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  • Ripley Middle School
  • Ripley, TN
  • More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

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The addition of a Chess Club at our school has been a great benefit to all involved. It has demonstrated that the game of chess helps young people learn to concentrate, think logically, overcome obstacles, spot patterns, and categorize information. It has also helped with the development of problem-solving skills, planning, patience, focus of thought and self-discipline. While it is true that chess is a competitive activity, good sportsmanship and fair play are taught as essential elements of the game. Each and every game in the RMS Chess Club begins and ends with a handshake. The students have learned more than just playing a game in our chess club. They are experiencing the thrill of competition and learning to practice great social interactions.

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The addition of a Chess Club at our school has been a great benefit to all involved. It has demonstrated that the game of chess helps young people learn to concentrate, think logically, overcome obstacles, spot patterns, and categorize information. It has also helped with the development of problem-solving skills, planning, patience, focus of thought and self-discipline. While it is true that chess is a competitive activity, good sportsmanship and fair play are taught as essential elements of the game. Each and every game in the RMS Chess Club begins and ends with a handshake. The students have learned more than just playing a game in our chess club. They are experiencing the thrill of competition and learning to practice great social interactions.

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