Salisbury, MD — Wicomico Recreation & Parks’ Adult and Youth Chess Tournaments return to the Wicomico Civic Center on February 20–21, giving players the opportunity to show off their skills and compete to be crowned this year’s chess champion.
The Youth Chess Tournament, open to players ages 5–18, begins at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 20. Participants are guaranteed four matches and may register in advance for $10, or $15 on the day of the event.
The Adult Chess Tournament, open to participants 18 and older, begins at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21. Registration is $20 in advance or $25 at the door, and players are guaranteed three matches. Rated youth players are welcome to compete in the adult tournament.
Awards will be presented to first-, second-, and third-place finishers in each division.
Both tournaments will take place in the Wicomico Civic Center’s Midway and Da Nang Rooms.
Registration is available at the Wicomico Civic Center box office (500 Glen Ave., Salisbury; Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.) or online at www.WicomicoRecandParks.org. For more information, contact Megan Jones at jonesrm@wicomicocounty.org or 410-548-4900 x109.
