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Mission, Vision, and Purpose
Mission
Empower students to pursue their passion for chess through high-quality instruction and opportunities.
Vision
Build a nationwide, tight-knit chess community where every student has the opportunity to discover the joy of learning, playing, and growing through chess.
Purpose
Uplift learners from marginalized communities by encouraging discipline, critical thinking, resilience, and other principles that are highly valuable in all areas of life.
Our Programs
Rule the Board currently offers two programs. Our year-long Rule the Board scholarship is awarded to highly committed, aspiring chess scholars, and our Checkmate Your Summer class is intended for students eager to get their feet wet, participate in workshops, group lessons, and more. Checkmate Your Summer is hosted at Odyssey Atlanta.
Rule the Board Scholarship
Resources provided throughout the year, such as private lessons, tournament entries, and more!
Learn More about the Rule the Board Scholarship
Checkmate Your Summer
Hosted at Odyssey Atlanta, scholars learn and practice in a group environment accompanied by coaches and volunteers.
Learn more about Checkmate Your Summer at Odyssey Atlanta (opens in a new tab)Make a difference
We operate through volunteers and your support. All funds and resources are directed to our scholars.