About Us
Our staff & volunteers
Our staff & volunteers
Our staff & volunteers
The DC Chess Association works in cooperation with many chess teachers, organizers, and US Chess affiliates in the DC area, including Chess Girls DC, the DC Chess League, DC Scholastic Chess, and the US Chess Center.
Our history
Our staff & volunteers
Our staff & volunteers
The DC Chess Association was formally established by Washington, DC residents, who are active organizers, players, and promoters of chess in the Nation’s Capital. Our board of directors includes the founder of ChessGirlsDC and current and former DC Chess Champions.
Our mission
Our staff & volunteers
Our mission
The mission of the DC Chess Association is to promote chess in the Washington, DC area through classes, tournaments, and events for players of all abilities, fostering a love of the game and its educational and social benefits. The DC Chess Association is a non-profit, educational organization, a recognized 501(c)(3) charity.
Board of Directors
Kyle Serrette, President
Robin Ransom, Vice President
Robin Ransom, Vice President
Kyle Serrette serves as the President of the DC Chess Association, bringing over two decades of experience in public policy and national advocacy to the organization. A dedicated chess parent, Kyle and his two sons are active members of the community who have spent years traveling to and competing in chess tournaments across the country.
Kyle Serrette serves as the President of the DC Chess Association, bringing over two decades of experience in public policy and national advocacy to the organization. A dedicated chess parent, Kyle and his two sons are active members of the community who have spent years traveling to and competing in chess tournaments across the country. He is passionate about expanding access to the game, supporting scholastic development, and fostering a vibrant, inclusive chess community across Washington, D.C.
Robin Ransom, Vice President
Robin Ransom, Vice President
Robin Ransom, Vice President
A native of Washington, DC, Robin is dedicated to encouraging diversity in Chess tournaments especially as it relates to gender and economic factors. It is her priority to expose students, especially economically challenged students to competition at the local, regional, national and International levels. Robin is the founder of ChessGirl
A native of Washington, DC, Robin is dedicated to encouraging diversity in Chess tournaments especially as it relates to gender and economic factors. It is her priority to expose students, especially economically challenged students to competition at the local, regional, national and International levels. Robin is the founder of ChessGirlsDC, a widely regarded DC-based chess program to elevate girls and young women. Robin is the DC State Scholastic Coordinator for the USCF. She has organized the DC State Chapter events scholastic activities since 2015, including the Denker, Barber, Rockefeller and Haring qualifying events. She has organized many scholastic chess tournaments and chess programs across Washington, DC.
Marc Rotenberg, Treasurer
Robin Ransom, Vice President
Marc Rotenberg, Treasurer
Marc has been active with US Chess for over 50 years – and in DC for over 40 years -- as a tournament player, tournament director, organizer, and supporter of chess programs. Marc is a former DC Chess Champion and chair of the US Chess Center. He is a Life Member of US Chess, a US Chess Local TD, and a FIDE-certified National Chess Inst
Marc has been active with US Chess for over 50 years – and in DC for over 40 years -- as a tournament player, tournament director, organizer, and supporter of chess programs. Marc is a former DC Chess Champion and chair of the US Chess Center. He is a Life Member of US Chess, a US Chess Local TD, and a FIDE-certified National Chess Instructor. Marc is also a DC lawyer with extensive experience in non-profit management. Marc led the effort to create a new state affiliate for Washington DC.
IM Oladapo Adu
Salvador Rosario
Marc Rotenberg, Treasurer
Oladapo Adu is a Nigerian chess player and International Master. He qualified to play in the 31st Chess Olympiad in Moscow and became the Nigerian national champion in 1995. Adu has represented Nigeria in 8 Chess Olympiads and even qualified for the Chess World Cup 2015. His dedication to nurturing chess talent in Nigeria led him to crea
Oladapo Adu is a Nigerian chess player and International Master. He qualified to play in the 31st Chess Olympiad in Moscow and became the Nigerian national champion in 1995. Adu has represented Nigeria in 8 Chess Olympiads and even qualified for the Chess World Cup 2015. His dedication to nurturing chess talent in Nigeria led him to create his own chess academy, where he aims to support the next generation of players12. . He works closely with the ChessGirlsDC and provides chess instruction to the Washington DC community. He teaches courses at the Lamond Riggs / Huff Library. He hosts the YouTube channel Dapsaychess.
Reggie Lucket
Salvador Rosario
Salvador Rosario
Reginald Lucket is Pastor of Saint Paul Christian Community Church of Washington DC. He actively promotes chess in Washington DC communities, working in association with ChessGirlsDC and the Black Knights.
Salvador Rosario
Salvador Rosario
Salvador Rosario
Salvador Rosario is a five-time D.C. Champion and twice D.C. Senior Champion. He taught chess at the US Chess Center.