“You come to an event like this and you see 230 kids all at tables, all quiet, concentrated on the game. It’s such a unique experience,” said teacher Bob Schmalz, who convened the tournament.
Visit the library at St. Mary Catholic School in Elora, Ont. during a recess on Wednesday and you’ll find it full of young students gathered around chess boards.
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