PS 59 Chess Club & Team:

TEAM RECOGNITION:

  • Three Time National Champions!

  • New York State K-6 Team Champion

  • New York State K-6 Individual Champion

  • K-5 National Team Champions

  • K-5 National Individual Champions

Program Vision:

From complete beginners to advancing tournament players, our goal is that all PS 59 players can experience both the joy & significant social/educational benefits of learning and playing chess. Our PS 59 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: 1000+ USCF

  • Queens: 600+ USCF

  • Rooks: U600 USCF with an eye towards competition

  • Knights: Social developmental play

  • Pawns: Kindergarten, introductory coaching & play

Program Rates:

  • Friday Chess Club & Team: $745 per semester

  • Monday Chess Club & Team: $745 per semester

  • Friday Chess Club & Team + Monday Team Practice: $1,280 per semester

  • Optional Single Day Late pick up 5:00 - 6:00 pm: $165 per semester

  • Optional Two Day Late pick up 5:00 - 6:00 pm: $330 per semester

  • If you need a one time late pick-up, please email ps59chess@gmail.com and provide $20 at pick-up.

  • Financial assistance available - email ps59chess@gmail.com

10% sibling discount available

*Each PS 59 program member will receive a team shirt and a www.chesskid.com gold membership.

Friday Chess Club & Team

Spring Friday 2025: February 7th - June 13th

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

  • May 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th

  • June 13th

Fall Friday 2025: September 19th - January 26th

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

  • September 19th, 26th

  • October 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st

  • November 7th, 14th, 21st

  • December 5th, 12th, 19th

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

Players will meet in the cafeteria directly after-school for groupings and a light snack. Training and play will take place in classrooms onsite at PS 59. Pickup will occur at 5:00 PM in the front yard.  

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 we see fit. 

A high emphasis on participation, engagement and hard work will be placed on our most advanced classes. 

PS 59 will have a weekly meeting where the past week’s success is recognized and upcoming events are emphasized.  During these weekly meetings class expectations and team spirit is reinforced.

We want each participant in our weekly training to feel connected to the program and enjoy pride in the program. Recognizing collective success is encouraged and serves as an inspiration to students from all classes and groups.

As we continue to grow our program and competitive team, there remains the opportunity for more social, less competitive play.

We will continue to welcome all players and find the right balance for each and every one. 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 PS 59 program member will receive a team shirt and a www.chesskid.com gold membership.

Monday Team Practice

  • Pickup occurs at 5:00 PM directly in the school lobby.

  • Please note that in-order to maintain the vibrancy and success of our Friday Chess Club & Team, we are asking that Monday Team Practice is done only in addition to our Friday Chess Club & Team. 

  • Mondays are reserved for players interested in actively competing and representing PS 59 in tournament play.

Spring Monday 2025: February 3rd - June 9th

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

  • May 5th, 12th, 19th

  • June 2nd, 9th

Fall Monday 2025: September 15th - January 26th

(WE FOLLOW NYC DOE 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

Team Competitions:

Our PS 59 team will compete at local, City, State & National competitions.

Contact your PS 59 Coaching Team:

Email: ps59chess@gmail.com