CHESS CLUB

Winter 2026 CHESS CLUB
We now offer two weekly chess clubs aimed at different skill levels. If you have questions, please send us a message using the contact form.

In-person: (3rd grade and above)
Location: Astoria, NY 11106
Dates: Wednesdays | January 14 - March 11, 2026 ( except February 18)
8 Sessions, 6:00 -7:00 pm
Maximum 14 students per class
This chess club is for children who already know how to play a legal game of chess. The goal of the club is to provide an opportunity to play over the board and help students prepare for competitive tournaments. A short lesson will be given, followed by time to test their skills against their peers. They will learn to create strategic plans, identify targets and goals, understand piece relationships, think ahead, calculate variations, and consider their opponent’s defense. We usually end with a club tournament. USCF membership may be required for more experienced players.
Registration Closed

(Please Note: If the venue cancels a specific date due to a conflict, the club with either go online or schedule a make-up.)
Please contact us if you have any questions or if you would like to be added to the wait list.

IN-SCHOOL PROGRAM

Move One Chess specializes in classroom, in-school chess programs for elementary school students. The primary goal of the program is to not only learn to play a legal game of chess, but to also provide children with an opportunity to reap the academic benefits of learning the game and give students the skills to later develop foresight while learning strategies, tactics, calculation, and thought process as applied to chess.

Every Move One Chess session begins with a teacher-led, interactive lesson with a specific aim. An activity is then given to the students to reinforce the newly introduced skill, as well as time to play a full game of chess against one of their peers.