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In Honor of our Dear Friend and Teacher, Richard Gentner
In Honor of our Dear Friend and Teacher, Richard Gentner 150 150 Chess Club For Kids

On the morning of October 15, we were saddened to hear that our beloved instructor Richard Gentner passed away on October 14. We were devastated to lose our longest-tenured instructor who was with us from our beginning in 2007. Richard taught hundreds of students at sister schools Yulupa and Strawberry. When students graduated from Yulupa…

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Found at our Chess Tournament….
Found at our Chess Tournament…. 544 710 Chess Club For Kids

Today after the tournament (May 11, 2019), while we were cleaning up, one of our instructors found this little note folded up very tightly. The words and their sentiment were unexpected but this little heartfelt message to some little boy or girl to themselves was so sweet we had to share them: Transcribed, it reads:…

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David E. Hill
David E. Hill 506 900 Chess Club For Kids

David E. Hill, Chess Instructor, Par Excellence 1/16/68 – 10/18/18 My memories of David were that he was a gentle soul with a kind heart. David was well liked by all the chess instructors and especially the students he taught to play chess. I worked with David in several classes and witnessed first hand his…

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Thank you, Richard, for over “10 years of Chess for Kids” Service!
Thank you, Richard, for over “10 years of Chess for Kids” Service! 900 675 Chess Club For Kids

Richard Gentner has been with Chess For Kids for over 10 years! Two of his students, Haley and Jake, gave this “Trophy” to Richard at their most recent class:

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SOLD OUT: Meet the real Queen Of Katwe!
SOLD OUT: Meet the real Queen Of Katwe! 711 518 Chess Club For Kids

The real “Queen Of Katwe”, Phiona Mutesi, is coming to Santa Rosa to visit interested Chess Club For Kids members and family. We are also very fortunate to have Robert Katende , and Benjamin Mukumbya as well. [button link=”http://chessclubforkids.com/shop/events/simultaneous-exhibition/meet-the-queen-of-katwe/”]Sign Up[/button] Attending this event will be a life inspiring moment your family will remember forever, as Phiona’s…

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We’re Hiring for the next School Year
We’re Hiring for the next School Year 512 516 Chess Club For Kids

We’re always growing and always looking for people who are good with kids and love chess. Join us!

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Grandmasters Akobian & Petrosian play Sonoma County Chess For Kids Students
Grandmasters Akobian & Petrosian play Sonoma County Chess For Kids Students 800 548 Chess Club For Kids

[twocol_one][/twocol_one] [twocol_one_last][/twocol_one_last]On Monday, June 6th 2016, Sonoma County’s Chess Club for Kids play two of the best chess players in the world! Sonoma County’s Chess For Kids gives a big THANK YOU to Tigran Petrosian, Varuzhan Akobian and to orgnaizer Thomas Southerland who donated all proceeds to our Chess for Kids’ scholarship program. https://youtu.be/ZiP4XZ_y8EU Petrosian,…

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Luke and the “History of Chess”
Luke and the “History of Chess” 900 675 Chess Club For Kids

Just a note of thanks. Yesterday’s class was a turning point: Luke brought up his class at dinner and the history of chess – let’s just say mom and dad were both blown away! And now, he’s playing on our computer. – Shelia

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CHESS SETS MAKE GREAT GIFTS!
CHESS SETS MAKE GREAT GIFTS! 465 300 Chess Club For Kids

Chess sets make great gifts Any time of Year! Order through our website and we’ll receive points towards the cost of chess equipment for our program. The sets come in different colors with handy carrying bags. The best deal are the sets that come with the “Missing Piece Guarantee”. [button bg_color=”#5A6F43″ link=”http://www.wholesalechess.com?utm_source=Wholesale+Chess&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=marc.chessforkids@gmail.com”]Order Your Chess Set…

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Chess Leaves the Board
Chess Leaves the Board 606 566 Chess Club For Kids

It’s always fun to see how chess leaves the chess board and enters kid’s lives in different ways… Typically, we think of chess as helping students with just critical and logical thinking skills. But here is evidence that it can inspire students to pick up pens, pencils and paper for artistic expression as well –…

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