PS10 Gladiators Chess
The PS10 Gladiators Chess Club is an after school program open to all kids at PS10! Everyone that plays the game and wants to compete is encouraged to attend tournaments and compete for the PS10 Gladiators! The club meets every Wednesday to prepare for local city, state, and national competitions. With beginner, advanced, and team groupings, the goal of the team is for all PS 10 players to experience the joy and social/educational benefits of learning and playing chess.
In addition to the Gladiators team, the PTA funds chess instruction in the classroom by the same coaches who work with our club team. Kindergarten through 3rd grade receive the in-classroom lessons for a semester of learning. Chess has been proven to improve focus, decision-making skill, patience, sportsmanship, problem-solving, both emotional and spatial, as well as offering the opportunity to sharpen mental skills while working closely with peers. Bringing chess into the classroom also gives every student the opportunity to envision what it might be like to join a chess team, to compete in real chess tournaments, and to see chess culture up close.
The Konstella Chess Committee is a forum for discussing the after school and in classroom chess programs, as well as anything chess related! The committee assists the PS 10 Chess Club & Team in building the chess program at PS 10, including in classroom teaching, hosting tournaments, and promoting chess at PTA events.
