On Friday, December 13th, 2019 – Credit Suisse held their annual “Tough Trader” Challenge, where six teams of Credit Suisse employees competed in a series of physical challenges to raise money for their selected non-profit organizations. The CS Pawns represented Chess in the Schools and the team was made up of CS employees who have participated in previous “Corporate Chess Challenges” at Credit Suisse!
The CS Pawns led the entire event to win first place and an award and funding for Chess in the Schools! Here are some fun photos and videos from the event! Chess in the Schools thanks Credit Suisse and its employees for their continued support of the Chess in the Schools program!
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 graduates high school, she will…
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 of our College Bound program.…
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 throughout middle school and eventually…