Name: Chess Club on the Lawn
Start: 2026-09-08T16:30:00-05:00
Location: Grayslake Area Public Library

Grayslake Area Public Library

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Play unrated chess games to practice, improve, and have fun. For anyone ages 12 and up.

Local Event: Chess Club on the Lawn

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Amie Schaenzer

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Grayslake

Illinois

Chess Club on the Lawn

DROP-IN
Play unrated chess games to practice, improve, and have fun. For anyone ages 12 and up.  

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