Discovery Chess Learning Center

♟️🏆 A Proud Moment for DCLA! 🏆♟️

Congratulations to our Head Coach, Shabalov , on winning GOLD at the 2026 World Senior Team Championship!

We are incredibly proud to celebrate this remarkable achievement and to have such an accomplished and inspiring leader guiding our students.

A huge congratulations as well to Team USA 50+ for their outstanding performance and bringing home the gold:
Jaan Ehlvest, Alexander Shabalov, Gregory Kaidanov, Igor Novikov, and Stuart Rachels.

We also extend our congratulations to both of USA’s gold medal teams at the championship—an incredible showing on the world stage! 🇺🇸

Moments like these inspire our entire community and remind us what excellence, dedication, and passion for the game can achieve.

Way to go, Coach Shabalov and Team USA! ♟️💙

Dear All
We have a section for everyone. There is also a 1 day scholastic section . Register now
https://www.kingregistration.com/entrylist/chessforcure26

We are proud to welcome Grandmaster Chasin, WGM Sabina Foisor and WGM Martha Fierro to Chess for Cure—don’t miss the chance to compete alongside top talent and be part of something truly meaningful. ♟️

Thanks
Kala

Entry List for 3rd Annual Chess for Cure Open Displays the current list of players entered for the 3rd Annual Chess for Cure Open. Once you've completed your registration, your name will automatically appear in the entry list.

Three years ago, we launched Chess for Cure with a simple belief: that strategy, community, and compassion can come together to create meaningful impact.
Today, I’m proud to share that we are hosting our 3rd Annual Chess for Cure Gala on April 24th 2026 followed by a Fide Rated Chess Championship on April 25th and 26th 2026♟️✨
What began as an idea has grown into a powerful initiative, bringing together players, families, and supporters to raise awareness and funding for an important cause. Each move on the board represents something greater, a step toward change.
As we prepare for this year’s gala, we are aiming to expand our impact even further.
I would sincerely appreciate your support, whether through attending, sponsoring a page ad, making a donation, or sharing this message within your network.
🔗 Register / Event Details:
https://lnkd.in/gx5JHHHU
🔗 Support the Cause (Donate):
https://lnkd.in/gUFDPJkn
🔗 Learn More About Our Mission:
https://discoverychess.org
Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us move this mission forward.
Let’s continue turning strategy into impact.
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Kalanithi Kanapathy-Bagley - Top Execs Kalanithi Kanapathy-Bagley, Founder, President, Executive Director and Head Coach at Discovery Chess Learning Academy, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Executives for dedication, achievements, and leadership in Nonprofit Sports.

I did an interview with with WGM Sabina Foisor last week

🎙️ Class in Session | Kalanithi Kanapathy-Bagley In this episode of US Chess — Class in Session, host Sabina Foisor sits down with Kalanithi Kanapathy-Bagley for an inspiring conversation about the power of...