PS 31 Chess Club & Team:
TEAM RECOGNITION:
2023 New york state championship
K-5 Under 600 8th Place
2025 Supernationals viii
K-1 Under 500 7th Place
Program Vision:
From complete beginners to advancing tournament players our goal is that all PS 31 players can experience both the joy & significant social/educational benefits of learning and playing chess. Our PS 31 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):
Rooks: 300+ USCF
Bishops: U300 USCF Advancing players with an eye towards competition
Pawns: K-1 introductory coaching and play
Program Rates:
Tuesday Chess Club & Team: $795 per semester
Thursday Chess Club & Team: $795 per semester
Tuesday + Thursday Chess Club & Team: $1,350 per semester
Junior Chess Club & Team: $575 one time offer
Optional 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, please email ps31chess@gmail.com and provide $20 at pick-up.
10% sibling discount available
Financial assistance available - email ps31chessclub@gmail.com
* Each PS 31 program member will receive a team shirt and a www.chesskid.com gold membership.
Tuesday Chess Club & Team:
Spring Tuesday 2026: February 3rd - June 16th
(WE FOLLOW NYC DOE SCHOOL CALENDAR: DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*)
May 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
June 2nd, 9th, 16th
Fall Tuesday 2026: September 22nd - January 26th
(WE FOLLOW NYC DOE SCHOOL CALENDAR: DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*)
September 22nd, 29th
October 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
November 10th, 17th, 24th
December 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd
January 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
Thursday Chess Club & Team:
Fall Thursday 2026: September 24th - January 28th
(WE FOLLOW NYC DOE SCHOOL CALENDAR: DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*)
September 24th
October 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
November 5th, 12th, 19th
December 3rd, 10th, 17th
January 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
Players will meet directly after-school where they will have a light snack. Training and play will take place in classrooms onsite at PS 31. Pickup will occur at 5:00 PM.
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 31 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 31 program member will receive a team shirt and a www.chesskid.com gold membership.
PS 31 Team Competitions:
Our PS 31 Team will compete at local, City, State & National competitions.