ChessLI was founded in 2016 by Paris, Frankie & Sebastian Prestia to promote chess education and camaraderie on Long Island by teaching chess classes and hosting, sponsoring and/or assisting with United States Chess Federation Tournaments.
ChessLI is an Official Affiliate Club of the United States Chess Federation (#A6052410).
Although all chess classes and tournaments ceased during COVID-19, in 2020, ChessLI has successfully participated in the Chess.com Online TEAM Tournaments, placing FOURTH in the world in Division B! The Team consisted of the "Iron Man" of Chess, FIDE Master Jay Bonin, along with National Master Paris Prestia, USCF Expert Frank Prestia, & FIDE Candidate Master & USCF Expert Sebastian Prestia.
In 2023, ChessLI has been holding weekly tournaments in Ronkonkoma, New York
We Represent Long Island Chess
Our members have competed in international tournaments, taught chess classes and have hosted & directed United States Chess Federation tournaments as a club and tournament directors.
The ChessLI Club conducts tournaments and represents Long Island Chess Players in the Invitational, International Chess Online Chess Tournaments. We have played against some of the most established chess clubs in the world.