Chess Cardinals mission is to promote chess and build a strong and vibrant chess community by providing an easily accessible platform for all chess enthusiasts, adults, and scholastic players alike, to come together, play competitive chess, and share their love for the game. Since November 2021, the organization has been conducting weekly tournaments for chess players of all levels, from novice to master. Their entry fees have been as low as $2-$5 per tournament, making it one of the most affordable chess clubs in the state of Missouri. A great destination for learning chess (affordable introductory chess classes and summer/winter camps sprinkled with weekly free chess lectures) and amazing tournaments run by wonderful volunteers of this club. It welcomes everyone. Love this place!!
Chess provides invaluable cognitive benefits, improves memory & focus, and enhances creativity. Chess brings diverse groups of people together and unites a community. However, there are hurdles that stand in the way. From the cost of chess equipment, expensive training programs, limited availability of long-time control tournaments on a frequent interval, and gender imbalances. Chess Cardinals is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to addressing these issues with the following goals:
Build a strong chess community by organizing low-cost tournaments and training for the general public.
Develop affordable afterschool & summer chess programs to promote scholastic chess.
Create a chess excellence program to increase female players participation.