Did you know that Sun Lakes Chess Club offers free chess lessons for anyone interested in taking up the game? We host a free one-hour session (a $75 value) on the first Saturday of each month from 10 to 11 a.m. All are welcome. If you would like to join us, simply show up at…
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Clubs & Classes, June 2025
Sun Lakes Chess Club Second Annual Tournament
Doug Shields The Sun Lakes Chess Club recently hosted its Second Annual Chess Tournament, which occurred over four consecutive Saturdays in March and April (one game per week). We wish to congratulate our top finishers: Dave Alexander (first place), Mark Knight (second place), and Jon Heimarck and Rick Whitney (tied for third place). The field…
June 2025, Clubs & Classes
Chess Club
Doug Shields Have you ever thought about learning to play chess? If you have, then you’re not alone. Chess is one of the oldest and most written about games in human history. It is estimated that over 800 million people around the globe actively play chess. With such a rich history and huge following, there…
March 2025, Clubs & Classes
Sun Lakes Community Chess Club’s 2nd Annual Tournament
Frank Whitney Our next tournament will be a four-round, Swiss-type game in 30 minutes per side tournament and will be held on four Saturdays: March 29 and April 5, 12, and 19. Our one-game-a-day format with no entry fee and no club membership requirements will be open to all interested players within our local area.…
July 2024, Front Page
Chess Club Inaugural Tournament
Rick Whitney The Sun Lakes Chess Club held its inaugural Chess Tournament on March 24. Winners included Group A: Jon Heimarck in first, with Jerry Dew capturing runner-up; Group B: David Jones won, with Rick Whitney finishing second; Group C: Jim Gabriez in first, with Dave Thomas in second; and Group D: Curt Bergan in…
June 2024, Clubs & Classes
Chess Club
Looking for a friendly chess game? Or maybe just looking for help learning how to play? Serious players are welcome, too. We play chess on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Cottonwood Ceramics Room (A-8). There is no formal commitment. Come when you can and leave when you want. Feel free to…
November 2023, Clubs & Classes
Chess Anyone?
Looking for a friendly chess game? Or maybe just looking for help learning how to play? Serious players are welcome, too. We play chess on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Cottonwood Ceramics Room (A-8). There is no formal commitment. Come when you can and leave when you want. Feel free to…
October 2023, Clubs & Classes
Chess Anyone?
Looking for a friendly chess game? Or maybe just looking for help learning how to play? Serious players are welcome, too. We play chess on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Cottonwood Ceramics Room (A-8). There is no formal commitment. Come when you can and leave when you want. Feel free to…
Clubs & Classes, June 2023
Chess Anyone?
Looking for a friendly chess game? Or maybe just looking for help learning how to play? Serious players are welcome, too. We play chess on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Cottonwood Ceramics Room (A-8). There is no formal commitment. Come when you can, and leave when you want. Feel free to…
Clubs & Classes, September 2022
Chess Club
Come to the Chess Club. We meet every Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the Ceramics Room (A-8) at Cottonwood. All are welcome. If you have any questions, call Rick Whitney at 425-232-6787.