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Port St. Lucie 9-year-old launches junior chess club to teach kids the game

Port St. Lucie 9-year-old launches junior chess club to teach kids the game
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Orion Jean Baptiste, a 9-year-old from Port St. Lucie, started a junior chess club because he wanted to share his enthusiasm for the game with other children in his community. Baptiste picked up chess at age 5 while playing with family members and developed a genuine passion for the sport. He recognized that many young people focus

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