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Latest News Teaching chess in Brazil — In a series of 7 events aimed at fifth-graders, we showed the fun side of chess alongside its benefits. Each class included an explanation of the pawn's movements for beginners, with dynamic examples of thinking ahead about counter movements and stalemate. There was also an introduction to chess clo… Read the full story.
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2025 Fall Quads
Nov 16, 2025 · 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM · Cupertino Senior Center
The event will be USCF rated (regular and quick).Trophies for players with a winning record! Trophies are a great motivation for kids to stay interested in the game.Free game analy…
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2025 Back to School Quads
Sep 6, 2025 · 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM · Cupertino Senior Center
The event will be USCF rated (regular and quick).Trophies for players with a winning record! Trophies are a great motivation for kids to stay interested in the game.Free game analy…
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2025 All Girls Scholastic FREE Tournament
Jul 27, 2025 · 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM · San Jose
Email info@64squares.org for any questions or clarifications.Entry List can be found here.
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Girls Chess Initiative
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Recent News
Teaching chess in Brazil
Nov 2, 2025 · Gabriela
In a series of 7 events aimed at fifth-graders, we showed the fun side of chess alongside its benefits. Each class included an explanation o…
New Chess Boards arrive at Raise Chess Academy
Oct 24, 2025 · 64 Squares Team
We’re thrilled to share that new chess boards have reached Raise Chess Academy in Uganda, and the smiles say it all. Why This Matters Chess …
Back to School Quads Tournament Report
Sep 6, 2025 · 64 Squares Team
Thank you to all our amazing participants and their parents for making our Back to School Quads a fun and engaging event. We had a great tur…
64 Squares members win bronze at World School Team Championships!
Aug 10, 2025 · Anika
Three members of the 64 squares team were part of the Harker School team that won bronze medal at the World School Team Championship! The ev…