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2024 – 2025 Academic Chess Key Dates
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April 4-6, KCF All-Girls National Championships
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February 8, Greater Chicago K-12 Championship
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To inspire youth, create critical thinkers, and foster their intellectual and social development one move at a time.
We envision a world in which Chicago youth are empowered to make their own moves, succeed in college and career, and become leaders in their community.
There is nothing like chess to help students improve academically and socially, enhance STEM skills, develop critical thinking, improve concentration, and build self-confidence, while building their confidence and learning to win and lose in a safe environment.
At Renaissance Knights, we believe in the power of chess to change lives. To date, we have taught more than 60,000 of Chicago’s most underserved children, inspiring them to greater achievement. Each day, we are proud to help kids grow, one move at a time. Our impact is demonstrated by classroom teachers and student responses to our annual surveys:
60,000+ Students Taught
150+ Schools in Chicago
15+ Tournaments Annually
After-School chess clubs and competitive chess tournaments for K-12 students
Promoting non-violence and increase positive relationships with youth and police
Thru summer programing we are able to extend the work we do during the summer
We organize local, regional, national & international tournaments in Chicago