“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 2025 Scholastic Chess Tournament schedule and register your child for a casual Saturday competition.
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.