Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation
Illinois' Premier Chess Organization

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APR 28 - LAKE ZURICH

CHAMPIONSHIP LAKE ZURICH

 

MAY 6 - 77th KNIGHTS QUEST

HILTON HOTEL, NORTHBROOK

 

JUN 10 - 78th KNIGHTS QUEST

HILTON HOTEL, NORTHBROOK 

 

JUN 23 - CHICAGO ALL STARS

HILTON HOTEL, NORTHBROOK

 

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ALL-GIRLS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS - APRIL 20-22, 2012

AllGirls2.jpgWhen 11-year-old Anupama Rajendra entered the 18 & Younger section here at the All-Girls National Championships , she expected one of the higher-rated players to claim first place.

But thanks to discipline and self-study, Rajendra - who had a pre-tournament rating of 1569 -- emerged as the sole victor in her section after scoring 5 out of 6 points.

The victory makes Rajendra, of Kenosha, Wis., the youngest girl in the nine-year history of the All-Girls National Championships to win the 18 & Under Section, tournament organizers confirmed. 
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All-girls contest encourages skill in 'the game of kings  - Chicago Tribune

 

Kenosha girl makes historic move in All-Girls National Championships Milwaukee Journal Sentinal

 

Greenwich Academy Chess Team Takes Top Prizes at 9th Annual National All-Girls Chess Championship - Greenwich Patch

 

CHESS IS A POWERFUL TEACHING TOOL!

Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation is a non-profit 501(C)(3) organization which provides affordable, fun and high quality chess education to schools and community groups through their enrichment programs and during the school day as a supplemental to the existing core curriculum.  

 

We use chess as a learning tool to teach higher-order thinking skills, problem solving skills, advanced math and reading skills, behavioral and social skills, self-directional skills and build self-esteem in students. Our researched-based programs cultivate progressive learning for 21st century students and the skills they acquire are imperative for them to succeed in school and for their future success in the global information society.  Renaissance Knights helps kids make all the right moves!

 

BRING CHESS TO YOUR STUDENTS

Thinking about adding chess classes to your school's enrichment program? We hope you will consider Renaissance Knights, Illinois' premier chess organization. We do more than teach the game of chess; we help children build skills that lead to academic success. Classes are structured, well-managed, and designed to build a child's confidence, as well as a love for the game that will last a lifetime.

"Wow, Adrian really enjoyed his first chess lesson.  Thank you for doing this!"

Parent of a new chess student

If you are interested in bringing Renaissance Knights to your school or community center contact Sheila Heiser for more information at 847-526-9025 or email rknightsccc@aol.com. 

 

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There is an enormous interest in chess from schools and students with limited financial means.  With the help of individual donors, foundations, businesses, and government sources, Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation is able to worked with students who never before thought it would be possible for them to take chess classes or play in a tournament

   

Contributions to the Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation go towards extended learning opportunities for students in Title 1 Schools.  

 

The greatest gift we can give our children is the ability to make good decisions

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