Chess Club

New City School's Chess Club is a great way to be introduced to chess for players who may or may not know the game. This team typically includes 1st and 2nd Graders, but is open to students up to 6th Grade (Kindergarteners are also allowed if a parent is willing to help the team during weekly practices). We start with the basics on how to setup a chess board, play the game, and move the pieces. Each week the students will have time to try out their chess skills with other players on the team, as coaches go around and give them guidance on the game. 

The team meets weekly throughout the Fall semester; students interested in signing up for the state team continue to meet through the Spring.

Tournament History

2018:

Missouri State Tournament Results:
    3rd grade and under: Second Place

USCF National Elementary Tournament Results (Nashville, TN):
    Team: K6 under 1000: #9
    Team: K3 under 1000: #7
    Individual (Top 20): K3 under 1000: #15

2017:

Missouri State Tournament Results:
    6th grade and under: Third Place
    5th grade and under: First Place
    3rd grade and under: Third Place

USCF SuperNational Tournament Results (Nashville, TN):
    Team: K6 under 1000: #17
    Team: K5 under 900: #15
    Team: K3 under 700: #11

2016:

Missouri State Tournament Results:
    6th grade and under: Second Place
    5th grade and under: Fourth Place
    3rd grade and under: First Place

USCF National Elementary Tournament Results (Nashville, TN):
    Individual (Top 20): K5 under 900: #18
    Team: K5 under 900: #12

2015:

 Missouri State Tournament Results:
   6th grade and under: First Place
   5th grade and under: Third Place
   3rd grade and under: First Place  

USCF National Elementary Tournament Results (Nashville, TN):
    Individual (Top 20): K6 under 1,000: #7
    Team: K6 under 1,000: #9
    Team: K5 under 900: #17

2014:

 Missouri State Tournament Results: 
   6th grade and under: First Place
   5th grade and under: Third Place
   3rd grade and under: Third Place
   5th grade chess state champion

 USCF National Elementary Tournament Results (Dallas, TX):
    Individual (Top 20): K6 under 1,000: #11
    Individual (Top 20): K5 under 900: #12
    Team: K6 under 1,000: #6
    Team: K5 under 900: #7

2013 State Tournament Results

    6th grade and under:    First Place
    5th grade and under:    Second Place
    3rd grade and under:    Fourth Place

2012 State Tournament Results

    6th grade and under:    First Place
    5th grade and under:    First Place
    3rd grade and under:    Second Place

2011 State Tournament Results

    6th grade and under:    Fifth Place
    5th grade and under:    Fourth Place
    3rd grade and under:    Second Place

2010 State Tournament Results

    6th grade and under:    First Place
    5th grade and under:    Sixth Place
    3rd grade and under:    Third Place

2009 State Tournament Results

    6th grade and under:    Third Place
    3rd grade and under:    Second Place