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Shenandoah Valley Chess Club
Winchester, Virginia

Founded in 2013

Website:
http://www.winchesterchess.com

Twitter:
@WinCityChess
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Shenandoah Valley Chess Club

Shenandoah Valley Chess Club Winchester, Virginia http://www.winchesterchess.com

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Shenandoah Valley Chess Club

education, learning and Growth through the game of chess
Shenandoah Valley Chess Club
Winchester, Virginia

Founded in 2013

Website:
http://www.winchesterchess.com

Twitter:
@WinCityChess

Who are we?

All ages and Skill levels
SVCC is a warm place to learn and explore "The Royal Game of Chess". We are an open group for all ages and skill levels.

We play chess in a friendly environment that champions learning, sportsmanship, and growth.

The Shenandoah Valley Chess Club is an affiliate of the United States Chess Federation and partnered with the Handley Regional Library of Winchester, Virginia.

Events and classes organized by Winchester resident and Chess Expert David Hubbard.


3 goals

Gather |  Promote | Inspire
1) To gather the entire community around the 64 squares of the Chessboard



2) To promote the academic benefits of Chess through formal Chess education



3) To introduce "The Royal Game" to a new generation of players

benefits of chess:

improves education and life skills
Chess Research Bibliography from US Chess Federation

Over 100 academic articles on the cognitive developmental benefits and increased chess scores

Why Every Great City Needs A Chess Club
http://www.winchesterchess.com/blog/why-every-great-city-needs-a-chess-club

the middle game

 moving forward with partner organizations
Affiliated with United States Chess Federation

Partnered with Handley Regional Library System

Partnered with Chesskid.com
http://www.chesskid.com

Linking with local community youth organizations

In contact with Virginia Chess Federation

Presentations and workshops in local schools in 2016

endgame strategy

scholastic chess / chess and community events / sponsors
+ Strong Foundation and Support Base

+ Logistics and Funding Needs

+ Leadership Team




Saturdays at steamy's café

twice a month
11:30 AM to 2:00 PM at Steamy's Cafe

Steamy's Café
38 East Piccadilly Street
Winchester, VA 22601


Chess Champs at Bowman Library

third Saturday of every month
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM at Bowman Library

Bowman Library
871 Tasker Road
Stephens City, Virginia 22655

Wednesday's at Handley Library

twice a month
4:30 PM to 7:30PM at Handley Library

Handley Regional Library
100 West Piccadilly Street
Winchester, VA 22601

Upstairs on 2nd Floor

"Checkmate! Local club a favorite among chess lovers"

Winchester Star newspaper  Saturday, February 14th 2015
Read about the Shenandoah Valley Chess Club in Winchester Star, February 14th 2015.

"Checkmate! Local Club A Favorite Among Chess Lovers"

Questions?

Visit our website at http://www.winchesterchess.com.

Email us at winchesterchess@gmail.com.

We look forward to seeing you!