Chess is a strategic game where players attempt to fool their opponent by moving 16 pieces around a checkerboard in order to checkmate their king. The different possibilities are almost endless, and players nearly never have the same game twice. Chess Club meets after school on Monday from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and was led by Counselor Jennifer Northcutt.

 

     “Chess is a great way to not only practice critical thinking and strategy but I think it’s very calming,” Northcutt said. “Although sometimes it can be very frustrating, it’s also very quiet. It’s a quiet game; it’s very zen. So I just really wanted to bring that opportunity to students.”

 

     While chess can be a competitive game, it can also be a stress reliever and fun. 

 

     “For now it is just leisurely but we do want to get into some tournament groups,” Northcutt said. “And we’re also thinking about partnering with the middle school chess club, or maybe the South Chess Club if they have one up and running, and maybe doing some competitions with them– friendly competition with them.”