Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson, chess champion and community advocate, will host a free Chess & Life Strategy Event on August 22, 2025, in Longmont, CO. The event promotes critical thinking and peaceful conflict resolution, welcoming all ages and skill levels. Interviews and visuals available.
-- Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson, a celebrated chess champion, Air Force veteran, former State Trooper, and author of One Move at a Time: How to Win at Chess and Life, is hosting a free Chess & Life Strategy Event on Friday, August 22, from 4–6 PM at 750 17th Ave., Longmont, CO. This family-friendly event is open to all ages, regardless of chess experience.
Hudson, who has trained over 100,000 youth and adults, uses chess as a powerful tool to teach critical thinking, problem-solving, and peaceful conflict resolution. His transformative work has been featured on prominent platforms such as CNN, FOX & Friends, and Good Morning America, and he is a recipient of President George H.W. Bush’s Points of Light Award.
His achievements have also been highlighted in media outlets such as:
- 95.5 WSB Radio
- The Atlanta Voice – Be Someone, Inc. Empowers Youth Through Chess
- WSB-TV Channel 2 Atlanta – Stone Mountain Man Inspires Children to Be Someone by Teaching Them Chess
The event is free and open to all, offering a unique opportunity for families to experience the life-changing benefits of chess firsthand. No prior chess experience is required to participate.
B-roll footage is available upon request, and Hudson is available for interviews and additional visuals to enhance coverage.
For more information and the official press release, visit - www.besomeone.org.
About Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson
Orrin Hudson is a well-known chess champion and founder of Be Someone, Inc., a nonprofit organization focused on teaching young people how to use chess to improve their lives. His programs have reached communities across the nation, empowering individuals to think critically, solve problems, and resolve conflicts peacefully.
Contact Info:
Name: Orrin Checkmate Hudson
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Organization: Be Someone,Inc.
Address: 949 Stephenson Road Stone Mountain GA 30087
Phone: 770-465-6445
Website: http://www.besomeone.org
Release ID: 89167917
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