The National Scholastic Chess Foundation (NSCF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization founded in 1990 to provide the benefits of a chess education to students of all ages. The primary goal of NSCF programs is to develop critical thinkers.
For over 30 year, the NSCF has shown that chess is a tool that helps students develop independent study and problem-solving skills and helps educators attain positive learning outcomes in all core subject areas.
NSCF chess classes and camps help students develop independent study and problem-solving skills. Read More
Our chess tournaments are a great way for aspiring players to put their knowledge to the test. Read More
Chess offers a way to bring communities together regardless of age, language, income, or line of work. Read More
The NSCF engages with incarcerated and at-risk youth in programs that help them develop better decision-making skills. Read More
The National Scholastic Chess Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization. Donations are tax-deductible. Relevant IRS information is available on request.
