The chess play is accurate and exciting, he said. Camp, the actor, has heard of the team's success and hopes to pay a visit to the school to offer his congratulations.

The chess play is accurate and exciting, he said. Camp, the actor, has heard of the team’s success and hopes to pay a visit to the school to offer his congratulations.

Lien chose to introduce chess to students at Venetia Valley K-8 school, directly across North San Pedro Road from Rodef Sholom. “I saw it had an impact on kids,” he said. “I liked it.” ...

I started coaching chess in 1989 to school-aged kids in places including Harlem and the Bronx. Many of these students went on to attend Ivy League schools and other select universities.

Dave Bishop is a part-time chess coach at George B. Weatherbee School in Hampden, Me. as well as their custodian. He also coaches the nearby Reeds Brook Middle School team as well.

Mr. STALLINGS: Well, I don't know. I - chess seems to be a little bit more reserved than that. MARTIN: Yeah. Mr. STALLINGS: You know, we actually go about a little bit differently here.