To Teach The Unteachable, Reach The Unreachable, & Always Think B4U Move
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To Teach The Unteachable, Reach The Unreachable, & Always Think B4U Move
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The Big Chair Chess Club has been a premier organization since 1991. We educate and teach the benefits of learning chess. We are a federally recognized 501(c)(3) charity all donations are tax-deductible. We take action in prison and underserved communities, teaching winning life strategies and boosting cognitive abilities through reading comprehension, mathematical calculations, and scientific visualization. Our program is built on enriching core values of becoming solution focus, strategic planners, and positive character builders and reducing recidivism.
Our mission at the Big Chair Chess Club is to teach the un-teachable, reach the un-reachable, and help others discover the power that comes from always thinking before they move.
For years, we have been helping inner city children and adults to see chess not only as a board game, but as a tool that can be used to take them places they never thought possible! While some may view chess as a simple game, we believe it is a tool that changes lives and teaches valuable life skills.
Whether on the board or in life, every single move you make has a consequence. By thinking before you move, you will open doors that can make any dream you have a reality.
"This is a story of a chess club founded for inner-city youth. It’s different from most it’s distinguished and boast of not just teaching chess but truth. It teaches youth to reason, to rationalize, to use good sense and intelligence against deception, treachery and lies. So at The Big Chair Chess Club we are on a mission to save the lives of our children and to teach the Unteachable, Reach The Unreachable, And Always Think B4U Move."
While supplies last we offer free chess sets only to schools, libraries, and detention centers in small batches. We only supply locally within DC, MG, and PG County Maryland. If you are still outside of these areas we still may be able to help.
The Big Chair Chess Club is proud to introduce our School Pilot Program—a groundbreaking initiative that brings the power of chess to schools and libraries across our community. This program is more than just a chess club; it’s a comprehensive educational experience designed to equip students with critical thinking, decision-making, improving literacy skills, and life skills that will serve them for a lifetime.
At the heart of our program is a commitment to transforming young minds. We use chess as a vehicle to teach essential life skills, leveraging Bloom’s Taxonomy, STEM, and a holistic, pragmatic approach that reaches students of all ages and backgrounds. Through chess, we help students become proactive thinkers who make better decisions both on and off the chessboard.
Big Chair Chess Club is dedicated to using chess as a powerful tool for positive change within prison walls. Chess is more than just a game—it teaches critical thinking, strategic decision-making, and personal development. By offering chess lessons to detainees, we help them build essential life skills in a structured and engaging way.
Chess sharpens decision-making, encouraging players to think ahead, evaluate consequences, and make thoughtful choices—skills that directly help detainees improve their judgment and reduce impulsivity.
Through fair competition, chess fosters communication, teamwork, and respect. These social skills are crucial for reintegration into society, helping participants build empathy and strengthen their community ties.
Participants in our program also learn to set goals, create strategies, and adapt to changing situations. This ability to think critically and plan ahead is essential for reducing recidivism. By developing patience and perseverance, detainees gain the tools to break the cycle of reoffending and work towards a brighter, more productive future.
At Big Chair Chess Club, we believe in the transformative power of chess to inspire and equip individuals to lead purpose-driven lives.
At Big Chair Chess Club, our vision is to reduce recidivism and help detainees become better citizens by equipping them with the skills needed to thrive in an ever-changing world. Through the strategic and thought-provoking nature of chess, we aim to foster personal growth, accountability, and resilience. Our goal is to transform the mindset of detainees, empowering them to make better decisions, set meaningful goals, and develop the patience and perseverance necessary to overcome challenges. By using chess as a positive cognitive behavioral tool along with bloom taxonomy we envision a future where those who have served time can reintegrate into society with confidence, contributing positively to their communities and breaking the cycle of reoffending.
Anacostia has a very special landmark called the “Big Chair”. Everyone in Anacostia knows that the Big Chair is located on Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue and V Street, SE. Since the Chess House is close to the Big Chair landmark, we decided to name the club the “Big Chair Chess Club.”
The Big Chair was built by Basset Furniture Industries of Virginia for Curtis Brothers Furniture Company, which was established in 1926.
Based on a Duncan Fife design, this special chair was built form original plans by Leo A. Jiranek. At the time, it was said to be the largest chair in the world. The chair is made of African mahogany and weighs 4,600 pounds. It is 19 feet high and stands on a concrete, 4-foot-high pedestal and has a seat as large as two double-sized beds!
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3809 Rhode Island Ave, Brentwood, MD 20722
Every Sunday meet us at the Mixt Food Hall. Enjoy a friendly game of chess. Good food & drinks. Good Music Vibes. Meet new people and power ...
3809 Rhode Island Ave, Brentwood, MD 20722
Martin Luther King Jr Library, 901 G St NE, Wash DC 20001
Join your neighborhood library team in DCPL system-wide chess showdown for the chance to be crowned DCPLchess champion!
Martin Luther King Jr Library, 901 G St NE, Wash DC 20001
Washington Hilton Hotel, 1919 Connecticut Ave NW
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Washington Hilton Hotel, 1919 Connecticut Ave NW
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
Junior Grand Prix, National Championship Event
Format: 7SS, G/90 d10. 13 Sections. Play only in your grade section – No “playing up” allowed...
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
4301 Connecticut Avenue NW 2nd Floor Washington, DC 20008
What: Open 5 Round Swiss System
When: Saturday December 14th, 2024
Why: To Celebrate The Black Knights Chess Teams
Open To All USCF Members
G/45...
4301 Connecticut Avenue NW 2nd Floor Washington, DC 20008
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