Join us to learn, play, and improve your chess skills! No experience needed—just bring a positive attitude and good sportsmanship.

Interest Meeting/Orientation
Our Interest Meeting/Orientation will be Tuesday, September 9, in the GMS 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
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.  

Weekly Meeting Structure (Tuesdays, 4:15 - 5:00)

• 4:15–4:25 Arrival, pairings, set boards
• 4:25–4:35 Mini-lesson of the week
• 4:35–4:55 Games: ladder matches, casual play, or puzzle race
• 4:55–5:00 Review positions, shout-outs, pack up

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. 

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!