Chess for Success

Mission

To develop community, connection, and confidence by learning and playing chess, helping students build the academic, social, and emotional skills necessary for future success.

Bottom Line for Portland

Chess for Success has been an integral part of the Portland educational community since 1996, founded to address educational disparities affecting marginalized groups in the city. We’ve now expanded our reach beyond Portland and recently began to include DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) principles in our curriculum to support students’ mental health. This year, we’re running 25+ clubs in the metro area and 50 more across the state and Southwest Washington.

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“Both my son and daughter participate in the Chess for Success after-school program. It has taught them so much more than how to play chess—it’s helped them develop discipline, learn how to be good teammates, and understand how to conduct themselves with grace whether they win or lose. Chess for Success has made a powerful impact on both of them and has helped them become more confident, thoughtful, and well-rounded young people.”

Incentives

Thanks to the generosity of Melanie Nelson, the first $10,000 donated will be matched dollar for dollar!

Partner(s)

Chess for Success is partnering with the non profit Love our City Food Pantry, located in the heart of the Cully Neighborhood.  We will be hosting a holiday food drive at our Practice Tournaments and encourage the community to make a food donation.  Visit their website  https://loveourcitypdx.com/home

Chess for Success is partnering with XXX to offer several Chess Nights for the community.

Chess for Success is partnering with XXX