Palhoça Chess Club strengthens the sport and promotes education in the municipality.

Palhoça (SC) – The Palhoça Chess Club has been consolidating itself as an important sports and educational project in the municipality, promoting the intellectual, social and emotional development of children, young people and adults through chess.

With regular classes, internal tournaments, and participation in competitions, the club's mission is to democratize access to the sport, discover talent, and contribute directly to the civic education of its participants. Chess, recognized worldwide as a powerful educational tool, stimulates concentration, discipline, logical reasoning, decision-making, and emotional control.

Classes and Structure

Palhoça Cultural Center (former City Hall – yellow building)
Mondays and Thursdays
From 8am to 11pm and from 14pm to 18pm

7th of September Recreational Club
Wednesdays
From 8am to 11pm and from 14pm to 18pm

The project caters to students ranging from beginners to advanced, with a methodology adapted by age group and technical level, providing continuous progress and pedagogical support.

Social and Educational Impact

• It encourages academic performance.
• It keeps children and adolescents away from social vulnerability.
• It promotes inclusion and community integration.
• Develops essential cognitive skills for life.

The proposal also seeks to strengthen Palhoça's reputation in the regional and state sports scene, preparing athletes for future official competitions and championships.

The club remains open to partnerships with schools, businesses, and the government, reinforcing the importance of promoting sport as a tool for social transformation.

Chess is more than a game — it's strategy, discipline, and a vision for the future. And in HutIt's already a reality.

Contact (WhatsApp): (48) 99197-1972

Instagram: @clubedexadrezph

Article written by Renato Luiz Hinnig Filho

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My Story with Chess – Renato Luiz Hinnig Filho

My history with chess began very early. At just 3 years old, I had my first encounters with the chessboard. While many children were discovering common childhood toys, I was already fascinated by the pieces, the movements, and the challenges the game offered.

Throughout my school years, chess was always present. I attended institutions that shaped my development, such as the former Roda Pião (now Elite), the former Energia (now Fórmula), and also Sesc/Senac, where I had the opportunity to further develop my passion for the sport.

At the age of 8, I took an even more important step: I started training with Professor Peta, a leading figure in chess. It was during this period that my technical level improved significantly. I began participating in championships, representing schools, and experiencing competitions that taught me discipline, focus, strategy, and emotional control.

Chess wasn't just a game in my life—it was a tool for personal development. It taught me to think before I act, to take responsibility for my decisions, and to never give up when faced with a difficult situation.

Today, at 21 years old, I am interning at the São José City Hall, working in the SUSP (Unified Public Security System). Simultaneously, I am studying Civil Engineering at Uniasselvi, currently in my fourth semester. My academic training further strengthens my discipline, organization, and vision for the future.

This experience in public service and at the university broadened my perspective on the importance of social and preventative projects in the lives of children and adolescents.

It was then that I made a decision that changed the course of my life: to found the Palhoça Chess Club.

The club's objective is much greater than teaching chess moves. It was created with the mission of rescuing young people, teenagers, and children who are currently excessively on their cell phones, offering a healthy, educational, and social alternative.

Chess promotes the development of logical reasoning, improves concentration, discipline and responsibility, fosters healthy social interaction, respect for others, and emotional control.

I want to give future generations the same opportunity I had: to grow through sport, develop values, and build a better future.

The Palhoça Chess Club represents a personal dream, but also a social commitment.

This proves that sport transforms lives — and I am living proof of that. Today, more than just a player, I have become someone who wants to train new players and, above all, to develop citizens.