U.S. Chess Center

The U.S. Chess Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that promotes self-confidence, social skills, and academic success for all (by teaching chess).

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Looking for something fun, enriching, & interactive for your #kids that boosts problem-solving, thinking, & social skills? Consider #Chess classes with us & our certified chess coaches. We've taught chess to nearly 40,000 kids since 1992. https://t.co/N6YLvCr9KY

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If our story and mission sounds inspiring, consider donating to support our work! https://t.co/iQGkKBmhAi

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Our founder David Mehler was interviewed by @WJWeek on his history as a chess teacher and the beginning of the U.S. Chess Center. https://t.co/dvoznIRcTM

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In honor of International #Chess Day, we present "Postcards From The Bobby Fischer Center in Iceland"
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#InternationalChessDay #WorldChessDay

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Chess is surging in popularity among all ages. Here’s why https://t.co/fzx5gvw9bW

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We agree with The Prime Minister: Sunak keen to see more children playing #chess ‘because it’s so good for you’ https://t.co/eHfJNhUsEF

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We've just secured a new venue for summer #chess day camp in Takoma Park, MD @PineyBranchES from August 7-11, 2023 for students rising into grades 2-7. Register at: https://t.co/nAN7qBfaZo Space is limited to 30 campers, so don't delay if you want to register your student.

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We've just added over 100 more #chess #books to our sale: https://t.co/tR2U7Scme5 We have nearly 1,000 books to choose from, some rare and hard to find, and your purchase helps support the charitable mission of the U.S. Chess Center.

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Register now for the DC All Girls #chess Tournament on Saturday, May 6 in Washington, DC organized by @chessgirls. Doors open at 8:30am, tournament starts at 9:30am. Entry fee $25.00. More info/registration: https://t.co/MeCWxjpJN6

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Still time to register for the first (of three) FREE #Chess in the Park Tournaments for students in grades 2-8 at Eastern Market Metro Plaza in #DC on SATs 4/29 (THIS Saturday!), 5/20, & 6/24: https://t.co/WIMM1GALsY

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Unfortunately, Saturday Open Play for tomorrow, Saturday, April 22, 2023 is cancelled.

We hope to see everyone again next Saturday! Be sure to check the Meetup for the latest information on Open Play: https://t.co/Pblm683I03

Again, OPEN PLAY on SAT 4/22/23 is CANCELLED.

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Pre-registration is now open for FREE #Chess in the Park Tournaments for students in grades 2-8 at Eastern Market Metro Plaza in DC on SATs 4/29, 5/20, & 6/24: https://t.co/WIMM1GALsY

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Join us at the Day of the Book Festival in Kensington on Sunday, April 23, and challenge David Sherman, former DC Chess Champion! More information here: https://t.co/Lk0UvBHRKL

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DC HS #Chess Championship is on Saturday, April 15th at 1pm. Register at: https://t.co/ygaOp9tRuE

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Wednesday Workout: Jennifer Yu's Best Tactics So Far https://t.co/TAVIWLjAB9

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Shopping for a #ChristmasTree? Purchase from National Capital Optimist Club - All proceeds go to charities supporting local youth (including @US_ChessCenter): https://t.co/KPpepTeL08 #Xmas tree lot is at ​​Kensington Baptist Church, 10100 Connecticut Ave, Kensington, MD 20895

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We're two rounds into the 2022-23 season of the Metro Area Chess League (the high school #chess league for the Washington, DC metro area) with 30 high schools competing. Follow along and check out match results at https://t.co/E4Vn5Q2FsT

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The Metro Area Chess League has grown to 30 teams this year. Round 1 results are in, and pairings are up for Round 2 on December 6. https://t.co/DU4ZDt1OYp

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We will not have Saturday Open Play on November 26th. Our Silver Spring office will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving. Saturday Open Play will return the following Saturday, December 3, 2022 from 1:00-5:00pm. Happy Thanksgiving to all!

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Both the Open and Women sections of the U.S. Chess Championship are about to be settled in St. Louis. https://t.co/HSKU4x6SLi Jennifer Yu, one of our honorary co-chairs at the U.S. Chess Center, leads the women's championship after 11 of 13 rounds. Good luck @jenniferyuuu!

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Register now for Sessions 2-6 of Saturday #Chess Kids: https://t.co/5apurgRQjz Classes are held on four select Saturdays each session from 10-11:30am in Silver Spring, MD. Chess kids is for grades K-6 and all levels are welcome. Through Chess Kids, we make learning chess fun!