Chess coach Jay Stallings celebrates 25 years of teaching
Jay Stallings (right) poses with Alfredo Carillo who created a wrought iron chess set for the Sean's Fund dinner on Sunday. Matt Fernandez/ The Signal

Chess coach Jay Stallings celebrates 25 years of teaching

Chess players of all ages gathered at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on Sunday to celebrate the memory of Sean Reader and to raise money for Sean’s Fund at the 13th annual Sean’s Fund dinner.

Young chess masters flex brains at Southern California state championships
Two competitors engage in a battle of wit at the Southern California State Scholastic Chess Championship at the Hyatt in Valencia Sunday afternoon. Cory Rubion/The Signal

Young chess masters flex brains at Southern California state championships

Parents, coaches and eager, young chess masters crowded into the halls, patios and conference rooms of the Hyatt Regency Valencia for the annual Southern California SuperStates Scholastic State Chess Championships on Sunday.

Sharing the challenges of chess
Chess coach Jay Stallings plays a game of chess with one of his students at Meadows Elementary School in Valencia. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Sharing the challenges of chess

Chess, often referred to as “the game of kings,” is a centuries-old game enjoyed by people of all ages. Expert ranked chess player Jay Stallings has made it his mission…

Sean’s Fund raises money to buy chess boards for sick kids
Jay Stallings (back row) with Nicole Dasneves at Sean's Fund Dinner. In the front row, left to right, Reed Stuart, Cameron Ely, Ripken Ely and Mariposa Robles. courtesy photo Jay Stallings.

Sean’s Fund raises money to buy chess boards for sick kids

  Every year for more than a decade now, people in the Santa Clarita Valley have rallied around the memory of a young Valencia chess player who inspired them to…

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