PS 527 Chess Club & Team:
Team RECOGNITION:
Fielded complete teams in two different sections at 2023 Nationals in our first full season!
Had the individual 2023 K-1 Under-400 State Champion!
Program Vision:
From complete beginners to advancing tournament players, our goal is that all PS 527 players can experience both the joy & significant social/educational benefits of learning and playing chess. Our PS 527 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 social play
Program Rates:
Tuesday Chess Club & Team: $745 per semester
Thursday Chess Club & Team: $745 per semester
Tuesday Chess Club & Team + Thursday Team Practice: $1280 per semester
If there's any scheduling concerns, please contact ps527chess@gmail.com
Optional One-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 ps527chess@gmail.com & at pick-up, provide the coach in charge $20.
10% sibling discount available
Financial assistance available - email ps527chess@gmail.com
* Each PS 527 program member will receive a team shirt and also a www.chesskid.com gold membership.
Tuesday Chess Club & Team
Spring Tuesday 2025: February 4th - June 10th
(WE FOLLOW NYC DOE SCHOOL CALENDAR: DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*)
May 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
June 3rd, 10th
Fall Tuesday 2025: September 16th - January 27th
(WE FOLLOW NYC DOE SCHOOL CALENDAR: DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*)
September 16th, 30th
October 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
November 18th, 25th
December 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd
January 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
Players will be picked up directly after-school and brought to the classrooms for a light snack. Training and play will take place in classrooms onsite at PS 527. Program pickup will occur at 5:00 PM in the cafeteria.
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 527 will have a weekly opening meeting, where past week’s success is recognized, 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 527 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 527 program member will receive a team shirt and also a www.chesskid.com gold membership.
Thursday Team Practice
Spring Thursday 2025: February 6th - June 12th
(WE FOLLOW NYC DOE SCHOOL CALENDAR: DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*)
February 6th, 13th, 27th
March 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
April 3rd, 10th, 24th
May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
June 12th
Fall Thursday 2025: September 18th - January 29th
(WE FOLLOW NYC DOE SCHOOL CALENDAR: DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*)
September 18th, 25th
October 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
November 13th, 20th
December 4th, 11th, 18th
January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
Team Competitions:
Our PS 527 Team will compete at Local, City, State & National competitions.