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 the game by using high-quality learning tools developed by Play Magnus through their Chessable platform.
Earlier in May, our collaboration was brought to a new level when Play Magnus, along with the Critical Path Method, an arts gallery based in Baltimore, brought 24 students to a special tournament organized as part of the National Art Dealers Alliance (NADA) Fair in New York City.
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 Bronx. After the ceremony, CIS…
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 met with Jose Garza to…
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 ceremony, CIS alumna Marilyn Lucero met with Carlos to talk…