Smoulder leads Ridgewood chess winners

Ridgewood Chess Club named Eli Smoulder champion among fourth grade and fifth grade players, followed by Kyler Osbourn, Bryon Poindexter and Luke Lafferty

Ridgewood Chess Club's fourth grade and fifth grade winners were Luke Lafferty, fourth place; Bryon Poindexter, third place; Kyler Osbourn, second place; and champion Eli Smoulder.

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Published May 27, 2026 - 11:17 a.m.

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