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Checkmate Violence tournament aims to prevent Philadelphia gun violence through school chess

Chess clubs give Philadelphia students a space to slow down and learn critical thinking skills. Students and coaches say both can help keep kids safe from gun violence.
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Checkmate! North Andover students square off in chess championship

NORTH ANDOVER — About 50 elementary school students strategized in order to yell out “checkmate” in the chess championship at Sargent Elementary School on Friday. Four teams strategically planned ...