Mayors’ Chess Challenge Heads Back to Parkland for 4th Year

by Sharon Aron Baron February 22, 2020

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Parkland Mayor Christine Hunschofsky plays a challenger at the Mayors’ Chess Challenge. Photos by Sharon Aron Baron.

By: Sharon Aron Baron

The Mayors’ Chess Challenge, a free event making stops throughout Broward County, is heading back to the City of Parkland.

The event, hosted by Mayor Christine Hunschofsky on Saturday, February 29, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., is open to everyone regardless of age, playing level, or even beginner status.

Commissioner Stacy Kagan at the Mayors’ Chess Challenge.

This free and friendly series of meet-ups, spearheaded by Sunrise Mayor Michael Ryan in cooperation with mayors throughout Broward County, draws attention to the benefits of chess in both the academic environment and in our community.

The Mayors’ Chess Challenge is an excellent vehicle bringing elected officials, community leaders, students, and families together. Instructors will be on hand to help those new to the game and provide pointers to those familiar with it.

Since September, the Mayors’ Chess Challenge has visited Fort Lauderdale, Davie, Sunrise, Deerfield Beach, Lauderhill, Weston, Coconut Creek, Dania Beach, Tamarac, Coral Springs, and Boca Raton.