Josh Cookie

Playing chess in the Level 4 senior room was far more important to my wellbeing than it may have appeared from the outside. To someone else, it might have looked like a simple game, a way to pass time, or an ordinary activity shared with other people. For me, however, chess became a place of stability. It gave my mind something purposeful to focus on when everything else felt uncertain, overwhelming, or difficult to explain. Each game required patience, concentration, and imagination. I had to

Elliott Just

The Level 4 games room closing broke my heart. It was my daily sanctuary. Playing chess there provided focus and camaraderie that deeply supported my mental health. Losing this space leaves a painful void in my heart. Reopening it would mean the world and restore a vital lifeline.

Theo Koulouris

In all my 15 years of living, ive never seen a more tragic event in my life. Chess is apart of me, I went from the depths of 150 elo to the very competitive field of 200 elo. So this situation took a massive toll on my mental and physical health. If the senior hub games room stays closed, I may not know how much longer i can make it.

Caleb Nguyen

I was so sad when they got rid of it, I literally didn't get out of bed for like 6 days

Kengo Tojo

I strongly believe that Chess.com should not be banned in schools because it helps our students develop critical thinking, strategic planning, and patience. Unlike retro bowl, basket random, random shooter games, car games, blackjack, it can help improve students focus, memory and problem-solving skills. Banning it removes the ability and opportunity to stimulate these skills during their free time at school. As a chess player that started out recently, these restrictions stop me from expanding

Naveen Silva

I'm mad i'm angy this is happend

Leo Nannicelli

It's so tragic

Nick

I like playing chess. I feel like a part of me has been ripped away