Imagine That Chess League
The Imagine That Chess League provides NYC Public Schools with access to a citywide scholastic chess program that nurtures critical thinking, sportsmanship, and academic growth.
League Pass
One League Pass per school covers free tournament entry for individual and team competitions, for up to 20 students. Schools can buy extra passes for more students. A membership belongs to the school and does not move from one school to another.
students per pass, free tournament entry
Everything a team needs.
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Free tournament entry
Individual and team competitions, citywide and borough, for every student on the pass.
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Coach support
A coach to prepare the team, in the building and before each event.
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Awards
For standout players and standout teams, every season.
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Family updates
Parents hear about results, events and what is next.
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US Chess standards
Tournaments follow Imagine That Chess League guidelines and US Chess Federation standards.
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Citywide and borough events
Free entry to Imagine That's citywide and borough tournaments.
From sign-up to the trophy table.
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Your school signs up
One League Pass covers the school. Up to 20 students; extra passes for more.
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A coach comes in
Classes in the day and a club after school, the way MS 366 runs it: six classes one day a week, then afterschool for anyone who wants to play.
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The team competes
Free entry to individual and team events, borough and citywide, under US Chess standards.
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Families hear about it
Results, events and what is next, sent home. Awards for the standouts.
What it looks like on a Tuesday.
“The Imagine That chess program serves six classes one day per week and meets afterschool for all students who wish to learn and practice the game of chess.”
League guidelines
- A League Pass covers free tournament entry for individual and team competitions, up to 20 students.
- Schools can buy extra passes for more students.
- Membership cannot move from one school to another.
- Tournaments follow Imagine That Chess League guidelines and US Chess Federation standards.
Imagine That
Bring the league to your school.
Principals, parent coordinators, teachers: message Imagine That with the school's name and borough and how many students you have in mind.
Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance.