Materials

Boards, pieces, and books for kids who are ready to keep playing.

Newport Chess Outreach uses tournament proceeds to gift free chess materials to families in need, so learning can continue at home.

Material support

20 people have received boards and chess materials.

A complete kit gives students a way to practice tactics, teach a sibling, play with parents, and return to tournaments with more confidence.

Tournament-style board and pieces

Beginner books and puzzle resources

Family play guides for learning at home

Extra materials for school and community partners

Application

Application for free chess tournament-style board

If a tournament-style board would help you, your school, or your community group access chess, submit the application form.

Apply here

For material donations, family referrals, or requests in the Bellevue, Washington area, reach the Newport Chess Outreach team.

Transparency note: Newport Chess Outreach is a student-led school organization and is not currently federally recognized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Contributions may not be tax-deductible.

Donation examples

Small donations turn directly into chess access.

These examples show what common donation amounts can help provide.

$10One board and pieces
$25Board, pieces, and chess clock