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Winter 2026 – Hyde Park After-School Chess Program Details
- Winter 2026 Chess Session Starts on January 21 and Ends on March 11, 2026. 8-Week Program.
Winter Chess Schedule (8 weeks):
1st. Wednesday, January 21
2nd. Wednesday, January 28
3rd. Wednesdays, February 4
4th. Wednesday, February 11
5th. Wednesday February 18
6th. Wednesday, February 25
7th. Wednesday, March 4
8th. Wednesday, March 11
- Held on Wednesdays. 2:15pm to 3:15pm. Directly after school, Coach Robert picks up the students from the gym. After the chess program is over, we will wait by Door #1 for the parents to come pick up their students.
- Open to Grades: 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th Grades
- All Chess Equipment Is Provided – We provide chess sets, chess clocks, handouts, etc.
- Snacks – students are allowed to bring a snack and drink to chess. The snacks are very helpful.
- The cost is $165 per student for 8 weeks.
- The students enjoy themselves and engage socially during our sessions. They learn to focus and pick up skills quickly through group learning, which is especially beneficial for beginners new to the game. We practice the principles and fundamentals that contribute to a good chess game—skills that will last a lifetime. Additionally, we explore the chess world and participate in fun activities and matches.
- We also provide a connection to the Cincinnati chess community, allowing students and their families to continue their chess journey together.
Chess Earth’s After-School Programs:
Chess Earth’s School provides after-school programs to various schools on the East Side of Cincinnati.






Hyde Park • St. Mary • Mariemont • Terrace Park • Madeira • Blue Ash
Who is Coach Robert?
- Coach Robert is a nationally ranked chess expert and a tournament organizer who offers private lessons to several students.
- During the summer, he ran the popular Kid’s Chess Club (chess camp) at the Carnegie Center.
- He organizes two monthly chess tournaments: the Cincinnati Tornado Tournament at Wyoming Baptist Church and the Sunday Chess Tournament at the Carnegie Center.
- Our tournaments are a community gathering; you don’t have to participate in the tournament. Everyone is welcome to play casual chess at our tournaments, enjoy good food, and meet members of the local chess community.