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Malden Chess Club to start April 3

Meetings to be every Thursday at Feed Store

If the Sterling High School chess team advances out of the sectional, it will compete at the state meet, which will be in Peoria on Feb. 10-11.

Starting April 3, the Malden Chess Club meets every Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Feed Store, 212 W. Main St., Malden. (Alex T. Paschal — apaschal@shawmedia.com/credit)

By Kevin Hieronymus

Starting April 3, the Malden Chess Club meets every Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Feed Store, 212 W. Main St., Malden.

Everyone of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Join the group for casual chess games and friendly competition. Chess coaching will be available for those who want to learn. All are welcome.

Erik Czerwin is a certified USCF tournament director and experienced chess coach; he can answer any and all rules questions and can help teach anyone who wants to learn.

For more more information, email chess@PrairieViewHobbies.com or visit prairieviewhobbies.com/malden

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Kevin Hieronymus

Kevin Hieronymus

Kevin has been sports editor of the BCR since 1986 and is Sports Editor of Putnam County Record. Was previously sports editor of the St. Louis Daily News and a regular contributor for the St. Louis Cardinals Magazine. He is a member of the IBCA and Illinois Valley Hall of Fames. He is one of 4 sportswriters from his tiny hometown Atlanta, IL