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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
Brad Armstrong
Treasurer
Milliman, Principal and Consulting Actuary
Vaughn Laptiste
Board Member
Educator, Christel House Indianapolis Watanabe High School
Tom Spalding
Vice President
C2 Strategic Communications, Senior Strategist
Gabe Hawkins
Board Member
Cohen & Malad, Attorney
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Mandee Byers
Secretary
Chess Parent
Michelle Jackson, PhD
Board Member
Indianapolis Public Schools, Executive Director of Teaching & Learning
Upcoming Events
Tue, Apr 23Latvian Community CenterApr 23, 2024, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PMLatvian Community Center, 1008 W 64th St, Indianapolis, IN 46260, USA
Sat, May 04St. Paul Episcopal ChurchMay 04, 2024, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PMSt. Paul Episcopal Church, 6050 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46208, USA
Sun, May 05St. Monica School Gym (Door 15)May 05, 2024, 1:45 PM – 5:45 PMSt. Monica School Gym (Door 15), 6131 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46228, USA
Sat, May 18Zion Hill ChurchMay 18, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PMZion Hill Church, 5950 E 46th St, Indianapolis, IN 46226, USA
Mon, Jun 10St. Thomas Aquinas School (Bethany Room)Jun 10, 2024, 9:00 AM – Jun 14, 2024, 3:30 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas School (Bethany Room), 4600 N Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46208, USA
Mon, Jun 17St. Monica School (St. Augustine Hall)Jun 17, 2024, 9:00 AM – Jun 21, 2024, 3:30 PMSt. Monica School (St. Augustine Hall), 6131 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46228, USA- Multiple DatesMon, Jun 24St. Thomas Aquinas School (Bethany Room)Jun 24, 2024, 9:00 AM – Jun 28, 2024, 3:30 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas School (Bethany Room), 4600 N Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46208, USA
- Mon, Jul 22St. Thomas Aquinas School (Bethany Room)Jul 22, 2024, 9:00 AM – Jul 26, 2024, 3:30 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas School (Bethany Room), 4600 N Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46208, USA