Checkmate4Cause
Affordable chess camps and education for kids to learn chess. All profits benefiting charities and hospitals to aid those in need.
About
Checkmate4Cause
At Checkmate4Cause, our mission is to educate kids through chess, helping them develop their skills while keeping the experience fun and engaging. Our camps give young players the chance to grow, from learning the basics of strategy to sharpening advanced skills through puzzles, games, and tournaments. We believe chess is not only about improving on the board, but also about building focus, patience, and confidence.
Beyond the game, every camp we run supports a greater purpose. The funds we raise go directly to hospitals, charities, and nonprofits that provide care and assistance to children and families in need. By combining the challenge and joy of chess with giving back, we strive to create an environment where kids can thrive while knowing their efforts are helping others.
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Meet the Founders
Sophia is a sophomore at ALHS and a dedicated chess player with a current rating of 1700. She has served as an assistant coach at her middle school for over two years, helping younger players develop their skills and love for the game. Sophia has also achieved competitive success, winning two major tournaments: the Princeton Open and the George Washington Open. As a co-founder of Checkmate4Cause, Sophia hopes to expand the organization to bring the joy of chess to more people and give back to hospitals and communities through the game she loves.
Charithra is a junior at OFHS passionate about chess, community service, and health initiatives. As co-founder of Checkmate4Cause, she helps make chess education accessible for youth while raising funds for hospitals and charities. She also leads TBKidsCentral, a nonprofit supporting children affected by tuberculosis, organizing events and volunteer initiatives to make a real impact. Through her work in school programs, health-focused projects, and chess outreach, Charithra inspires learning and leadership in her community.
Olivia Panciu is a co-founder of Checkmate4Charity and a sophomore at Avon Lake High School. She is a competitive chess player with a rating over 1800. She has won the Ohio Chess Congress and took 1st place in Mixed Doubles at the Pittsburgh Open, among other tournaments. As an assistant coach at her middle school for over two years, Olivia helped younger players develop their skills and passion for the game. Through her work as co-founder of Checkmate4Cause, she aims to inspire other young people to use their skills and interests to make a meaningful impact in their communities.
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