PS 295 Chess Team

PS 295 Chess Team

295 Chess Club & Team

295 Chess Club & Team

We are offering a free trial class to introduce new players to our team! The team features instruction, game play, as well as community building. We welcome players of all skill levels including complete beginners! Below are some highlights of what we have to offer as a program.

Our program stands out from other programs by:

  • PS 295’s team spirit is highlighted with each fully registered child having a team chess shirt to represent our school

  • We offer all fully registered student’s access to ChessKid.com’s premium features - an incredible learning tool that kids use to train on a weekly basis. Because of our emphasis on training, even complete beginners will surprise themselves with how much they are able to learn and take in!

  • Each class is provided a snack and is then split into groups according to skill level/ability to allow each child to receive the most optimal learning experience

  • We hold weekly and monthly tournaments that our team will compete in where we will go up against other schools. Team and individual awards are given at these events. 

  • Full day training camps will be held during school closure dates. Training camps are open and suited for children of all levels. These are days of game time, recess, instruction and fun with lunch provided.

  • Our goal is to develop a team that will compete at top events such as the State and National championships.

  • We meet every Thursday starting this Thursday 9/22

To take advantage of the free trial offer or for any other financial aid assistance, reach out to ps295chess@gmail.com! Free trial class is limited to the first 20 signups!

Chess Team

  • Chess Team Practice

    Chess team practice

Chess Team

  • Chess Team Practice

    Chess Team Practice

Chess Team

  • Chess Team Practice

    Chess Team Practice

Chess Team

  • Chess Team Practice

    Chess Team Practice

ICN Team Tournament

  • ICN Team Tournament

    ICN Team Tournament

PS 295 Queen Bees Chess Families

Dear PS 295 Queen Bees Chess Families!
 
Happy Thursday! This past weekend was just incredible as I watched my other schools and coaches come together to support our Queen Bees at the New York State Championships! 
Ethan showed every school and competitor that our PS 295 Queen Bees have entered the world of competitive chess!
The competition was fierce as this was the highest level of elementary chess.
 
60 minutes per competitor with a 10 second delay each move, games can last more than two hours and after review they go right back to playing another game. They had to do this three times a day for 2 consecutive days with daylight savings taking an hour away from their rest.
 
Ethan accomplished something amazing and even scored 2.5 points at the highest level of competitive chess. I could not be more proud and hope to see more of our Queen Bees come together for future major events.
 
I plan for all our Queen Bees who went to the State Championships to share their experiences and encourage their teammates to come join us at the next upcoming major events.
 
I want to begin preparing our team to chase after multiple titles across several sections at upcoming major events, we have All-Girls Nationals in April and Elementary Nationals in May!
 
In order to give our Queen Bees the best environment for success, we are hosting many events that are focused on developing new players, introducing a team aspect into chess, and improving individual skills.
 
In preparation of the All-Girls Nationals in April, we want to invite all our girls to join us at the Monthly All-Girls Event! Our event includes both educational and competitive aspects. 
The groups will be divided by skill level before beginning their lessons. Competitors will play against 3 players nearest to their skill in a quad style tournament and the top 2 finishers of each quad will be given medals.
Our largest tournament held once a month, the team tournament allows players to all compete on behalf of their team. 
Players are grouped into sections based on skill level, this will be an effective way to introduce the team aspect of competitive chess.
Our Rookie Academy is designed to prepare our youngest chess players for tournament life. This event is open to all players Under 300 USCF Rating. 
This includes unrated players and players who are just starting to engage in tournament play. Students will play multiple rounds of rated matches. 
Students will join in lessons consisting of but not limited to: tournament etiquette, chess notation, chess clock usage, tournament rules, pairings, game analysis, sportsmanship. 
I welcome everyone to come experience the joys of competitive chess!
Our unique team-first approach to training camps caters to both beginning players and teams preparing for city, state, & national competitions. 
Our camps provide a perfect combination of USCF-rated match play, group analysis, individual coaching opportunities, daily themed lectures, social play and much more. 
Players will be grouped based on their appropriate level, and additional sports, activities, and social play will be included throughout each day.
Focus should be put on lessons, puzzles, and workouts. 
There is a Super King level after reaching King level 100. 
ChessKid Rating goals should be to surpass 1000, 2000, and 3000 ChessKid Rating respectively.
 
There is currently an early bird special for our Brooklyn Summer Camp, make sure to take advantage and register before it ends!
I look forward to seeing all of our Queen Bees today!
 
Best,
Coach Eddie
 
 
Brooklyn Training Camp (All School Closures) - Sign up here
National Elementary Championship (5/12-5/14) - Sign up here
 
 
 

New York State Championships in Saratoga

    

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