PS 130K Chess Club & Team:
Team RECOGNITION:
2022 New York State championship champions
2022 Elementary Nationals champions
2023 Elementary Nationals Under 900 champions
2023 All Girls States under 900 champions, K-1 Champions
2024 New York State Primary champions
Program Vision:
From complete beginners to advancing tournament players, our goal is that all PS 130K players can experience both the joy & significant social/educational benefits of learning and playing chess. Our PS 130K 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):
Bishops: U600 USCF & players with an eye towards competition
Knights: Social developmental play
Pawns: K-1, introductory coaching & play
Program Rates:
Please note, starting August 1st, Fall Semester price will be $745
Please note, starting August 1st, Fall Semester 2 day price will be $1280
Please note, starting August 1st, Fall Semester 3 day price will be $1920
Monday Chess Club & Team: $695 per semester
Additional Thursday Chess Club & Team: $695 per semester
Additional Friday Chess Club & Team: $695 per semester
Monday Chess Club & Team + Thursday or Friday Team Practice: $1195 per semester
Monday + Thursday + Friday Chess Club & Team Practice: $1790 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
For any one time late pick-up, email ps130chessclub@gmail.com & at pick-up, provide the coach in charge $20.
10% sibling discount available
Financial assistance available - email ps130chessclub@gmail.com
* Each PS 130K program member will receive a team shirt and a www.chesskid.com gold membership.
Monday Chess Club & Team
Fall Monday 2024: September 16th - January 27th
(WE FOLLOW NYC DOE SCHOOL CALENDAR: DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*)
September 16th, 23rd, 30th
October 7th, 21st, 28th
November 4th, 18th, 25th
December 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd
January 6th, 13th, 27th
Spring Monday 2024: February 6th - June 10th
(WE FOLLOW NYC DOE SCHOOL CALENDAR: DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*)
May 6th, 13th, 20th
June 3rd, 10th
Players will be picked up directly after-school and brought to the classrooms for a light snack. Training and play will take place in classrooms onsite at PS 130K. Program pickup will occur at 5:00 PM in the 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.
PS 130K will have a weekly opening meeting, where past week’s success is recognized, upcoming events are emphasized, and expectations and team spirit is reinforced.
Each class grouping will participate in a weekly lesson followed by serious match play. The weekly lessons are intended to be highly interactive where each student is expected to participate and contribute. The serious match play will be used to replicate a tournament environment and teach students the practical competitive skills they need to be successful in tournament play.
Program leadership will ensure a single thread of PS 130K team spirit and standards in each class. Coaches will get to know each player in the program and be able to speak on each one’s 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 everyone. 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 PS 130K program member will receive a team shirt and a www.chesskid.com gold membership.
Thursday Team Practice
Fall Thursday 2024: September 19th - January 30th
(WE FOLLOW NYC DOE SCHOOL CALENDAR: DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*)
September 19th, 26th
October 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st
November 7, 14th, 21st
December 5th, 12th, 19th
January 2nd, 9th , 16th, 23rd, 30th
Spring Thursday 2024: February 1st - June 13th
(WE FOLLOW NYC DOE SCHOOL CALENDAR: DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*)
May 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
June 13th
Friday Chess Club & Team
Fall Friday 2024: September 20th - January 31st
(WE FOLLOW NYC DOE SCHOOL CALENDAR: DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*)
September 20th, 27th
October 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
November 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd
December 6th, 13th, 20th
January 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st
Team Competitions:
Our PS 130K Team will compete at Local, City, State & National competitions.
Contact Your PS 130K Coaching Team:
Email - ps130chessclub@gmail.com