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About us
our MISSION
Indy Chess is an educational organization seeking to build strategic thinking and community through teaching and sharing the game of chess in Greater Indianapolis. We emphasize making these skills and connections accessible and inclusive for all who want to grow through knowledge of the game.
our VISION
An Indianapolis where all have the opportunity to grow in the skills and community that chess can provide.
our VALUES
Intentional Inclusion: We have to work to invite and welcome underrepresented groups to the chess community. After all, "The only thing chess players have in common is chess!"
Affordability and Access: If chess instruction is not affordable, or even free, it cannot reach all who can benefit from it.
Sportsmanship: Winning at the expense of good character isn't winning at all. Losing is learning.
Balancing Fun & Struggle: Chess must be enjoyable to engage with it. However, growth and skill application comes in the forging fire of competition. One without the other risks being incomplete.
our board members
Manasi Balagere
President
Lamb Weston,
Senior SAP Developer
Mike Dugdale
Board Member
Former Owner, Dugdale Foods
Vaughn Laptiste
Board Member
Educator, Christel House Indianapolis Watanabe High School
Mandee Byers
Secretary
Chess Parent
Gabe Hawkins
Board Member
Cohen & Malad, Attorney
Tom Spalding
Board Member
C2 Strategic Communications, Senior Strategist
Brad Armstrong
Treasurer
Milliman, Principal and Consulting Actuary
Michelle Jackson, PhD
Board Member
Indianapolis Public Schools, Executive Director of Teaching & Learning
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Upcoming Events
Multiple DatesTue, Dec 05IndianapolisDec 05, 2023, 6:15 PM – 9:30 PMIndianapolis, 1008 W 64th St, Indianapolis, IN 46260, USA
Sun, Dec 17St. Monica School (Enter Door 15)Dec 17, 2023, 1:45 PM – 6:00 PMSt. Monica School (Enter Door 15), 6131 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46228, USA
Thu, Dec 28St. Thomas Aquinas School (Bethany Room)Dec 28, 2023, 9:00 AM – Dec 29, 2023, 12:00 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas School (Bethany Room), 4600 N Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46208, USA- Thu, Jan 04St. Thomas Aquinas School (Bethany Room)Jan 04, 2024, 9:00 AM – Jan 05, 2024, 12:00 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas School (Bethany Room), 4600 N Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46208, USA