Emporia Chess Society
Emporia, Kansas


The Emporia Chess Society is an informal association of chess players and supporters in the Emporia vicinity of east-central Kansas. The society was organized by Emile Darga and Chris Seeman in 2003. The club meets twice weekly for recreational chess games, analysis, instruction, and practice.

People of all ages and levels of chess experience are welcome! Preschool to seniors, beginner to expert players. There is no charge or membership fee. Come every week or just when you are able to play a game of chess. Bring your own chess set, if you have one.

Granada Coffee Co.
809 Commercial
Saturdays: 1:30-4:00 pm

Javacat 5
610 Merchant
Mondays: 6:30-9:00 pm

Chess coaches: James Aber and Robert Hossfeld have received chess-coach training from the Karpov International School of Chess in Lindsborg, Kansas (see below). They received instruction from Grandmaster Yury Shulman and International Masters Pascal Charbonneau and Irina Krush in 2004. They are available to help beginning players understand and improve their chess skills.

Sidewalk chess at the Granada Coffee Co.
Photos by A. Spencer and B. Blaufuss.

ECS News

Left: preparing to watch the parade in front of the school.
Right: visitors playing chess inside the school.

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Last update Dec. 2010.