The Playbook
Academic Athlete Chess Club
Focus, strategy, and the discipline to think three moves ahead.
Grades 2 to 12Weekly anchor programAges 7 to 18
What it is
Chess Club is the weekly heartbeat of The Playbook. Because it meets every week, it builds the attendance habits, relationships, and culture that every other program relies on. Each session follows the same rhythm, so students always know what to expect and always have a next goal.
Program PhotoSuggested image: Students at the board mid game, a coach guiding play
How it works
- A ten minute puzzle or lesson to open
- A twenty five minute themed lesson on one tactic or strategy
- Forty minutes of guided play with live coaching
- A fifteen minute review and a puzzle of the week
- Quarterly friendly tournaments and an internal ladder
What students gain
Sharper focus and patience
Confidence under pressure
Sportsmanship and resilience
A lifelong strategic mindset
Get in the game
Every program is free or scholarship first for youth and runs on committed mentors and partners. Enroll a student, volunteer your time, or sponsor this program.