PS 20 Chess Club & Team

Welcome to the PS 20 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 20 players can experience both the joy & significant social/educational benefits of learning and playing chess. Our PS 20 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 & tournament play
Intermediate coaching & social and tournament style developmental play
Introductory coaching & social developmental play

* Each PS 20 program member will receive a team shirt and a www.chesskid.com gold membership.

We will continue to follow all protocols as outlined by the NYC DOE regarding in person programming.

Wednesday Chess Club & Team

Spring Wednesday 2025: February 5th - June 11th

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

February 5th, 12th, 26th
March 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
April 2nd, 9th, 23rd, 30th
May 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
June 4th, 11th

Fall Wednesday 2024: September 18th - January 29th

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

December 4th, 11th, 18th
January 8th, 15th, 22nd

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

Prorated Enrollment Codes Available

Email ps20Kchess@gmail.com for Prorated Codes.

Players will meet in the cafeteria directly after-school where they will have a light snack. Training and play will take place in classrooms onsite at PS 20. Pickup will occur at 5 PM in the 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.

PS 20 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.

PS 20 Team Competitions:

Our PS 20 Team will compete at local, City, State & National competitions.

Program Rates:

Wednesday Chess Club & Team: $745 per semester
Thursday Chess Club & Team: $745 per semester
Wednesday Chess Club & Team + Thursday Team Practice: $1280 per semester
Optional One-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
10% sibling discount available, please email for code

Financial assistance available - email ps20Kchess@gmail.com

* Each PS 20 program member will receive a team shirt and a www.chesskid.com gold membership.

Support PS 20 Chess:

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

Contact Your PS 20 Coaching Team:

Email: ps20Kchess@gmail.com

Make sure to select a support PS 20 and late pick-up option in order to process the order.