On Saturday, December 7th, SLEO partnered with the WashU Chess Club and hosted two chess tournaments at Washington University in St. Louis. Sixteen participants competed in two tournaments, including its first all-girls competition. Also featured was the Scholastic Chess Tournament, a competition open to all chess enthusiasts. Participants took part in a total of three rounds each, facing off against other contenders. The tournament was a great opportunity for junior chess pl

St. Louis chess enthusiasts, mark your calendars! SLEO is thrilled to partner with the WashU Chess Club for two exciting chess tournaments, hosted at Washington University in St. Louis. 1. Scholastic Chess Tournament Date:  Saturday, December 7, 2024 Time:  1 PM - 5 PM Location:  Jubel Hall, Room 121, 6201 Forsyth Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63105 Details:  A scholastic chess event featuring three G30 rounds. Open to all young chess players ready to showcase their skills. Don't miss

The St. Louis Chess Club hosted the second tournament in its annual Grand Prix series on November 16, welcoming nearly 100 young players from the local area. The event created a lively atmosphere, as participants competed in their first official match of the season. From October through April, students participate in monthly Swiss-system tournaments, vying for individual and team trophies. Over the course of seven tournaments, players and teams strive for season-long prizes a

Are you concerned about your child’s mental well-being? Join a supportive community where you can share your concerns, learn from other parents, and discover effective strategies to support your child. The AACS Mental Health Initiative will partner with Students Leading Educational Opportunities (SLEO) to host a Listening Circle to facilitate conversations about youth mental health with AAPI parents, create awareness about mental health needs, and encourage help-seeking behav

SLEO is proud to recognize 12 exceptional students with the prestigious 2024 Presidential Volunteer Service Award, the highest honor for volunteerism associated with the White House. These students earned their awards by completing the required volunteer hours for their respective age groups, including Young Adults, Teens, and Kids. Each recipient received an engraved certificate and a congratulatory letter from U.S. President Joseph R. Biden. In addition, seniors (12th grade

The St. Louis Chess Club kicked off its annual series of Grand Prix Tournaments on October 26 with the Halloween Havoc Tournament, marking an exciting start to the chess season. This year’s tournament welcomed nearly 130 young players from the local area, creating a lively atmosphere as participants competed in their first official match of the season. From October through April, students play for individual and team trophies during monthly Swiss-system tournaments. Over the

The US Chess Women’s program has given seventeen non-profit organizations a generous sum to promote women in the world of chess, and SLEO was one of those select few. We believe that empowering young girls will be a huge step along the way to balancing out the gender gap in this sport. We cannot thank USCF enough for giving us this generous opportunity. SLEO was honored to have Jeffery Xiong play a simul with our students to kick off our all-girls event. On October 12, we had

On October 12th, SLEO launched its initiative to promote the presence of girls in chess with an all-girls simul, the first in a series of...

What is St. Louis Chess Club? St. Louis Chess Club  is a prestigious chess organization in our nation. They have held many tournaments for the past 16 years and continue to this day! Ranging from Introductory Quads to K-12 Open, St. Louis Chess Club offers tournaments for kids  of all ages and skill levels. The club planned to host seven Scholastic Grand Prix tournaments 2024-2025, most of which will be held at St. Louis University, a beautiful and fun place! How to Prepare S

SLEO's Background SLEO’s chess branch was founded a little more than a year ago by a small group of students that shared a passion in...

The SLEO Chess Team demonstrated impressive skill at the Autumn Chess Challenge , a prestigious scholastic tournament organized by the St. Louis Chess Club . This event featured divisions like K-12 and K-6 Open, drawing top young players from the region. Participants competed both individually and as part of teams, with trophies awarded for standout performances. Team Awards: K-12 Open Team – 3rd Place Team Members: William Bai, Alice Chang, Rayden Lin, David Zhang, Ryan Wu K