Make your child’s first move a winner with Rose City Chess!
2000+ Students Trained
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350+ Tournaments Directed
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$34000+ in Fellowships paid
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20+ USCF/Mo average for online students
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2000+ Students Trained -- 350+ Tournaments Directed -- $34000+ in Fellowships paid -- 20+ USCF/Mo average for online students --
Impact
400+ students yearly at schools in Portland, Beaverton, and Bend
300+ students served yearly at training camps
30+ community events per year, including fundraisers for PTAs and chess events in support of small businesses
$34,000 awarded to high school and college students through 2022-2025 Oregon Chess Project Fellowships
Reduced carbon footprint of awards at RCC and OSCF events by an estimated 95%
Multiple Team State Championships
Created programs that fueled 500% statewide growth in female participation 300% more participants at the Oregon Girls Championship
Building a better chess community in Oregon.
WE PROVIDE CAMPS, CLASSES, AND EVENTS FOR CHESS PLAYERS.
Rose City Chess welcomes all ages and skill levels, from beginner to master. We have online and in-person options in Portland, Beaverton, and Bend. If you love chess, you’ve come to the right place.
EQUITY
Awarded scholarships to meet 100% of requests for need-based aid at after-school clubs
Created the first statewide data-tracking program on racial and gender inequality in scholastic chess
Founded the first chess-themed Pride Tournament in Oregon
Invested thousands of dollars in scholarships and programs to promote gender equity
Passed resolution and recruited sponsors to create the OSCF Co-Ed State Team Championship
Sponsor and Advisor to Chess4GirlsPDX
Founded small press dedicated to chess curricular materials suitable for diverse and inclusive classrooms
Oregon Chess Project Founding Partner
“I haven’t seen this much excitement and focus in my kids in a long time!”
-Steve, Parent