Impact Chess Club

06/29/2025

This week’s chess camp was a huge success! 🏆♟️
We had 25 amazing kids participate, and it was incredible to see their improvement over the week. In addition to learning key chess concepts, they developed important life skills like sportsmanship, focus, and teamwork.

I’m so proud of the hard work and enthusiasm this group brought each day!

A huge thank-you to our incredible volunteers: Logan Priest, Xavier Ogle, Kayla Chastain, Yuvraj Prajapati, Noah Brown, and Aarush Verma — the camp couldn’t have run smoothly without you!

Special thanks to our sponsors — Reid Health, Optivision 2020, and Ivy Tech — for making it possible to provide snacks, t-shirts, awards, and a chess set for every player. Also, Thank you to First English Lutheran Church for allowing us to use their space.

Thank you to everyone who has supported our mission to grow chess in our community and use it as a tool to build up the next generation of thinkers and leaders! Stay tuned for details regarding future youth chess events!

10/09/2024

Our first Open Blitz Tournament was a success! Thank you to everyone who came and played or supported us.
Here are the results:
1st - Vinny Li 8.5/10
2nd Weslee Kemplen 7/10
3rd Vuy Li 7/10
Stay tuned for details about a tournament in the month of November!

09/20/2024

♟ Richmond Open Blitz Tournament ♟
- Saturday, October 5th at 7PM -
💲 Cash Prizes 💲
For registration and more information visit:
https://forms.gle/D8fGsWsuTAMhnbLA7

08/14/2024

♟️🎉 **Exciting News: Weekly Chess Club is Back!** 🎉♟️

We're thrilled to announce that the weekly Chess Club is starting back up on Thursday, August 15, 2024! Join us every Thursday from 5:00 - 6:00 pm for structured play and coaching for Kindergarten through 8th grade. Plus, from 6:00 - 7:00 pm, we'll have Open Play for all to enjoy.

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, come sharpen your skills and have fun with fellow chess enthusiasts. See you there! 🏰🤝

07/16/2024

🎉🏆 Checkmate! 🎉🏆

Another fantastic week of Chess Club at the Impact Youth Center has officially come to a end, and we couldn't be prouder of Logan Priest for having a vision and pursuing it. Thank you Logan for all of your hard work and efforts in making both weeks a success… Also, thanks to Noah Brown for assisting Logan as they provided quality instruction to our local youth. Congratulations to all of the players, from our seasoned strategists to the enthusiastic newcomers who joined us for the second week.

A massive shoutout to everyone for their dedication, impressive strategies, and sportsmanship that were displayed each week. Special congratulations to Husai our week 1 winner & Wesley our week 2 tournament winner.

Refresh your strategies and get ready, as we gear up for another school year which promises even more challenges and learning opportunities. Stay tuned for the announcement of our next meeting schedule and upcoming tournaments. Let’s keep those brains buzzing and pieces moving!

Thank you once again to all our members, and again a huge thank you to Logan Priest. Also, thanks to Toure Conley from Ivy Tech Community College for assisting during week 1 donating Ivy Tech Swag to participants, Richmond Police Detective Tudor from the PACT Division for stopping by to connect with kids.

Keep practicing, and remember, every move counts. See you all next season for another exciting chapter in our chess journey! ♟️



📸 Feel free to tag yourselves in the photos from our end-of-season party and don't forget to follow this page for updates!

👋🏽 Bring your game faces; we're just getting started! 🏅

07/16/2024

06/26/2024

The registration for the July Youth Chess Camp is now live!
This time over $100 in prizes will be given out!

Dates: July 9th - July 12th
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Open to any children in grades K-8 regardless of their knowledge of the game.

Sign your child up here:[https://forms.gle/xkZ8Qks8afc7Pj6E7]
Spaces are limited, so reserve your child's spot today!

06/06/2024

🌟 Join us for an exciting Youth Chess Club Camp at the Impact Youth Center! 🌟

🗓️ Date: June 11 - June 14
⏰ Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Are you ready to sharpen your chess skills, have fun, and make new friends? Look no further! Impact Chess Club is hosting a Youth Chess Club Camp, and we want YOU to be a part of it! 🧠♟️

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, this camp is perfect for all skill levels. Learn exciting strategies, improve your critical thinking, and enjoy the thrill of competition in a friendly and supportive environment.

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to dive into the world of chess with our dedicated and experienced coaches. Plus, you'll get to explore the Impact Youth Center, a vibrant space designed just for you!

To sign up or for more information, please [https://forms.gle/xkZ8Qks8afc7Pj6E7]. Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today. We can't wait to see you there!

05/09/2024

Congratulations
Logan
We are so proud of you…

Keep up the good work