Chess Club
Welcome to the Franklin Chess Club. Our club meets every Wednesday
from 3:15 to 4:00 in the cafeteria. Students from kindergarten through sixth
grade are welcome to participate. You don't have to know how to play
chess, just have a love for the game. Many of our members have played
in chess tournaments around Bakersfield.
- Fill-out our Chess Club Application if you are not in the After School Program.
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Students enjoy playing chess with each other.
Chess Links
Here are some interesting links for my players, parents and anyone else who is interested.
- Bakersfield Chess - Get information about upcoming tournaments.
- Youth Chess Charitable Foundation - Get information about local tournaments in Kern County.
- U.S. Chess Federation - This is the national organization. If you play in a tournament you will become a member.
- Chess for Beginners - A beginner's site from USCF.
- American Chess Equipment - This is where we get our supplies.

