Chess in the Schools’ College Bound Program empowers students from all backgrounds to achieve their aspirations, whether it’s securing their first part-time job, exploring new states, or gaining admission to…

Chess in the Schools is dedicated to building a community of future leaders, and our College Bound Ambassadors are at the heart of this mission. This program allows students to…

Tommy Herrera recently had the opportunity to work his first tournament as a Tournament Director. Filled with a mix of anticipation and nervousness, he approached the tournament with an open…

Chess in the Schools  The Andy Lerner Award for Excellence in Chess Education: Winners Announced  April 16, 2024. New York City. The winners of the Andy Lerner Award for Excellence…

Tayler Boyke-Darbouze is a senior at Medgar Evers College Preparatory School. She is currently pursuing an associate’s degree in biology with a mathematics concentration at Medgar Evers College. When she…

Selvin Ramirez is currently a senior at James Madison High School. He started his journey with Chess in the Schools when he was in 4th grade, and is now part…

Matheu Jefferson is an alumnus of the College Bound Program. He started his journey with Chess in the Schools at his Elementary School, PS. 70X. He would continue to play…

Vicki Yang, an alumna of the College Bound program, grew up playing in Chess in the Schools tournaments. Vicki would go on to play for the United States at the…

On May 17, 2023, Vincent Bogert was announced as the winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award. He is a veteran chess coordinator at P.S./M.S. 279, a public school in the…

On May 17, 2023, Jose Garza was announced as one of the finalists for the inaugural Lerner Award for Excellence in Chess Education. After the ceremony, CIS alumna Marilyn Lucero…