This Forsyth County high school chess club made history with state championship

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This Forsyth County high school chess club made history with state championship

SFHS Chess Club Team members celebrate with the GCA state championship trophy after winning on March 23, 2025. Photo courtesy of Damian Krotov

04222025SFHS CHESS — SFHS Chess Club Team members celebrate with the GCA state championship trophy after winning on March 23, 2025. Photo courtesy of Damian Krotov

Travis Jaudon

Forsyth County News

Published: Apr 22, 2025, 9:59 PM

Checkmate! This local high school just became the first Forsyth County team to win a state championship. Forsyth County News introduces the powerhouse players behind the board, who say this club is just getting started.

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