What is DFW Royal Knights

DFW Chess NP is a student-run non-profit organization in Dallas-Fort Worth, focused on promoting chess and providing a supportive environment for students to learn and enhance their chess skills. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, join us to foster a love for the game and connect with fellow chess enthusiasts.

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Our Team

Parijat

CEO

Hello, I’m Parijat, the President and Founder of this organization. I fell in love with chess at age 5 and have been competing since 2014. I'm ranked in the top 5% of junior players nationwide and have participated in numerous state/national chess tournaments. Click on this card to view my LinkedIn!

Akshat

DEV

Hi, I'm Akshat, the Founder and one of the Website Developers for this organization (I helped make this site!). I've been playing chess since I was 7, and I'm thrilled to support our local chess community. Click on this card to view my LinkedIn!

Shaurya

VCEO

Hello, I’m Shaurya Mazumdar, the Vice President at this organization. I'm an advanced chess player from Lovejoy Highschool, ranked in the top 2% of juniors nationwide with a peak USCF rating of 1898. I began playing chess at 7 and have earned nearly 40 trophies over the years. I'm excited to shared my love of chess!

Rishabh

DEV

Hi, I'm Rishabh, the Lead Developer for this organization. I've been responsible fixing issues and making updates for this website. I have been passionate about chess since I was little, and I'm excited to support our local chess community! Click on this card to view my LinkedIn!

Join

YOU

Become a vital part of our community! As a volunteer, you can contribute your skills and passion for chess to help us grow and support our mission. Whether you're a dedicated chess enthusiast or an everyday volunteer, you can join. Just click on this card to be part of the discord and move one step closer to being a part of the team!

About Us

Mission Statement
Our mission is to promote chess in underserved communities and provide a free, joyful, and educational medium for tutoring kids in the strategic game of chess while fostering a love for the game through engaging chess events.

What do we offer?

One of our major beliefs is to provide for communities that fostered an environment for our organization to grow in. Therefore, we offer three main types of services that can be seen in more detail by the interactive carousel on the right.

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GROUP SESSIONS

Chess players of similar levels come together to learn from a dedicated tutor. These sessions include both instructional lessons and exciting scrimmages, providing a collaborative and competitive environment for chess enthusiasts to improve their skills. We also often do staff or volunteer-only events to appreciate those helping the organization.

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PRIVATE LESSONS

Students receive personalized one-on-one instruction from experienced tutors, tailored to their individual skill levels and specific learning goals. These private lessons offer a focused and intensive approach to chess improvement, allowing students to enhance their strategic thinking and gameplay techniques.

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EVENTS / ACTIVITES

Diverse range of activities, including tournaments, scrimmages, online chess sessions, and enjoyable chess parties. These events offer opportunities for chess enthusiasts to test their skills in competitive settings, connect with fellow players, and enjoy relaxing and fun-filled sessions that celebrate the joy of chess.