The St. Mark Lion Kings participated in their third Charlotte Mecklenburg Scholastic Chess Association team tournament on Saturday, April 9, 2011.

Team tournaments are a great way for new players to enter a tournament while enjoying the camaraderie of playing alongside friends from school. Play began at 9:30 a.m. at South Mecklenburg High School in Charlotte.
The students did an outstanding job representing St. Mark and battling hard in the royal game.

The St. Mark Chess Club is lead by two coaches, Chris Hlebak and Barry Hester. They both have dedicated so much of their time and talents to the Chess Club at St. Mark. The tournament was a rewarding experience for the students and the parents who attended.

Since 1985, the CMSCA has provided instructors, including national masters and experts, to teach in chess clubs at over 100 schools in the greater Charlotte area.