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Tournaments

We are the Leading Organizer of Chess Tournaments in the Midwest

Filmed at the 2018 All-Girls National Chess Championship

Renaissance Knights organize and directs many of Chicago’s most important tournaments each year, including:

Due to our reputation for running some of the best and funnest tournaments in America, FIDE America has selected us to organize the 2021 North American Youth Championship and the 2023 Pan American Youth Championships.

Tournaments are the motivation that encourages students and teachers to expect nothing less than mastery of the subject for them. In doing so, students develop their focus and concentration, deal with winning and losing in a safe environment, and experience the dynamics of teamwork. Students learn to perform under pressure, recognize weaknesses and develop good sportsmanship skills and perhaps the most striking outcome, however, is how the challenge of chess competition swells the students’ confidence and pride. Many of our students say that competition is their favorite part of our programs. It gives them an opportunity to test and showcase their skills in front of teachers, peers, and parents.

For specific questions about our tournament program please email us at info@reanaissanceknights.org