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
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Meetings & Events
This is our story of how we started
and what we're about. Check out our Partners and Sponsors!
Meetings & Events
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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: December 2.
Come play with us!
Come play with us!
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.
Newsletter
Chess Across Mississippi
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Our monthly Chess Journal is here and 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: Bienville Chess Classic - spring
Roosevelt Chess Classic - fall
Both are held at Alfreda-Harris Lodge at Roosevelt State Park in Morton, Miss.
The next two dates have been set!
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.
Site Updated 12/6/2023
Creating Chess Opportunities
Recent Updates to Website
We launched our website in September 2022. It is updated often and new features added frequently.
Check above for the date
that content was most recently refreshed.
We have had 2,890 visitors to this site!
More than 678 visitors in past 30 days!
Recent Updates to Website
Creating Chess Opportunities
Recent Updates to Website
We are steadily adding features and updating information so check back often.
Recent Changes
- Uploaded December newsletter
- Major update
- Added tournament listings (statewide)
- Updated Photos of Chess @ MS State Fair
- Added information/photos of Chess Camp
- Added Chess Club review
- Added U.S. Chess membership information
- Added Reading list of chess books
- Added Black History in Chess tribute
Creating Chess Opportunities
Creating Chess Opportunities
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
Creating Chess Opportunities
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
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.
Chess Education
Chess is rich in Black History
Chess is rich in Black History
Our Randy Richardson Memorial Chess Camp for kids was a tremendous success
in celebration of National Chess Day