Chess Instruction
Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills through chess and mentorship.
The benefits of Chess
The benefits of Chess
Sharpens Critical Thinking
Chess challenges you to think ahead, evaluate options, and make strategic decisions—skills that translate into real-life problem-solving.
Sharpens Critical Thinking
Chess challenges you to think ahead, evaluate options, and make strategic decisions—skills that translate into real-life problem-solving.
Sharpens Critical Thinking
Chess challenges you to think ahead, evaluate options, and make strategic decisions—skills that translate into real-life problem-solving.
Sharpens Critical Thinking
Chess challenges you to think ahead, evaluate options, and make strategic decisions—skills that translate into real-life problem-solving.
Boosts Memory & Focus
Studies show that playing chess improves concentration and strengthens memory, helping students perform better academically.
Boosts Memory & Focus
Studies show that playing chess improves concentration and strengthens memory, helping students perform better academically.
Boosts Memory & Focus
Studies show that playing chess improves concentration and strengthens memory, helping students perform better academically.
Boosts Memory & Focus
Studies show that playing chess improves concentration and strengthens memory, helping students perform better academically.
Builds Resilience & Patience
Through practice and competition, chess teaches patience, perseverance, and the value of long-term planning.
Builds Resilience & Patience
Through practice and competition, chess teaches patience, perseverance, and the value of long-term planning.
Builds Resilience & Patience
Through practice and competition, chess teaches patience, perseverance, and the value of long-term planning.
Builds Resilience & Patience
Through practice and competition, chess teaches patience, perseverance, and the value of long-term planning.
Our Curriculum
From beginner basics to advanced strategy, our program ensures every student grows their skills step by step.
Fundamentals
Fundamentals
Fundamentals
Fundamentals
Openings
Openings
Openings
Openings
Tactics
Tactics
Tactics
Tactics
Strategy
Strategy
Strategy
Strategy
Endgames
Endgames
Endgames
Endgames
Chess Instructors
Our experienced chess instructors are passionate about sharing their love of the game with young people. They create a supportive and encouraging learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and taking risks
Emerson
Emerson Kenneth Lovell is from Harlem, New York. He attended Duke University for his undergraduate degree and Howard University School of Law for his Juris Doctor degree. Emerson's reason for promoting chess stems from the nostalgia of his father teaching him the game at a young age and his first hand experience of seeing the opportunities chess can afford you in life. Currently, Emerson is a commercial real estate attorney where he works on a broad range of complex transactions involving the acquisition, disposition, financing and leasing and ground leasing of single assets and portfolios of multifamily, retail, mixed-use, industrial and office properties
Armando
Armando Tejada Marquina is from Lima, Peru. He attended National Louis University for his Bachelors of Arts in Business Administration. Chess sharpens the mind, teaches patience, and builds strategic thinking—lessons I first learned playing as a kid with my dad and uncles in Arequipa, Peru. Now, as a husband and father to two young girls, ages 5 and 4, and working as an Operations Analyst in the IT sector, he sees the value of these lessons every day, both in his personal life and professional career.
Matthew
Matthew Brown is from Atlanta, Georgia. He attended the University of Maryland and competed as a collegiate track athlete. Following his undergraduate studies, Matthew earned his J.D. from Howard University School of Law in Washington, D.C. Today, Matthew is a dedicated litigator focusing on employment law, internal investigations, and whistleblower claims. Matthew's journey with chess began in the 3rd grade when he attended a chess camp and instantly fell in love with the game. Over the years, Matthew built numerous relationships through chess and was an active member of his school's chess club during both high school and law school.
Matthew's vision is to use chess as a tool to foster critical thinking, strategic planning, and community building among black and brown communities.
Edward
Edward Fultz is from Betania, Panama, and was raised in Atlanta, Georgia. He attended Morehouse College for his Bachelors of Arts in Political Science and Sociology. Edward earned his Juris Doctorate from Howard University School of Law in Washington, D.C. Today, Edward is an entertainment attorney where he monetizes talent, ideas, brands, and businesses in relation to sports, music, movies, video games, influencers, and other talent. Outside his legal practice, Edward is a DJ (DJ Esq.) for a variety of professional events. He is a Co-Host for The Common Nomad podcast discussing the nuance and social dynamics of friendships (thecommonnomad.co).
Edward credits his love of chess to his mother who taught him at the age of 7. After graduating from Morehouse, Edward became a full-time chess instructor where he taught and mentored K-12 and young adults on the game of chess and how it relates to life. Edward credits his successes in life to the game of chess by how it molded his mind to think critically, how every move has a purpose and always think about the "end game." One of his life purposes is to spread the awareness and knowledge of chess to communities who need it because of the positive impact chess had on him at an early age.
Chess Instructors
Our experienced chess instructors are passionate about sharing their love of the game with young people. They create a supportive and encouraging learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and taking risks
Emerson
Emerson Kenneth Lovell is from Harlem, New York. He attended Duke University for his undergraduate degree and Howard University School of Law for his Juris Doctor degree. Emerson's reason for promoting chess stems from the nostalgia of his father teaching him the game at a young age and his first hand experience of seeing the opportunities chess can afford you in life. Currently, Emerson is a commercial real estate attorney where he works on a broad range of complex transactions involving the acquisition, disposition, financing and leasing and ground leasing of single assets and portfolios of multifamily, retail, mixed-use, industrial and office properties
Armando
Armando Tejada Marquina is from Lima, Peru. He attended National Louis University for his Bachelors of Arts in Business Administration. Chess sharpens the mind, teaches patience, and builds strategic thinking—lessons I first learned playing as a kid with my dad and uncles in Arequipa, Peru. Now, as a husband and father to two young girls, ages 5 and 4, and working as an Operations Analyst in the IT sector, he sees the value of these lessons every day, both in his personal life and professional career.
Matthew
Matthew Brown is from Atlanta, Georgia. He attended the University of Maryland and competed as a collegiate track athlete. Following his undergraduate studies, Matthew earned his J.D. from Howard University School of Law in Washington, D.C. Today, Matthew is a dedicated litigator focusing on employment law, internal investigations, and whistleblower claims. Matthew's journey with chess began in the 3rd grade when he attended a chess camp and instantly fell in love with the game. Over the years, Matthew built numerous relationships through chess and was an active member of his school's chess club during both high school and law school.
Matthew's vision is to use chess as a tool to foster critical thinking, strategic planning, and community building among black and brown communities.
Edward
Edward Fultz is from Betania, Panama, and was raised in Atlanta, Georgia. He attended Morehouse College for his Bachelors of Arts in Political Science and Sociology. Edward earned his Juris Doctorate from Howard University School of Law in Washington, D.C. Today, Edward is an entertainment attorney where he monetizes talent, ideas, brands, and businesses in relation to sports, music, movies, video games, influencers, and other talent. Outside his legal practice, Edward is a DJ (DJ Esq.) for a variety of professional events. He is a Co-Host for The Common Nomad podcast discussing the nuance and social dynamics of friendships (thecommonnomad.co).
Edward credits his love of chess to his mother who taught him at the age of 7. After graduating from Morehouse, Edward became a full-time chess instructor where he taught and mentored K-12 and young adults on the game of chess and how it relates to life. Edward credits his successes in life to the game of chess by how it molded his mind to think critically, how every move has a purpose and always think about the "end game." One of his life purposes is to spread the awareness and knowledge of chess to communities who need it because of the positive impact chess had on him at an early age.
Chess Instructors
Our experienced chess instructors are passionate about sharing their love of the game with young people. They create a supportive and encouraging learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and taking risks
Emerson
Emerson Kenneth Lovell is from Harlem, New York. He attended Duke University for his undergraduate degree and Howard University School of Law for his Juris Doctor degree. Emerson's reason for promoting chess stems from the nostalgia of his father teaching him the game at a young age and his first hand experience of seeing the opportunities chess can afford you in life. Currently, Emerson is a commercial real estate attorney where he works on a broad range of complex transactions involving the acquisition, disposition, financing and leasing and ground leasing of single assets and portfolios of multifamily, retail, mixed-use, industrial and office properties
Armando
Armando Tejada Marquina is from Lima, Peru. He attended National Louis University for his Bachelors of Arts in Business Administration. Chess sharpens the mind, teaches patience, and builds strategic thinking—lessons I first learned playing as a kid with my dad and uncles in Arequipa, Peru. Now, as a husband and father to two young girls, ages 5 and 4, and working as an Operations Analyst in the IT sector, he sees the value of these lessons every day, both in his personal life and professional career.
Matthew
Matthew Brown is from Atlanta, Georgia. He attended the University of Maryland and competed as a collegiate track athlete. Following his undergraduate studies, Matthew earned his J.D. from Howard University School of Law in Washington, D.C. Today, Matthew is a dedicated litigator focusing on employment law, internal investigations, and whistleblower claims. Matthew's journey with chess began in the 3rd grade when he attended a chess camp and instantly fell in love with the game. Over the years, Matthew built numerous relationships through chess and was an active member of his school's chess club during both high school and law school.
Matthew's vision is to use chess as a tool to foster critical thinking, strategic planning, and community building among black and brown communities.
Edward
Edward Fultz is from Betania, Panama, and was raised in Atlanta, Georgia. He attended Morehouse College for his Bachelors of Arts in Political Science and Sociology. Edward earned his Juris Doctorate from Howard University School of Law in Washington, D.C. Today, Edward is an entertainment attorney where he monetizes talent, ideas, brands, and businesses in relation to sports, music, movies, video games, influencers, and other talent. Outside his legal practice, Edward is a DJ (DJ Esq.) for a variety of professional events. He is a Co-Host for The Common Nomad podcast discussing the nuance and social dynamics of friendships (thecommonnomad.co).
Edward credits his love of chess to his mother who taught him at the age of 7. After graduating from Morehouse, Edward became a full-time chess instructor where he taught and mentored K-12 and young adults on the game of chess and how it relates to life. Edward credits his successes in life to the game of chess by how it molded his mind to think critically, how every move has a purpose and always think about the "end game." One of his life purposes is to spread the awareness and knowledge of chess to communities who need it because of the positive impact chess had on him at an early age.
Chess Instructors
Our experienced chess instructors are passionate about sharing their love of the game with young people. They create a supportive and encouraging learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and taking risks
Emerson
Emerson Kenneth Lovell is from Harlem, New York. He attended Duke University for his undergraduate degree and Howard University School of Law for his Juris Doctor degree. Emerson's reason for promoting chess stems from the nostalgia of his father teaching him the game at a young age and his first hand experience of seeing the opportunities chess can afford you in life. Currently, Emerson is a commercial real estate attorney where he works on a broad range of complex transactions involving the acquisition, disposition, financing and leasing and ground leasing of single assets and portfolios of multifamily, retail, mixed-use, industrial and office properties
Armando
Armando Tejada Marquina is from Lima, Peru. He attended National Louis University for his Bachelors of Arts in Business Administration. Chess sharpens the mind, teaches patience, and builds strategic thinking—lessons I first learned playing as a kid with my dad and uncles in Arequipa, Peru. Now, as a husband and father to two young girls, ages 5 and 4, and working as an Operations Analyst in the IT sector, he sees the value of these lessons every day, both in his personal life and professional career.
Matthew
Matthew Brown is from Atlanta, Georgia. He attended the University of Maryland and competed as a collegiate track athlete. Following his undergraduate studies, Matthew earned his J.D. from Howard University School of Law in Washington, D.C. Today, Matthew is a dedicated litigator focusing on employment law, internal investigations, and whistleblower claims. Matthew's journey with chess began in the 3rd grade when he attended a chess camp and instantly fell in love with the game. Over the years, Matthew built numerous relationships through chess and was an active member of his school's chess club during both high school and law school.
Matthew's vision is to use chess as a tool to foster critical thinking, strategic planning, and community building among black and brown communities.
Edward
Edward Fultz is from Betania, Panama, and was raised in Atlanta, Georgia. He attended Morehouse College for his Bachelors of Arts in Political Science and Sociology. Edward earned his Juris Doctorate from Howard University School of Law in Washington, D.C. Today, Edward is an entertainment attorney where he monetizes talent, ideas, brands, and businesses in relation to sports, music, movies, video games, influencers, and other talent. Outside his legal practice, Edward is a DJ (DJ Esq.) for a variety of professional events. He is a Co-Host for The Common Nomad podcast discussing the nuance and social dynamics of friendships (thecommonnomad.co).
Edward credits his love of chess to his mother who taught him at the age of 7. After graduating from Morehouse, Edward became a full-time chess instructor where he taught and mentored K-12 and young adults on the game of chess and how it relates to life. Edward credits his successes in life to the game of chess by how it molded his mind to think critically, how every move has a purpose and always think about the "end game." One of his life purposes is to spread the awareness and knowledge of chess to communities who need it because of the positive impact chess had on him at an early age.
Program Structure
Programs will start with a lesson to learn a new skill or strategy within the game. The group will then transition to their individual boards to try the technique out, and the last portion will be dedicated to open/competitive play. After chess there will be a mentorship period to reflect on the day and check in regarding other aspects of life.
Contact Us
Have questions or want to get involved?
We'd love to hear from you
Find us at:
Email: faithchess@gmail.com
Phone: 202.809.8058
