Chess is for Everyone

Chess is a language anyone can speak. Chess.com partners with communities worldwide to grow chess. Because when more people can play, the whole world wins.

Our Vision & Why It Matters

Chess has always been more than a game — it's a universal language that connects people across cultures, backgrounds, and generations. At Chess.com, we believe its benefits should be accessible to everyone.

Through Chess Is For Everyone, we work alongside educators, organizers, and community leaders globally to ensure that chess remains a powerful tool for learning, connection, and opportunity — no matter where you are in the world.

Our Guiding Principles

Expanding Access

We work to make chess more accessible to people around the world by introducing the game to new players and communities.

Promoting Inclusion

Chess has the power to bring people together across cultures, backgrounds, and generations. We aim to build a diverse and inclusive community that plays together.

Creating Social Impact

Chess can be a tool for learning, empowerment, and community development. We support initiatives that use chess to create a positive social impact.

Latest Events

Feb 2026

London

She Plays to Win × SCC Finals

2023–2026

Barcelona

Arrels × Chess.com — Chess in the Streets

DEC 2025

ONLINE

Super PogChamps × LIDÉ Haiti

Jan 2026

Boston

7uice Foundation × Chess.com

Kenya

Promoting Queens × ChessKid

2023

Africa

Chess in Slums

How We Support Communities

Chess.com's Platform Ecosystem

Every initiative supported through Chess Is For Everyone is powered by Chess.com's three core platforms — giving communities the tools they need to learn, play and grow.

Chess.com

The world's largest chess platform — free memberships, tournaments, lessons, puzzles, community tools, and more.

ChessKid

A safe, kid-friendly platform designed for schools & youth programs. Making chess accessible to young learners everywhere.

Chessable

A platform for science-backed learning techniques that boost retention and improve your chess skills with guided courses.

OTB Club Support

Chess played in-person and over-the-board (OTB) is at the heart of many local communities. We provide dedicated support to clubs all over the world.

Events & Collaborations

We promote community initiatives during major chess events by amplifying local organizations and connecting them with a worldwide audience.

Charities

Chess.com collaborates with nonprofit organizations to raise funds, build awareness, and use chess as a force for social good.

Our Partners

We're proud to partner with incredible organizations who bring chess to life around the world.

Our Workplace

We are 650 humans from 65+ countries across the world

Work at Chess.com

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Stories Around The World

Jaylen Brown’s 7uice Foundation & Chess.com Bridge Opportunity Gap With Chess

How Chess Is Changing Lives And Giving Hope To Girls In Kenya’s Slums

SuperPogChamps To Start December 2 With Strongest PogChamps Field Ever

Carlsen's World Famous Jeans Auctioned For $36,100 After Bidding War

Chess In Prison Olympics Connects Inmates In Catalonia

Michael

MGleason

Years Playing 30+

Location Colorado, USA

Favorite Player Capablanca

Favorite Quote "If you see a good move, sit on your hands."

Bring Chess to Your Community

Organizations interested in receiving support through the Chess Is For Everyone initiative may submit a request through our application form. Requests are reviewed by the Chess.com team and evaluated based on program alignment and available resources.

Submit

Fill out our application form with your initiative details

Review

Our team evaluates based on alignment and resources

Connect

We follow up to discuss next steps and support

Program Selection Criteria

Alignment with the mission of expanding access to chess

Sustainability and long-term potential of the program

Geographic diversity and community needs

Community and social impact of the initiative

or email directly at chessisforeveryone@chess.com