PS 198 Chess Club & Team

Welcome to the PS 198 Chess Club & Team Registration for the Chess Club & Team is now open!

Program Vision:

From complete beginners to advancing tournament players our goal is that all PS 198 players can experience both the joy & significant social/educational benefits of learning and playing chess. Our PS 198 Team will prepare for local, City, State & National Competitions.

Our in-person programming will match players into groups based on skill, interest level & grade. 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 & tournament play
Intermediate coaching & social and tournament style developmental play
Introductory coaching & social developmental play

Players will meet in the gym directly after-school. From there they will have a light snack in the cafeteria. Training and play will take place in classrooms onsite at PS 198. Pickup will occur at 5 PM in the gymnasium.

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 198 will have a weekly opening meeting, where past weeks success is recognized, the upcoming events are emphasized and expectations and team spirit is reinforced.

Program leadership will ensure a single thread of PS 198 team spirit and standards in each class. Coaches will get to know each player in the program and be able to speak on each ones 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 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.

PS 198 Chess Club & Team Practice

Monday Team Practice:

Fall Monday 2025: September 15th - January 26th

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

December 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd
January 5th, 12th, 26th

Spring Monday 2026: February 2nd - June 15th
(WE FOLLOW NYC DOE SCHOOL CALENDAR: DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*)

February 2nd, 9th, 23rd
March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
April 13th, 20th, 27th
May 4th, 11th, 18th
June 1st, 8th, 15th

Wednesday Team Practice:

Fall Wednesday 2025: September 17th - January 28th

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

December 3rd, 10th, 17th
January 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th

Spring Wednesday 2026: February 4th - June 17th
(WE FOLLOW NYC DOE SCHOOL CALENDAR: DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*)

February 4th, 11th, 25th
March 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
April 1st, 15th, 22nd, 29th
May 6th, 13th, 20th
June 3rd, 10th, 17th

Program Rates:

Monday Chess Club & Team: $745 per semester
Wednesday Chess Club & Team: $745 per semester
Monday + Wednesday Chess Club & Team Practice: $1,280 per semester

10% sibling discount available

Financial assistance available: email ps198chess@gmail.com

* Each PS 198 program member will receive a team shirt and a www.chesskid.com gold membership.

Team Competitions:

Our PS 198 Team will compete at local, City, State & National competitions.

Support PS 198 Chess:

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

Contact Your PS 198 Coaching Team:

Email: ps198chess@gmail.com

Make sure to select a support PS 198 and late pick-up option in order to process the order.