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Chess has risen in popularity over the past few years and a Calgary group is working to continue that trend.

Article content Despite its resurgent popularity, Saim found many people hold pre-conceived notions about chess, believing it to be a hobby reserved for those from upper-class backgrounds. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or Checkmate: Calgary high schoolers help youth discover chess Back to video That’s why the Sir Winston Churchill High School student started Checkmate, a student-led group focused on making chess more accessible to underprivile...