The City of Yonkers and Chess for Kids Inc. are honored to be selected by the US Chess Federation as the Host City and the Organizer of the 2001 US Chessathon . Make your plans now to participate in this extraordinary event. The Chessathon is open to young people 19 years of age and under, without charge. Over 1,500 kids are invited to play against chess masters for prizes and to raise funds for charity. Any proceeds from the Chessathon will be used to support existing chess programs and develop new ones in schools and neighborhood centers.
All contributions are fully tax deductible.
Located in the parking facility between the Yonkers Metro North Railroad Station and the Hudson River. You can sign up to play right here on this web page, or mail in your registration to the address listed below. Enter in advance and receive a US Chessathon T-shirt and a chess set. The 2001 US Chessathon organizers will make every attempt to seat participants with their schoolmates. Each school will occupy a block of tables, and students will be challenged simultaneously by master opponents.