Queens Gambit

06/22/2026

Keep your chess skills sharp this summer from home! ♟️💻

Join Queens Gambit for our PGH Virtual Chess Drop-Ins on Wednesdays from 4:30–5:30 PM starting July 1. Students can play with instructors and peers, practice new strategies, ask questions, and keep learning in a fun, supportive environment.

All experience levels are welcome!

To register, email [email protected]

06/19/2026

♟️ Save the Date! ♟️

The Duo Cup: Summer Chess Challenge returns on Saturday, July 18!

Hosted by Queens Gambit Chess Institute and supported by Duolingo, the Duo Cup is part of our four-event youth tournament series designed to help young players learn, compete, and grow through chess.

Whether you're a returning participant or joining us for the first time, we can't wait to see you at the board.

📅 July 18, 2026

More details and registration information coming soon.

🔗 qgchess.org/duocup

06/17/2026

Join us at PNC Park ⚾♟️

We’re honored to be recognized as a Nonprofit of the Game.

When you purchase a ticket through Queens Gambit, you’re supporting opportunities for young people to build confidence, leadership, and lifelong skills through chess.

Get your tickets and make your next move: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Queensgambit0724

06/15/2026

♟️ Save the Date: Chess Week Pittsburgh 2026

Since 2017, Chess Week Pittsburgh has celebrated the players, educators, families, volunteers, and community partners who make our region's chess community so special.

What began as a local initiative has grown into an annual tradition that highlights the power of chess to bring people together, develop young leaders, and create opportunities for learning and connection.

We're excited to continue that tradition in October 2026.

📅 October 2026

More details coming soon.

06/12/2026

♟️ Looking for something fun, educational, and free this summer?

Join us for our Summer Chess Drop-Ins at the Wilkinsburg Public Library and Millvale Community Library! Whether you're brand new to chess or already know your way around the board, everyone is welcome.

-Free community classes
-No registration required
-All ages and skill levels welcome

We also offer private lessons and group classes throughout the summer.

Tag a parent, grandparent, teacher, or friend who should know about this opportunity!

06/10/2026

Every move tells a story.

So far in 2026, young people across our region learned new skills, built confidence, competed in tournaments, explored leadership opportunities, and discovered the power of strategic thinking through chess.

Our latest newsletter highlights the students, partners, instructors, and communities making this work possible.

♟️ Read the latest Queens Gambit Chess Institute newsletter and see the impact we're creating together: https://mailchi.mp/084ab09cd0d0/june2026newsletter

Thank you to everyone who continues to support our mission of empowering the next generation of strategic leaders.

06/05/2026

Join us at PNC Park ⚾♟️

We’re honored to be recognized as a Nonprofit of the Game.

When you purchase a ticket through Queens Gambit, you’re supporting opportunities for young people to build confidence, leadership, and lifelong skills through chess.

Get your tickets and make your next move: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Queensgambit0724

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

Learning looks different here ♟️ Students are practicing focus, strategy, and how to think through challenges one move at a time.

06/01/2026

Every move might not lead to a win, but every move teaches something.

At Queens Gambit, students learn to reflect, adapt, and keep moving forward. That mindset lasts far beyond the board.