Complexity is the universal appeal of chess.
"One time I read that there are more possible moves in chess than there are atoms in the universe," says Miles Fischer, 11, easily the youngest member of the Kernersville Knights Chess Club.
The club, which has 10 to 15 members, meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 to 9 p.m. outside Panera Bread and Coldstone Creamery on South Main Street. You don't have to be a club member to play, and the games frequently draw passersby to watch.
Matches can be challenging, but they are friendly.
Younger players are encouraged to learn, think hard and try things. Sometimes they are even given breaks such as being spotted a queen or taking back moves. Winning, however, is always earned, even with the breaks.
"I've only won once since the whole time I've played here," said Miles, who is no relation to the late U.S. chess champion Bobby Fischer.
Asked how the win felt, Miles was blunt: "I was pretty amazed."
■ Bruce Chapman can be reached at 727-7249 or at bchapman@wsjournal.com.
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