For over a thousand years, the ancient game of chess has drawn a devoted following in nations all around the globe. And yet its true potential as a vehicle for instilling profound lessons in self realization, resilience, and finding one’s true path in life, are only slowly being realized. Chess Institute is a world leader in curriculum-based scholastic chess programming. We’d love to show you more about the life-changing impact of our chess programs!
Discover a sense
of determination
and self control
Promote goal setting,
and creative
problem solving
Develop respect,
resilience, and
responsibility
Have fun and
make new friends
along the way
Beyond spatial thinking and sportsmanship, CIC chess programs change the way players think about themselves, the situations they’re in and the choices that lie ahead – while they are engaged and inspired by everything this mental martial art has to offer!
Our life-changing intervention programs help people of all ages overcome a variety of challenges.
See the difference chess makes for your students with one of our scholastic programs.
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Unfortunately, we have not had sufficient entries to run the tournament in July - stay tuned for the new date!
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Spots are still available for our Chess Camp - a summer day camp for kids 5 to 12 years old. CIC summer camps mix chess, sports, and arts into an unforgettable summer experience!
Join the funThere are many opportunities to support various facets of our mission. High school students can volunteer with chess clubs and tournaments, community groups can adopt a school in a priority neighbourhood or help an individual child attend a program their family could not afford, and we rely on donors to keep innovative outreach programs engaging youth at risk and turning lives around.
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