Gilbert High chess team finishes 9th in national tourneyby Emily Gersema – May. 1, 2009 07:55 AMThe Gilbert Republic What: The Gilbert High School chess team has become a major competitor on the national level. Earlier this month, the...
Arizona kids shine
Gilbert kindergartener gains notice in chess world Gilbert RepublicJan. 16, 2008 12:17 PM A Gilbert kindergartner is making a name for himself in national chess circles. Zac Smith, 5, won the kindergarten title in the Southern Arizona Chess Association...
Chess parents upset by schools’ switch of vendors
Chess parents upset by schools’ switch of vendorsDoug CarrollThe Arizona RepublicJul. 5, 2007 12:59 PM Elementary-school chess players seem to be the pawns in a tug-of-war that is raging between a local, parent-run organization and the Gilbert Public Schools....