Today is National Chess Day. Chess is not as popular as Checkers in Griddle Creek but there are a few folks around town that play. Chess is a game of fun and wit where the object of the game is to capture the opponent’s king.

What to do: Break out your chess set and play a game. Log on online and play against an opponent on the other side of the world. If you’re in Griddle Creek, ask around to find out where the chess games take place.

Where to do it: Anywhere you can find a fellow chess player and a flat surface to place a chessboard on.

Inside tip: Don’t play chess with Sonny because he cheats. Checkers is his game.