Building skills in chess and in life

Supporting students in Title 1, Community Eligibility Provision and Rural schools throughout Oregon, SW Washington and Hawaii

The Impact of Chess

Upcoming Events

Regional Tournaments

2026 Chess for Success City of Portland Tournament hosted by Daimler Truck

April 4, 2026

Learn More and Register for 2026 Chess for Success City of Portland Tournament hosted by Daimler Truck

State Tournaments

2026 Oregon State Team Championships

April 25, 2026

The two-day Chess for Success State Tournament has been held annually since 1967, and is open to all students in grades K-12 who reside in Oregon. See the information for finalists who qualify for the state tournament.

Teams that have qualified, should register on BracketJD

To register: Registration will open soon

Students first and last names will be visible to all registered participants, if you need an anonymous registration please contact us.

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Learn More and Register for 2026 Oregon State Team Championships

Our Programs

Tournament Play

25 regional tournaments, 1 state tournament, and other tournaments every year — free for our program students to compete in!

CFS After School

Our After School program is offered in schools and community centers throughout Oregon, SW Washington, and Hawaii.

We integrate Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) practices and principles with chess instruction and play.

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Summer Newsletter 2025

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Spring Newsletter 2025

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Annual Report 23-24

Check out what we've been up to the last year with our 2023-2024 Annual Report!