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Opposing column: Chess shouldn’t be considered a sport, but an intellectual game

Opposing column: Chess shouldn’t be considered a sport, but an intellectual game

Asini Jayarapu October 29, 2023

Chess is undoubtedly a complex and intellectually challenging game that has taken over minds for centuries. However, it has no right to be considered a sport. According to the Cambridge Dictionary, the...

Opposing column: Chess, while not a conventional sport, is a sport nonetheless

Opposing column: Chess, while not a conventional sport, is a sport nonetheless

Ryan Sharp October 29, 2023

While chess does not require running around a field, rink or court and is largely played while sitting, it is still very much a sport. According to the Cambridge dictionary, a “sport” is “a game,...

Sophomore Nolan Jones (left) and freshman Gerald Han (right) play Tetris during an eSports meeting. Carmel eSports members meet every Monday in Room G108.

Q&A with new eSports Head Coach Jeff Chou

Siri Surapaneni October 30, 2022

Why did you decide to become the new eSports coach? Competitive eSports has always been something I wished I had growing up and now that it's growing to a point where it's finally becoming recognized...

Senior Akash Bhowmik

Senior Akash Bhowmik

Matthew Du, Student Section Reporter March 22, 2022

“So I think it was when I met this guy, and he had a mullet, so I felt he was a very curious person. I went to meet him, and apparently, he was a grandmaster at chess, and so I found out that he was...

Julian Knudson, president of the club and senior, oversees a game between Rohil Senapati and Owen Eckart. Knudson said he has finalized the A, B, and C teams for the tournament, which he compiles based on skill demonstrated by students throughout the year.

Riley TerBush March 24, 2019

As of this week, Julian Knudson, Chess Club president and senior, has closed off the teams competing at the Scholastic Chess of Indiana (SCI) tournament. “The deadline to register the teams on the SCI...

Chess Club continues tournament preparations

Riley TerBush February 27, 2019

In preparation for the Scholastic Chess of Indiana (SCI) state tournament in March, Julian Knudson, senior and president of Chess Club, continues to form tournament teams. The club will still accept non-members...

Chess Club looks for new members, assembles tournament teams

Riley TerBush January 31, 2019

With the Scholastic Chess of Indiana (SCI) tournament coming up in March, Julian Knudson, president of Chess Club and senior, is looking to recruit people to represent CHS. “I’m trying to reach out...

Chess Club continues recreational play

Riley TerBush October 29, 2018

As of this month, the Chess Club is meeting to play games and improve strategy. “Right now, it’s just playing games with them. That’s kind of how I gauge the skill throughout the year,”...

Allen Zheng, Chess Club member and freshman, plays recreationally against his friends. According to Zheng, the club meets every Monday after school to have fun with other members and learn better strategies for chess.

Chess Club to meet Dec. 8

Beats December 3, 2014

According to Chess Club sponsor Margaret Winans, Chess Club will be meeting Dec. 8 in Room F103 after school. The club meets every Monday after school until 4 p.m., and late bus passes are provided. Regardless...

Freshman Eric Zhu ponders his next move. “It’s really enjoyable to just play and improve in chess,” he said.

Chess Club to meet Nov. 17

Beats November 13, 2014

Chess Club is set to meet Nov. 17. The club continuously welcomes new students to join. According to Sam Philleo, club co-president and sophomore, there is no mandatory attendance but everyone is encouraged...

Kevin Mi, Chess Club co-president and senior, makes plans for an upcoming club meeting. Its really good to come out and play chess against other intellectual minds, he said.

Chess Club to meet Oct. 27

Beats October 24, 2014

There was no Chess Club meeting Oct. 20 because of fall break. Despite that, regular meetings will resume starting Oct. 27. Chess Club welcomes new students to join the club. According to sponsor Margaret...

Chess Club to meet on Sept. 15

Beats September 13, 2014

According to AP Computer Science teacher and sponsor Margaret Winans, Chess Club will be meeting Sept. 15 in Room F104 after school. The club meets every Monday after school. This will be their third...

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