Checkmate: Belmont student is 2014 Tennessee state chess champion
Located just about a mile south of Belmont’s campus, the Nashville Chess Center on Belmont Boulevard greets eager participants ready to learn and master the art of chess. Founded in 1995, the yellow three-story house serves as a haven for all that is the game. Walking up the stone steps and entering the heavy wooden door, the first sight is rows of boards with pieces aligned perfectly and ready for play. From the art on the walls to books on the shelves to the large floor s