We have many wonderful programs, initiatives, & members of our global Gift of Chess community. Each of our journeys may be unique, but we share a joint belief in the transformative power of chess. Here are some of our stories Support The Gift of Chess Russ Makofsky 1/4/23 Russ Makofsky 1/4/23 Membley Outreach Chess Tournament Hosted by The Gift of Chess & The Membley Titans. Read More Russ Makofsky 1/2/23 Russ Makofsky 1/2/23 The Gift of Chess highlighted by Malala Yousafzai. Read More Russ Makofsky 12/20/22 Russ Makofsky 12/20/22 The Gift of Chess hosts The 1st Annual Kansas Department of Corrections Chess Championship. Read More Russ Makofsky 12/15/22 Russ Makofsky 12/15/22 Global Chess Impact Read More Russ Makofsky 11/23/22 Russ Makofsky 11/23/22 The Gift of Chess partners with JPMorgan Chase! Read More Russ Makofsky 11/19/22 Russ Makofsky 11/19/22 The Gift of Chess Welcomes Corey Jacobs to the Team! Read More Russ Makofsky 11/19/22 Russ Makofsky 11/19/22 The Gift of Chess Donates 500 chess sets to Rikers Island Read More Russ Makofsky 11/18/22 Russ Makofsky 11/18/22 The Gift of Chess launches Bilingual Chess Programs in NYC Read More Russ Makofsky 10/20/22 Russ Makofsky 10/20/22 Micro Distribution Across Kenya, Uganda, Ghana, and Nigeria Read More Russ Makofsky 10/17/22 Russ Makofsky 10/17/22 The Gift of Chess sponsors Intercontinental Prison Championship! Read More Russ Makofsky 10/2/22 Russ Makofsky 10/2/22 Our Gift of Chess Story Read More Russ Makofsky 9/6/22 Russ Makofsky 9/6/22 Chess Set Distribution Begins Across Kenya & Uganda Read More Russ Makofsky 8/18/22 Russ Makofsky 8/18/22 The Gift of Chess welcomes Phylis Ngigi as the Director of Global Outreach. Read More Russ Makofsky 8/16/22 Russ Makofsky 8/16/22 The Gift of Chess welcomes Tony Ballard as the Director of Prison Outreach. Read More Russ Makofsky 7/8/22 Russ Makofsky 7/8/22 Team Kenya represents The Gift of Chess Read More Russ Makofsky 7/2/22 Russ Makofsky 7/2/22 The Gift of Chess partners with Exodus Transitional Community! Read More Russ Makofsky 7/2/22 Russ Makofsky 7/2/22 The Gift of Chess partners w/ Credit Suisse. Read More Russ Makofsky 5/22/22 Russ Makofsky 5/22/22 EKO Chess - Lagos, Nigeria Read More Russ Makofsky 5/22/22 Russ Makofsky 5/22/22 The Dark Knight Chess Club - Lagos, Nigeria Read More Russ Makofsky 5/12/22 Russ Makofsky 5/12/22 Mayele Josh Julien - Raise Chess Academy, Nakivale refugee settlement, Uganda Read More Newer Posts Older Posts
Russ Makofsky 1/4/23 Russ Makofsky 1/4/23 Membley Outreach Chess Tournament Hosted by The Gift of Chess & The Membley Titans. Read More
Russ Makofsky 1/2/23 Russ Makofsky 1/2/23 The Gift of Chess highlighted by Malala Yousafzai. Read More
Russ Makofsky 12/20/22 Russ Makofsky 12/20/22 The Gift of Chess hosts The 1st Annual Kansas Department of Corrections Chess Championship. Read More
Russ Makofsky 11/23/22 Russ Makofsky 11/23/22 The Gift of Chess partners with JPMorgan Chase! Read More
Russ Makofsky 11/19/22 Russ Makofsky 11/19/22 The Gift of Chess Welcomes Corey Jacobs to the Team! Read More
Russ Makofsky 11/19/22 Russ Makofsky 11/19/22 The Gift of Chess Donates 500 chess sets to Rikers Island Read More
Russ Makofsky 11/18/22 Russ Makofsky 11/18/22 The Gift of Chess launches Bilingual Chess Programs in NYC Read More
Russ Makofsky 10/20/22 Russ Makofsky 10/20/22 Micro Distribution Across Kenya, Uganda, Ghana, and Nigeria Read More
Russ Makofsky 10/17/22 Russ Makofsky 10/17/22 The Gift of Chess sponsors Intercontinental Prison Championship! Read More
Russ Makofsky 9/6/22 Russ Makofsky 9/6/22 Chess Set Distribution Begins Across Kenya & Uganda Read More
Russ Makofsky 8/18/22 Russ Makofsky 8/18/22 The Gift of Chess welcomes Phylis Ngigi as the Director of Global Outreach. Read More
Russ Makofsky 8/16/22 Russ Makofsky 8/16/22 The Gift of Chess welcomes Tony Ballard as the Director of Prison Outreach. Read More
Russ Makofsky 7/2/22 Russ Makofsky 7/2/22 The Gift of Chess partners with Exodus Transitional Community! Read More
Russ Makofsky 5/12/22 Russ Makofsky 5/12/22 Mayele Josh Julien - Raise Chess Academy, Nakivale refugee settlement, Uganda Read More
