By JONATHAN CRIBBS jcribbs@beaufortgazette.com 843-986-5517 I started to panic when, on his second turn, Kevin Rogers moved his knight to C4. He moved the piece with a speed and certainty that -- whether he knew it or not -- telegraphed a clear message. I play this game fast. I make quick decisions. I make ... Read More

Orrin Hudson's interest in chess was sparked by a high school teacher who noticed him running with the wrong crowd in his hometown of Birmingham, Alabama. Hudson eventually staightened out so much he wound up becoming a state trooper. After six years on the force, he was drawn by the ... Read More

I am so glad I have the opportunity to honor chess coach NM Rene Phillips. Coach Rene is a Georgia transplant via New Orleans and Hurricane Katrina. He is a tremendous talent and has personally instructed chess students all over the country. I have spoken ... Read More