Two things that I don't usually associate, but apparently there is a push among NFL players, who are also chess players, to encourage kids to take up chess. Chidobe Awuzie Shares His Game Plan: Bengals Star Hosts Chess Workshop For Kids.
Chidobe Awuzie, the Cincinnati Bengals cornerback and all round good guy, is working with Chess.com and Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati to host a special chess workshop for kids this holiday season.
The 28-year-old professional football player and avid chess fan will be showing his game plan to children at St. Boniface School in Ohio along with FM James Canty III and IM Kassa Korley from Chess.com.
Chess.com started this push last year with BlitzChamps, and Blitz tournament amoung a group of NFL players. Chidobe Awuzie won last year, and came in 2nd this year to Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Drue Tranquill.
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