Basis Independent Brooklyn Chess Club & Team:
TEAM RECOGNITION:
2023 New York State Championship Under 1400 2nd place
2023 Elementary nationals under 1400 5th place
Program Vision:
From complete beginners to advancing tournament players, our goal is that all Basis Independent Brooklyn players can experience both the joy & significant social/educational benefits of learning and playing chess. Our Basis Independent Brooklyn Team will prepare for Local, City, State & National Competitions.
Our in-person programming will match players into groups based on skill, interest level & age. This allows coaches to identify and create the right training environment for each player (complete beginner - advanced competitors).
ICN class groupings (subject to change based on program enrollment):
Kings: 400+ USCF
Queens: U400 USCF & players with an eye towards competition
Pawns: PreK & K-1 introductory coaching & play
Monday Chess Club & Team
Fall Monday 2025: February 3rd - June 9th
(WE FOLLOW Basis Independent Brooklyn SCHOOL CALENDAR: DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*)
Fall Monday 2025: September 15th - January 26th
(WE FOLLOW Basis Independent Brooklyn SCHOOL CALENDAR: DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*)
September 15th, 22nd, 29th
October 6th, 27th
November 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th
December 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd
January 5th, 12th, 26th
City Point - 405 Gold Street Brooklyn NY 11201
(PreK & K => 3:10 - 3:40pm, Grades 1-2 => 4:00 - 5:45 pm)
Tuesday Chess Club & Team
Spring Tuesday 2025: February 4th - June 10th
(WE FOLLOW Basis Independent Brooklyn SCHOOL CALENDAR: DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*)
Fall Tuesday 2025: September 16th - January 27th
(WE FOLLOW NYC DOE SCHOOL CALENDAR: DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*)
September 16th, 30th
October 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
November 18th, 25th
December 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd
January 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
Red Hook - 556 Columbia Street Brooklyn, NY
(PreK & K => 3:10 - 3:40pm, Grades 1+ => 4:00 - 5:45 pm)
Players will meet in the cafeteria directly after-school. Training and play will take place in classrooms onsite at Basis Independent Brooklyn. Pickup will occur at 5:45 PM in the main lobby.
Lateral movements will occur, as we experiment with class grouping and activities to identify the optimal training opportunities for our players. Players will be promoted throughout the season as coaches feel fit.
A high emphasis on participation, engagement and self-study will be placed on our team groups.
Basis Independent Brooklyn will have a weekly opening meeting, where past week’s success is recognized, the upcoming events are emphasized and expectations and team spirit is reinforced.
Each class grouping will participate in a weekly lesson followed by serious match play. The weekly lessons are intended to be highly interactive where each student is expected to participate and contribute. The serious match play will be used to replicate a tournament environment and teach students the practical competitive skills they need to be successful in tournament play. This year we will be incorporating USCF rated match play directly into the classrooms on an ongoing basis.
Program leadership will ensure a single thread of Basis Independent Brooklyn team spirit and standards in each class. Coaches will get to know each player in the program and be able to speak on each one’s strengths and weaknesses as their relationship with the program evolves over time.
We want each player in our weekly training to feel connected to the program and enjoy pride in the program. Recognizing collective success is encouraged and serves as inspiration to players from all classes and groups.
*Even as we continue to grow our program and competitive team, there remains the opportunity for more social, less competitive play as well.
We will continue to welcome all students and find the right balance for each and everyone. We want everyone to engage with the chess program at their comfort level, where the entire student body can enjoy the great benefits of this incredible game.
*Each Basis Independent Brooklyn program member will receive a team shirt and a www.chesskid.com gold membership.
Team Competitions:
Our Basis Independent Brooklyn Team will compete at Local, City, State & National competitions.
Contact Your Basis Independent Brooklyn Coaching Team:
Email: basisindependentbrooklynchess@gmail.com