RANDOLPH CENTER, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders will host his 2nd Annual Youth Chess Day on Saturday.
It’s happening at the Vermont State University Randolph campus and is open for grades 1 to 12. This follows last year’s event where 130 students from all Vermont counties came to learn and compete.
“Now, you may be wondering: ‘Why organize a chess day for young Vermonters?’” Sanders said in a statement. “To my mind, the answer is simple. Chess provides an opportunity for young people to improve their intellectual skills, their ability to strategize, think ahead, and focus. It is also a great way to build friendships and community – not to mention have fun. In these difficult times, it is more important than ever that we ensure young people have more access to opportunities to grow and play – not less.”