Client Stories

Having endured multiple failures in his life, Andrew's teacher was worried that if he got into the chess club, he would face yet another. But Andrew took to chess "like a duck to water," and became one of ten children to participate in the championship tournament team.

Chess for Success' mission is to provide children in economically disadvantaged elementary and middle schools the opportunity to build and develop important skills necessary for success in school and life by participating in chess club programs and tournaments. They use chess as a tool to teach educational skills. Participation is free and open to any child, and Chess for Success provides tools, equipment, lesson plans, and training.