Players hold up their trophies after the 2023 community chess tournament. (Photo provided by Sitka Chess.)

The Blatchley Middle School Chess Club is hosting a community chess tournament open to both adult players and students. Organizer Alexander Allison joined KCAW’s Erin Fulton to discuss the upcoming tournament, which will be held Saturday, May 4 at 1 p.m. at Harrigan Centennial Hall. Listen to the full interview here:

For more information, email allisona@sitkaschools.org.