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:
Monday Chess Club & Team: $745 per semester
Friday Chess Club & Team: $745 per semester
Monday + Friday Chess Club & Team : $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.
Monday Team Practice
Pickup occurs at 5:00 PM directly in the school lobby.
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
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.
Team Competitions:
Our PS 59 team will compete at local, City, State & National competitions.
Contact your PS 59 Coaching Team:
Email: ps59chess@gmail.com