Discover how our partnership with the Wilkinsburg Public Library is bringing chess to life for local youth! Children’s Librarian Charlene Castronovo shares how chess is helping teens develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills while sparking a renewed interest in the game.

Discover how chess can be a powerful tool to inspire your child's personal growth. In our latest blog post, we share five engaging strategies to introduce chess to your child, focusing on developing life skills such as critical thinking, patience, and resilience.

Queens Gambit Vice Chair & Partnerships Lead, Vidya Surti, named to Pittsburgh Business Times 30 under 30 list.

Queens Gambit is thrilled to announce our first slate of Winter 2025 partnerships! This season, we’ll collaborate with schools and organizations across Pittsburgh to bring our transformative chess programs to youth in underserved communities.

Discover how our internship program empowers young leaders to drive meaningful change! In this post, we highlight Marcus Gillespie’s journey as a Community Liaison with Queens Gambit, sharing insights on his favorite projects, professional growth, and key takeaways from the experience.

Chess is more than just a game—it’s a powerful tool for building essential life skills. From enhancing critical thinking and concentration to boosting creativity and confidence, chess helps young minds grow in remarkable ways.

Queens Gambit welcomes three new board members.

Ashley Lynn Priore announced as 2025 Forbes 30 under 30.

The Queens Gambit Chess Institute is thrilled to announce the launch of its 64 Hours of Giving campaign, set to begin on October 1st, 2024. This 64-hour fundraising initiative aims to raise $10,000 and bring in 64 new donors to support the Institute's mission of empowering young minds through chess.

Ashley Lynn Priore announced as 2024-2025 Obama Foundation Leader.

Queens Gambit is thrilled to announce the official lineup for Chess Week 2024. From October 1-8, 2024, Pittsburgh will once again host a full week of chess-themed activities, engaging people of all ages and skill levels to connect over the game of chess.

Queens Gambit is proud to announce its selection as the Nonprofit of the Game for the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 23, marking the organization's second consecutive year in this esteemed role.

We're thrilled to announce a new addition to the Queens Gambit family! Please join us in welcoming Samara Taber to our board of directors, effective immediately.

Women's history month is just around the corner and a local event called "Empower Her" is hoping to inspire young female leaders. Ashley Lynn Priore (Founder, President, CEO of Queens Gambit) and Amy Baumgardner (STEAM Director at Boys & GIrls Club of Western PA) visit Talk Pittsburgh to discuss.

Guided by the International Women’s Day Moment, on Saturday, March 2, Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania will host their 6th annual Empower Her event to celebrate reflection, advocacy, and action for young women ages 7 to 16.

As we bid a bittersweet farewell to an incredible leader, mentor, and advocate for chess education, we want to express our deepest gratitude to Holly Hickling, who is retiring from her role as the Board Chair of Queens Gambit.

We are ecstatic to announce that Katharine Kelleman, our esteemed board member and the dynamic CEO of Pittsburgh Regional Transit, has been named to the prestigious Pittsburgh Business Times Power 100 List.