We are a community of chess enthusiasts at MIT who enjoy one another’s company and encourage others to join in the fun, promoting a light, relaxed, and competitive atmosphere.
Mission statement
We serve the MIT chess community, inviting all levels to join our spirited games and learning opportunities. Our programs, partnerships, and events include casual community gatherings, guest lectures and exhibitions, a competitive national collegiate team, and regular tournaments.
Story
For nearly two years before 2016, MIT lacked an active chess club, leaving many avid players stranded with no official organization to arrange meetings, tournaments, or lessons.
In 2016, Tech Chess was born under the steady and enthusiastic leadership of MIT students Alexander Katz, Andy Trattner, Amir Cohen, and Jonah Butler. Our aim is to build a sustainable, awesome organization.
We hosted several successful events in the spring of 2016, including a chess tournament with just under one hundred participants, many of whom attend Harvard or MIT. Tech Chess has become a vibrant community that welcomes beginners and experts with spirited games and opportunities to improve their play.
The Gameplan
- 2019: Redesign website, build officer community, recruit new members, and engage local collegiate chess clubs
- 2020: Expand sponsorship outreach
- 2021: Include AI and machine learning competition into the chess framework
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