You're a novice player looking for a comfortable and welcoming place to build your chess skills . . . or a titled master looking for someplace to find prospective students and practice against your peers. You're a curious experience-seeker looking for an enjoyable introduction to the game of kings . . . or a chess fiend craving advanced instruction and tournament activity every week. You're a striving parent looking for a safe and friendly environment where your child can receive high-quality chess instruction . . . or a woman who'd like to get more involved in the game, looking for a well-maintained place to play and learn where you'll get the respect you deserve as part of the community.
We love chess, and we love Chicago. We want to give you a place that's all these things and more: an educational, cultural and civic institution. Please make a year-end gift and help us reach our goal of $30,000 by Jan. 18, 2013, so that we can open our doors on May 1.
Your generosity will allow us to secure a lease on a site, obtain furniture and equipment, and begin offering classes for players of all ages and skill levels, along with a full calendar of U.S. Chess Federation–rated events and open play. With a gift of $250 or greater, you'll become a member of our prestigious Founders' Court and receive free instruction, access to exclusive events and more.
Click here to make your tax-deductible donation now, or send a check payable to Chicago Chess Center NFP Inc. to 230 W. Monroe St., Suite 330, Chicago, IL 60606.
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The Chicago Chess Center has been a long time coming, and we want to fulfill our promise to you. We're serious about creating a stable and viable institution that will survive through our first year of operation and beyond. Please give now so that we can be open to serve you on May 1.