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chess in schools

Chess has repeatedly been shown to improve problem-solving; grow dendrites in the brain; and increase creativity, spatial thinking, memory, and concentration.  Like sports, it can teach discipline, sportsmanship, and build self-confidence.  For these reasons, we would love to eventually bring chess study and play to every school in Greater Indianapolis possible!

Looking to register your child for an existing school chess program?

CFI 27 (open)  -  St. Thomas Aquinas (full) -  Cold Spring (full)

Harriet Tubman  -  Herron Prep (open)

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After School, Before School, or Lunch Chess

It can be easy to partner with Indy Chess to make chess an extracurricular activity!  We currently partner with many schools to offer either a weekly afterschool club with instruction and play, or a lunch/recess option one day each week.

 

If you provide the space, we can provide the supplies and instruction!  How is it funded?  Any of three ways:

  • We recruit a volunteer coach (if school qualifies);

  • We get sponsorships to cover a paid coach's stipend;

  • We charge a fee to students when we sign them up.

For all coaches, we provide background checks, monthly presentation of lesson plans, and classroom management training from teachers!  Contact us to learn more...

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Upcoming Events

  • Weekly Chess Night
    Weekly Chess Night
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Dec 05
    Indianapolis
    Dec 05, 2023, 6:15 PM – 9:30 PM
    Indianapolis, 1008 W 64th St, Indianapolis, IN 46260, USA
    Dec 05, 2023, 6:15 PM – 9:30 PM
    Indianapolis, 1008 W 64th St, Indianapolis, IN 46260, USA
    Every Tuesday kids and adults gather at the Latvian Community Center!
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  • Bughouse Brawl!
    Bughouse Brawl!
    Sun, Dec 17
    St. Monica School (Enter Door 15)
    Dec 17, 2023, 1:45 PM – 6:00 PM
    St. Monica School (Enter Door 15), 6131 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46228, USA
    Dec 17, 2023, 1:45 PM – 6:00 PM
    St. Monica School (Enter Door 15), 6131 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46228, USA
    Indy's first 2-on-2 bughouse chess tournament for kids--a popular and fun variant of chess!
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  • 2-Day Winter Break Chess Camp
    2-Day Winter Break Chess Camp
    Thu, Dec 28
    St. Thomas Aquinas School (Bethany Room)
    Dec 28, 2023, 9:00 AM – Dec 29, 2023, 12:00 PM
    St. Thomas Aquinas School (Bethany Room), 4600 N Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46208, USA
    Dec 28, 2023, 9:00 AM – Dec 29, 2023, 12:00 PM
    St. Thomas Aquinas School (Bethany Room), 4600 N Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46208, USA
    A two-day, 9am-12pm, workshop focused on practicing endgames (with casual/recreation time!)
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  • 2-Day Winter Break Chess Camp
    2-Day Winter Break Chess Camp
    Thu, Jan 04
    St. Thomas Aquinas School (Bethany Room)
    Jan 04, 2024, 9:00 AM – Jan 05, 2024, 12:00 PM
    St. Thomas Aquinas School (Bethany Room), 4600 N Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46208, USA
    Jan 04, 2024, 9:00 AM – Jan 05, 2024, 12:00 PM
    St. Thomas Aquinas School (Bethany Room), 4600 N Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46208, USA
    A two-day, 9am-12pm, workshop focused on practicing endgames (with casual/recreation time!)
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