Our #1 Rule of Chess is to HAVE FUN!
Welcome
We strive to promote the game of Chess
in Scott County and Mississippi - providing opportunities for persons of all ages and skill levels to learn and play the game.
What's Inside ...
About Us
Meetings & Events
Meetings & Events
This is our story of how we started
and what we're about.
Meetings & Events
Meetings & Events
Meetings & Events
Come join us for our regular meetings,
special events, and major tournaments.
We meet monthly 9-11 a.m.
at the Forest Public Library
Join Us!
Meetings & Events
Newsletter
It is really easy to join our club,
just show up to a meeting and play.
There are no membership dues.
Newsletter
Chess Across Mississippi
Newsletter
Our monthly Chess Journal is emailed to active members and other subscribers. Just provide your email address to sign up.
Tournaments
Chess Across Mississippi
Chess Across Mississippi
We host two major annual tournaments. The Bienville Chess Classic is set in the spring and the Roosevelt Chess Classic is set in the fall. Both are held at Alfreda-Harris Lodge at Roosevelt State Park
in Morton, Miss.
Chess Across Mississippi
Chess Across Mississippi
Chess Across Mississippi
We are part of a growing family of Chess players in clubs across the Magnolia State. Clubs are forming and events are held throughout the year.
About Chess
Recent Changes to Website
Site Updated 3/18/2023
Here are some details about the game - how it works, its history, development,
and how to get involved.
Site Updated 3/18/2023
Recent Changes to Website
Site Updated 3/18/2023
We launched our website in September 2022. It is a work in progress
and is updated as often as necessary.
Check above for the date
that content most recently refreshed.
Recent Changes to Website
Recent Changes to Website
Creating Chess Opportunities
We are steadily adding features and information so check back often.
Recent Changes
- Updated calendar, Added Growing Chess
- Updated calendar, added to About Us
- Uploaded February newsletter
- Added Black History in Chess tribute
- Updated events to Chess Across Mississippi
- Uploaded January newsletter
- Updated calendars, and other items
- Updated tournament info
- Added Dave Ross bio;
- Added policies;
Creating Chess Opportunities
Chess is rich in Black History
Creating Chess Opportunities
If you want to introduce chess in your community, contact us. We can help.
Chess is rich in Black History
Chess is rich in Black History
Chess is rich in Black History
We celebrate Black History Month in February with a tribute to players of African-American descent who contributed to the growth of chess in the U.S.A.
and the world.