PS 77 Lower Lab Chess Club & Team:
TEAM RECOGNITION:
K-1 National Champions (2016 & 2022)
K-3 National Champions (2019 & 2022)
First Grade National Champions (2015)
K-1 New York State Champions (2016 & 2022)
U8 Girls National Champions (2018 & 2022)
U10 Girls National Champions (2019)
Program Vision:
From complete beginners to advancing tournament players, our goal is that all PS 77 players can experience both the joy & significant social/educational benefits of learning and playing chess. Our Lower Lab 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):
Kings: 1200+ USCF
Queens: 800+ USCF
Rooks: U800 (300-799 USCF)
Bishops: U300 players with an eye towards competition
Pawns: Kindergarten, introductory coaching & play
Friday Chess Club & Team
Spring Friday 2025: February 7th - June 13th
(WE FOLLOW NYC DOE SCHOOL CALENDAR: DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*)
February 7th, 14th, 28th
March 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
April 4th, 11th, 25th
May 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
June 13th
Fall Friday 2024: September 20th - January 31st
(WE FOLLOW NYC DOE SCHOOL CALENDAR: DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*)
December 6th, 13th, 20th
January 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st
Players will meet in the auditorium directly after-school for groupings and a light snack. Training and play will take place in classrooms onsite at PS 77. Pickup will occur at 5 PM in the main lobby.
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 we see fit.
A high emphasis on participation, engagement and hard work will be placed on our most advanced classes.
Lower Lab will have a weekly meeting where the past weeks success is recognized and upcoming events are emphasized. During these weekly meetings class expectations and team spirit is reinforced.
We want each participant in our weekly training to feel connected to the program and enjoy pride in the program. Recognizing collective success is encouraged and serves as an inspiration to students from all classes and groups.
As we continue to grow our program and competitive team, there remains the opportunity for more social, less competitive play.
We will continue to welcome all players and find the right balance for each and every one. 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 77 program member will receive a team shirt and a www.chesskid.com gold membership.
Team Competitions:
Our PS 77 team will compete at local, City, State & National competitions.
Contact your Lower Lab Coaching Team:
Email: ps77chessclub@gmail.com