The Stormont Kings chess club is a scholastic affiliate of the United States Chess Federation (USCF). Chris Stormont, Founder and President, started the club in 1991. I also conduct nationally rated tournaments, private and group chess lessons, tournament direct, etc. We have several children that won state and national tournaments, beginners, and some will come and learn how to play.

I learned how to play at the age of 9, and was taught by my father and played ever since. My first opportunity to join a chess club was at South Miami Middle. The coach there told me that I had potential of being a strong player and invited me to a tournament between South Miami Middle and West Miami Middle. I played and tied for first place, which made me very proud. When I was in High School, I started a chess club in the school. Then I found about a local chess club ran by a gentleman, and he had me take over the club. He also told me to start my own chess club.

Now, I was conducting my own chess club. We started out at a local Pizza Hut, and we moved to other locations for various reasons, and now we meet at Kendall Branch Library and have been there for several years. The library is the best location, since it is quiet, people can also read books, and we have our own room where we hold the meetings.

I started to offer private and group chess lessons. I have taught at Village Green Christian, Temple Beth Am, and the Dade County Parks & Recreation. Now I am currently teaching at Kenwood K-8 Center, Pinecrest Elementary, and Sunset Elementary.

We now have rated tournaments, and also tournament direct at Pinecrest Elementary and other schools. If your school would like to host a tournament, please contact me.

My goal is to have chess played all over the world, and a part of the school curriculum.

For more information, please contact Chris Stormont at 305-552-1493 or e-mail at chesslover@myrapidsys.com