Helps underserved youth develop critical thinking, stewardship, leadership, and have fun through chess. They offer free Chess Clubs, a 10-12 week ROC Academy program, and workshops at various schools, libraries, and community organizations. ROC Clubs receive supplies, training, and ongoing support from ROI to launch and maintain weekly chess clubs and leadership activities. Contact the ROI to find a club near you or start one at your organization. Their 4C Cooperative Chess Cultural Center on the East side of Columbus also offers monthly memberships to access co-working space, event rentals, art, community open chess play, and more community events. They host free community chess/open play events twice a month.
80 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 500-3406
theroichess.org