PS 198 Chess Club & Team:

 

TEAM RECOGNITION:

  • Placed third in the 2023 K-3 Under-700 section at Nationals in our first full season!

  • Had 17 participants at the 2023 New York State Championship in Saratoga Springs

Program Vision:

From complete beginners to advancing tournament players, our goal is that all PS 198 players can experience both the joy & significant social/educational benefits of learning and playing chess. Our PS 198 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).

Program Rates:

  • Monday Chess Club & Team: $745 per semester

  • Wednesday Chess Club & Team: $745 per semester

  • Monday + Wednesday Chess Club & Team Practice: $1,280 per semester

  • If there's any scheduling concerns, please contact ps198chess@gmail.com

  • Optional Single 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 ps198chess@gmail.com and at pick-up, provide $20 to the coach in charge.

  • 10% sibling discount available

  • Financial assistance available - email ps198chess@gmail.com

* Each PS 198 program member will receive a team shirt and a www.chesskid.com gold membership.

ICN class groupings (subject to change based on program enrollment):

  • Advanced Coaching For players with an eye towards competition

  • Intermediate coaching and play

  • introductory coaching and social play

Monday Team Practice

Spring Monday 2025: February 3rd - June 9th

(WE FOLLOW NYC DOE SCHOOL CALENDAR: DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*)

  • February 3rd, 10th, 24th

  • March 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th

  • April 7th, 21st, 28th

  • May 5th, 12th, 19th

  • June 2nd, 9th

Fall Monday 2024: September 16th - January 27th

(WE FOLLOW NYC DOE SCHOOL CALENDAR: DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*)

  • December 2nd, 9th, 16th

  • January 6th, 13th, 27th

Players will be dropped off directly from their teachers to Chess instructors at dismissal and remain onsite at PS 198. They will have a light snack followed by training and play. Most activities will take place in classrooms, although we may occasionally use other PS 198 shared spaces like the courtyard or cafeteria. Pickup will be from 3rd Ave. at 5 p.m. We will also offer the option for extended programming with pickup at 6:00 p.m.

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 198 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.

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 198 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 198 program member will receive a team shirt and a www.chesskid.com gold membership.

Wednesday Chess Club & Team

Spring Wednesday 2025: February 5th - June 11th

(WE FOLLOW NYC DOE SCHOOL CALENDAR: DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*)

  • February 5th, 12th, 26th

  • March 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th

  • April 2nd, 9th, 23rd, 30th

  • May 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th

  • June 4th, 11th

Fall Wednesday 2024: September 18th - January 29th

(WE FOLLOW NYC DOE SCHOOL CALENDAR: DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*)

  • December 4th, 11th, 18th

  • January 8th, 15th, 22nd

Team Competitions:

Our PS 198 Team will compete at Local, City, State & National competitions.

Contact Your PS 198 Coaching Team:

Email - ps198chess@gmail.com