🚨♟️ BIG NEWS, RGV! ♟️🚨 News Channel 5 is coming out this Saturday to cover our chess tournament at the Pulga and spotlight the RGV Chess Community! This is a huge moment for everything we’ve been building together. 👉 We need YOUR help to make it unforgettable: 🔥 What We Need Right Now • Players to fill the remaining tournament spots • Volunteers to help with: • Check-in & scorekeeping • Set-up & breakdown • Guiding new players and families • Keeping the energy positive and welcoming This is our chance to show the Valley what chess looks like when a community comes together—kids, adults, beginners, competitors, families, mentors, and friends. 💪 RGV Chess Community—let’s show up and show out. Bring the boards. Bring the smiles. Bring the heart. 📣 Comment “PLAYER” if you’re competing 📣 Comment “VOLUNTEER” if you can help 📣 Tag a friend who needs to be there This story isn’t just about chess. It’s about us. ♟️❤️

♟️ RGV Chess Community — Our First Ever Tournament at Mercadome La Pulga de Álamo! We’re making history this weekend as we bring our very first chess tournament to the Alamo Flea Market — inside the Children’s Play Area by the Dance Hall! This is a FREE community event with two sections: 🧒 Children’s Section — 20 Spots 👤 Adults Section — 20 Spots 📅 Saturday, January 17, 2026 ⏰ 9:00 AM 📍 1602 W Expy 83, Alamo, TX 78516 Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned player, come compete, learn, and enjoy a great day of chess with the RGV community. ✔️ Family-friendly ✔️ All skill levels welcome ✔️ First come, first served Let’s show the RGV that chess belongs everywhere — even at the pulga! ♟️🔥 Who’s joining us? Drop a ♟️ in the comments!