CHESS FOR SUCCESS
Our mission is to help children develop skills for success in school and life through learning chess Chess for Success (CFS) uses the game of chess to help youth succeed in school and in life. Our mission is to develop community, connection, and confidence by learning and playing chess, helping students build the academic, social, and emotional skills necessary for future success. CFS is dedicated to helping K-12 students in Oregon and Southwest Washington reach their full potential by mitigating the educational gap in Title 1 schools, with a focus on BIPOC, low-income, and rural communities.
Founded
1996
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chessforsuccess.org
Address
Portland
Home - Chess for Success Building skills in chess and in life Supporting students in Title 1 Community Eligibility Provision and Rural schools throughout Oregon SW Washington and Hawaii The Impact of Chess Upcoming Events Fundraising Community GameChanger 2025 April 10 2025 Learn More and Register for GameChanger 2025 State Tournaments 2025 Oregon State Team Championships April 26 2025 The twoday Chess for Success State Tournament has been held annually since 1967 and is open to all students in grades K12 who reside in Oregon. See the information for finalists who qualify for the state tournament. Teams that have qualified should register onBracketJD To register Once you have your access code Students first and last names will be visible to all registered participants if you need an anonymous registration please contact us. Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots.
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Absolutely love what Chess for Success is doing for our youth! Chess not only sharpens minds, but also builds confidence and community. 🥳♟️
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So excited for the upcoming GameChanger 2025 event! It's amazing to see how chess can transform lives and open doors for kids in our communities. Keep up the fantastic work! 🙌👏
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