• Orientation Meeting
    Our first meeting will be an Orientation on Tuesday, September 9, in the Garcia Middle School Library from 4:15 to 5:00 PM. This meeting will cover:
    - Club rules and expectations
    - Positive behavior while playing chess
    - Tips to improve gameplay
    - Tournament opportunities and other chess-related activities

    Weekly Meetings Begin
    Students will begin playing chess at regular meetings starting Tuesday, September 16, 2025. The club will meet every Tuesday after school through April 7, 2026, unless otherwise noted due to holidays or testing.

    Important Notes
    - There will be no chess club the week before Winter Break (December 16, 2025).
    - Meetings will resume in the Spring Semester on January 13, 2026.
    - The final chess club meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
    - The club will not meet during STAAR testing or end-of-year activities.

    All Are Welcome
    New to chess? A seasoned pro? All students are welcome—no sign-up deadline, and no cost to join. Come any week and bring a friend!

    Some of our members choose to compete in local or Houston-area chess tournaments. If your student is interested in competing, they’ll need to join the United States Chess Federation (USCF), which is required for most official tournaments.

    Parent Pickup Info
    Please plan to pick up your student at 5:00 PM sharp in the Front Circle of Garcia Middle School.

    We’re looking forward to an exciting and strategic year of chess!