Lots of benefits, including: Chess teaches you to get creativeChess teaches you to never get too comfortableOn the chess board for every move you make, the opponent has an answer or counter play. Similarly in life for every action there is a consequence, it could go in your favor or not. It…
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For Oregon, State Scholastic Championship tournament. Usually happens in April. Can be found here: https://www.calendarwiz.com/calendars/calendar.php?crd=nwsrsevents&&jsenabled=1&winh=587&winw=1280&inifr=false For National Scholastic Tournament, below are the most prestigious ones: National K-12 Grade Championships. Usually happens in Dec. National Middle School (K-8) Championship. Usually happens in April. National Elementary (K-6) Championship. Usually happens in May. All-Girls…