What’s Happening In Alabama Chess – Mar 2021

March will be an exciting month for chess in Alabama! After a busy February, we are ready to bring more events to you. Here is a quick look at what will be happening in the state in March 2021. Tournaments Upcoming: Mar 20 - March Event (Alabama O

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March 9, 2021
Grand Prix Event #1 Results and FAQs

The Alabama Online Chess Grand Prix started off with a bang! 46 competitors from around the state participated in this first-of-its-kind event, and the competition did not disappoint. Congratulations to Scott Varagona (2270) and Edward Xiao (1176) wi

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February 3, 2021
REMINDER: All-Girls State Championship Feb 20

The first official state championship of the 2021 calendar year will be held on February 20. The All-Girls state championship will be hosted on chesskid.com and directed by Alabama Scholastic Coordinator Todd Guthrie. Girls from kindergarten through

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January 31, 2021
What’s Happening in Alabama Chess – Feb 2021

February will be an exciting month for chess in Alabama! After a fantastic January (click here for our January 2021 Month in Review), we are ready to bring more events to you. Here is a quick look at what will be happening in the state in February 20

January 2021 Month in Review

What a start to 2021 for Alabama chess!  Over the board (OTB) chess is coming back strongly! Not only did we see the long-awaited return of tournament director Caesar Lawrence with his Dothan Open 2020, but Doug Strout held the event Evangel 2021

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January 30, 2021