Marshall Chess Foundation
The Marshall Chess Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation formed to promote, stimulate and encourage the study, play and appreciation of the game of chess!

In addition to supporting tournaments and programs at the Marshall Chess Club, the Foundation is also involved in supporting chess outside of our immediate community.

Chess Equipment to South Africa

George Butau has been working in Capetown South Africa to establish chess classes and tournaments for children living in poor areas of Capetown. In early 2022, the Foundation purchased chess sets and boards and shipped the equipment to Capetown where it is being used by Mr. Butau’s young chess students.

School Programs

As part of a growing community outreach effort, the Foundation has established school chess programs in Harlem and Bridgeport, CT. The earliest beneficiaries of this work included the youngest African-American players to achieve master-strength USCF ratings of over 2200 by the age of 12. Josh Colas, Justus Williams and James Black have all gone on to success in the chess world, with Josh about to attain an International Master title at the age of 24.

*second photo: James, Justus and Josh

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