Chess for Success After School

Chess for Success After School offers chess for students of all skill levels. Program students receive a Chess for Success T-shirt, a chess set, and a board to bring home, and they can play in chess tournaments for free.

Programs

• Chess for Success After School — Students of all skill levels are welcome; available for young people with diverse backgrounds and abilities · Two hours each week from October to April; also described as twice a week after school for one hour, typically October to March
• Tournament Play — Program students · Regional tournaments often between February and March; state tournament in April; some events are on weekends from about 8am to 2pm

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• General schedule: After school during the academic school year; one source says two hours each week from October to April, and another says twice a week after school for one hour, typically October to March.

About the provider

The program uses chess as a tool to build community, connection, and confidence. It offers clubs at schools and community centers throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington, and kids can register through their schools. In many cases, there is no cost for families to participate.

Students of all skill levels are welcome. Clubs are available at schools and community centers throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington. To sign up, kids can register through their schools; in many cases there is no cost for families to participate.

Last updated October 12, 2026.