Mission 360

Our Vision

We believe everyone, regardless of their background, should have equal access to opportunities. Our mission is to provide access to chess education and tournaments for all, fostering a global community united by chess.

We aim to connect communities worldwide one step at a time. From local chess camps for children to national tournaments for aspiring chess masters and international initiatives, our efforts are dedicated to making chess accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

Join us in promoting chess worldwide. Visit our website to learn more and get involved!

Past news:

Our special fundraising blitz to support Divine Chess Academe at Uganda, Africa on 14 Mar, 2025 was a success. Together we raised and donated $1,380. We hope this contribution helps support vulnerable Africa children in their daily lives and education.
Our special fundraising blitz to support chess-in-school @ Uganda, Africa on 11 Aug, 2024 was a success. Together we raised over $1,182 for this worthy cause. We sincerely appreciate your support and commitment to making a difference.
Eric Li has launched the Chess for Golden Years program, designed to engage seniors in chess to promote mental stimulation and enhance quality of life. This initiative has expanded to three locations (San Mateo, South SF, Fremont), with Eric Li, Dylan Tang, and Henry Deng serving as coaches at each site.
Congratulations to our co-founder, Eric Li, on achieving his final IM norm at the 2024 National Open with an exceptional performance and earning the title of IM.
Congratulations to Bay Area's latest teen master! Mission 360's very own resident TD Aaron Xuli Dai recently broke 2200 to become a US National Master!
Congratulations to our officers and volunteers for being recognized by President's Volunteer Service Award for the 2022-23 school year! Gold Award: Ashley Pang, Aaron Xuli Dai, Eric Li, Kevin Pan

Mission 360 and Luvisminda Care Foundation jointly sponsored chess-in-the-park in the Philippines. You can find details here. Please consider donating to this good cause via Benevity.
FM Kevin Pan's interview series "California's Chess Talents" released the latest episode featuring Bay Area's latest WGM Rochelle Wu. Details can be found here.
Our special fundraising swiss to support chess-in-school @Capetown, South Africa on Feb. 11, 2023 was a success. Together we raised more than $1122 to help with the good cause. Thank you for your generous support!
Mission 360 partners with Chess.com and offers our friends one free month of Diamond membership on Chess.com. find details here
Mission 360 is an officially certified non-profit organization by Benevity and is available via the 900+ companies' donation portals supported by Benevity for donation and company match! We appreciate your support to help with our cause in a sustainable way!
Our founder FM Kevin Pan and his friends are glad to partner with Mission San Jose Elementary PTC to offer a comprehensive chess program including a general education Friday class and a competitive team Monday night camp. We look forward to a fruitful year and more state and national champions!
FM Robert Shlyakhtenko's article, "Mission Now Possible", about Mission 360/Bay Area Chess spring NORM events, was published in Chess Life June issue!

Magnus Carlsen and Judit Polgar with chess kids from different backgrounds at the Dubai Expo. FM Kevin Pan is the third one left to Carlsen.

What Do We Do

Eagle Chess Club

Eagle Chess Club serves as our major driving force to promote diversity and inclusion in chess by organizing fund-raising events.

Organize elite chess tournaments in partnership with Bay Area Chess and Pacific Northwest Chess Club to promote chess and connect players from all kinds of backgrounds
Organize free chess tournaments for under-represented / under-privileged people
Host chess training camps year round (financial assistance available for under-privileged group)
Sponsor community chess programs
Celebrate National Chess Day

ConnectingU

ConnectingU serves as a platform to connect those who have specialized skills and hope to share this passion to provide education to those in need. We believe when people from diversified backgrounds connect, great things happen! We have volunteer coaches excelling in the following areas and more: