Using chess to make a difference.

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Who are we?

The Student Led Chess Association (SLCA) is a non-profit organization that uses chess to improve local communities. SLCA is North America's largest student-run chess nonprofit organization.

But why?

SLCA's mission is to promote chess and make a difference in communities. We offer a variety of chess programs and workshops at no cost. SLCA also hosts charity tournaments and helps teach unprivileged children. We run a high school league in several states and have 256 school branches