NEST+M Chess Club & Team:
TEAM RECOGNITION:
2023 NATIONALLY RANKED TEAM - Tied 2nd place, K-1 CHAMPIONSHIP & 2nd PLACE, K-3 U1000
2023 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM - 2nd place, K-5 U1000 & 3RD PLACE, K-3 U800 (Top 10 across 4 sections)
2022 NATIONALLY RANKED Grades TEAM - Top 20 across 5 Grades (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, & 6th)
2021 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM - 2nd place, K-1 U400 (Top 5 across 5 sections)
Attended All-Girls Championships
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 & with an eye towards competition
Knights: U300 USCF & advancing Tournament players
Pawns: K-1, introductory coaching & play
Program Rates:
Please note, starting August 1st, Fall Semester price will be $745
Wednesday Chess Club & Team: $695 per semester
If there's any scheduling concerns, please contact NESTMchess@gmail.com
10% sibling discount available
Optional Late pick up 5:00 - 6:00 pm: extra $165 per semester
Email NESTMchess@gmail.com for any one time late pick-up. Provide the $20 fee to the coach at pickup.
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
Fall 2024: September - January 29th
(WE FOLLOW NYC DOE SCHOOL CALENDAR: DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*)
September 18th, 25th
October 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
November 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
December 4th, 11th, 18th
January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
Spring Wednesday 2024: February 7th - June 12th
(WE FOLLOW NYC DOE SCHOOL CALENDAR: DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*)
May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
June 5th, 12th
K-1st Grades are picked up directly from classroom by coaches. 2nd-8th Grade players will meet in the cafeteria directly after-school 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.