PS 130M Chess Club & Team:
TEAM RECOGNITION:
Individual National Chess Championship 2023 Winner in the K-5 U1200 section
2023 NATIONAL INDIVIDUAL CHAMPION - K-5 u1200
2023 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):
Kings: 1000+ USCF
Queens: 800+ USCF
Rooks: U800 USCF (500-799 USCF) & with an eye towards competition
Bishops: U500 USCF & advancing Tournament players
Knights: U300 USCF & social developmental play
Pawns: K-1 introductory coaching and play
Program Rates:
Friday Chess Club & Team: $695 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:
Spring 2024: February 2nd - June 14th
(WE FOLLOW NYC DOE SCHOOL CALENDAR: DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*)
February 2nd, 9th, 16th
March 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd
April 5th, 12th, 19th
May 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st
June 14th
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.