EP 390- Russ Makofsky: How Chess Can Change Lives from NYC to Africa

Perpetual Chess Podcast

Perpetual Chess LLC

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4.8 • 678 Ratings

🗓️ 9 July 2024

⏱️ 74 minutes

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This week’s guest is Russ Makofsky. Russ is the founder of both The Gift of Chess, and of Impact Coaching Network. The Gift of Chess is a global non-profit dedicated to changing lives by distributing free chess sets in overlooked communities. Impact Coaching Network is a New York City-based educational chess organization that facilitates school programs and runs tournaments. In our interview, Russ recounts his journey from a sport-obsessed kid to a chess educator and shares the stories of many people whose lives have been changed by chess, including FM Tani Adewumi, and Tunde Onakoya of Chess in Slums. Russ is a firm believer in the power that good stories can have in spreading a passion for chess, and of the impact that chess can have on lives once that passion is ignited. Tune in to hear many of these inspiring stories! Thanks to our sponsors Chessable.com- in addition to Solveig’s course, be sure to check out GM Sam Shankland’s latest, and if you sign up for Chessable Pro, please use the link below. https://www.chessable.com/pro/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=benjohnson&utm_campaign=pro 2:00- What were the beginnings of Russ’ chess organization, Impact Coaching Network? 7:00- As an educator does Russ encounter any resistance from parents to emphasiszing the competitive element of chess? Mentioned: Brooklyn Castle 15:30- Famed youth champion, FM Tani Adewumi discovered chess via one of the Impact Coaching Network’s Schools while his family was living in a homeless shelter- Russ tells this story from his perspective. Mentioned: Chesskid.com 28:00- What are the origins of the non-profit, The Gift of Chess? Mentioned: Episode 219 with Tunde Onakoya 57:00- What does The Gift of Chess do for prison outreach? Mentioned: Episode 289 with Tony Ballard 1:03:00- How is the fundraising going? 1:08:00- Russ’ advice for chess educators and those thinking of starting chess programs Thanks to Russ for sharing so many inspiring stories! Here is the linktree for the GiftofChess: https://linktr.ee/thegiftofchess You can email them at info at giftofchess.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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