Vincent Tsay, a tenth grader at Manhasset High School, is the co-founder of a chess related organization called “Chess For Unity.” He works with his brother, William, a ninth grader, and other board members to organize chess events to help children looking to improve their chess skills. The next event “Chess Talk” is a video contest that will conclude on Aug. 1.
Contenders are allotted two to five minutes to discuss one of the following topics: whether or not chess is a sport, their favorite chess piece and why, their favorite chess player or chess position and a personal chess moment.
Chess For Unity was established in June of 2020, just as the pandemic forced many chess events to go on hiatus. As an active junior chess player who has played more than 200 chess tournaments since the age of nine, Vincent was very disappointed; not only for himself, but also for young players who loved to compete in exciting tournaments. As a result, he contacted many of his chess friends across the United States. Together, they agreed to organize chess events online to inspire younger chess players.
So far, Chess For Unity has organized 17 events and attracted more than 500 junior chess players.
To take part in the virtual competition, visit chess4unity.com/chess-talk-video-contest.
—Submitted by Chess For Unity
