The Chess neighborhood in Foster City, California, has undergone significant demographic changes between 2013 and 2022. In 2013, the neighborhood exhibited moderate diversity with Asian (45%) and White (42%) populations nearly balanced. By 2022, it had become an Asian Majority community with 71% of residents identifying as Asian. The percentage of White residents decreased from 42% in 2013 to 14% in 2022.

The demographic shift coincided with economic changes. The median income increased from $117,887 in 2013 to $154,292 in 2022, representing a 30.9% increase. The population of the neighborhood grew from 80 residents in 2013 to 257 in 2022, a 221% increase.

The trends observed in Chess are similar to patterns seen in many tech-centric areas of California, particularly in Silicon Valley. The neighborhood's transformation is notable for its intensity, with a rapid shift to an Asian Majority community and a significant increase in median income.