Tri bridges Tribune

Our journey at Tri-Bridges Chess Club continues to take us to exciting new places. While we still meet every Tuesday at 666 Exton Commons for friendly games and growth, our players are now testing their skills on massive stages. In our April 2026 issue , you'll read all about our tight-knit group of six kids who traveled to Chicago to compete in the National High School Championship —complete with an impressive 3rd place blitz finish for Gideon! But we aren't just celebrating tournament victories; we're diving deep into the game itself. This month features an annotated game from Chris Romeril that perfectly demonstrates the dangers of pushing pawns in front of your king. We also explore the flexible Vienna Opening and are thrilled to launch a brand new "Chess Master in History" section, kicking off with the legendary Romantic era player Paul Morphy. Plus, we shine a spotlight on our younger talent, like second-grader Ridhan's flawless 5 out of 5 score at the K-3 State Championship , and challenge you with some brain-bending "selfmate" puzzles where the goal is actually to force your opponent to checkmate you. Give it a read and see how much our community is learning and growing