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ChessKid Pumpkin Decorating Contest!

ChessKid Pumpkin Decorating Contest!

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Trick or treat! Are you ready for Halloween? πŸŽƒπŸ‘»

ChessKid and Chess.com are teaming up this spooky season with a pumpkin decorating contest! From October 24 to October 31, 2023, create a fun chess-themed pumpkin for a chance at some sweet cross-over prizes: ChessKid AND Chess.com Memberships!

How to Enter:

ChessKid Pumpkin Decorating Contest Rules

Step 1: Create Your Chess-O-Lantern

Decorate a pumpkin in the theme of chess. Get creative! You can draw, paint, carve, or even dress up your pumpkin. 

Step 2: Submit Your Creation

Share your brilliant chess-o-lantern creation on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter with #CKPumpkinContest. Feel free to tag ChessKid, too!

Note: If you don't have a social media account, have a parent help share your masterpiece. 

Step 3: Deadline for Submission

Make sure to have your chess-o-lantern finished and shared in time for consideration. The deadline is midnight, October 31st.

Start Creating!

Chess-o-lanterns
Photo credit clockwise: Addie Rapier (Pinterest), Jean Vaillancourt (Flickr), r/chess (Reddit). 

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