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Chess tournament planned at Blue Ridge Books

Blue Ridge Books in Waynesville will host a chess tournament starting at 10 a.m., June 21.

The Smoky Mountain Chess Club will conduct the tournament, which will start with practice games, registration and lunch from 10 a.m. to noon.

Those wishing to play must register by noon, and the first game will start at 12:15 p.m. The entry fee is $5 or $10 for rated players age 18 and older. Call to reserve a playing slot as space is limited.

The games will be one-hour, sudden death matches and follow the U.S. Chess Federation rules.

Please park at post office, church lot or in on-street spaces. No food or drink from outside allowed.

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