About Us
CHESSMARTS FOUNDATION INC. (“CFI”) is a non-profit organization centered around promoting Chess as an educational tool for children. CFI aims to bring Chess to schools, both public and private, across the United States and its territories.
Vision
Years of work and life experiences gained by the founders led them to the conclusion that there is a NEED for children to learn HOW to THINK and be able to receive more opportunities for social advancement in the future.
The ability to think is not only necessary to improve the chances to succed in life but also essential in SELF RELIANT and all aspects of decision-making in life.
Mission
Given the Vision, we created the Foundation with the MISSION of creating an opportunity for
everyone who wants to develop the art of thinking.
This enormously ambitious Mission is only possible through chess literacy and using chess as an
"educational" tool. By spreading the game of chess, we are ensuring that new generations develop
critical thinking and problem-solving skills, reasoning, and memory, as well as providing better
developmental opportunities for personal growth.
Actions
Coaching
Teacher training sessions
Agreements
Agreements with NGOs, other Foundations, Sport Leagues among others to help us reach our goals.
Scholarships
Chess scholarships for young athletes with great potential needing support to progress in the sport.
Tournaments
Organization of chess tournaments and other events.
Assistance
Assistance to underfunded schools (with computers, books, chess games...).
Launching the Program
We are seeking partnerships and funding from private companies to help children and teenagers, teachers and familys from marginalized communities. We believe that chess is much more than a simple pastime game. Through learning, playing and mastering this complex game, children can develop their skills in logic and comprehension, and nurture their affinity for learning in and outside of the classroom.
Founders Members
Oscar Panno
GM
Herman Van Riemsdijk
MI
Sergio Panno
Ing
Ana Martinolich
Lic
Sol Panno
Advisory Board
The members of the advisory board was originated ad hoc, they do not maintain any relationship or formal commitment with the foundation, being consulted on specific issues for decision-making by the executive committee.
Scholastic Chess: FUNDAMENTALS
Why is chess ideal for the intellectual development of children, improving school performance and
increasing the chances of social advancement?
Here are several links that substantiate these questions.
Español
- Ajedrez y Matemática (I)
- Ajedrez y Matemática (II)
- La enseñanza del ajedrez desde un enfoque de aprendizaje activo
- Carlos Alcaráz: “El ajedrez me ayuda a estar más rápido mentalmente”
- La importancia del pensamiento crítico en la educación (I)
- La importancia del pensamiento crítico en la educación (II)
- El ajedrez como estrategia socializadora en las escuelas
- El pensamiento ajedrecístico en el marco de los estándares intelectuales universales (I)
- Video: Leontxo García. Para qué sirve el ajedrez en eduación?
- Video: Leontxo García “Ajedrez: hombres y mujeres”
English
Contact
Location:
777 Brickell Ave. STE 1210 – MIAMI, FL 33131
Email:
contact@chessmarts.com
Call:
(305)503-2700