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.…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

On May 17, 2023, Carlos Graupera was announced as one of the finalists for the inaugural Lerner Award for Excellence in Chess Education. After the…