NYC Chess Connections

NYC Chess Connections

NYC Chess Connections, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides collaborative chess and academic tutoring to underserved K-8 students across New York City. With a team of 50 high school mentors serving over 60 students weekly, NYCCC offers virtual lessons, hosts lectures in public parks across the boroughs, reviews games at scholastic tournaments in Title I public schools, and runs an annual in-person summer camp. Now in its seventh year, NYCCC continues to make chess accessible to students of all levels—promoting strategic thinking, perseverance, and meaningful connections through the game.

Meet some of our team and see the NYCCC collaborative learning model in action at Camp:

Chess Champions Supporting Our Mission

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GM Magnus Carlsen

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IM Levy Rozman (GothamChess)

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GM Robert Hess

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GM Fabiano Caruana

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