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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 it's 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 at Moore Elementary school on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in Des Moines. She released a deep breath,�...

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.