The Mission

Empowering youth and communities through chess, creativity, and culture — building the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and creators.

Local Youth. Local Leadership.

Youth from each hosting community take the lead in producing Make A Move tournaments.
Participants gain hands-on experience in:

• Event production & operations
• Talent coordination for halftime shows
• Media and content creation

Goal: Build skills, confidence, and leadership while uplifting their own neighborhoods.

Real-World Experience. Right On Campus.

College students help produce campus-hosted tournaments, gaining real-world experience in:

• Event logistics & operations
• Talent booking and halftime show production
• Film, photography, and digital media

Goal: Prepare students for careers in entertainment, media, and event management.

Travel. Learn. Lead.

Select youth from our local and campus programs are given the opportunity to travel abroad to assist in international Make A Move tournaments.

Participants experience:

• Hands-on event production in global settings
• Media capture and guest services
• Cultural exploration and education

Goal: Expand horizons, develop global citizenship, and inspire future leaders.

"Our Halftime Show brings the rhythm and energy to Make A Move LA, giving young talent a stage to shine while keeping the crowd hype. Chess meets culture in the most electrifying way!"

 Beyond the board, our Feed The City initiative unites Make A Move LA, community members, and local restaurants to provide meals for the unhoused in cities across the world. Every move we make is about impact—on and off the chessboard."