NEST+M Chess Club & Team:
2024-2025 TEAM RECOGNITION:
2025 Supernationals Championship - 6th place nationally ranked (K-5 Championship)
2025 All-Girls National Championship - 3rd place (under 12)
2024 NY STATE CHAMPIONSHIP - 2nd place (K-1 U400), 5th place (K-5 u1400)
2024 Grades nationally ranked Teams - 5th place (Grade 1), Tied for 3rd (Grade 3), tied for 5th (Grade 4)
2024 NY State Girls Championship - 1st place (K-3 U600), 3rd place (K-6 U900), & 3rd place across all sections
2024 Elementary national Championship - 3rd place (K-1 u500)
2024 All-Girls National Championship - 6th place (under 10)
Program Vision:
From complete beginners to advancing tournament players our goal is that all NEST+M players can experience both the joy & significant social/educational benefits of learning and playing chess. Our NEST+M 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: U1000 USCF
Rooks: U800 USCF (500-799 USCF)
Bishops: U500 USCF & advancing tournament playersn
Knights: U300 USCF & players with an eye for competitive play
Pawns: K-1, introductory coaching & play
Program Rates:
Wednesday Chess Club & Team: $745 per semester
Thursday Chess Club & Team: $745 per semester
Wednesday + Thursday Chess Club & Team: $1280 per semester
Optional One-Day Late pick up 5:00 - 6:00 pm: extra $165 per semester
Optional Two-Day Late pick up 5:00 - 6:00 pm: extra $330 per semester
Email NESTMchess@gmail.com for any scheduling or late pick-up concerns ($20 fee to the coach at pickup).
10% sibling discount / financial assistance available: email NESTMchess@gmail.com
*Each NEST+M program member will receive a team shirt and a www.chesskid.com gold membership.
Wednesday Chess Club & Team
(WE FOLLOW NYC DOE SCHOOL CALENDAR: DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*)
Fall Wednesday 2025: September 17th - January 28th
September 17th
October 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
November 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
December 3rd, 10th, 17th
January 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
Spring Wednesday 2026: February - June
February
March
April
May
June
Thursday Chess Club & Team
(WE FOLLOW NYC DOE SCHOOL CALENDAR: DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*)
Fall Thursday 2025: September 18th - January 29th
September 18th, 25th
October 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
November 13th, 20th
December 4th, 11th, 18th
January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
Spring Thursday 2026: February - June
February
March
April
May
June
Directly after-school, Grades K-1 are picked up directly from classroom by coaches and Grades 2-8 meet the coaches in the cafeteria for a light snack and class groupings. Lessons and play will take place in classrooms onsite at NEST+M. Pickup will occur at 5:00 PM in cafeteria.
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.
NEST+M 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.
Program leadership will ensure a single thread of NEST+M 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.
*Each NEST+M program member will receive a team shirt and a www.chesskid.com gold membership.
Team Competitions:
Our NEST+M Team will compete at Local, City, State & National competitions.