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The student news site of Coral Gables Senior High School

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A tournament to remember, the Gables Chess Club takes home their first regional tournament trophy since 1998, placing second among nine high school competitors.

A Move Across the Board, the Chess Team Succeeds at Regionals

Beatrice Stampino-Strain, Staff Writer Feb 5, 2024

Officially starting with the first round at 9 a.m., students from across the region gathered in the cafeteria of Miami Jackson Senior High School for the Chess2Think Central Regional Tournament. On Jan....

Chess has recently gained a surge of popularity among teens around the world.

The Strategic Comeback: Why the Revival of Chess Among Teens is a Positive Trend

Anthony Fajardo, Staff Writer Feb 22, 2023

Chess, the classic board game that has been around for centuries, is experiencing a newfound resurgence in popularity among teenagers. The ancient game of strategy has captured the hearts and minds of...

The Chess Club board members, Adrian Gonzalez, Maria Montelongo, Diego Gomez, Massimo Aguila, Ruben Cruz and Edghlys Lopez (left to right) pose alongside Mr. Sanchez for their first yearbook picture.

Check Mate: Gables’ Chess Club Takes Off

Danny Cen, Staff Writer Sep 16, 2021

Although Coral Gables Senior High hosts over 30 different clubs ranging from Wizard’s Club to National Honors Society, there is always room for students to spark original ideas and create a group of...

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