Smiling at the board, freshman Jefferxon Juquiana captures his opponent’s bishop to gain an advantage. Around fifteen students were present at the meeting. “To be honest, winning doesn’t matter a lot to me, but it’s pretty satisfying when you do win,” Juquiana said. “I’m not too mad about losing either since I don’t play the game competitively. It’s more of just a hobby.”
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An Hour In… Chess Club
Learning more about the game of chess
February 26, 2025
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