Empowering Young Minds Through Chess
Founded by Siddharth Bose (Sid), a passionate middle-schooler, Chess Champs started as a small chess club in Delaware in January 2024 with just 11 members. The goal was to create a safe and engaging environment for kids to learn and enjoy chess, starting with the community outreach initiative ‘Chess for Kids.‘ Since then, we’ve grown into a thriving community of over 350 members. Our programs now encompass comprehensive chess training, afterschool activities, and tournaments spanning multiple states. Our mission remains simple yet impactful: to empower young minds through the game of chess.
Our mission
Nurture young minds through chess, cultivating critical thinking, creativity, and sportsmanship in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Our vision
Chess Champs envisions a world where chess opens doors for all children, nurturing critical thinkers and confident leaders ready to make a positive impact on their communities and beyond.
Our vision
Chess Champs envisions a world where chess opens doors for all children, nurturing critical thinkers and confident leaders ready to make a positive impact on their communities and beyond.
Our Motto
Every child deserves the opportunity to experience the transformative benefits of chess during their formative years.
Our Journey
Siddharth Bose (Sid), our founder and lead coach, discovered his passion for chess at age five in India, quickly achieving success in state and national tournaments. Nurtured by a vibrant chess ecosystem with access to clubs, coaching, and youth competitions, Sid flourished. However, after relocating to Delaware, he faced a significant lack of resources for young chess enthusiasts—coaching opportunities were scarce, and youth-focused programs were nonexistent. Determined to continue his journey, Sid traveled to neighboring states for quality chess education and playing opportunities, often being the only young participant in predominantly adult competitions.
These challenges deepened his resolve to make chess accessible to Delaware’s youth. Recognizing its power to foster critical thinking, focus, and resilience, Sid was determined to bring the game to his community. A turning point came when a chance meeting with a Delaware senator connected him to Daniel Elkins, Executive Director of Bellevue Community Center. With their support, Sid founded Chess Champs in Delaware on January 11, 2024, starting with just 11 members.
Since its inception, Chess Champs has grown into a vibrant 350-member community, serving Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania as a premier hub for youth chess. It provides club facilities, school programs, tournaments, and personalized coaching for young players. Under Sid’s visionary leadership, Chess Champs is poised to inspire and empower the next generation of thinkers and strategists.
Coach Sid
Our strength lies in our individuality. Set up by Esther Bryce, the team strives to bring in the best talent in various fields, from architecture to interior design and sales.
Esther Bryce
Founder / Interior designer
Lianne Wilson
Broker
Jaden Smith
Architect
Jessica Kim
Photographer
Coach Ree
Our strength lies in our individuality. Set up by Esther Bryce, the team strives to bring in the best talent in various fields, from architecture to interior design and sales.
Our Partners
Our strength lies in our individuality. Set up by Esther Bryce, the team strives to bring in the best talent in various fields, from architecture to interior design and sales.
Lions International
Leadership & Character through Chess
Lianne Wilson
Broker
Jaden Smith
Architect
Jessica Kim
Photographer
Bellevue Community Center
Our strength lies in our individuality. Set up by Esther Bryce, the team strives to bring in the best talent in various fields, from architecture to interior design and sales.
Mount Pleasant Elementary
Our strength lies in our individuality. Set up by Esther Bryce, the team strives to bring in the best talent in various fields, from architecture to interior design and sales.
Siegel JCC
Our strength lies in our individuality. Set up by Esther Bryce, the team strives to bring in the best talent in various fields, from architecture to interior design and sales.