Welcome to Surf & Chess

In 1990, Patrick Neely wanted to create a positive after school environment for students where critical thinking skills could be developed and respect for others was a foundation. Over the past 28 years, the Surf ‘n Chess Club has continued to impact the lives of hundreds of students in Phoenix and its surrounding cities. Every week, 500 kids pull out the chess boards, shake hands and learn how to make the right moves.

“Chessplayers outperformed the average student in the country and the average student in the district”

– Stuart Margulies, Ph.D in “The Effect of Chess on Reading Scores: District Nine Chess Program Second Year Report”