Chess Club

“Chess is the sport of kings.”

What is Chess Club? 

Everyone plays chess! Whether experienced player or never played before, Chess Club is for boys and girls who want to learn how to play and master their skill. Must be willing to listen to chess instruction and participate by playing/watching in 60-minute Chess Club meetings. Other strategy games (like checkers & Connect Four) will also be utilized in Chess Club. Real boards will be used and augmented by (optional) online learning and (optional) tournament play (additional cost may be required). Chess clocks, chess notation, and multi-media will be used. Will you be the next SCCS Chess Club champion?

Who is eligible for Chess Club?

For 5th -8th grade boys and girls who want to learn, play, and master chess! Although learning as a team, only individual play will be engaged in first year. Younger students may be considered. 

minimum 6 limit15. 

Cost

$70 per student (minimum 5 students, max 15 participants).

Important Dates & Times

The chess team will meet once a week in the library on Thursdays after school 2:30-4:00 p.m. starting with first session September 4th and running through approximately December 11th. 

Please make checks payable to SCCS with “Chess Club” on the memo line or pay online. 

Registration and payment deadline is 8/22/25.

For questions or getting involved in Chess Club, please contact Mr. Gabe Flynn at [email protected].