess For Kids is scheduled for Saturday. Registration for the fourth annual event is still open for girls … This entry was posted in Daily Chess News Links on February 6, 2013 by chesscafe. [...]
February 6th, 2013 7:28 am
Dc
Why’s it called Chess For Kids when only girls are allowed to compete?
February 9th, 2013 9:39 pm