Our Journey
From a Young Dream to a thriving Chess Community
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 Mission
Nurture young minds through chess, cultivating critical thinking, creativity, and sportsmanship in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Our Motto
Every child deserves the opportunity to experience the transformative benefits of chess during their formative years.
Chess is more than a game; it’s a mental fitness regime, just like any sport or physical fitness program.
Our Partners
Mount Pleasant Elementary
Bringing Chess into the Classroom for KidsMount Pleasant Elementary School is a proud partner in our mission to introduce chess to young minds. Through this collaboration, we bring chess lessons into classrooms, helping students develop academic and personal skills such as focus, strategy, and patience.
Bellevue Community Center
Fostering Community Engagement and LearningThe Bellevue Community Center has provided us with a welcoming space to host our chess clubs and events. Their partnership allows us to engage local children and families, making chess accessible and enjoyable for all members of the community.
Delaware Chess Association
Promoting Chess Excellence Across Delaware!Partnering with the Delaware Chess Association has helped us organize competitive tournaments and expand chess opportunities across the state. With their support, we’re able to offer rated tournaments, foster chess talent, and create a thriving chess culture in Delaware.
Lions International
Leadership and Character Through ChessLions International has joined us in combining the strategic elements of chess with valuable life lessons in leadership, discipline, and service. Together, we’re working to develop tomorrow’s leaders by integrating the intellectual and personal growth aspects of chess into youth programs.
Seigel JCC Delaware
Inclusive Learning and Cultural EnrichmentThrough our partnership with the Jewish Community Center, we’re able to reach a diverse community and offer inclusive chess programs. This collaboration allows us to provide enrichment opportunities that help students connect with each other while improving critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Lombardy Elementary School
Shaping Future Thinkers Through ChessAt Lombardy Elementary, we’re introducing chess to students in a supportive, dynamic environment. This partnership allows us to offer chess programs that foster creativity, enhance cognitive development, and build essential life skills in students during their formative years.
Mount Pleasant Elementary
Bringing Chess into the Classroom for KidsMount Pleasant Elementary School is a proud partner in our mission to introduce chess to young minds. Through this collaboration, we bring chess lessons into classrooms, helping students develop academic and personal skills such as focus, strategy, and patience.
Bellevue Community Center
Fostering Community Engagement and LearningThe Bellevue Community Center has provided us with a welcoming space to host our chess clubs and events. Their partnership allows us to engage local children and families, making chess accessible and enjoyable for all members of the community.