Let’s play some chess!
The Heritage Chess club will to meet for 12 weeks beginning in January of 2026. Each session will typically provide a small lesson about chess rules, tactics and / or strategy followed by plenty of time to actually play chess.
The last few sessions of our program will be conducted as an in-club tournament where scholars can compete with other chess players of similar skill levels to win prizes.
Intended for both beginning and intermediate chess scholars in grades 2 through 8. No experience necessary.
Cost and availability
$225 for the spring 2026 semester.
16 of 16 spaces available.
(Last updated: January 4)
Dates and times
All sessions begin when school is dismissed at 3:15pm for elementary school scholars or 3:30pm for junior high scholars.
Pickup time is at 4:30pm at the front of the school.
January – 27th
February – 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th
March – 3rd, 24th, 31st.
April – 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
In-club tournament
The format for our in-club tournament will be determined based on the number and skill level of our chess club scholars.
Prizes typically include a customized chess set from House of Staunton.
“Chess is a game by its form, an art by its content and a science by the difficulty of gaining mastery in it.”
— Tigran Petrosian
Chess has a global history and common vocabulary that can open doors for lasting friendships. With every gambit and exchange, chess players have an opportunity to learn about one another and to share a common experience.
Although the game is complex, the rules and piece movements are easy to understand. Your scholar will learn everything needed to play a full game from opening moves to checkmate within the first 6 weeks of our program.
Experienced players will also find plenty of opportunity to dive deeper into tactics and strategy with an emphasis on analysis and group learning.
Chess tactics and strategy are the keys upon which a whole range of skills can be acquired including problem solving, attention to detail, consequences to actions, time management and sharpening of focus.
Chess FAQs
Can learning chess help my scholar succeed in school?
Absolutely. There have been a number of academic studies conducted to demonstrate the role that chess has in education. One such study can be found using the following citation. It is the basis for the remainder of the FAQs in this list.
KARAKUŞ, Gülçin (2023) “Chess and Education,” Educational Considerations: Vol. 49: No. 2. https://doi.org/10.4148/0146-9282.2365
Which developmental growth areas will learning chess improve?
Chess education is beneficial in areas such as students’ general intelligence, concentration, self-control, analytical thinking, and reading skills.
Chess also positively affects and develops students’ personality and character. It gives a sense of “self-confidence” and improves this feeling, enables them to know and reveal their strengths and abilities better.
Chess provides some skills that cannot be acquired by traditional teaching methods including the development of logical thinking skills, self-confidence, self-worth, and communication.
Will my scholar make friends while playing chess?
Yes! Playing games like chess helps students to socialize and establish close friendships. Learning chess etiquite along with the actual mechanics of the game allows scholars to understand the importance of following the rules, playing friendly, accept losing and to celebrate the winner.