“Since playing chess my daughter’s confidence has soared. We are grateful to her chess coach and the Chicago Chess Foundation for giving her the incredible gift of chess.”

 

— Joy Austria, CPS parent and CCF volunteer

 
 

scholastic tournaments

View the 2024-2025 Scholastic Tournament schedule and register your chess scholar.

10K For 10 years

In celebration of our 10th anniversary, help us reach our goal of 1,000 gifts of $10 or more. Your gift will enable us to increase the impact of our free programs.

corporate CHESS LEAGUE

Network and make new friends (or rivals) at our Chess League tournaments.

 

CCF in the News

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