Basis Independent Brooklyn Chess Club & Team:

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).

Approximate class groupings:

• Kings - 1000 + USCF

• Queens - U1000 USCF & Advancing players with a eye towards competition

• Pawns - Kindergarten, introductory coaching & play
  

Tuesday Team Practice:

Fall Tuesday 2026: September 22nd - January 26th

• September 22nd, 29th

• October 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th

• November 10th, 17th, 24th

• December 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd

• January 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th

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.

Program Rates:

• Tuesday Chess Club & Team: $795 per semester

• 10% sibling discount available

*Each PS 10 program member will receive a team shirt and a www.chesskid.com gold membership.

* Each Basis Brooklyn program member will receive a team shirt and also a chesskid.com gold membership

Support Basis Brooklyn Chess:

Donations can be made towards peer scholarships, weekend team coaching expenses, team room expenses, and program development. 

Contact Your Basis Brooklyn Coaching Team:

Email: basisindependentbrooklynchess@gmail.com

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