GATEWAY CHESS LEAGUE

Gateway Chess League is a non-profit organization that manages a number of scholastic tournaments throughout the year, as well as 2 chess leagues, one for schools with grades 9-12, and another for schools with grades K-9... Our mission is to provide a fun and welcoming environment for young people to play chess, and to organize and host high-quality scholastic chess tournaments throughout the St. Louis region. We believe that chess can have a transformative impact on young people, teaching valuable life skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and sportsmanship. We are committed to promoting the game of chess as a powerful tool for personal growth and community building, and to fostering a supportive and inclusive community of chess players of all skill levels and backgrounds... For nearly 50 years, the Gateway Chess League has helped tens of thousands of young players pursue their love of chess by offering them the opportunity to compete in USCF-rated matches to help them..

Also known as: Gateway Chess