Walk with RUSS

Every year on his birthday, Russell Makofsky—founder of The Gift of Chess—walks through the heart of New York City, ending on the iconic Brooklyn Bridge. It’s more than a walk—it’s a movement. A celebration of the power of chess to transform lives by teaching people how to think critically, patiently, and with purpose. As he walks, he invites others to join the journey. We call it "Walk with Russ"—a powerful reminder that one step, one game, one connection at a time, we can change the world through chess.