Renaissance Knights was founded in 2005 by David and Sheila Heiser to bring the many educational benefits of chess to young people throughout Chicago. The vision they hold for all their chess players is to help them be critical thinkers, be problem solvers, be motivated learners, think before they move, have good sportsmanship, and take pride in their accomplishments. Chess has the power to change people’s lives and this foundation has helped thousands of kids do that.