“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
chess fest returns!
Register for our FREE festival celebrating another year of scholastic chess! Donations benefit 2026-27 programs.
summer camps
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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.