Patience is good to develop

Patience is good to develop

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The latest rankings are out and have been posted around the school.  We have not been able to have them placed on her but are working on it.  Hope the picture encourages those who think everyone else is too slow in moving.  Yet as the frustrated p...

De-nial Ain't just a river in Egypt!

De-nial Ain't just a river in Egypt!

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It is best not to deny the problem.  This editor confesses that he is afflicted with the disorder mentioned in the picture. (Obsessive Chess Disorder)  Yet there are probably many other staff members and students with this same afflcition.  All th...

Best to be clear

Best to be clear

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OK, we try not to be too picky about the chess terminology but as the mug says, "It's called a Knight not a Horsey."  Just when you want to impression someone with how sophisticated you are by playing chess you certainly don't want to call it a Ho...

Yearbook Picture?

Yearbook Picture?

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The attached picture just shows that Chess can be more fun than a roller coaster!  We may be able to get a club picture in the 2012 R.H.S. Yearbook yet time is running short.  We may include the pictures of the members icons or photo that we have ...

Other Opportunities

Other Opportunities

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There are other chess clubs/groups in eastern N.C.  The Rocky Mount group meets weekly on Saturdays.  The Washington club meets on Monday evenings.  There is also a group meeting in New Bern but the largest and most active group meets every Wednes...

Join to Learn and Play

Join to Learn and Play

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We would invite all students, staff, community members and fans interested in learning more about chess and the chance to chat about it to join in our group.  The Chess.com website has many methods and formats to learn more about not only how to p...

Announcements

Announcements

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Yes, Mr. Hagen did beat me in our last game.  OK, just wanted to lay that out there so all could know.  Mr. Hagen is a bit modest and hesitant to brag so I know he would not be gloating about it or to point it out to others.  Also an announcement ...

Desperate for a game?

Desperate for a game?

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If you are eager to play a game and can not find some one there is no need to be like the guy in the picture.  You can play against the computer (start with the lowest level 1st until you get the hang of it) or go to on-line chess and challenge a ...

Sportsmanship

Sportsmanship

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Encouraging all to have good sportsmanship and realize that we all win and lose some.  One of the benefits or opportunities for growth is how we face defeat.  It may only seem like the accompanying picture relates only to yourself but it is a sent...

News

News

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We continue to add members and grow each day.  That is encouraging.  This group web page will be the R.H.S. Chess Club On-Line.  Instead of meeting as a group at a specific time we will meet on here at a variety of times.  Only time we will get to...

Latest School Rankings

Latest School Rankings

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The latest school rankings are out will be posted in the cafeteria and other areas.  If you would like to see them let us know so we can e-mail them to you.  By the way, group members are welcome to post comments to these news items.

Rip-roaring Chess Joke

Rip-roaring Chess Joke

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At times when faced with a tough opponent it can feel like being a Spartan.  Great to see the number of members increase.  Encourage other players to join us on here.  You are welcome to post comments and replies to news items or comics like this.

Greetings!

Greetings!

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Greetings to all who have joined our on-line Chess.com group.  I am not aware of all the things that a 'group' can be used for on thiis site.  Yet we can pass along messages and contact others for games.