Chess Club



I sponsor the Chess Club at our school. It is open to all students in grades 9-12. We meet after school two days per week and attempt to work around other school-wide scheduled academic events. One day per week is for instruction and the second day for game play.

Students need non-knowledge-based intellectual activity to encourage their academic development. Without the confines of language and background, students can compete fairly regardless of gender, race, or socioeconomic status.

I have collected some really interesting chess sets for our students to use (carefully) -- everything from traditional carved wood, to Renaissance, to Chinese warriors, and even a hand-carved set from Africa.

In addition to playing each other during out regular meetings, we will host at least one school-wide tournament. We will also seek out regional tournaments and work toward the state championship held by the NC state chess association.

Chess is a game that can be enjoyed no matter what your experience level. It may take only a few games to learn the rudiments, but you can literally spend a lifetime studying the game and progress to a level of master.

Schedule & Rules
We will meet immediately after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays until 4:30 (in time for the late bus). Here are our Rules and Policies.