PS 281 Chess Club & Team:
TEAM RECOGNITION:
Three Time City Championship competitors
Program Vision:
From complete beginners to advancing tournament players, our goal is that all PS 281 players can experience both the joy & significant social/educational benefits of learning and playing chess. Our PS 281 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):
Advanced Coaching For players with an eye towards competition
Intermediate coaching and play
introductory coaching and play
Program:
Please email ps281chess@gmail.com if you have any questions.
* Each PS 281 program member will receive a team shirt and a www.chesskid.com gold membership.
Monday Chess Club & Team
Fall Monday 2026: September 28th - January 25th
September 28th
October 5th, 19th, 26th
November 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
December 7th, 14th, 21st
January 4th, 11th, 25th
Tuesday Chess Club & Team
Fall Tuesday 2026: September 22nd - January 26th
September 22nd, 29th
October 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
November 10th, 17th, 24th
December 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd
January 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
Wednesday Chess Club & Team
Fall Wednesday 2026: September 23rd - January 27th
September 23rd, 30th
October 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
November 4th, 18th, 25th
December 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd
January 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
Thursday Chess Club & Team
Fall Thursday 2026: September 24th - January 28th
September 24th
October 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
November 5th, 12th, 19th
December 3rd, 10th, 17th
January 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
Players will meet in the cafeteria directly after-school. Training and play will take place in classrooms onsite at PS 281. Pickup will occur at 4:30 PM in the lobby. If you child is in another club, they will return to the cafeteria and join their correct club.
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 281 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 PS 281 program member will receive a team shirt and a www.chesskid.com gold membership.
PS 281 Team Competitions:
Our PS 281 Team will compete at local, City, State & National competitions.
Contact Your PS 281 Coaching Team:
Email: ps281chess@gmail.com