On Tuesday, December 17, 2019 (TOMORROW), Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. will welcome over 300 students, grades 3-8, from Bronx public schools to the Bronx County Building’s Veterans’ Memorial Hall to compete in the Bronx Borough President’s Annual Chess Challenge.
The tournament will be separated into two sections – an Elementary School section and a Junior High School section – and individuals as well as team champions from both sections will be given awards.
The event is made possible thanks to the generous support of AT&T New York and the partnership of Chess in the Schools.
Borough President Diaz and AT&T President-Northern Region Marissa Shorenstein will play in chess games with the students and present tournament winners with awards.
WHEN: Tuesday, December 17, 2019 (TOMORROW)
WHERE: The Bronx County BuildingVeterans’ Memorial Hall851 Grand ConcourseBronx, NYTIME: 9:30 a.m.: Tournament Kick-off12:30 p.m.: Borough President Diaz plays chess with tournament participants1:00 p.m.: Tournament Awards Ceremony
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