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 5/22/23 Russ Makofsky 5/22/23 Tony Ballard Represents The Gift of Chess at FIDE Chess For Freedom Conference in Chicago Read More Russ Makofsky 5/21/23 Russ Makofsky 5/21/23 25,000 Chess Sets Reach Kenya Read More Russ Makofsky 4/24/23 Russ Makofsky 4/24/23 The Gift of Chess Featured on ABC. Read More Russ Makofsky 4/23/23 Russ Makofsky 4/23/23 NYC Migrant Students prepare for Nationals. Read More Russ Makofsky 4/23/23 Russ Makofsky 4/23/23 The Gift of Chess expands programing across Portland Maine Read More Russ Makofsky 4/22/23 Russ Makofsky 4/22/23 The Gift of Chess hosts US Rated Chess Championship at Lansing Correctional Facility. Read More Russ Makofsky 4/7/23 Russ Makofsky 4/7/23 The Gift of Chess Takes Chess Tournament to El Dorado Correctional Facility! Read More Russ Makofsky 4/6/23 Russ Makofsky 4/6/23 The Gift of Chess welcomes Dr. Katie Moore. Read More Russ Makofsky 4/2/23 Russ Makofsky 4/2/23 Howard United Represents State Wide Read More Russ Makofsky 3/31/23 Russ Makofsky 3/31/23 The Gift of Chess reaches Portland Maine Read More Russ Makofsky 3/26/23 Russ Makofsky 3/26/23 Migrant Chess Student Ties for 1st Place at NYC Tournament Read More Russ Makofsky 3/26/23 Russ Makofsky 3/26/23 Tunde Onakoya Tours Kenya Read More Russ Makofsky 3/15/23 Russ Makofsky 3/15/23 Twin brothers help launch Times Square Refugee chess center. Read More Russ Makofsky 3/15/23 Russ Makofsky 3/15/23 The Gift of Chess hosts US Chess rated KDOC Championship. Read More Russ Makofsky 3/15/23 Russ Makofsky 3/15/23 Tunde Onakoya visits Uganda Read More Russ Makofsky 3/10/23 Russ Makofsky 3/10/23 Tunde Onakoya visits Gift of Chess Partners in Kenya & Uganda Read More Russ Makofsky 2/27/23 Russ Makofsky 2/27/23 Ramaz Chess Team Supports The Gift of Chess! Read More Russ Makofsky 1/19/23 Russ Makofsky 1/19/23 The Gift of Chess visits Uganda’s Nakivale Refugee Settlement Read More Russ Makofsky 1/18/23 Russ Makofsky 1/18/23 The Gift of Chess Launches Times Square Bilingual Chess Center. Read More Russ Makofsky 1/18/23 Russ Makofsky 1/18/23 The Gift of Chess partners with Mully Children’s Family. Read More Newer Posts Older Posts
Russ Makofsky 5/22/23 Russ Makofsky 5/22/23 Tony Ballard Represents The Gift of Chess at FIDE Chess For Freedom Conference in Chicago Read More
Russ Makofsky 4/23/23 Russ Makofsky 4/23/23 The Gift of Chess expands programing across Portland Maine Read More
Russ Makofsky 4/22/23 Russ Makofsky 4/22/23 The Gift of Chess hosts US Rated Chess Championship at Lansing Correctional Facility. Read More
Russ Makofsky 4/7/23 Russ Makofsky 4/7/23 The Gift of Chess Takes Chess Tournament to El Dorado Correctional Facility! Read More
Russ Makofsky 3/26/23 Russ Makofsky 3/26/23 Migrant Chess Student Ties for 1st Place at NYC Tournament Read More
Russ Makofsky 3/15/23 Russ Makofsky 3/15/23 Twin brothers help launch Times Square Refugee chess center. Read More
Russ Makofsky 3/15/23 Russ Makofsky 3/15/23 The Gift of Chess hosts US Chess rated KDOC Championship. Read More
Russ Makofsky 3/10/23 Russ Makofsky 3/10/23 Tunde Onakoya visits Gift of Chess Partners in Kenya & Uganda Read More
Russ Makofsky 1/19/23 Russ Makofsky 1/19/23 The Gift of Chess visits Uganda’s Nakivale Refugee Settlement Read More
Russ Makofsky 1/18/23 Russ Makofsky 1/18/23 The Gift of Chess Launches Times Square Bilingual Chess Center. Read More
Russ Makofsky 1/18/23 Russ Makofsky 1/18/23 The Gift of Chess partners with Mully Children’s Family. Read More
