Published 2 months ago • loading... • Updated 2 months agoShow Less IconHow chess became king in South Texas Summary by NprSouth Texas is the chess capital of the state, due in large part to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Its chess team is preparing to defend its national title in competitive collegiate chess.Share menu1 Articles1 ArticlesAllLeft1CenterRightSearch IconSort IconnprLean LeftFactualityOwnershipHow chess became king in South TexasSouth Texas is the chess capital of the state, due in large part to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Its chess team is preparing to defend its national title in competitive collegiate chess.2 months ago·Washington, United StatesRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources1Leaning Left1Leaning Right0Center0Last Updated2 months agoBias Distribution100% LeftBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon100% of the sources lean Left100% LeftL 100%Factuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantagenpr broke the news in Washington, United States 2 months ago on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsChess Plus IconNorth America Plus IconRio Grande Plus IconShow AllBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsSimilar News TopicsChess Plus IconNorth America Plus IconRio Grande Plus IconShow All