Pamela Doty, 3rd grade teacher and chess club advisor, helps Morgan Smith and Vanessa Aparicio, Saturday, Feb. 11, in the library at Phillippi Shores Elementary.
Kai Meighan makes a move during his first game in the tournament.
Morgan Smith moves one of her pieces during her game against Vanessa Aparicio.
The students can collect chess themed dog tags by taking tests about chess knowledge and strategies.
Frida Salinas-Herrera makes a move during her game against Jonathan Witte, Saturday, Feb. 11, in the library at Phillippi Shores Elementary.
The Phillippi Shores Chess Club competed in the Tournament of Hearts, Saturday, Feb. 11, in the library at Phillippi Shores Elementary.
Joshua Meighan tries to figure out his next move.
Aden McKinney waits to make his move.
David Jacobs and Dylan Calcorzi play one another, Saturday, Feb. 11, in the library at Phillippi Shores Elementary.
Thomas Good, the winner in 2011, makes his move during his first game of the day.
The bracket for the tournament was broken down by grade in the first round.
Karina Bodor makes a move during her game against Aden McKinney.
Vanessa Aparicio makes a move during her chess match, Saturday, Feb. 11, in the library at Phillippi Shores Elementary.
Brooke Witte helps to set up the chessboards before the Tournament of Hearts, Saturday, Feb. 11, in the library at Phillippi Shores Elementary.
The plaque shows all the tournament winners since 2006.
