“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
family chess fest 2025
Let’s kick off summer and celebrate with a community get-together on Saturday, May 31 at Tuley Park!
all-girls tournament
The 2025 Chicago All-Girls Tournament returns May 17 at Bateman Elementary. Sign up today!
Keep Chess in schools
Our programs provide vital academic, social-emotional, and leadership development for kids. Your gift ensures we reach as many kids as possible.
corporate CHESS LEAGUE
Network and make new friends (or rivals) at our Chess League tournaments.