I run several groups on Linkedin.com.  One is a writing group called, “Write On, Networkers!”  We recently started writing Haiku and one member wrote one about chess.  I asked him if I could publish it here for you and he agreed.

Chess Haiku

Written by Martin Kelly

a knight moves to check
revealing bishop takes queen
indefensibly

Lori Lejeune is an artist in Atlanta who finds inspiration for her artwork in the game of chess. She’s created artwork professionally for more than 10 years and has collectors throughout the U.S. To see more original works by this artist, please visit her on the web: http://www.studiolejeune.net/chess.html

The winner of this month’s photo contest: Louis Lima and his daughter playing chess

We started a photo contest last month, which was successful.  So many great pictures were sent in!

I invite any of your to send me pictures of your children playing chess.  Also let me know if I can feature them on my blog and newsletter (and how you’d like the credit to read).

The winning pictures will get a little prize from us (for your child).

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“Only a Game”, oil on canvas, 34″ x 40″ by Lucie Bilodeau (www.luciebilodeau.com)