The Queens Gambit Chess Institute

A youth chess education institute. It offers chess enrichment through in-school and after-school programs, with a focus on communities where access to chess opportunities has been limited. Founded in 2014, the institute serves about 2,000 students in grades 1-12 each year. Its programs are designed to reach young women, girls, and students of color, particularly those from low-income backgrounds. The organization uses chess instruction to help students develop strategic thinking and engage with learning. Programs have also taken place at local libraries, and the institute works with community partners including youth-serving organizations. Queens Gambit was founded by chess player Ashley Lynn Priore, who began teaching others as a child and established the organization to expand youth access to chess.