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Chess club at Moore Elementary in Des Moines offers a quiet escape from stress, noise Brian Powers, Des Moines Register "When its quiet, it brings me peace," said Cesia Chirinos, 12, of Des Moines. The Moore Elementary third-grader sat quietly, pink fingernails pressed against her cheek, concentrating on which piece to move next on the chess mat in front of her. © Brian Powers/The Register Cesia Chirinos, 12 of Des Moines, left, dances after winning a match during chess club ...

Abe Goldstien started the chess club at Moore Elementary three years ago and has watched the kids who take part learn more than just the game.