A chess tournament was held at the library last Thursday and 18 children ranging in age from 7 to 18 participated. The competition was intense, resulting in a playoff game to decide first place. The winner of the playoff, 14 year old Ethan Pasko of Chili took first place, 14 year old Ryan Patalano (also of Chili) took second place, and 7 year old Aaron Lazara, from Chicago (visiting his Grandmother in Chili), earned third place honors. After the tournament, the participants enjoyed pizza and pop. A special thanks to our volunteer Chess Club leader, Adam DeSantis, for running the tournament, and providing the pizza and pop afterwards! The Chili Public Library Chess Club will continue to meet over the summer on July 10 and 24, and August 14 and 28 from 1-5 pm. Tournaments will be held on the last Thursday of the month. Pre-registration is required.
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The 'immortal game' was a famous chess game played in 1851 between Adolf Andersen and Lionel Kieseritzky. Nicknames the 'Immortal Game" by Ernst Falkbeer the game is annually played in Marostical, Italy by players dressed in chess pieces. To read more about the significance of this game and the history of chess, be sure to read "The Immortal Game" by David Shenk owned by the Chili Public Library.
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