PS 281 Chess Club & Team:

 

TEAM RECOGNITION:

  • Three Time City Championship competitors

Program Vision:

From complete beginners to advancing tournament players, our goal is that all PS 281 players can experience both the joy & significant social/educational benefits of learning and playing chess. Our PS 281 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):

  • Advanced Coaching For players with an eye towards competition

  • Intermediate coaching and play

  • introductory coaching and play

Program:

  • Please email ps281chess@gmail.com if you have any questions.

* Each PS 281 program member will receive a team shirt and a www.chesskid.com gold membership.

Thursday Chess Club & Team 

Spring Thursday 2025: February 6th - June 12th

(WE FOLLOW NYC DOE SCHOOL CALENDAR: DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*)

  • February 6th, 13th, 27th

  • March 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th

  • April 3rd, 10th, 24th

  • May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th

  • June 5th, 12th

Fall Thursday 2024: September 19th - January 30th

(WE FOLLOW NYC DOE SCHOOL CALENDAR: DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*)

  • December 5th, 12th, 19th

  • January 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th

Players will meet in the cafeteria directly after-school. Training and play will take place in classrooms onsite at PS 281. Pickup will occur at 4:30 PM in the lobby. If you child is in another club, they will return to the cafeteria and join their correct club.

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. 

PS 281 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 PS 281 program member will receive a team shirt and a www.chesskid.com gold membership.

PS 281 Team Competitions:

Our PS 281 Team will compete at local, City, State & National competitions.

Contact Your PS 281 Coaching Team:

Email: ps281chess@gmail.com