April 2026 Update

Post author:Ian
Post published:April 21, 2026
Post category:Announcements Educational

The club has been busy! If you have a chance to swing by Grandma B's Sweet…

Third Coast Chess Club

♟️ Another great reason to play chess!

Interesting research from the University of Southampton suggests that mentally stimulating activities, including puzzles and brain exercises, may help improve cognitive function in older adults, with some participants no longer meeting the criteria for cognitive impairment after 12 months.

While the study wasn’t specifically about chess, it’s another reminder of the value of keeping our minds active.

Chess challenges our memory, concentration, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. It also brings people together, regardless of age or experience.

You don’t have to be a grandmaster to enjoy the benefits of a good game. Sometimes, just sitting across the board from someone is reason enough to play.

Keep learning. Keep thinking. Keep playing. ♟️

https://www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2026/09/proof-that-puzzles-can-reverse-cognitive-impairment.page

#ThirdCoastChess #ChessForEveryone #BrainHealth #Chess

Proof that puzzles can reverse cognitive impairment

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Third Coast Chess Club3 days ago

Chess Club

Make your move! Join us in the Bronte Room for some casual chess. No clocks, no pressure, just good vibes and better openings. All skill levels welcome!

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Chess is fun! Come enjoy the royal game with us on Mondays at Grandma B's Sweet Treats, 4:30pm. ♟️ All ages and experience levels welcome.

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Third Coast Chess Club1 week ago

♟️ Coastal Bend Fall Scholastic & Open
Registration is now open for the first tournament of our 2026–2027 series!
📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
📍 4-H Clubs of Aransas County - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Rockport, TX
⏰ Round 1 at 10:00 AM
♟️ 5-Round Swiss • G/30;d5 • US Chess Rated
💵 $25 entry
🍀 Complimentary entry for Aransas County 4-H Chess Project members
Scholastic Sections:
♟️ Primary (K–3)
♟️ Elementary (4–5)
♟️ Middle School (6–8)
♟️ High School (9–12)
We’ll also have an Open section for players outside the scholastic divisions — so don't be shy, parents! 😁
🏆 Trophies for 1st–3rd in each scholastic division and the Open, plus 1st-place scholastic team trophies.
Scholastic players from any school or area are welcome (hint hint Rockport-Fulton ISD). Players may also play up into a higher grade division. Active US Chess membership is required.
Sections may be combined for pairing purposes depending on turnout, but players will remain eligible for awards in their originally registered division.
⏳ Registration closes Friday, October 23 at 8:00 PM Central, or earlier if capacity is reached.
🔗 Register: https://chessnut.club/e/coastal-bend-fall-scholastic-open
Come play some rated chess in Rockport! ♟️
Think. Compete. Lead.

Coastal Bend Fall Scholastic & Open - Organized by Aransas County 4-H Chess Project

Chess tournament in Rockport, TX on October 24, 2026. View registration details, pairings, and standings.

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Third Coast Chess Club1 week ago

♟️ Tonight’s the night!

The Aransas County 4-H Chess Project is back for another year, and our first meeting is TONIGHT!

📅 Tuesday, September 22
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Aransas County Extension Office

This year we’re putting a stronger emphasis on learning, improving, and preparing for tournament competition. Whether you're brand new to chess or already competing, come ready to play!

We’ve got a lot planned this year, including six US Chess-rated tournaments right here in the Coastal Bend. ♟️🏆

Haven’t signed up for 4-H yet? Contact the 4-H Clubs of Aransas County - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension at (361) 790-0103 to get enrolled and squared away.

♟️ Think. Compete. Lead.

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