Chess News: Andover, Massachusetts

I'd like to see more of this kind of news! Photo: Tim Jean/Staff Photographer Keith Iwanicki, center, watches over his daughters Livia, 6, left, and Anielle, 8, as they learn to play chess. The library held a Learn to Play Chess program on Saturday afternoon that was a big hit. Story from the Andover Townsman Published: February 05, 2009 05:04 am Pawn brokers: Chess club may form at Memorial Hall Library By Judy Wakefield Staff Writer Could a chess club for beginners be forming a Memorial Hall Library? Check, mate! Last Saturday's two-hour "Chess for Beginners" event on Jan. 31 was such a hit that Community Services Librarian Emily Classon said she is considering starting a club for those learning to play. "We had 60 people of all ages turn out, so it was very successful," she said. "There were families with kids, grandparents with kids, seniors and just regular people who came to participate. It was a lot of fun." When asked about the game's appeal, Classon said it's all about challenging the mind. In the midst of this snowy winter, getting out to do that is apparently very appealing. "It's just an interesting game. A lot of different people like it," she said. Classon can be reached at 978-623-8401, ext. 31.