Winter 2026 – Saint Mary After-School Chess Program Details
- Starts on January 26, 2026.
- Ends on March 16, 2026.
Winter Chess Schedule (8 weeks):
1st. Monday, January 26
2nd. Monday, February 2
3rd. Monday, February 9
4th. Monday, February 16
5th. Monday, February 23
6th. Monday, March 2
7th. Monday, March 9
8th. Monday, March 16
- Held on Mondays. 3:30pm – 4:30pm. Directly after school in Robisch Hall. Parents pick up their students inside the hall.
- Open to Grades: 3rd through 8th Grades
- All Chess Equipment Is Provided – We provide chess sets, chess clocks, handouts, etc.
- Snacks – students are allowed to bring a snack and a drink to the chess club. 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.
