#FightWithMadi
Help Madison Fight Stage IV Cancer
Join our online chess tournament fundraiser to support 14-year-old Madison Brodeur in her battle against a rare and aggressive stage IV nasopharyngeal cancer.
Tournament Details
Date & Time
March 22nd, 2025 at 12:00 PM EST
Format
Lichess Arena, 2-hour duration
Time Control
Blitz G/3 (3 minutes per player)
UPDATED! Prizes
$40 to first place
$30 to second place
$20 Pawn Island Apparel Gift Card to third place
(or cash equivalent to international residents)
Entry Fee
Suggested donation to Madison's GoFundMe
Important Note
Players must first join the Ocean State Chess Association Lichess team before they can participate in the tournament.
Madison's Story
At just 14 years old, Madison Brodeur is an unstoppable force. She's fierce on the football field, powerful on the volleyball court, and full of life, laughter, and strength beyond her years. But now, she's facing the toughest opponent yet—a rare and aggressive stage IV nasopharyngeal cancer.
Despite this unimaginable challenge, Madi continues to fight with the same determination that makes her a standout athlete and an inspiration to everyone who knows her. Her spirit is unbreakable, but she needs a team behind her.
Shane Brodeur is a proud veteran and a devoted father to his wonderful daughter, Madison. Her extraordinary strength and resilience in the face of this daunting diagnosis has amazed everyone who knows her. Despite the challenges, her passion for marine biology, volleyball, football, and surfing remains unwavering. Her determination and vibrant spirit continue to inspire everyone around her.
Your donation will help provide support for her family and the resources she needs to focus on healing—so she can get back to doing what she loves most.
As Madison bravely fights through chemotherapy, your support can make a meaningful difference in her journey. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference in her battle as she faces this illness with incredible courage.
Tournament Results
Madison Cancer Charity Arena - Complete
Thank you to all participants! Together we've raised $3,816 through 46 donations!
🥇 1st Place - $40
Itsmehoney
Performance: 2395
Games played: 34
Win rate: 79%
Berserk rate: 85%
🥈 2nd Place - $30
sanam2019
Performance: 2253
Games played: 15
Win rate: 93%
Berserk rate: 100%
🥉 3rd Place - $20
PrisonBreak_Michael
Performance: 2317
Games played: 18
Win rate: 78%
Berserk rate: 89%
Tournament Statistics
- Average rating 1813
- Games played 219
- Moves played 16,626
- White wins 53%
- Black wins 42%
- Draw rate 4%
- Berserk rate 26%
Prize & Fundraising Information
We're thrilled to announce that we've surpassed our initial $1,000 goal and have raised an incredible $3,816 which blows away our stretch goal of $2,400!
The GoFundMe campaign will remain open at least until the fair play check period (7 days from the close of the tournament) has ended and the top 3 finishers have been confirmed and paid their prizes:
Special Thanks
Chess Dojo Community & IM David Pruess
Our heartfelt thanks to the Chess Dojo community and International Master David Pruess for their incredible support!
We're deeply grateful to IM David Pruess and the entire Chess Dojo community for participating in, promoting, and streaming the entire Fight With Madi tournament with expert commentary across their media platforms. Their support significantly amplified our fundraising efforts and helped us reach our goal.
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Continue Supporting Madison
Though our tournament has concluded, Madison's fight continues. Any donations are deeply appreciated as she battles this illness with extraordinary courage. Thank you for your generosity!
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