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Chess enthusiasts chase checkmate

South Nelson students have multiple chess sets available in their hallways.
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South Nelson Elementary’s Damien Verishine (left) considers his options during a tense game of chess against Harlow Nield on Wednesday morning. A number of boards were set up in the hallway

South Nelson Elementary’s Damien Verishine considers his options during a tense game of chess against Harlow Nield on Wednesday morning. A number of boards were set up in the hallway, with youngsters grappling back and forth for strategic domination.