Every Child Deserves
a Seat at the Board.

Chess is changing lives across the RGV. We're making sure every child has the opportunity to be part of it.

Young chess enthusiasts playing a friendly practice game to prepare for upcoming competition.  Shared by RGV Chess and Learning Center.

EVERY CHILD DESERVES
A SEAT AT THE BOARD.

Chess is changing lives across the RGV. We're making sure every child has the opportunity to be part of it.

❤ HELP A CHILD PLAY

TALENT IS
EVERYWHERE.

OPPORTUNITY
IS NOT.
OVER 2100
STUDENTS PLAYING
in the RGV each year
over 500
STATE & NATIONAL QUALIFIERS
representing our region
largest
CHESS REGIONS IN TEXAS
and still growing

TALENT IS EVERYWHERE.

OPPORTUNITY IS NOT.
OVER 2100
STUDENTS PLAYING
in the RGV each year
OVER 2100
STUDENTS PLAYING
in the RGV each year
largest
chess regions
in Texas

WE REMOVE THE BARRIERS.

sponsor a child

Just $10/month provides a child with chess access for a full year.

SPONSOR A CHILD
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sponsor a school

Help bring chess programs to Title 1 schools across the RGV.

SPONSOR A SCHOOL
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INFINITE CHESS

A FIDE-backed program for children with autism that builds skills for life.

LEARN MORE
Students and instructors standing near a large magnetic demonstration board during an Infinite Chess session

sponsor a child

Just $10/month provides a child with chess access for a full year.

SPONSOR A CHILD
Excited elementary student smiling at a chess board during a scholastic chess event. Shared by RGV Chess and Learning Center.

sponsor a school

Help bring chess programs to Title 1 schools across the RGV.

SPONSOR A SCHOOL
Row of chessboards and digital clocks set up on tables in a classroom.

infinite chess

A FIDE-backed program for children with autism that builds skills for life.

LEARN MORE
Students and instructors standing near a large magnetic demonstration board during an Infinite Chess session
Blue chess king representing opportunity through chess

one move can change

a child's future.

Your $10/month can help provide a child with access to chess throughout the school year.

Blue chess king representing opportunity through chess

one move can change

a child's future.

Your $10/month can help provide a child with access to chess throughout the school year.

REAL STORIES. REAL IMPACT.

Young chess player proudly wearing his US Chess lanyards and tournament medal at US Chess Nationals with RGV Chess and Learning Center.
Meet
Roy

When funding barriers threatened a young prodigy’s dream, community support cleared his path to Nationals.

Young student with autism focused on writing and solving chess puzzles in a workbook.  Shared by RGV Chess and Learning Center.
Meet
Kai

Through chess, a young boy on the autism spectrum found his voice, confidence, and community.

Proud mother standing on stage supporting her young son holding a large chess trophy.  Shared by RGV Chess and Learning Center.
Meet Samantha

A mother’s relentless determination created a chess community—and a sense of belonging—for her son and countless other children.

Young chess player proudly wearing his US Chess lanyards and tournament medal at US Chess Nationals with RGV Chess and Learning Center.
Meet Roy

When funding barriers threatened a young prodigy’s dream, community support cleared his path to Nationals.

Young student with autism focused on writing and solving chess puzzles in a workbook.  Shared by RGV Chess and Learning Center.
Meet Kai

Through chess, a young boy on the autism spectrum found his voice, confidence, and community.

Proud mother standing on stage supporting her young son holding a large chess trophy.  Shared by RGV Chess and Learning Center.
Meet Samantha

A mother’s relentless determination created a chess community—and a sense of belonging—for her son and countless other children.

Young chess player proudly wearing his US Chess lanyards and tournament medal at US Chess Nationals with RGV Chess and Learning Center.
Meet Roy

When funding barriers threatened a young prodigy’s dream, community support cleared his path to Nationals.

Young student with autism focused on writing and solving chess puzzles in a workbook.  Shared by RGV Chess and Learning Center.
Meet Kai

Through chess, a young boy on the autism spectrum found his voice, confidence, and community.

Proud mother standing on stage supporting her young son holding a large chess trophy.  Shared by RGV Chess and Learning Center.
Meet Samantha

A mother’s relentless determination created a chess community—and a sense of belonging—for her son and countless other children.

SEE THEIR STORIES ➤

BUSINESSES CAN CHANGE A CHILD'S FUTURE.

Partner with us to create opportunities, build stronger schools, and invest in the next generation of leaders.

BECOME A COMMUNITY PARTNER
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SPONSOR A SCHOOL

Make a lasting impact in your community.
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sponsor equipment

Provide the tools they need to grow.
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sponsor curriculum

High-quality lessons. Stronger futures.

employee engagement

Get your team involved.
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SPONSOR A SCHOOL
Make a lasting impact in your community.
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SPONSOR A SCHOOL
Make a lasting impact in your community.
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SPONSOR A SCHOOL
Make a lasting impact in your community.
SPONSOR A SCHOOL
Make a lasting impact in your community.

businesses can change a child's future

Partner with us to create opportunities, build stronger schools, and invest in the next generation of leaders.

Handshake icon representing RGV Chess and Learning Center's Community partnerships
sponsor a school
Make a lasting impact in your community.
Trophy Icon representing RGV Chess and Learning Center's drive for success
sponsor equipment
Provide the tools they need to grow.
Book icon representing RGV Chess and Learning Centers curriculum
sponsor curriculum
High-quality lessons. Stronger futures.
employee engagement
Get your team involved.
BECOME A COMMUNITY PARTNER

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