Chess Empowers Girls
Building the confidence of Girls
using Chess as a tool. Elevating a
community of possibility thinkers.
Building the confidence of Girls
using Chess as a tool. Elevating a
community of possibility thinkers.
The mission of Chess Girls DC is to build the confidence of Girls using Chess as a tool. Chess teaches persistence. The Chess Girls DC program develops a solid foundation of chess knowledge taught in a way that properly prepares girls to apply it in a productive fashion, in order that every maneuver becomes a way to practice effective thinking.
Chess Girls DC 501c3 Nonprofit Organization was launched in response to scientific evidence that self-confidence plays a tremendous role in a girl’s approach to course work that requires higher level thinking skills and challenging circumstances. Chess teaches the focus and strategic thinking used to successfully tackle college examinations. Scientific studies show that, confidence in one’s abilities has a significant impact on learning and performance on many levels. Self-belief about one’s ability determines how well students motivate themselves and persevere in the face of difficulty.
Chess Girls DC is a nonprofit organization created to provide a space for all girls to play Chess and Thrive.
On the anniversary of our 7th year, Chess Girls DC is most proud of the community that helps us provide resources to teach and assist girls with travel to compete in national tournaments and professional coaching to elevate their tournament performance.
Over the years, Chess Girls DC presented several approaches to teaching chess to students during the year and incorporating family engagement. Rest assured that our commitment to a solid foundation continues with our online classes.
Participate in tournament play, enjoy discussions, learn to improve your chess game.
Meet 10 year old Ayah, the 2019 fourth grade Mid Atlantic Chess Champion. She represented Washington,DC at the All Girls National Tournament of Champions. She is the youngest and the first African American girl to represent Washington, DC. Ayah has been part of Chess Girls DC for 5 years.
Using online platforms students will acquire a strong foundation
Exciting tournaments with prizes
Safe place for girls to study Chess and Thrive !
Meet Lauren Goodkind
What's more powerful than confident girls playing chess? Not much! If the queen is the most powerful piece in chess, then it makes sense to see the best moves of two of the top queens of chess -- Vera Menchik and Judit Polgar!
A spotlight on the gender gap in the world of competitive scholastic chess.
The 2020 U.S. Women's Championship is an online national championship event, featuring 12 of the strongest female chess players in America.
Famous chess coach Elizabeth Spiegel, as featured in "Brooklyn Castle" talks about the importance of using the 7th rank for a strong rook. This lesson is a follow-up from her piece on Open Files.
Womens International Master at 13, Akshita inspires the girls to be consistent playing at least 4 mini games a day to improve.
Fiona has represented Maryland as the state champion more than once. She encourages the class to continue expolre your possibilities and playing daily games is the best experience
As a Women's Female Master, Sanjana encourages the class to stay in the fight ! As the New Jersey state champion 3 years in a row she definitely proves girls rule !
Our Theme song. Fun is the priority (mp3)
DownloadSpecial gifts for every player
All commemorative bags include a full face sheild, N95 masks anotation book.
No need to worry everyone will be spread apart and comfortable.
This short documentary demonstrates the lessons and experiences we learn growing up: winning, losing, striving toward a goal and overcoming pressures and obstacles . It provides a thrilling insight into facing a challenge head-on through the eyes of a child. Queens in Training was an official selection of nine film festivals.
Chess Girls DC serves to celebrate the spirit of effort and persistence.
Chess Girls DC is a place where girls intellectually challenge the world.
Welcome !
Timeless advice to help you improve your chess game.
Tips to Balance Chess and School Classes
It is definitely not easy to manage trying to improve in chess as well as academics (especially for high school students). Elementary students will have more time to practice chess. But there are ways to balance both improving in chess and academics. It’s very important to make the best use of the time we are given, and follow a daily plan to finish school homework and get time to improve in chess.
In a future article, I will recommend some very important chess books for beginners.
As a pioneer member of Chess Girls DC we are so proud that she earned the first place position of the 10 year old section in the 2019 District of Columbia All Girls Regional Chess Tournament
Chess Girls DC building a community of possibility thinkers
A member since 2013, Sarah and Ayah love competing with their friends, looking forward to All Girls Nationals in Chicago. Ayah is the 2019 4th grade Mid Atlantic Chess Champion . This is the first time a girl from Washington,DC has held this position.Ayah also represented DC in the 2018 Tournament of champions invitational.
http://rknights.org/registration/tournaments/all-girls-nationals/
We have been hit hard by the economical effects of Corona virus. Your donations support our efforts to continue programing that develops strategic thinking and executive function skills. Chess Girls DC is a 501c3 Nonprofit.
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