How’d you start playing chess? What do you like about it? Dana: I started in the second grade, through my friends, but then I got more into it through my…

“Chess In the Schools Was an Awesome Program, and I Just Kept Coming Back.” Interview with David Osei, CIS Alumnus and Advocate David Osei lives in Washington DC, where he…

The Andy Lerner Excellence in Chess Education Award is given annually to one educator representing a public school, charter school, or a non-commercial children’s chess club. The selection process is…

> Chess in the Schools is happy to welcome Epah Jere, CIS’s new chess instructor. This interview helps understand what brought Epah to our team. Q: You are the most…

Play Magnus has been a longstanding partner for Chess in the Schools. Every year, the company provides multiple opportunities for our students to learn new chess strategies and excel in…

On May 8, 2022, Chess in the Schools students had a unique opportunity to participate in a chess challenge at NADA New York, an international arts fair by the New…

We are pleased to share with you our annual report that highlights the achievements of our students and the impact of Chess in the Schools programs over the months when…

By Vionnie Khong On March, 3, 2022, I had the opportunity to sit down with Council Member Shaun Abreu to learn more about his perspective on the game of chess…

Chess in the Park Featured in Chess Life.  Over 600 players participated in this special outdoor event held on Saturday, September 18th, 2021. Our next Chess in the Park will…

Check out Project Evident’s sit down interview with CEO Debbie Eastburn. (Article copied from Project Evident Website). October 26, 2021 Debbie Eastburn, President and Chief Executive Officer Chess in the…