Hearing a loud “Check!” or a resounding “Checkmate!” is all too common in the Brown Middle School Cafeteria on Thursday afternoons. This large group of boys and girls gathered around checkerboards in the corner of the cafeteria is formally know as the chess team. The members of the chess team use their logic, mental prowess, and problem-solving skills to master the game […]
Chess is a game steeped in tradition, concentration and strategy. Yet, despite its ancient roots and stark simplicity compared to video games, more and more young people throughout Atlanta Public Schools are jumping on board. Chess clubs are thriving at Fain, Dobbs, West Manor, Usher-Collier Heights, Humphries and M. Agnes Jones elementary schools, spurred by […]
On Feb. 9, students from all APS elementary schools were invited to a chess tournament held at Humphries Elementary School. However, the traveling trophy is still at the host school because the Humphries chess team used determination, skill and their principal’s advice to achieve a victory. The trophy will be up for grabs again in March […]