Children grades 3rd-8th grade are invited to participate in CYC Chess through Sacred Heart Valley Park and St. Louis Chess Club. Children will be divided into two groups depending on how many register based on experience level: Beginner (new players) and intermediate (students with basic chess knowledge).
St. Louis Chess Club will provide instruction which will offer the following goals:
Introduce students to chess while building critical thinking and focus
Encourage sportsmanship, patience, and problem-solving skills
Provide a safe, fun & inclusive environment for all skill levels
Prepare interested students for CYC and other scholastic chess competitions
Weekly Practices – Thursdays, 6:00–8:00 PM
11/20, 12/4, 12/11, 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 2/5, 2/19
6:00–7:00 PM → Session 1
7:00–8:00 PM → Session 2
No practice on 11/27 (Thanksgiving).
Competitions (Saturday)
12/13 – Competition #1 at St. Joseph Cottleville