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
This is our story of how we started
and what we're about. Check out our Partners and Sponsors!
Come play with us!
It is really easy to join our club,
just show up to a meeting and play.
There are no membership dues.
Meetings & Events
Come join us for our regular meetings,
special events, and major tournaments.
We meet monthly 9-11 a.m. on the first Saturday at the Forest Public Library.
Next Meeting: April 19
* The library where we meet was closed on our regular meeting day so we will have to meet later in the month.
Newsletter and Chess Blog
Our monthly Chess Journal is here and emailed to active members and other subscribers. Just provide your email address to sign up.
Tournaments
We host three annual tournaments: Bienville Chess Classic - spring
Roosevelt Chess Classic - fall
Both are held at Alfreda-Harris Lodge at Roosevelt State Park in Morton, Miss.
Forest Chess Challenge Quick and Blitz tournament - summer
Penn's in Forest
Next: Bienville Chess Classic - April 12
ONLINE REGISTRATION is Available!
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.
Site Updated April 20, 2025
We launched our website in 2022 and it is updated each week.
WE EXCEEDED 5,000 views!!
Thank you for visiting us!!
We have welcomed 5,194 visitors overall
More than 400 visitors in past 30 days!
Recent Updates to Website
We are steadily adding features and updating information so check back often.
Recent Changes
- Created new Chess Blog
- Created Hall of Fame
- Added new annual report
- Updated frequently asked questions
- Added ONLINE REGISTRATION for tournaments
- Added Safe Play policy
Chess Education
Our Randy Richardson Memorial Chess Camp for kids was a tremendous success
in celebration of National Chess Day
Creating Chess Opportunities
If you want to introduce chess in your community, contact us. We can help.
About Chess
Chess is rich in Black History
Here are some details about the game - how it works, its history, development,
and how to get involved.
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.