UNIVERSITY CITY (WPVI) -- It was a meeting of the minds Tuesday for dozens of Philadelphia children
The 11th annual Philly Girls Play Chess tournament took over Drexel University.
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It's hosted by an organization called ASAP.
120 chess players from across the city will compete for awards and trophies.
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Studies show that participation in chess rapidly decreases as girls move from elementary school through high school.
This program hopes to keep girls interested in chess for the long haul.