Chess Club members keep their minds sharp by facing off
By CAROLINE KLAPPER, DAILY SUN
THE VILLAGES — About three times a week, Raul Clausen of the Village of Briar Meadow likes to take his brain on a little jog.He regularly plays chess with members of The Villages Chess Club, and he said the game helps to keep his mind sharp.
“I use this as a mental exercise,” he said as he started a game with club member Paul Harig. “It’s like a mental jog.”
Harig, a Village of Santiago resident, said he has been a member of the club for seven years, and even though he isn’t as skilled as many of the club members, he always has a good time playing.
“I’m still not very good, but I enjoy it. There is always the hope that someday I’ll win a game,” he said with a smile.
The Chess Club meets at four different locations throughout the week, and consists of people who are looking for a good game. But the club isn’t just for experienced players.
Village of Chatham resident Sharon Love has just started to learn the game of chess from some of the more experienced members.
“I always wanted to learn the game. I’ve always been fascinated with the game,” she said. “You have to really think.”
Love only has been to the club meetings eight times so far, but she said she will continue to attend and try to improve her game.
“They have to suffer with me playing with them,” she said, laughing. “But I’m getting better.”
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Nice to see older players continue to play chess.