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Community
Impact

At Coach Carter’s Chess Academy, I focus on community impact that goes beyond the board. Through school programs, public tournaments, and outreach events, I use chess to teach life skills like critical thinking, patience, and confidence. From mentoring young students to hosting events that bring people of all ages together, my mission is to make chess a positive force in San Antonio and beyond.

Dozens of players seated across rows of tables competing in a large Tulane Chess Club tournament.

"A Revitalization of Chess"

“This tournament was our biggest event so far, and we’re hoping to have more of them at Tulane,” said Williams. “People really liked it, and I think they’ll definitely come to the next one.”

"Checkmate? Tulane Chess Club takes on former world chess champion
Vladimir Kramnik"

“Moments like these remind us how chess transcends generations, bringing people together to learn, compete and appreciate the beauty of the game." Tulane Chess Club President Carter Williams said.

Tulane Chess Club students standing with former world chess champion Vladimir Kramnik during a hybrid event, with Kramnik joining virtually on a screen in the background.
Players of all ages competing at long rows of tables during a Tulane Chess Club tournament.

"Good knight for chess: Tulane hosts tournament"

“A ten-year-old was one of the best players and beat one of our strong club members,” Williams said. “That’s how chess goes; chess is known as the great equalizer. You could be a homeless person versus a king and it’s a completely equal playing field.”

"Turning TIDES of
Tulane chess"

"I’m teaching them life skills through chess with how to think ahead and how to take your time and think about what you want your next move to be"

Illustration of a standard chessboard with all pieces set in their starting positions.
Chess legenBlack-and-white portrait of 19th-century chess master Paul Morphy seated in a suit, with one arm resting on a table.d Paul Morphy

"Chess tournament shows revitalization of the
game at Tulane"

Tulane Provost Robin Forman, himself an avid chess player, attended the tournament.

"I am excited to see the leaders of the Tulane Chess Club hosting tournaments that will attract broader attention and participation and help revitalize chess in New Orleans.”

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