Progress with Chess

10/08/2026

Did you know?
PWC conducts 6 annual free-entry chess tournaments for Cleveland Metropolitan School District students. This includes the Carl Bowers Library Tournament featuring IM Calvin Blocker, the Check On Your Mate Chess Challenges featuring Steven Kwan and the Guardians, and the four-event CMSD Chess League!

10/07/2026

This weekend; reserve your spot now!

🎉 Join us for the East Side Open on Oct 10! Free fun for the whole family! ♟️

10/05/2026

Save the Date - Family Fun Night and Cleveland Metropolitan School District Chess Fundraiser at Choolaah Beachwood, Tuesday October 13th!

10/02/2026

Did you know - Progress With Chess provides free entry for Cleveland Metropolitan School District Chess Teams in the Greater Cleveland Scholastic Chess League?

Progress With Chess in a non-profit organization whose goal is to provide inclusive chess education and events for all students in Northeast Ohio.

Learn more about and support our mission, and register for the GCSCL today at progresswithchess.org/gcscl

10/01/2026

The Blue Line Rapid returns to Van Aken Market, at 4:00 pm Tuesday October 20th! $100 minimum prize fund, no entry fee - registration is open at

A free event provided by Progress With Chess and Van Aken District

09/30/2026

Chess Medal FAQ:
Q: Can I have one?
A: Yes! All participants in our scholastic tournaments receive a chess medal.
Q: Can I have another one?
A: You can if you come to another tournament!
Q: Is this real gold?
A: It's real zinc alloy!

The Greater Cleveland Scholastic Chess League arrives at Orange High School November 7th -- a 250+ player scholastic event with league discounts, medals for all players, lunch available for purchase on-site, and trophies for players scoring 3 or more out of 4 rounds!

Learn more and register at progresswithchess.org/gcscl

09/29/2026

Attention friends of Cleveland chess! Want to support FREE chess programs for students in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District? Join us Tuesday, October 13th 2026 at Choolaah at 27100 Chagrin Blvd in Beachwood! 30% of all meal purchases made at the store or directly through the Choolaah app or website with code CHESS will be sent directly to Progress With Chess to fund free chess programs for public school students. Family Fun Chess Night starting at 6:00 PM -- more information to come soon!

09/27/2026

🎉 Join us for the East Side Open on Oct 10! Free fun for the whole family! ♟️

09/26/2026

Greater Cleveland? More like Greater Trophies! Do you have what it takes to bring home first place?

The Greater Cleveland Scholastic Chess League arrives at Orange High School November 7th -- a 250+ player scholastic event with league discounts, medals for all players, lunch available for purchase on-site, and trophies for players scoring 3 or more out of 4 rounds!

Learn more and register at progresswithchess.org/gcscl

09/25/2026

Want a Quality Chess Program at Your School?

Unlock the intellectual benefits of chess at your school with Progress With Chess. We offer customizable, affordable, and fun chess programs for grades K-8. With experienced, background checked instructors, we’ve been conducting chess programs in 60+ schools in NE Ohio for over 20 years. Start a chess club with Progress With Chess if you want to build critical thinking skills, provide a new space for social learning, and to engage a diverse range of students.

Learn more at progresswithchess.org/programstart