Chess is an influential tactic in building the next generation of leaders 💙👑

Great to be back with our friends at Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh! ♟️💙 Growing our #UrbanChessTeam one move at a time. #QueensGambitPGH #PittsburghChess

The many faces of Her Next Move 👑💙 #QueensGambitPGH #PittsburghChess #BGCWPA

Happy National Chess Day! ♟️💙 Proud to keep creating more opportunities for young people to find their next move. #NationalChessDay

One last move. ♟️🎬 Tonight, we close out Pittsburgh Chess Week at Bakery Square with chess, family activities, popcorn, refreshments, and Searching for Bobby Fischer. ⏰ 5–8 p.m. #PittsburghChessWeek #ChessAfterDark

McKeesport, we’ll see you at the board tonight! ♟️ Join us from 6–8 p.m. at the Blue Top Pavilion in Renziehausen Park for chess, learning, and community. #PittsburghChessWeek #QueensGambit #McKeesport

A great day celebrating Chess Week Pittsburgh at Schenley Plaza. ♟️ Thanks to Duolingo and Pittsburgh Parks for helping make it possible. Chess sets will remain at Schenley Plaza through Oct. 8, so stop by and play! #ChessWeekPittsburgh #QueensGambit

The mascots came to play. ♟️ Steely McBeam, the Duo Owl & Oscar from Duolingo Chess faced off in our Chess Week Pittsburgh Mascot Challenge. And the winner? Steely’s team! 🏆 Thanks to everyone who made it such a fun part of Duo Cup 3. #ChessWeekPittsburgh

What a day. 💚♟️ The 3rd annual Duo Cup brought young players from across Pittsburgh together for chess, learning & community. Huge thanks to Duolingo for sponsoring the event and continuing to support our work. More from the Mascot Challenge soon! 👀 #ChessWeekPittsburgh

Chess Week continues today! ♟️ Join us at Schenley Plaza from 12–3 PM for casual games, beginner-friendly instruction, and open play for all ages and experience levels. 📍 4100 Forbes Ave. Free + open to the community! #PittsburghChessWeek #QueensGambit #Pittsburgh #Chess

We’re closing out Pittsburgh Chess Week under the lights. ♟️🎬 Join us Oct. 8 from 5–8 p.m. at Bakery Square for chess, family activities, popcorn, refreshments, and Searching for Bobby Fischer. #PittsburghChessWeek #ChessAfterDark

Today is the last day to register for the Duo Cup! ♟️🦉 Students in grades 2–8 are invited to join us Oct. 3 for a beginner-friendly chess tournament during Pittsburgh Chess Week. Register today: qgchess.org/duocup #DuoCup #PittsburghChessWeek

Chess Week Pittsburgh is here ♟️ From now through Monday morning, we’re raising $10,000 to support Queens Gambit’s year-round work with young people. Donate: givebutter.com/2026-64-hours… #ChessWeekPittsburgh #QueensGambit

Chess x Coffee is happening now! ♟️☕ Stop by De Fer Coffee & Tea in the Strip District during regular café hours, grab a set, and play a few moves as part of Pittsburgh Chess Week. Chess. Coffee. Community. All week long. #PittsburghChessWeek #QueensGambit #ChessXCoffee

📍 LOCATION UPDATE! Our Oct. 4 Chess Week celebration has moved from Mellon Square to Schenley Plaza. ♟️ Join us Sunday from 12–3 PM for casual games, beginner-friendly instruction & open play for all ages. Same event. New location. #ChessWeekPittsburgh #QueensGambit

📍 Chess Week update! Our outdoor chess activation has moved from Mellon Square to Schenley Park. ♟️ Join us Oct. 1–8 for free, open chess throughout Chess Week in Pittsburgh. Same Chess Week energy. New board. New location. 💛 #ChessWeekPittsburgh #QueensGambit #SchenleyPark

Nine years of thinking ahead. ♟️ What began with a Pittsburgh City Council proclamation in 2017 has grown into a citywide tradition rooted in chess, strategy, learning, and community. Pittsburgh Chess Week returns Oct. 1–8. #PittsburghChessWeek #QueensGambit

Chess Week is coming to the Strip District. ♟️☕ Oct. 1–8, stop by De Fer Coffee & Tea during regular hours, grab a chess set, meet a new opponent, and make a few moves over coffee. #PittsburghChessWeek #QueensGambit #ChessXCoffee

Pittsburgh Chess Week is heading to McKeesport. ♟️ Join us Oct. 6 from 6–8 p.m. at the Blue Top Pavilion for casual chess, beginner-friendly instruction, and community connection. #PittsburghChessWeek #QueensGambit #McKeesport

Spend Sunday afternoon at the board. ♟️ Join us Oct. 4 from 12–3 p.m. in Mellon Square for casual chess, beginner-friendly instruction, oversized sets, and open play for all ages. #PittsburghChessWeek #QueensGambit #DowntownPittsburgh

The Duo Cup returns for Pittsburgh Chess Week! ♟️🦉 Join Queens Gambit, Duolingo & Boys & Girls Clubs of Western PA on Oct. 3 for a beginner-friendly tournament for students in grades 2–8. Register: qgchess.org/duocup #DuoCup #PittsburghChessWeek