Father of seven who’s taught 120,000 youngsters to play chess needs more online votes to win $25K grant for his foundation
Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson is the proud father of seven biological children, but his role as a father figure extends to more than 120,000 young people across America.
For more than 25 years, the Atlanta-based chess champion, motivational speaker, and founder of Be Someone, Inc. has dedicated his life to teaching children how to make better decisions, avoid violence, and become successful leaders. Now, after winning both the quarterfinal and semi-final rounds of the national ‘Super Dad’ competition, he has officially advanced to the finals.
He is just one victory away from winning the $25,000 grand prize, which he hopes to use to further his foundation's mission of transforming young lives through chess and mentorship. His remarkable journey has made him a beloved “community father” to thousands of children, particularly those growing up without positive male role models.
Through his non-profit organization, ‘Be Someone, Inc.’, he has visited schools, churches, community centres, underserved neighbourhoods, and juvenile detention facilities across the country. Rather than simply teaching children how to play chess, he uses the game to introduce valuable life lessons about discipline, patience, critical thinking, conflict resolution, and personal responsibility.
His message is simple but powerful: Every move has consequences, and every young person has the ability to make choices that lead to a better future. A former Alabama State Trooper and U.S. Air Force veteran, Orrin has dedicated more than 25 years to empowering underserved young people through chess, character development, leadership education, and violence prevention.
His organization has reached more than 120,000 youth nationwide, inspiring them to make better decisions and become productive members of their communities. Supporters can help Orrin win the national ‘Super Dad’ competition by casting a free daily vote through his official competition profile: https://yoursuperdad.org/orrin-hudson-Xh0d.
The national Super Dad competition, organized by Colossal Management, LLC, celebrates extraordinary fathers and father figures who make lasting differences in their families and communities. Founded by Mary Hagen and featuring actor and comedian Adam Devine as its celebrity ambassador, the competition includes multiple rounds of public voting.
The grand prize includes $25,000 and an appearance in a national television commercial provided by Ace Hardware.
