The Lincoln Chess Foundation
Founded in 1965 to serve the Lincoln Chess Community
The Lincoln Chess Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization designed to promote chess activities and learning in the city of Lincoln and state of Nebraska. The Foundation sponsors and organizes chess events for every age level, with the goals of fostering the development of players and introducing new players to the joys and challenges of the chess art. Our emphasis is on teaching chess and expanding chess education for young people, in order to develop their intellectual and social skills.
The Foundation's main functions have been to promote chess by running tournaments, holding chess camps, and helping with school programs. We also sponsor after-school chess programs. Scholastic chess has become a part of school curriculums around the United States, and numerous studies have shown that teaching chess helps young people's concentration, math skills, and grades in general. Chess is especially beneficial for kids who are slow learners or have issues with attention. We also want to expand the role of chess in Nebraska's colleges and universities.
Join Players every Tuesday Evening (around 7PM) at the Meadowlark Coffee & Espresso; 1624 South Street [in mall with Open Harvest, Burger King]
For more information, email John@LincolnChessFoundation.org
Correspondence and donations:
PO Box 84266
Lincoln NE 68501