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About
The Neff brothers learned chess from dad at home, competed in scholastic
events, achieved national titles, and challenged themselves to succeed and
give back in a way that would transform the usefulness of chess and touch
lives.
The effort turned into a company operated today by Raphael Neff, helping success-minded youth, parents, and professionals use chess to keep their
minds sharp.
As a trusted online retailer, ChessHouse is uniquely personal, efficient,
and accountable, letting customers enjoy chess and suit it to their lifestyle.
- Inspiring young and old to develop new interests, skills, and confidence
- Challenging and equips young minds for true success - to think and learn.
- Bringing the game home to those who love the entertainment and challenge of
chess
Today
Along with his brothers, Raphael has played chess since the age of 8, has
won national awards at the US Open, won the Washington Junior Open, and now loves to play chess occasionally while sharing the
game.
In 2008, Raphael and Joanna married in Hudsonville, Michigan and today they enjoy living in Washington state, now with baby Evan.
They are excited
about the future, making a difference in people's lives, and sharing the knowledge of God's love.
Raphael is also an avid pilot, promoting aviation to youth, enhancing safety, and helping preserve general aviation and it's important
role.
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History
1972-1979
Jack Winters
 Jack
B. Winters opened the Chess House in 1972, just in time for the
world championship Fisher-Spassky match. Jack owned and operated
the Chess House at 39th & Main and 74th & Broadway for seven years.
He was once the highest rated player (USCF) in Missouri, and on
one occasion played world chess champion, Bobby Fisher, to a draw.
He sold the business to Don Oswald in 1979.
1979-1994
Don Oswald
Donald Lynn Oswald was born January 12, 1934, in Ottawa, Kansas, graduated
from Princeton High School in 1952, and served in the U.S. Army from 1953
to 1957.
In January of 1979, Don Oswald bought The Chess House from Jack Winters.
Don increased the company's subscriber list from 1000 to 8000 in his 15
years of operation while keeping in personal contact with many of his customers
who became good friends. In Don's hands, The Chess House began to be recognized
as a growing mailorder chess company. He operated Chess House in Kansas
until his death in 1994. Don also graduated from the Manhattan Bible College
in Kansas, pastored several Christian churches in Eastern Kansas for several
years, and held multiple teaching positions. Don was widely recognized for
his directing of numerous chess tournaments in the area for years, and was
responsible for teaching and instructing chess to countless numbers of people
through the years. He was a member of the US Chess Federation and served
as a Senior Affiliate Tournament Director for many years.
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the Future
Chess is a great for the home. It's great for individuals. It's fun, keeps
one sharp, and helps kids improve their minds and stay out of trouble.
Today, kids need more family-focused, character-building, learning opportunities.
They need exemplary and supportive parents like you to help them enjoy healthy,
stimulating activities!
ChessHouse is promoting the game in order to improve youth education.
Because of you, we can put money towards good
causes and help our youth's future.
Chess House is a great resource for chess games and study tools that our
team is constantly working to improve. We want to touch people's lives through
this amazing game.
Be a part of our vision in bringing the amazing benefits of chess study
to millions of kids around the world!
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