Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation

07/23/2026

♟️ 2026-2027 In-Person Tournaments ♟️

We are thrilled to announce that all 2026-27 Academic Chess in-person tournaments will be hosted at Manley Career Academy High School, providing a consistent, centrally located venue throughout the season. Academic Competitions

12/10/2025

🎥 Check this out! We sat down with our Dirksen’s Academic Competitions Dirksen’s chess coach during the 2025 Knights Quest Tournament — and he had some great wisdom to share about strategy, growth, and what it takes to build a strong chess team.

Whether you’re into chess, coaching, or just curious about what goes on behind the scenes at a tournament — this is worth a watch: https://youtu.be/GXmCQjsNNs0?si=MxHOV-wqAMCWLFSO

A big thanks to our coach for taking the time to speak with us. 🙌

A short interview with Dirksen's chess Coach at the 2025 Knights Quest Tournament

09/15/2025

♟️ Attention Chicago Public Schools Chess Parents!
We’re excited to invite you to the CPS Chess Parent Seminar — designed to help you better understand the CPS Academic Chess Program and how you can support your child’s success.

✅ Learn how the CPS Academic Chess Program works
✅ Understand tournaments, ratings, and team events
✅ Get tips for encouraging your child’s growth in chess and beyond

📅 Date: September 23 & 29, 2025
⏰ Start Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Online via Zoom

This session is for CPS parents only. Let’s work together to make this a great season for our students!

👉 Complete details: https://cpschess.org/events/chess-parent-seminar/

09/01/2025

♟️ Thank you FIDE for featuring Renaissance Knights in the Social Chess Year spotlight!
We’re proud to share how chess is transforming lives in Chicago through Academic Chess, Cops & Kids, and beyond. 🌟
Together, we’re proving that every move matters. 💙

07/04/2025

03/29/2025

The 20th Annual Kasparov Chess Foundation All-Girls National Chess Championships (organized in partnership with Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation and US Chess) is coming up!

From April 4-6, young female chess players from across the nation come together in Chicago to compete, learn, and grow.

Keep an eye out for US Chess's table, where Director of Programs DeVaughn Croxton will be conducting game analysis, hosting prize giveaways, and promoting our Girls Club Ambassador program along with members of the US Chess Women's Committee.

More info/register here: https://rknights.org/april-4-6-kcf-all-girls-national-championships/

02/12/2025

Tanitoluwa Adewumi, a 10-year-old from New York, has become the country''s newest national chess master. After three years of intense practice, he won all his matches at the Fairfield County Chess Club Championship, achieving a chess rating 2223. Despite his family''s struggles, Adewumi''s dedication to chess has led him to this incredible achievement.