CHESS FOR SUCCESS
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Mission Statement
Chess for Success (CFS) uses the game of chess to help youth succeed in school and in life. Our mission is to develop community, connection, and confidence by learning and playing chess, helping students build the academic, social, and emotional skills necessary for future success. CFS is dedicated to helping K-12 students in Oregon, Southwest Washington and Hawaii reach their full potential by mitigating the educational gap in Title 1 schools, with a focus on BIPOC, low-income, and rural communities.
About This Cause
Chess for Success is dedicated to fostering positive development and academic success among students, with a particular focus on Title 1 schools and BIPOC, rural, and low-income communities. Since its inception in 1996, CFS has been making a significant impact in Oregon and Southwest Washington, operating successfully across 11 counties and managing 106 chess clubs that collectively serve approximately 2400 K-12 students.Our after school programs engage students in two hours of instruction and practice per week from October to March from chess coaches trained with our research-based curriculum. Our programs use chess instruction as a foundation and incorporate skills practiced in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) - mindfulness, acceptance of situations, change oriented strategies, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Building these skills significantly improves self-esteem, behavior and academic performance.