Checkmate! CGMA Chess Club Hosts First District-wide Elementary Chess Tournament | News Examiner-Enterprise

Let the Match begin! Harrison Copponex (left) and Finn Ruiz shake hands before beginning their competitive match. Students at Cypress Grove Montessori Academy started a Chess Club three-years ago and the Club recently held its first ever Chess Tournament

Elle Taylor (bottom right) and Kenzie Francis play chess at the first Cypress Grove Montessori Chess Club Chess Tournament. Photo provided by Jackie Copponex

Above are the Chess boards used at the first ever Cypress Grove Montessori Chess Club Chess Tournament. Photo provided by Jackie Copponex

Checkmate! CGMA Chess Club Hosts First District-wide Elementary Chess Tournament

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 5:00am

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