I'm hosting my February 2026 FREE rapid online tournament on chess.com, and you're invited to compete for a chance to win a $20 Amazon gift card!
---It's easy to join the fun:
I'm currently funding the $20 prize myself, but I'm always looking to grow the prize fund for future tournaments! If you're interested in donating to help offer larger prizes, please reach out to me.
---Beyond the chessboard, I recently crocheted one of the world's longest scarves! This black and white masterpiece weighs 75 pounds and stretches over 500 feet. My dream is to display it publicly to inspire others in both chess and crochet.
I'm also exploring options to auction this unique scarf with a non-profit. If it sells for $300,000, I'd be thrilled to donate at least 10% ($30,000 minimum) to support their vital work. If you have connections or ideas for displaying or auctioning the scarf, please contact me!
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See you on the virtual chessboard!
Lauren Goodkind
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Ready to elevate your chess game? Subscribe to my email list on the homepage of Chess by Lauren!
As a special welcome, beginner players will receive a free copy of my exclusive beginner's book designed to help you quickly improve your skills.
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I'm hosting my January 2026 FREE rapid online tournament on chess.com, and you're invited to compete for a chance to win a $10 Amazon gift card!
---It's easy to join the fun:
I'm currently funding the $10 prize myself, but I'm always looking to grow the prize fund for future tournaments! If you're interested in donating to help offer larger prizes, please reach out to me.
---Beyond the chessboard, I recently crocheted one of the world's longest scarves! This black and white masterpiece weighs 75 pounds and stretches over 500 feet. My dream is to display it publicly to inspire others in both chess and crochet.
I'm also exploring options to auction this unique scarf with a non-profit. If it sells for $300,000, I'd be thrilled to donate at least 10% ($30,000 minimum) to support their vital work. If you have connections or ideas for displaying or auctioning the scarf, please contact me!
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See you on the virtual chessboard!
Lauren Goodkind
---
Ready to elevate your chess game? Subscribe to my email list on the homepage of Chess by Lauren!
As a special welcome, beginner players will receive a free copy of my exclusive beginner's book designed to help you quickly improve your skills.
By signing up, you'll get all the latest updates directly in your inbox. And don't worry—I promise to never spam you.
I'm hosting my December 2025 FREE rapid online tournament on chess.com, and you're invited to compete for a chance to win a $20 Amazon gift card!
---It's easy to join the fun:
I'm currently funding the $10 prize myself, but I'm always looking to grow the prize fund for future tournaments! If you're interested in donating to help offer larger prizes, please reach out to me.
---Beyond the chessboard, I recently crocheted one of the world's longest scarves! This black and white masterpiece weighs 75 pounds and stretches over 500 feet. My dream is to display it publicly to inspire others in both chess and crochet.
I'm also exploring options to auction this unique scarf with a non-profit. If it sells for $300,000, I'd be thrilled to donate at least 10% ($30,000 minimum) to support their vital work. If you have connections or ideas for displaying or auctioning the scarf, please contact me!
---
See you on the virtual chessboard!
Lauren Goodkind
---
Ready to elevate your chess game? Subscribe to my email list on the homepage of Chess by Lauren!
As a special welcome, beginner players will receive a free copy of my exclusive beginner's book designed to help you quickly improve your skills.
By signing up, you'll get all the latest updates directly in your inbox. And don't worry—I promise to never spam you.
I'm excited to share that I'll be giving a talk at the famous Mechanics' Institute Chess Club (the oldest in the USA!) next week.
When: Tuesday, December 9th at 5:45 PM
What: A 50-minute talk
Where: 57 Post Street, 4th Floor, SF
Come see me—I'll be the one wearing my custom mini crocheted chess scarf, "Mini Snakey"! It's going to be a fun night, so please bring a friend.
RSVP/Details: Click here for event info
Get ready, chess fans! I'm thrilled to announce my October 2025 FREE Arena Blitz Tournament on Chess.com, and you're officially invited to battle it out!!
Joining is super easy and just two steps away:
Beyond the chessboard, I recently completed a monumental project: one of the world's longest scarves! This black and white masterpiece weighs 75 pounds and stretches over 500 feet. My dream is to display it publicly to inspire others in both the chess and crochet communities.
I'm also exploring options to auction this unique scarf with a non-profit. If it sells for $300,000, I'd be thrilled to donate at least 10% ($30,000 minimum) to support their vital work. If you have any connections or ideas for displaying or auctioning the scarf, please contact me!
I can't wait to see you on the virtual chessboard!
Lauren Goodkind
P.S. Are you a beginner struggling to win your games? Download my free eBook for beginners and get on my email list! Just head over to www.ChessByLauren.com. I promise not to spam you or share your information. In my eBook, you'll discover how to make winning moves and elevate your game!
Get ready for an exciting chess showdown! I'm hosting my very first beginner's FREE rapid online tournament on chess.com, and you're invited to compete for a chance to win a $10 Amazon gift card!
---It's easy to join the fun:
I'm currently funding the $10 prize myself, but I'm always looking to grow the prize fund for future tournaments! If you're interested in donating to help offer larger prizes, please reach out to me.
---Beyond the chessboard, I recently crocheted one of the world's longest scarves! This black and white masterpiece weighs 75 pounds and stretches over 500 feet. My dream is to display it publicly to inspire others in both chess and crochet.
I'm also exploring options to auction this unique scarf with a non-profit. If it sells for $300,000, I'd be thrilled to donate at least 10% ($30,000 minimum) to support their vital work. If you have connections or ideas for displaying or auctioning the scarf, please contact me!
---
See you on the virtual chessboard!
Lauren Goodkind
---
Ready to elevate your chess game? Subscribe to my email list on the homepage of Chess by Lauren!
As a special welcome, beginner players will receive a free copy of my exclusive beginner's book designed to help you quickly improve your skills.
By signing up, you'll get all the latest updates directly in your inbox. And don't worry—I promise to never spam you.
I'm incredibly excited and humbled to share some truly special news: Chess.com has named me their Coach of the Month! This is a tremendous honor and a highlight of my professional journey.
For many years, my mission has been to share the joy and strategy of chess with players of all levels. To have my work recognized by a platform as respected and influential as Chess.com is a dream come true. This recognition isn't just about me; it's a testament to the passion of the entire chess community and the incredible students I have the privilege of working with every day.
Being a chess coach is about more than just teaching moves and tactics. It’s about building confidence, fostering a love for the game, and helping students see their own potential. This feature from Chess.com validates that approach and encourages me to continue helping others on their chess journey.
I invite you to read the full interview and article on the Chess.com website to learn more about my coaching philosophy and my passion for the game.
You can find the article here: https://www.chess.com/article/view/coach-of-the-month-lauren-goodkind
Thank you all for your continued support! I look forward to what the future holds for all of us in the world of chess.
Get ready, chess fans! I'm thrilled to announce my September 2025 FREE Arena Blitz Tournament on Chess.com, and you're officially invited to battle it out for a $10 Amazon gift card.
Joining is super easy and just two steps away:
I currently fund the $10 prize myself, but I'm always looking for ways to grow the prize fund for future tournaments. If you're interested in donating to help offer even larger prizes, please feel free to reach out to me!
Beyond the chessboard, I recently completed a monumental project: one of the world's longest scarves! This black and white masterpiece weighs 75 pounds and stretches over 500 feet. My dream is to display it publicly to inspire others in both the chess and crochet communities.
I'm also exploring options to auction this unique scarf with a non-profit. If it sells for $300,000, I'd be thrilled to donate at least 10% ($30,000 minimum) to support their vital work. If you have any connections or ideas for displaying or auctioning the scarf, please contact me!
I can't wait to see you on the virtual chessboard!
Lauren Goodkind
P.S. Are you a beginner struggling to win your games? Download my free eBook for beginners and get on my email list! Just head over to www.ChessByLauren.com. I promise not to spam you or share your information. In my eBook, you'll discover how to make winning moves and elevate your game!
Get ready, chess fans! I'm thrilled to announce my third FREE Arena Blitz Tournament on Chess.com, and you're officially invited to battle it out for an exciting prize. This isn't just any tournament – because last month's event was canceled, I'm doubling the prize!
That's right, instead of the usual $10, the first-place winner will receive a $20 Amazon gift card! Mark your calendars and prepare for some fast-paced chess action.
Joining is super easy and just two steps away:
I currently fund the $10 prize myself, but I'm always looking for ways to grow the prize fund for future tournaments. If you're interested in donating to help offer even larger prizes, please feel free to reach out to me!
Beyond the chessboard, I recently completed a monumental project: one of the world's longest scarves! This black and white masterpiece weighs 75 pounds and stretches over 500 feet. My dream is to display it publicly to inspire others in both the chess and crochet communities.
I'm also exploring options to auction this unique scarf with a non-profit. If it sells for $300,000, I'd be thrilled to donate at least 10% ($30,000 minimum) to support their vital work. If you have any connections or ideas for displaying or auctioning the scarf, please contact me!
I can't wait to see you on the virtual chessboard!
Lauren Goodkind
P.S. Are you a beginner struggling to win your games? Download my free eBook for beginners and get on my email list! Just head over to www.ChessByLauren.com. I promise not to spam you or share your information. In my eBook, you'll discover how to make winning moves and elevate your game!
