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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 (open)

Butler Lab School 60 (full)

Charity Dye School 27 (full)

Cold Spring School (full)

George W Julian School 57 (open)

George W Carver School 87 (open)

Girls in STEM Academy (full)

Harriet Tubman School (on-site registration)

Herron Prep (full)

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

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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    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
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    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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  • Weekly Chess Night
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    Tue, Nov 26
    Latvian Community Center
    Nov 26, 2024, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Latvian Community Center, 1008 W 64th St, Indianapolis, IN 46260, USA
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    Latvian Community Center, 1008 W 64th St, Indianapolis, IN 46260, USA
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    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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  • Weekly Chess Night
    Weekly Chess Night
    Tue, Dec 03
    Latvian Community Center
    Dec 03, 2024, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Latvian Community Center, 1008 W 64th St, Indianapolis, IN 46260, USA
    Dec 03, 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, Dec 10
    Latvian Community Center
    Dec 10, 2024, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Latvian Community Center, 1008 W 64th St, Indianapolis, IN 46260, USA
    Dec 10, 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, Dec 17
    Latvian Community Center
    Dec 17, 2024, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Latvian Community Center, 1008 W 64th St, Indianapolis, IN 46260, USA
    Dec 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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    Scholastic Sunday @The Indiana Memorial!
    Sun, Dec 29
    La Quinta Inn & Suites Indy South
    Dec 29, 2024, 12:45 PM – 5:00 PM
    La Quinta Inn & Suites Indy South, 5120 Victory Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46203, USA
    Dec 29, 2024, 12:45 PM – 5:00 PM
    La Quinta Inn & Suites Indy South, 5120 Victory Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46203, 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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  • 2-Day Winter Break Chess Camp
    2-Day Winter Break Chess Camp
    Mon, Dec 30
    St. Thomas Aquinas School (Bethany Room)
    Dec 30, 2024, 9:00 AM – Dec 31, 2024, 12:00 PM
    St. Thomas Aquinas School (Bethany Room), 4600 N Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46208, USA
    Dec 30, 2024, 9:00 AM – Dec 31, 2024, 12:00 PM
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    A two-day, 9am-12pm, workshop focused on practicing endgames (with casual/recreation time!)
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  • 2-Day Winter Break Chess Camp
    2-Day Winter Break Chess Camp
    Thu, Jan 02
    St. Thomas Aquinas School (Bethany Room)
    Jan 02, 2025, 9:00 AM – Jan 03, 2025, 12:00 PM
    St. Thomas Aquinas School (Bethany Room), 4600 N Illinois St, Indianapolis, IN 46208, USA
    Jan 02, 2025, 9:00 AM – Jan 03, 2025, 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 practicing endgames (with casual/recreation time!)
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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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