Region 17 Chess Tournament in Eugene, Feb. 9

When: February 10th starting at 8:30 a.m., Where: Willamette High School. Students in grades K-12 from around the area will compete in the Chess for Success Regions 17 Tournament at Willamette High School. Individual and team winners will be invited to the 51st Chess for Success State Chess Tournament March 9 and 10 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland. Chess for Success (CFS) is celebrating its 25th anniversary. CFS is a Portland based non-profit organization whose mission is to help children succeed in school and in life through learning chess. The organization runs chess clubs in more than 78 schools throughout the state of Oregon and Southwest Washington serving more than 2,000 students. To learn more visit their website, www.chessforsuccess.org.  Excellent photo opportunity!