Chess tourney attracts young crowd

Bill Buley / The Garden Island

Ethan Pinnock, 9, of Lihue, left, and Byron Gray, 10, of Kalaheo, match strategies during the Kauai Community Chess Tournament on Saturday at the Lihue Public Library.

Bill Buley / The Garden Island

Byron Gray, 10, of Kalaheo, contemplates his next move in a game against Ethan Pinnock, 9, of Lihue, during the Kauai Community Chess Tournament on Saturday at the Lihue Public Library. About 30 players participated in the tournament.

Bill Buley / The Garden Island

Rayna Wolkon and Caleb Ellis watch the board during their match Saturday at the Kauai Community Chess Tournament at the Lihue Public Library.

Bill Buley / The Garden Island

Ayva Wolkon makes a final move to checkmate Chase Ellis at the Kauai Community Chess Tournament at the Lihue Public Library on Saturday.