Welcome to MVP Chess!
MVP Chess is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Alexandria, Virginia. Our mission is to make chess accessible for everyone and develop growth-minded players.
After-School Chess Clubs in Alexandria, VA
♟️ Award-Winning Instruction, Right at Your School
MVP Chess brings fun, competitive, and educational chess clubs to Alexandria schools. Each club blends strategy, creativity, and critical thinking.
🌱 Developing a Growth Mindset
Students learn to embrace challenges, grow from mistakes, and build confidence both on and off the board.
🥇 Medals & Recognition
Every student is recognized with a medal for their effort, improvement, and dedication.
❤️ Giving Back to the Community
10% of all registration fees go directly to the school’s PTA. Families support their child’s growth, their school, and their community.
🛡️ Local, Trusted, and Fully Insured
As a local nonprofit, MVP Chess provides safe, professional, and fully insured chess programs.
Tournaments
MVP Chess is a proud US Chess affiliate, bringing official rated tournament play to Alexandria, VA. We host monthly K–12 Quads and a weekly Swiss, creating consistent opportunities for competitive over-the-board chess in a welcoming and well-run environment.
All tournaments are FREE for current US Chess members, because we believe rated chess should be accessible to everyone—not limited by cost or barriers to entry.
Tournament chess is also one of the best ways to build a true growth mindset: embracing challenges, learning from mistakes, and improving through real competitive experience.