PS 40 Chess Club & Team

Welcome to the PS 40 Chess Club and 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 40 players can experience both the joy & significant social/educational benefits of learning and playing chess. Our PS 40 Team will prepare for local, City, State & National Competitions.

Players are matched 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):

• Rooks: 300+ USCF

• Bishops: U300 USCF Advancing players with an eye towards competition

• Pawns: K-1 introductory coaching and play

* Each PS 40 program member will receive a team shirt and a www.chesskid.com gold membership.

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 ps40chessclub@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 40. 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 40 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 40 Team Competitions:

Our PS 40 Team will compete at local, City, State & National competitions.

Program Rates:

• Thursday Chess Club & Team: $745 per semester

10% sibling discount available

Financial assistance available - email ps40chessclub@gmail.com

* Each PS 40 program member will receive a team shirt and a www.chesskid.com gold membership.

Support PS 40 Chess:

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

Contact Your PS 40 Coaching Team:

Email: ps40chessclub@gmail.com

Make sure to select a program and support PS 40 option in order to process the order.