Friends of slain officer help start up 5 local chess clubsBy SEAN BLANDAPhiladelphia Daily News After Officer Chuck Cassidy was murdered last fall at a West Oak Lane Dunkin’ Donuts, Breanne Ward knew she had to do something to...
Kasparov in Philly
Ex-chess master returns to Phila. with new goalsBy Melissa Dribben and Ashwin VergheseINQUIRER STAFF WRITERS Hands in his pockets, trailed by a jostling horde of photographers and reporters, Garry Kasparov strolled around a long row of tables in the...
Philadelphia, a chess city
Daniel Rubin Learning the right movesWhen home is not a castle, chess can help keep Phila.’s street violence in check.By Daniel RubinInquirer Columnist Students compete at the Linc. Chess teaches conflict-resolution skills, said the director of the after-school program....