Progress with Chess

04/16/2026

Thank you everyone who came out for the 23rd Annual Carl Bowers CMSD Chess Tournament!

Congratulations to our 2026 Champions:
Elementary K-5 - Campus International School
Middle School 6-8 - Orchard Middle School
High School 9-12 - Cleveland School of the Arts

We would like to extend our thanks to the Black Shield Police Association, the Cleveland Public Library, Rep. Shontel Brown, the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, and all our other sponsors who made this event possible.

Read more at https://progresswithchess.org/carlbowers2026.html

03/26/2026

Thank you CMSD for another great year of competitions!

In the fourth and final CMSD League Event of the 2025-2026 school year, players competed in teams of four for special school awards based on group performance! Top individual scorers also received trophies, and all participants received a medal, as is the Progress With Chess standard for our scholas...

03/24/2026

We are thrilled to be hosting the third annual Cleveland Catholic Schools Chess Tournament in partnership with Saint Ignatius High School!

This official USCF-Rated event will designate both school and individual Catholic School Chess Champions for the 2025-2026 school year - trophy prizes will be awarded to the top performing schools and individuals.

This event is a great first-time event for new players interested in tournaments! Learn more and register at progresswithchess.org/catholicschools

02/04/2026

Registration is now OPEN for our popular Summer Chess Camps at locations across the Greater Cleveland Area!

Players receive plenty of individual attention in small groups of ten or less, divided by age and skill level. Our experienced instructors provide an organized and complete schedule of chess activities, including interactive lessons, puzzle contests, giant chess, open play, mini-tournaments, famous game analysis, and more!

Learn more and register at progresswithchess.org/camps

01/23/2026

Next weekend! $10,000 Prize Fund
Featuring GM Jianchao Zhou!

Register at https://progresswithchess.org/cardinal

09/05/2025

Congratulations to FM Dalton Perrine, the new Ohio Chess Champion! 🔥🔥🔥

09/05/2025

Great initiative.

08/28/2025

08/20/2025

Sunday Chess Classes are back! Register now to secure a spot for your player.
Beachwood- https://progresswithchess.org/sunday-beachwood
Lakewood- https://progresswithchess.org/sunday-west

08/19/2025

Progress With Chess most seasoned and experienced instructors. 10 year and 20 year awards given. These outstanding instructors are the lifeblood of the organization.

08/06/2025

This weekend! Register at:
https://progresswithchess.org/yun