We are honored to have received a 2019 HI Impact Award! Our College Bound Program was in the top 4% of youth programs in FY 2019 based on the Algorhythm/Hello…

The Youth Inc Celebration Gala honoring Chess in the Schools on November 13th was a huge success thanks to you, our donors! The night was filled with chess, dancing, and…

On Saturday, September 14, 2019, Chess in the Schools (CIS) and the NYC Parks Department ran the 19th Annual Chess-in-the-Park Rapid Open at Central Park’s Bethesda Fountain.  This year’s attendance…

Chess in the Schools is proud to partner with Youth INC to make a lasting impact on New York City. Wednesday, November 13th, 2019 6:30PM – Cocktail Reception and Live…

On Wednesday, September 4, 2019, Goldman Sachs volunteers created a “Chess For Success” themed event for our College Bound students at their headquarters. Co-chairs Alexandra Wiener and Ilya Rivkin organized inspiring speakers,…

On August 9, 2019, Chess in the Schools’ College Bound program visited Two Sigma for a staff vs. students chess tournament!  Prior to the 4 round G/10 tournament, students were…

On July 8, 2019, Chess in the Schools’ College Bound Program visited the NYC Credit Suisse offices for a Corporate Chess Challenge! Prior to the tournament, students were given a…

Saturday, May 25-27, 2019 – Morristown, NJ Chess in the Schools (CIS) brought 40 College Bound students and 3 coaches to the 2019 United States Amateur East Championships.  This is…

22 years ago, Lewis Cullman, CIS’ Chairman Emeritus, thought to have an event for the most beginner students in our program to give those students their moment to shine! Over…

40+ students from the Chess in the Schools programs at MS 390X, PS/MS 279X, MS126K, and PS 150Q competed in this year’s USCF Junior High Nationals in Grapevine, TX, which…