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Chess in the Last Frontier | Hometown, Alaska
Monday, 26 January, 2026
Have you ever wanted to learn the game of chess or sharpen your skills? Last year, the Alaska Chess Federation was accepted on a national level, giving Alaska its first state chapter in more than half of a decade. It brings local chess players together, as well as represents Alaska on the national level. On this episode, host Dave Waldron speaks with a Chess Federation member from Palmer about how to get involved in the game locally, as well as the social and cognitive benefits of playing chess. HOST: Dave WaldronGUEST: Anthony Irsik, board member of the Alaska Chess Federation, Palmer Chess Club
