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Chess club at Moore Elementary in Des Moines offers a quiet escape from stress, noise

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.
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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, made her move, then fell back against the chair and waited for her opponent s counter. ....

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Des Moines school's chess club teaches life skills without all the noise

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. ....

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