Erick Arroyo a senior at Waukegan High School studies a game he just finished during a chess match he played at Waukegan High School against a player from the Mundelein team Owen McCarthy a senior. | Michael Schmidt~Sun-Times Media
Erick Arroyo a senior at Waukegan High School studies a game he just finished during a chess match he played at Waukegan High School against a player from the Mundelein team. | Michael Schmidt~Sun-Times Media
Erick Arroyo after a match. | Michael Schmidt~Sun-Times Media
Erick Arroyo after a match. | Michael Schmidt~Sun-Times Media
Erick Arroyo (right) plays a practice game against one of his chess coaches Tito Soto of Zion. | Michael Schmidt~Sun-Times Media
Erick Arroyo plays a practice game against one of his chess coaches Tito Soto of Zion. | Michael Schmidt~Sun-Times Media
WAUKEGAN — Erick Arroyo was in sixth grade when he first learned the fundamentals of chess and has since learned important life skills from the centuries-old game. “I find it interesting ... it makes you think ahead. It helps with life. When you’re having a …
