VALE – A regional chess tournament hosted by Chess for Success will be held at Vale Elementary School, 403 “E” St. West, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Feb. 9.

The event is for grades K-12. Students may compete as teams or individuals in beginner, intermediate and advanced divisions. The participants can expect to play at least five games of chess.

The cost is $25 for students who register by Feb. 1 or $33 for those who sign up by Feb. 6.

The chess players and their families are responsible for their own transportation and meals.

Register online at (www.chessforsuccess.org).

In Grant County, there is a chess club at Mt. Vernon Middle School. For information on the club, call math teacher Didgette McCracken at the school, 932-4733.