It's where Brandon Tran, 16, is learning skills to, not only win at the game of chess but also the game of life. "This is like a safe haven for a lot of kids," said Tran, who has been in the ...

At Saint Joseph's University, hundreds of kids gathered on Saturday for the 17th annual PECO-ASAP Checkmate Violence Chess Marathon. It's where Brandon Tran, 16, is learning skills to, not only ...

What are you interested in reading about? What questions do you have? Your input will help inform our coverage. Brandon Tran, a senior at Valley Christian High School in San Jose, has been preparing ...