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Tamarac hosts free Mayors’ Chess Challenge on Oct. 31

Chess players of all ages and skill levels can join Tamarac's free 12th annual Mayors' Chess Challenge at the Community Center on Saturday.

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Chess players of all ages and skill levels are invited to the annual Mayors’ Chess Challenge in Tamarac on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Tamarac Community Center, 8601 W. Commercial Blvd.

The event is free. It is part of a South Florida program that promotes the benefits of chess for children and adults. Mayor Michelle Gomez, along with other elected officials and community leaders, is hosting the 12th annual challenge.

Residents with questions can call the Tamarac Community Center at 954-597-3620.

The Mayors’ Chess Challenge is also scheduled in several other South Florida cities this fall and winter. Weston hosts its event Oct. 10 at the Weston Community Center, and Southwest Ranches holds one Oct. 17 at Town Hall. Delray Beach follows on Nov. 8, and Deerfield Beach hosts on Dec. 12 at the Hillsboro Community Center.

This story is a summary based on reporting by Tamarac Talk. Read the original for full details.

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