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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?

Brookside School 54 (closed)

Butler Lab School 60 (closed)

Charity Dye School 27 (closed)

Cold Spring School (open)

George W Julian School 57 (closed)

George W Carver School 87 (closed)

Girls in STEM Academy (closed)

Harshman Middle School (open)

Harriet Tubman School (closed)

Herron Prep (closed)

James W. Riley #43 (on-site registration)

St. Joan of Arc (open)

St. Monica (open)

St. Thomas Aquinas (closed)

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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
    Tue, Jan 28
    Latvian Community Center
    Jan 28, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Latvian Community Center, 1008 W 64th St, Indianapolis, IN 46260, USA
    Jan 28, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Latvian Community Center, 1008 W 64th St, Indianapolis, IN 46260, USA
    Every Tuesday kids and adults gather at the Latvian Community Center!
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  • Club Championship!
    Club Championship!
    Sat, Feb 01
    St. Paul Episcopal Church
    Feb 01, 2025, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
    St. Paul Episcopal Church, 6050 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46208, USA
    Feb 01, 2025, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
    St. Paul Episcopal Church, 6050 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46208, USA
    A four-round Swiss (60+10), USCF-rated chess tournament with $1,000 in prizes (based on 60 players)!
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  • Scholastic Sunday Tournament
    Scholastic Sunday Tournament
    Sun, Feb 02
    St. Monica School Gym (Enter Door 15)
    Feb 02, 2025, 1:45 PM – 6:00 PM
    St. Monica School Gym (Enter Door 15), 6131 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46228, USA
    Feb 02, 2025, 1:45 PM – 6:00 PM
    St. Monica School Gym (Enter Door 15), 6131 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46228, USA
    A chess tournament for kids from kindergarten to 12th grade, rated by the US Chess Federation (with unrated section for beginners)!
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  • Weekly Chess Night
    Weekly Chess Night
    Tue, Feb 04
    Latvian Community Center
    Feb 04, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Latvian Community Center, 1008 W 64th St, Indianapolis, IN 46260, USA
    Feb 04, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Latvian Community Center, 1008 W 64th St, Indianapolis, IN 46260, USA
    Every Tuesday kids and adults gather at the Latvian Community Center!
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  • Weekly Chess Night
    Weekly Chess Night
    Tue, Feb 11
    Latvian Community Center
    Feb 11, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Latvian Community Center, 1008 W 64th St, Indianapolis, IN 46260, USA
    Feb 11, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Latvian Community Center, 1008 W 64th St, Indianapolis, IN 46260, USA
    Every Tuesday kids and adults gather at the Latvian Community Center!
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  • Weekly Chess Night
    Weekly Chess Night
    Tue, Feb 18
    Latvian Community Center
    Feb 18, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Latvian Community Center, 1008 W 64th St, Indianapolis, IN 46260, USA
    Feb 18, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Latvian Community Center, 1008 W 64th St, Indianapolis, IN 46260, USA
    Every Tuesday kids and adults gather at the Latvian Community Center!
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  • Scholastic Sunday Tournament
    Scholastic Sunday Tournament
    Sun, Mar 02
    St. Monica School Gym (Enter Door 15)
    Mar 02, 2025, 1:45 PM – 6:00 PM
    St. Monica School Gym (Enter Door 15), 6131 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46228, USA
    Mar 02, 2025, 1:45 PM – 6:00 PM
    St. Monica School Gym (Enter Door 15), 6131 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46228, USA
    A chess tournament for kids from kindergarten to 12th grade, rated by the US Chess Federation (with unrated section for beginners)!
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  • Scholastic Sunday Tournament
    Scholastic Sunday Tournament
    Sun, Apr 06
    St. Monica School Gym (Enter Door 15)
    Apr 06, 2025, 1:45 PM – 6:00 PM
    St. Monica School Gym (Enter Door 15), 6131 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46228, USA
    Apr 06, 2025, 1:45 PM – 6:00 PM
    St. Monica School Gym (Enter Door 15), 6131 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46228, USA
    A chess tournament for kids from kindergarten to 12th grade, rated by the US Chess Federation (with unrated section for beginners)!
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