We’re excited to partner with The Alley Pond School / PS46Q! Beginning September 29, 2026, we’ll offer an after-school chess program every Tuesday and Wednesday through May 26, 2027. This inspiring school is dedicated to fostering kindness and compassion through learning. Our chess program is open to all The Alley Pond School / PS46Q students, from beginners to advanced players, with lessons tailored to every skill level to support each student’s growth.
The Alley Pond School — Chess After School Program
Open to students from Kindergarten to 5th grade, with lessons tailored for both beginners and advanced players. Beginner level: piece movements, values, basic tactics, and simple checkmates. Advanced level: strategic thinking, openings, and endgame techniques. Each group receives instruction based on their skill level.
Semester 1: September 29, 2026 – January 19, 2027
Session dates
- September 29
- October 6, 13, 20, 27
- November 10, 17, 24
- December 1, 8, 15, 22
- January 5, 12, 19
No session dates
- November 3 — Election Day
- December 29 — Winter recess
Open to all students, from beginner to advanced levels. To register, visit empirechesstraining.com and select PS 46.
Semester 2: January 26 – May 25, 2027
Session dates
- January 26
- February 2, 9, 23
- March 2, 16, 23, 30
- April 6, 13, 20
- May 4, 11, 18, 25
No session dates
- February 16 — Midwinter recess
- March 9 — Eid al-Fitr
- April 27 — Spring recess
Open to all students, from beginner to advanced levels. To register, visit empirechesstraining.com and select PS 46.
Semester 1: September 30, 2026 – January 20, 2027
Session dates
- September 30
- October 7, 14, 21, 28
- November 4, 18, 25
- December 2, 9, 16, 23
- January 6, 13, 20
No session dates
- November 11 — Veterans Day
- December 30 — Winter recess
Open to all students, from beginner to advanced levels. To register, visit empirechesstraining.com and select PS 46.
Semester 2: February 3 – May 26, 2027
Session dates
- February 3, 10, 24
- March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
- April 7, 14, 21
- May 5, 12, 19, 26
No session dates
- February 17 — Midwinter recess
- April 28 — Spring recess
Open to all students, from beginner to advanced levels. To register, visit empirechesstraining.com and select PS 46.