Chess Empowers Girls
Building the confidence of Girls using Chess as a tool, elevating a community of possibility thinkers through online programs
Building the confidence of Girls using Chess as a tool, elevating a community of possibility thinkers through online programs
Sanjana began playing chess at the age of eight and was immediately drawn to the game. At the age of ten, she qualified to represent the United States for the World Youth and has been selected every year since. Sanjana won her first title of WCM by winning the silver medal in the 2013 NAYCC in Toronto, Canada. She won the WFM title by winning gold for the USA in the 2015 Pan American Youth Chess Championships in Cali, Colombia. She also won silvers in the 2015 NAYCC and the 2017 North American Junior. She has two WIM norms. In the 2019 North American Youth Chess Championships in Kingston, Canada, she won Gold for the USA, scoring a perfect 9-0. Sanjana was the runner up in the Under-18 section in the All-Girls National Chess Championship 2019 in Chicago. She also holds the USCF National Master title. In 2018, she was invited and played in the prestigious US Girls' Junior Chess Championship. Sanjana is the winner of the 2017 Susan Polgar World Open for Girls and she has been the New Jersey Girls state champion for three years in a row. She is also the current New Jersey High School Champion and the highest rated Woman and Girl in New Jersey.
Sanjana is a Senior in high school pursuing STEM. She is also an avid reader and has been trained in classical dance for 10 years.
Very warm friendly class environment.
Our teachers value the voices of girls. Interactive discussion and small groups
Students are provided independent curriculum to move at the students own pace. Each student receives a Chess set with registration.
Chess Girls DC believes great leaders have the same attributes as great Chess players
The mission of Chess Girls DC is to build the confidence of Girls using Chess as a tool. Chess teaches persistence. The Chess Girls DC program develops a solid foundation of chess knowledge taught in a way that properly prepares girls to apply it in a productive fashion, in order that every maneuver becomes a way to practice effective thinking.
Chess Girls DC 501c3 Nonprofit Organization was launched in response to scientific evidence that self-confidence plays a tremendous role in a girl’s approach to course work that requires higher level thinking skills and challenging circumstances. Chess teaches the focus and strategic thinking used to successfully tackle college examinations. Scientific studies show that, confidence in one’s abilities has a significant impact on learning and performance on many levels. Self-belief about one’s ability determines how well students motivate themselves and persevere in the face of difficulty.
Chess Girls DC is a nonprofit organization created to provide a space for all girls to play Chess and Thrive.
On the anniversary of our 7th year, Chess Girls DC is most proud of the community that helps us provide resources to teach and assist girls with travel to compete in national tournaments and professional coaching to elevate their tournament performance.
Over the years, Chess Girls DC presented several approaches to teaching chess to students during the year and incorporating family engagement. Rest assured that our commitment to a solid foundation continues with our online classes.
Participate in tournament play, enjoy discussions, learn to improve your chess game.
Meet 10 year old Ayah, the 2019 fourth grade Mid Atlantic Chess Champion. She represented Washington,DC at the All Girls National Tournament of Champions. She is the youngest and the first African American girl to represent Washington, DC. Ayah has been part of Chess Girls DC for 5 years.
Using online platforms students will acquire a strong foundation
Exciting tournaments with prizes
Safe place for girls to study Chess and Thrive !
This short documentary demonstrates the lessons and experiences we learn growing up: winning, losing, striving toward a goal and overcoming pressures and obstacles . It provides a thrilling insight into facing a challenge head-on through the eyes of a child. Queens in Training was an official selection of nine film festivals.
Chess Girls DC serves to celebrate the spirit of effort and persistence.
Chess Girls DC is a place where girls intellectually challenge the world.
Welcome !
Timeless advice to help you improve your chess game.
Tips to Balance Chess and School Classes
It is definitely not easy to manage trying to improve in chess as well as academics (especially for high school students). Elementary students will have more time to practice chess. But there are ways to balance both improving in chess and academics. It’s very important to make the best use of the time we are given, and follow a daily plan to finish school homework and get time to improve in chess.
In a future article, I will recommend some very important chess books for beginners.
As a pioneer member of Chess Girls DC we are so proud that she earned the first place position of the 10 year old section in the 2019 District of Columbia All Girls Regional Chess Tournament
Chess Girls DC building a community of possibility thinkers
A member since 2013, Sarah and Ayah love competing with their friends, looking forward to All Girls Nationals in Chicago. Ayah is the 2019 4th grade Mid Atlantic Chess Champion . This is the first time a girl from Washington,DC has held this position.Ayah also represented DC in the 2018 Tournament of champions invitational.
http://rknights.org/registration/tournaments/all-girls-nationals/
We have been hit hard by the economical effects of Corona virus. Your donations support our efforts to continue programing that develops strategic thinking and executive function skills. Chess Girls DC is a 501c3 Nonprofit.
Please donate to support a student who cannot afford tuition.
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