Mission Statement

UniversalChessTour is dedicated to revolutionizing the world of chess by making the game accessible to all. Our mission is to elevate chess into a mainstream cultural phenomenon while dismantling stereotypes. We aim to achieve this by empowering professional players with lucrative opportunities and ideally bring more sponsors into chess, ensuring that chess becomes a viable and sustainable career path. Simultaneously, we are committed to making chess more accessible and appealing to a wider audience, breaking down barriers and stereotypes associated with the game, and cultivating an inclusive and welcoming community where players of all backgrounds feel valued and respected. Furthermore, we seek to transform chess into a dynamic spectator sport, enhancing the spectator experience, engaging audiences, and captivating viewers worldwide. At UniversalChessTour, we believe that chess has the potential and we are dedicated to advancing the game of chess and shaping its future on a global scale.

Meet the founders

Amari Cooper

Amari is an NFL football star with a passion for chess. Turning chess into an audience-based league has been a longtime dream of his, hence Universal Chess Tour was born.