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For International Chess Day, we welcome the public to become the chess pieces for a LIVE chess board game July 20th at 6:30 pm. at the Coos Bay Fire Department. Come in costume (guarantees the piece you will become) or borrow a costume from the Coquille Chess Club's large collection. Participants will be given toy or balloon swords to act out dramatic fight and death scenes. Then participants will be wheeled off the chess board with full sirens. No chess experience necessary. Expect paparazzi photographers-spectators are welcome! Those wishing to participate as pieces, come 15 minutes early. Better than Harry Potter Chess!