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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 54 (open)

Butler Lab 60 (full)

Charity Dye School 27 (full)

Cold Spring (full)

George W Julian 57 (open)

Girls in STEM Academy (full)

Harriet Tubman School (on-site registration)

Herron Prep (full)

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

Jewish Community Center (open)

St. Monica (full)

St. Thomas Aquinas (full)

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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, Sep 17
    Latvian Community Center
    Sep 17, 2024, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Latvian Community Center, 1008 W 64th St, Indianapolis, IN 46260, USA
    Sep 17, 2024, 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, Sep 24
    Latvian Community Center
    Sep 24, 2024, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Latvian Community Center, 1008 W 64th St, Indianapolis, IN 46260, USA
    Sep 24, 2024, 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 (SPECIAL: FREE FOR MEMBERS!)
    Weekly Chess Night (SPECIAL: FREE FOR MEMBERS!)
    Tue, Oct 01
    Latvian Community Center
    Oct 01, 2024, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Latvian Community Center, 1008 W 64th St, Indianapolis, IN 46260, USA
    Oct 01, 2024, 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, Oct 06
    St. Monica School Gym (Enter Door 15)
    Oct 06, 2024, 1:45 PM – 6:00 PM
    St. Monica School Gym (Enter Door 15), 6131 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46228, USA
    Oct 06, 2024, 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, Oct 08
    Latvian Community Center
    Oct 08, 2024, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Latvian Community Center, 1008 W 64th St, Indianapolis, IN 46260, USA
    Oct 08, 2024, 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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  • Fall Break Chess Camp (w/ optional rated tourney)
    Fall Break Chess Camp (w/ optional rated tourney)
    Thu, Oct 17
    St. Thomas Aquinas School (Bethany Room)
    Oct 17, 2024, 9:00 AM – Oct 18, 2024, 12:00 PM
    St. Thomas Aquinas School (Bethany Room), 4600 N Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46208, USA
    Oct 17, 2024, 9:00 AM – Oct 18, 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 mastering three dozen basic checkmating patterns (with recreation time!) Optional USCF-rated tourney Friday 12-3p.
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  • Scholastic Sunday Tournament
    Scholastic Sunday Tournament
    Sun, Nov 03
    St. Monica School Gym (Enter Door 15)
    Nov 03, 2024, 1:45 PM – 6:00 PM
    St. Monica School Gym (Enter Door 15), 6131 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46228, USA
    Nov 03, 2024, 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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  • CYO Invitational
    CYO Invitational
    Sat, Nov 16
    St. Thomas Aquinas School Gym
    Nov 16, 2024, 8:45 AM – 12:20 PM
    St. Thomas Aquinas School Gym, 4600 N Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46208, USA
    Nov 16, 2024, 8:45 AM – 12:20 PM
    St. Thomas Aquinas School Gym, 4600 N Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46208, USA
    A USCF-rated tournament for the top players in the Fall 2024 Catholic Youth Organization league (participation is by invitation from coaches only).
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  • Turkey Tornado
    Turkey Tornado
    Sat, Nov 23
    St. Paul Episcopal Church
    Nov 23, 2024, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
    St. Paul Episcopal Church, 6050 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46208, USA
    Nov 23, 2024, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
    St. Paul Episcopal Church, 6050 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46208, USA
    Happy Thanksgiving! A four-round Swiss (60+10), USCF-rated chess tournament with $1,000 in prizes (based on 60 players)
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  • Bughouse Brawl III
    Bughouse Brawl III
    Sun, Dec 01
    St. Monica School (Enter Door 15)
    Dec 01, 2024, 1:45 PM – 5:30 PM
    St. Monica School (Enter Door 15), 6131 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46228, USA
    Dec 01, 2024, 1:45 PM – 5:30 PM
    St. Monica School (Enter Door 15), 6131 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46228, USA
    Indy's semi-annual 2-on-2 bughouse chess tournament for kids--a popular and fun variant of chess!
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