The Legacy Institute Black Knight Chess Tournament crowned three champions during the Black History Month competition that ended Feb. 17.
Held at Confluence Academy High School, nearly 40 students participated in the tournament which included participation by organizations that participated were Legacy Institute, the National Society of Black Engineers, St. Louis Public Schools, HEC TRIO, St. Louis Parks and Recreation, Cardinal Ritter College Prep, Dream Builders, and Upward Bound.
The age brackets were Little League ages 7-10; Junior Varsity 11-13, and Varsity 14-18.
Legacy Institute representative Darian Day Jr. won the Little League title. The Junior Varsity winner was Niko Walton representing the National Society of Black Engineers. The varsity winner was Moses Modestin, representing SLPS.
“The tournament serves as yet another testament to the remarkable talent and potential of our youth when provided with the right opportunities in life,” said Terran Rome, Legacy executive director.
“There were no losers in this endeavor. We emphasized that everyone is a winner simply by virtue of their participation, as they contributed to shaping their own brighter future.”
Studies show that chess can serve as a tool for teaching valuable life lessons, including financial planning, and fostering effective leadership skills through strategic thinking.
“By empowering our youth with this knowledge, we equip them to navigate life’s challenges with confidence and purpose,” said Rome.
If you have an organization or youth that would like to be involved in the next Black Knights Chess Tournament please visit www.legacyinstitutestl.org, send an email to legacyinstitute2021@gmail.com or call (314) 337-1230.
