We love chess, and we love our hometown, the city of Chicago. Our mission is to create an attractive and comfortable gathering place for Chicago chess players; to offer regularly scheduled chess classes and training for players of all ages, backgrounds and skill levels; and to host a full calendar of U.S. Chess Federation–rated tournament chess. The Chicago Chess Center will be the focal point of an active, vibrant and expanded chess scene—a place where the benefits of chess are accessible to all. Chicago Chess Center NFP Inc. is a 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit organization. *** SEEKING NEW BOARD MEMBERS *** Chicago Chess Center NFP Inc. is seeking to enlarge and diversify its board of directors. The goal is to increase the size of the board to nine members. We are in particular need of board members who are willing and able to serve as elected officers of the organization. Board and officer positions are unpaid. Candidates should demonstrate commitment, passion, common sense and good judgment, respect for group process, "centeredness," openness, and a sense of humor. Professional experience in fundraising, entrepreneurship, for-profit and/or nonprofit management, curriculum development, marketing or public relations is favored. Candidates from demographic groups underrepresented in the chess community are strongly encouraged to apply. Chicago-area residents are preferred.