The Chess Invitational is a national chess competition for Deaf and Hard of Hearing high school students. The tournament is formatted with 5-player teams. Each player works to win points for their school as they go head-to-head in friendly competition. The competition occurs on a weekend and allows students to socialize and participate in the tournament.
TOURNAMENT
RESULTS
See how your team has stacked up against others in past tournaments.
View All Participating Schools
| Year | Host | Championship Team | Results | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Western Pennsylvania | Western Pennsylvania | 2019 Results | 2019 Photos |
| 2020 | Western Pennsylvania | Western Pennsylvania | 2020 Results | 2020 Photos |
| 2021 | Online | Texas | 2021 Results | 2021 Photos |
| 2022 | Online | Western Pennsylvania | 2022 Results | n/a |
| 2023 | Texas | Texas | 2023 Results | 2023 Photos |
| 2024 | NTID | Maryland | 2024 Results | 2024 Photos |
What Students Say:
“The Chess Tournament was a really good experience for me, not only for chess, but also with Deaf peers. It was really nice to meet more Deaf people from other states. It was a great opportunity to learn from different experiences.”
— Grace S. (Colorado)
What Coaches Say:
“Attending our first chess tournament was truly a remarkable experience, not only for our students, but also for our staff. A special shoutout goes to Nick for being an exceptional host. We eagerly anticipate the next tournament.”
— Jose V. (American)
What Coaches Say:
“Our players had such a rich experience playing with other teams and making new friends. We are looking forward to participating again next year.”
— Laura H. (Indiana)
Photo
Galleries
Take a look at all the fun we’ve had in past tournaments!
2023 Tournament
2021 Tournament
2020 Tournament
2019 Tournament
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