Class Schedule:

Fall 2026 – Session I
August 27th – October 8th
No Class: September 10th
Thursdays from 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM: PowerChess Club
Thursdays from 4:20 PM – 5:20 PM: Tournament Chess

Fall 2026 – Session II
October 22nd – December 3rd
No Class: November 26th
Thursdays from 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM: PowerChess Club
Thursdays from 4:20 PM – 5:20 PM: Tournament Chess

On-Site Location
Classroom to be determined by school administration

Dates are based on the current district calendar and may be adjusted if needed.

Mcpolin Elementary School Registration

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$125.00

PowerChess Club Program

Whether your child is brand new to chess or already has experience playing chess, the PowerChess Club After-School Program tailors lessons so every student can grow their skills and play games weekly!

In this program, students will:

♟️Discover the FUNdamentals of chess while playing chess mini-games
♟️Learn piece movement, checkmating patterns, and chess strategies
♟️Develop critical thinking skills, good sportsmanship, and other life skills
♟️Play games weekly to practice skills learned throughout the program

What is included with your student’s registration:

  • ️Premium 1-hour chess instruction weekly from a trained PowerChess instructor

  • ️Premium Membership to the world’s largest children’s chess website, chesskid.com (a value of $49.00)

  • ️Ability to win chess prizes!

Tournament Chess Program

The Tournament Chess 6-week After-School Program is designed for students who already have chess experience, including knowledge of how all the pieces move and an understanding of check, checkmate, and stalemate.

In this program, students will:
♟️ Compete in weekly chess tournament games
♟️ Learn advanced checkmating patterns and tactical problem solving
♟️ Explore new opening, middle game, and endgame strategies
♟️ Enhance their overall understanding of chess and competitive play

This program is perfect for students who already know how to play and want to take their game to the next level.

What is included with your student’s registration:

  • Premium 1-hour chess instruction weekly from a trained PowerChess instructor

  • ️Premium Membership to the world’s largest children’s chess website, chesskid.com (a value of $49.00)

  • ️Ability to win chess prizes!

  • Competitive, in-program, chess tournament to prepare students for chess tournaments!