Library Offers Free, Fast-Paced Chess Tournament to Public
Justin Stout
Head of Information Services
Since April of this year, Neuse Regional Libraries have seen an extremely enthusiastic response from the community for Chess Club, a new weekly meeting of chess players of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels. Every week upwards of 25 players gather to play casual games and exchange tips, while newcomers can learn how to play and get some invaluable over-the-board experience in a laid-back environment.
In that spirit, NRL will be hosting its first chess tournament this Saturday, September 30 from 10 a.m.. to 2 p.m. in the Schechter Auditorium of the Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library. This event will be a friendly, fast-paced double-elimination tournament that will provide new players with a low-pressure environment to enjoy their first tournament experience while also offering a challenge to more experienced players seeking a tourney win. Games will be limited to 15 minutes with a 10-second bonus to keep a fast pace and ensure that the tournament finishes on time.
While the Library intends this to be a fun, friendly tournament open to players of all skill levels, it will be providing a $25 dollar Amazon gift card as first prize for the tournament. If you are interested in participating, email jstout@neuselibrary.org, call 252-527-7066, Ext. 134, or sign up directly at https://tinyurl.com/yc3y77ec.
If you can’t make the tournament, you can still join us at Chess Club to get in a few games or learn more about how to play; the club meets every Tuesday at the Kinston-Lenoir County Public Library from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. To learn more about Chess Club and other library programming, visit www.neuselibrary.org or follow Neuse Regional Libraries on Facebook or Instagram.
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