​​Performing Memorial Day honors with Ukranian priest Fr. Marjan at St. Matthews. Cemetery.

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  Providing enrichment youth chess programming since 1999


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In addition to mastery of The Royal Game, our students learn discipline, civility, deportment and sportsmanship.  
Ages 4 and up
We teach students as young as 4 years to adults. Chess helps all ages develop critical thinking skills, concentration, discipline, sportsmanship and...
Girls & Boys
Both girls and boys play chess avidly in our scholastic teams or community chess programs. Ask about our Girls in Chess Rock! program.
Our Chess Teams
•K-12 Scholastic Chess Programs...
Community Programs
•Audubon Library (Williamsville)...

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