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Your support is a game changer for the thousands of children that benefit from chess clubs and tournaments in Oregon and SW Washington.

Chess For Success programs support personal and academic skills like:

  • Problem solving
  • Critical thinking
  • Analysis
  • Behavior
  • Improved academic performance
  • Self confidence

Find Your School

Does your school have a CFS program? Check out the map and list of schools involved.

Bring CFS to Your School

Want a CFS chess club in your school? Learn more about the referral process.

How to refer a school

Volunteer

Help us provide the best programming for students while also keeping our overhead low.

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Become a Community Partner

We are proud to partner with school districts and community organizations that want our children to succeed.

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Corporate Giving

Support us as we train students in the skills they need to be future employees!

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More Ways to Give

Find out all the ways you can support us, from where you shop to legacy gifting.

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Success Stories

Quotes from our families!

"Chess has been one of the best ways to bond with my siblings, we have played together and it has helped us grow closer."

"Both my son and daughter play chess with the afterschool program.  CFS has helped teach them discipline, how to be a good teammate and how to conduct themselves win or lose; it’s made an impact for the good"

"Our son has really enjoyed learning and improving at chess over the last three years. He looks forward to going after school and started entering tournaments, even making it to the state tournament this year. He’s grown in self-esteem and confidence as a result of his participation."

"Chess has had an amazing impact on my son. There have been many benefits: the impact and importance of teamwork and responsibility; the ability to focus and be patient; resiliency after a loss; and lastly stimulation of the mind. I cannot say enough about the positive impacts on his school life and also on him as a person."

"Chess has helped me get closer to my parents and grandparents. It will continue to help us bond as my younger siblings learn to play."

 

 

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Updates

2024-2025 Year End Report

Read our 2024-2025 annual report to learn about our impact.  July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025

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Updates

Summer 2026 Newsletter

Read our Summer 26 newsletter!

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