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?
Brookside School 54 (on-site registration)
Harshman Middle School (on-site registration)
The Path School (on-site registration)
James W. Riley #43 (on-site registration)

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:
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We recruit a volunteer coach (if school qualifies);
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We get sponsorships to cover a paid coach's stipend;
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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...
Title I School Programs are made possible
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Upcoming Events

Blitz Night!Tue, Nov 25Latvian Community Center
Weekly Chess NightTue, Dec 02Latvian Community Center
Friday Night ActionFri, Dec 05Pleasant View Lutheran Church
Bughouse Brawl VSun, Dec 07St. Monica School (Enter Door 15)
Friday Night ActionFri, Dec 12Pleasant View Lutheran Church
Inaugural Girls City Chess ChampionshipSat, Dec 13St. Paul's Church (North Entrance)
Weekly Chess NightTue, Dec 16Latvian Community Center
Friday Night ActionFri, Dec 19Pleasant View Lutheran Church
2-Day Winter Break Chess CampMon, Dec 22St. Monica School (Enter Door 3)
Weekly Chess NightTue, Dec 23Latvian Community Center
2-Day Winter Break Chess CampMon, Dec 29St. Thomas Aquinas School (Bethany Room)
One-Day Winter Break Chess CampFri, Jan 02St. Barnabas Catholic School
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