A strong memory, concentration, imagination, and a strong will is required to become a great chess player.

Bobby Fischer

We start with the basics...

Students learn how each chess-piece moves, how many points they are worth, and how to checkmate. Students then learn advanced strategies as they practice during the week, all year around, until they are able to compete on a national level.

The game of chess serves to increase the attention span and goes hand-in-hand with academic success. Our goal is to give students the mental edge needed to excel in high school, college, and beyond...




Chess players are masters of strategic thinking, and are trained to think several moves ahead. It requires intense focus, discipline, critical thinking and determination...

A Chess Opera

The Mission Continues...

Chess Tournaments

There will be opportunities to compete in chess tournaments held in-school and around the region. A delegation of students has been sent to compete at Chess Nationals in Nashville, TN. Our goal is produce some of the best chess players in the nation.




PODER vs. the Governor


  • Feb15
    School Closed - Holiday
  • Mar22
    Parent Conferences - Via Google

    March 22-26

  • Mar29
    School Closed - Spring Break

    March 29-April 2

  • May28
    Early Release - Parent Conferences
  • May31
    School Closed - Holiday
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