Welcome to the Hoosier Chess Academy!

Our mission:

Chess offers the greatest value when accessible to everyone in the community. We aim to strengthen Southern Indiana communities by introducing chess programs—clubs, classes, camps, and tournaments—to all people at a variety of levels and fees, accomplished through productive, local partnerships; communication; and open-mindedness.

Our vision:

The Hoosier Chess Academy seeks to establish after-school chess clubs in at least two of a district’s K-12 schools in cities like Bloomington, Ellettsville, Martinsville, Bedford, Spencer, and Columbus; host at least ten annual tournaments for children and adults; offer chess camps at affordable price ranges spanning the entire summer; offer semi-monthly instructional sessions on chess fundamentals, tactics, strategy, and coaching training; and partner with organizations such as police and fire departments, shelters, and assisted living centers to promote the joys of chess to a wide audience.