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Chess Club Address
42 Four Seasons Shopping Center #44D, Chesterfield, MO 63017 (MAP)
Building a Vibrant Chess Community in Chesterfield, MO and Neighboring Cities
501(c)(3) tax exempt Non-profit Organization, USCF-rated Tournaments, weekly casual OTB chess, Chess coaching, and much more…
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Our Mission
Mission statement:
Chess Cardinals, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, empowers minds and unites communities through accessible chess programs. We foster cognitive development, promote inclusivity, and cultivate a vibrant chess culture, with a particular commitment to increasing female participation and integrating chess with STEM education for children.
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.
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UPCOMING WORKSHOPS & CHESS CLASS ANNOUNCEMENT
UPCOMING TOURNAMENTS/CAMPS ANNOUNCEMENT
| NOVEMBER GIRLS CHESS FESTIVAL (11/23/25) | winter chess camp (12/22/25) |
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| 10/12/25 | See Event dates on the flyer |
| uscf appreciation certificate | monthly recurring free chess classes |
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| Thank you all for supporting Chess Cardinals! | See Event dates on the flyer |
| 2025 SUMMER SCHOLASTIC CHESS CAMP-1 | 2025 SUMMER SCHOLASTIC CHESS CAMP–2 |
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| 6/9/25 TO 6/13/25 | 6/23/25 TO 6/27/25 |
| 2025 SUMMER SCHOLASTIC CHESS CAMP-3 | 2025 SUMMER SCHOLASTIC CHESS CAMP–4 |
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| 7/7/25 TO 7/11/25 | 8/11/25 to 8/15/25 |
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CHESS CARDINALS CLUB TOURNAMENTS
(Recurring weekly or monthly)
| TOURNAMENT NAME | FREQUENCY & Time | TIME CONTROL & FORMAT | DETAILS |
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| MONDAY GAMBITS | Every Monday (6 PM-9 PM) | G/25; d5 (3 rounds) 3 SECTIONS #Beginner (<600) #Reserve (600-999) #Championship (>1000) | OPEN to everyone Register here |
| THURSDAY GRANDPRIX | Every Thursday (6 PM-9 PM) | G/25; d5 (3 rounds) 4 SECTIONS #Beginner (<600) #Reserve (600-999) #Championship (1000-1499) #Advanced (>1500+) | OPEN to everyone Register here |
| Chess Cardinals BLITZ & RAPID | Once or twice a month (Sunday) | G/5 (Blitz, 5 rounds) G/10, +2 (Rapid, 4 rounds) | OPEN to Everyone Register here |
| SUNDAY SERIOUS SWISS TOURNAMENT | Once a month (SUNDAY) | G/40;d5 (4 Rounds) U1000 and A1000 | OPEN to everyone Register here |
USCF-C4K ALL WOMENS EXCELLENCE PROGRAM
(last Sunday of the Month)
We invite all Girls/Female Chess players to register early! (link: registration)
Become a US Chess Federation Member
Anyone can play in USCF-rated tournaments but only with a valid & unexpired membership ID
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TRIP DOWN THE MEMORY LANE
MISSOURI CLASS CHAMPIONSHIP (8-9 JUL, 2023)
Glimpse into the past! It was a great honor to co-host the Missouri Class Championship at Chesterfield, MO along with Missouri Chess Association. The best chess players from across the state came together to battle for the title of Missouri Class Champion. Sincere thanks to our esteemed guests: Wildwood Mayor Mr. Jim Bowlin, Chesterfield Councilmember Mr. Gary Budoor, and Board Member of the Missouri Chess Association, Bob Howe who attended Inaugural Ceremony. Also, heartfelt thank you goes out to all Chess Cardinals volunteers who ensured the smooth running of the tournament, and also to MCA and their tournament directors, who conducted this tournament efficiently! See detailed summary
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“The clock is ticking and now is the best time to help developing the pieces with your generous donation.“
Please join us in our efforts so that more and more people can reap the benefits of chess. Your donations are tax-deductible. 100% of all proceeds will be used for attaining Chess Cardinals overall mission in promoting chess. At this time, we are also seeking volunteers for our upcoming tournaments and appreciate all the help we can get!
Why play chess?
“The Game of Chess is not merely an idle amusement; several very valuable qualities of the mind, useful in the course of human life, are to be acquired and strengthened by it, so as to become habits ready on all occasions…By playing at Chess then, we may learn: 1st, Foresight, which looks a little into futurity, and considers the consequences that may attend an action … 2nd, Circumspection, which surveys the whole Chess-board, or scene of action: – the relation of the several Pieces, and their situations; … 3rd, Caution, not to make our moves too hastily….” Benjamin Franklin, The Morals of Chess
Mission
As a Non-Profit Organization and registered club under US Chess Federation, we strive to fulfill the USCF educational mission: Empower people, enrich lives, and enhance communities through Chess. https://new.uschess.org/news/us-chess-announces-new-mission-statement.
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