Queenside Ventures has partnered with the Cleveland Browns to integrate chess into their rookie training program, using strategic gameplay to enhance leadership skills, mental agility, and teamwork both on and off the field.

Chess isn’t just a game—it’s a masterclass in strategy, adaptability, and empowerment. In a recent Forbes feature, Ashley Lynn Priore shares how she’s using chess to close gender gaps in leadership, inspire confidence, and transform industries—from empowering young women to mentoring NFL rookies.