Savvy · YMChess Assistant
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Hi — I'm Savvy, the Young Minds Chess assistant. Looking to enroll a child, donate, volunteer, or learn about our programs? I'm here to help.
Free resources for parents, teachers, and program coordinators. Whether you want to introduce chess at home, run a club, or verify our nonprofit status — start here.
You don't need to know chess to support a child who's learning it. Here's what helps.
Short, jargon-free guide to helping a kid stay interested in chess at home — even if you don't play. Reach out and we'll send a copy.
Lichess.org and Chess.com both offer free accounts and kid-friendly modes. We recommend Lichess for ad-free play. Ask us for setup tips.
The single most effective chess habit for a kid is 15 minutes of daily practice — puzzles, a short game, or reviewing a recent loss. Consistency beats intensity.
A 6-week beginner chess curriculum we've used in school partnerships. Free to schools and educators on request. Just ask.
Sets, boards, score sheets, clocks (optional). We can advise on minimum-viable equipment for a club of any size, and may be able to help supply it.
If you'd rather we run the club at your school or program site, that's our specialty. Free or sliding-scale, depending on your situation.
Young Minds Chess Foundation is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) public charity. Determination letter available on request for donors and grant-making organizations.
All donations receive a tax-deductible acknowledgment letter with our EIN and required IRS language. Email us for any historical donation receipts.
If you're a parent, educator, donor, or partner and need a resource that's not listed here — just reach out. We'll get back to you within one business day.
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