PS 130M Chess Club & Team:
TEAM RECOGNITION:
2025 Supernationals debut - individuals top 100 in the country (K-3 u1000 & K-5 Championship)
2025 NY State championship - top 20 (K-5 U1400), top 25 (K-5 U1000)
2024 Grade Nationals Championship - tied 10th (4th grade), 15th place (2nd grade)
2024 Elementary nationally ranked team - 4th place (K-5 Championship)
2023 National Chess Championship - Individual Winner (K-5 U1200 section)
2023 Grade NATIONAL Championship - INDIVIDUAL CHAMPION (K-5 u1200)
2023 NY State championship team - 3rd place (K-5th u1400)
2022 nationally ranked team - 3rd place (K-6th u1000)
May 2022 - 1st manhattan cup winner
Program Vision:
From complete beginners to advancing tournament players our goal is that all PS 130M players can experience both the joy & significant social/educational benefits of learning and playing chess. Our PS 130M 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):
Queens & Kings: 800+ USCF
Rooks: U800 USCF (500-799 USCF) & advancing tournament players
Bishops: U500 USCF & players with an eye on competitive play
Knights: U300 USCF & social developmental play
Pawns: K-1 introductory coaching and play
Program Rates:
Friday Chess Club & Team: $745 per semester
Optional Late pick up 5:00 - 6:00 pm: extra $165 per semester
Email ps130Mchess@gmail.com for any one time late pick-up. Provide the $20 fee to the coach at pickup.
If Payment Plans, Financial assistance needed - email ps130Mchess@gmail.com
* Each PS 130M program member will receive a team shirt and a www.chesskid.com gold membership.
Friday Chess Club & Team:
Fall Friday 2025: September 19th - January 26th
(WE FOLLOW NYC DOE SCHOOL CALENDAR: DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*)
September 19th, 26th
October 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st
November 7th, 14th, 21st
December 5th, 12th, 19th
January 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
Players will meet directly after-school in the Playroom. Light snack, training and play will take place in classrooms onsite at PS 130M. Pickup will occur at 5:00 PM outside Hester Street lot.
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 130M will have weekly opening meetings, where past week’s success is recognized, the upcoming events are emphasized, and expectations and team spirit is reinforced.
* Each PS 130M program member will receive a team shirt and a www.chesskid.com gold membership.
PS 130M Team Competitions:
Our PS 130M Team will compete at local, City, State & National competitions.