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Springfield Chess Club builds community one move at a time

Jimmie Cecil and Josh Turner play a game of chess.
Courtesy of Josh Turner
Jimmie Cecil and Josh Turner play a game of chess.

Jimmie Cecil and Josh Turner are members of the Springfield Chess Club, an organization which brings chess players in the area together. They spoke to Community Voices about the club, its members and how the organization helps its players build skill. To learn more about the Springfield Chess Club visit http://springfieldchessclub.com/

Vanessa is the Community Voices Production Coordinator. Reach Vanessa at vfergu3@uis.edu.
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