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Project sWish Chicago will host our annual sWishmas Toy & Coat CommUnity Give-Back on Saturday, December 21, 2024 sponsored by BCBSIL. The holiday event will be from 10 am-2 pm. Location will be disclosed upon registration.

Registration is mandatory and slots are limited and reserved for those in need. The event is for ages 0-14 only. One parent/guardian is invited to attend. Child(ren) MUST be present, no exceptions. Please use https://www.eventbrite.com/e/716981148917?aff=oddtdtcreator to register.

In addition to toys and coats, kids will participate in activities, snacks will be served (and lunch to go), one turkey and one produce box per family will be distributed.

Feel free to donate at https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/37LUAUCLSCLVL

2024-2025 Key Dates for Chess

* dates and location may change, see events calendar for latest event details

DATE	EVENT	LOCATION
SEP 11	COACHES MEETING	ONLINE
SEP 12	PARENT PRESENTATION	ONLINE
OCT 19	ALL-STARS (K-12)	TBD
NOV 16	KNIGHTS QUEST (K-12)	TBD
DEC 7	COPS & KIDS (5-12)	TBD
JAN 25	HIGH SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIP (9-12)	TBD
JAN 25	KINGS & QUEENS (K-8)	TBD
FEB 1	IHSA SECTIONAL	TBD
FEB 8	GREATER CHICAGO CHAMPIONSHIP (K-12)	MCCORMICK PLACE
FEB 14-15	IHSA STATE FINALS	PEORIA
MAR 1	K-8 PLAYOFFS	SENN
MAR 15	K-8 CHAMPIONSHIP	TBD
APR 4-6	ALL-GIRLS NATIONAL (UNDER 18 YOA)	HYATT MCCORMICK
APR 26	COPS & KIDS CULMINATING EVENT	TBD
MAY 9-11	SUPER NATIONALS (7-12)	ORLANDO, FL
TBD	BLITZ & BUGHOUSE CHAMPIONSHIPS	TBD

Visit our dedicated website for Chicago Public Schools Academic Chess program at www.cpschess.org for details

Are you ready to challenge yourself and make your mark?

Join us at the 20th Annual KCF All-Girls National Chess Championship, where young female chess players from across the nation come together to compete, learn, and grow. This is more than just a chess tournament—it’s an empowering experience that nurtures critical thinking, builds confidence, and fosters lifelong friendships.

Open to all girls under 18 as of January 1, 2025, this prestigious event offers a unique platform to showcase your skills in age-based categories: Under 8, Under 10, Under 12, Under 14, Under 16, and Under 18.

The champions in each category will not only earn trophies but also the honor of representing the USA at the World Cadet (U8, U10, U12) or World Youth (U14, U16, U18) Championships in accordance with US Chess Scholastic National and International Invitation Events and Awards. This is your opportunity to make history and join a community of empowered young women leaving their mark on the chess world.

Whether you’re an experienced player or new to the game, the KCF All-Girls National Chess Championship is your opportunity to shine and be part of a movement that empowers young women through the game of chess. This prestigious championship will be held from April 4-6, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Hotel in downtown Chicago.

For more information, visit

Join the Midwest’s Top Young Chess Players at the 15th Annual Greater Chicago K-12 Championships!

The Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation, Kasparov Chess Foundation, Chicago Public Schools, and SBB Research Group invite you to participate in the most anticipated chess event of the year—the 15th Annual Greater Chicago K-12 Chess Championships. This prestigious tournament will be held on February 8, 2025, at the iconic McCormick Place in Chicago.

Open to all students from grades K-12 across the Midwest and beyond, this USCF-rated event offers a competitive environment for players to showcase their skills in four distinct categories: Primary (K-4), Elementary (K-6), Junior High (K-8), and High School (K-12).

The top-placed Chicago student in each championship category will not only earn trophies but also the distinguished honor of being recognized as a City of Chicago Champion.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this landmark event. Compete with the best, sharpen your skills, and make your move!

Register now at

Join Us at the Back 2 School Community Giveback!

We’re excited to team up with Project sWish to provide a special chess area at their Back 2 School Community Giveback event! Come join us at the Dusable Black History Museum on Saturday, August 24, from 12 – 5 pm. It’s a great opportunity to engage with the community, enjoy some chess, and kick off the school year with positivity and support.

The Chicago Wolves & the Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation are pleased to invite players from the Chicagoland area to play in a rated or unrated tournament at the Allstate Arena Skyline Room and see the the Chicago Wolves vs. Iowa Wild game following the tournament.

Each entry to the tournament includes a ticket to the game. Each person accompanying a player to the Wolves game must have purchased a ticket.

The tournament is open to students in grades K-12 and adults. Players will participate in the following categories:

UNRATED SECTIONS

Unrated Scholastic (K-8 only)
For beginning chess players up to grade 8.  USCF membership is not required in this section

Unrated Open (K-12 & Adults)
For beginning chess players of all ages. USCF membership is not required in this section

RATED SECTIONS

Rated Scholastic (K-8 only)
For USCF-rated students up to grade 8. This section requires USCF Membership

Rated Open (K-12 & Adults)
For USCF-rated adults and students. This section requires USCF Membership

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The Kasparov Chess Foundation, the Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation, and the United States Chess Federation, are pleased to invite girls from across America to play in the largest and most prestige girls only tournament in the USA; the 19th Annual KCF All-Girls National Chess Championship taking place April 12 -14 at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Hotel in downtown Chicago.

The tournament is open to all girls under 18 years old as of January 1, 2024. Players will participate in the following categories: Under 8 years old, under 10, under 12, under 14, under 16, and under 18; sections.

The Champion in each age category, qualifies to represent the USA at the World Cadet (U8, U10, U12) / World Youth (U14, U16, U18) Championships in accordance with US Chess Scholastic National and International Invitation Events and Awards.”

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We are teaming up with Project sWish to bring 10-15 male high school chess students from Chicago Public Schools to participate in the 27 Hours of Peace event at Kennedy King College from February 24, 10 am – February 25, 1 PM.

The students will spend part of the time at the chess pavilion playing/teaching chess to the other participants.

Students interested in participating in the 27 hours of peace at Kennedy King College need to complete the INTEREST FORM.

The parents of the students selected will have to complete a permission form and arrange for their child to be dropped off and picked up from the college.

CLICK HERE FOR THE EVENT WEBPAGE FOR DETAILS

The Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation, the Kasparov Chess Foundation, the Chicago Public Schools’ Academic Chess program, and SBB Research Group, are pleased to invite players from across the Midwest to play in the largest and most prestigious USCF rated tournament in Chicago; the 15th Annual Greater Chicago K-12 Championships being held at at McCormick Place on February 3, 2024.

The tournament is open to all students up to grade 12 from the Midwest and beyond. Players will participate in the following categories: Primary (K-4), Elementary (K-6), Junior High (K-8) High School (K-12) sections.

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