First of its kind chess tournament held in East Providence

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — The first all-female chess tournament in Ocean State history was held Saturday in East Providence.

Nearly 20 players gathered at St. Mary’s Academy, Bay View to compete against each other, while growing participation in the game.

Organizers said there have been various tournaments of its kind in Massachusetts, and they wanted to bring something like it to Rhode Island…

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