Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation
Cause Area
- Children & Youth
- Education & Literacy
- Sports & Recreation
Location
PO BOX 1074NORTHBROOK, IL 60065 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
We bring the many educational benefits of chess to children and young people throughout schools in the Chicago area by providing a complete chess curriculum, enrichment programs, tournaments and events.
Description
Since 2005, Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation has been committed to making chess an important part of our schools and community. We have taught, inspired, and empowered more than 20,000 students in the Chicago area. Through structured classroom, out of school time and summer programs, we use chess to develop skills necessary for young people to succeed in school and life. Additionally, we organize Chicago’s premier chess tournaments for young people including the Greater Chicago Chess Championships and KCF All-Girls National Championships.