Successful Completion of

the 5th Annual GCCT

Fundraiser
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​76 Players and Donors

$1,235 Raised

Our Story

​​Date
August 4, 2024

Location
Virtual on Chess.com

Time 
12:00 P.M. (Noon) US Eastern Time

 

About The Event

This is a fundraiser event. All money raised from this event will be donated to the Cincinnati Children's Mental and Behavioral Health Institute (MBHI).  A tournament fee of $10 is required to join the tournament. This one-day, virtual chess tournament will be held through chess.com, consisting of 5 rounds. There will be 3 rated sections depending upon each player's chess.com ratings: Under 600, Under 1000, and Champions section. The top three of each section will receive a medal depending upon their ranking. Please consider donating to this cause as well.
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Motivation

Mental and behavioral health issues are one of the leading causes of disability and reduced quality of life worldwide, affecting millions of people each year. In fact, about 1 in 6 young individuals in the United States have experienced a major depressive episode, and many go untreated due to stigma and lack of resources.

With the large prevalence of this issue in our modern society, we felt motivated to do our part, and support a group helping to promote mental and behavioral health awareness, while creating an engaging event to connect the community behind this cause. Cincinnati Children's Hospital has seen the positive impacts of mental health initiatives through various community programs, and the ongoing support has improved countless lives. By participating in this event or donating, you can help fund crucial mental health programs and treatments, providing essential resources and support for children in need.

Although this is a small step in a much more daunting goal, remember that sometimes even a pawn is enough to change the whole game. So, let's take that step together, and work together to checkmate the pervasive challenges of mental and behavioral health issues.
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-GCCT Team

Sakshum and Manan Vij

Fighting Mental Health Challenges, One Move at a Time

Letter Of Acknowledgement

All money raised through this fundraiser event will directly benefit the Cincinnati Children's Mental and Behavioral Health Institute (MBHI)

Rules

  • This tournament will be held virtually on chess.com
  • Open to all ages
  • 5 rounds for each rating section
  • 10 minute Rapid games, no increment, no delay
  • 3 rated sections: Under 600, Under 1000 and the Champions section (Above 1000)
  • Under 600: All players with a rating less then 600 are eligible to join
  • Under 1000: All players with a rating less than 1000 are eligible to join
  • Champions section: All players with a rating above 1000 are eligible to join, a player must have played 10 chess.com rapid games prior to join this section
  • If you are new to chess.com, please play at least 3-4 games prior to the tournament to make your rating an accurate reflection of your skill level
The top 3 players in their respective sections will receive a customized medal

Donate

Consider donating to our cause! Remember no donation is too small! All donations will directly benefit the Cincinnati Children's Mental and Behavioral Health Institute (MBHI).