OCA + OSOTA SCHOLASTIC CHESS

LONGWOOD | TUESDAYS, 4-5:15PM

Due to COVID-19, our OCA + OSOTA Scholastic Chess program is currently on hold. Update coming soon!

In partnership with One School of the Arts (OSOTA), the Orlando Chess Academy offers a dynamic 5-level chess program (Beginner I & II, Level Up I & II, and Advanced Plus) that is open to both OSOTA and Community students in grades K-12.

This program is held throughout the school year on Tuesdays from 4:00-5:15pm (4:00-4:45pm for Chess Basics I & II) at One School of the Arts in Longwood.

Chess Basics I & II (Beginner)

Chess Basics I: Players in this level will learn all the piece names and how to set up the chess board correctly.

Chess Basics II: Players in this level will review basic terms and how to visualize them on the board, including the concepts of check and checkmate.

All 1st-12th grade Chess Basics students also receive a free Chesskid account which they can use to supplement their learning at home and on the go.

Dates/Times

Chess Basics I & II 2020 Spring Semester:
CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19

Chess Basics I & II Class Time:
4:00 - 4:45pm

Students in Chess Basics can be promoted to our Level Up I/II class based on the recommendations of our classroom coaches.

Level Up I & II (Intermediate)

Prerequisites: Must know the basic rules of chess

The Level Up chess program is for kids who want to take their chess game to the next level.

Level Up I: Level Up I players will focus on learning and applying basic opening principles and fundamental tactical patterns to their games.

Level Up II: There will be higher-level instruction at this level in order to prepare students for the Advanced Plus level. Level Up II players will concentrate on further improving and applying their tactical vision.

All 1st-12th grade Level Up I/II students also receive a free Chesskid account which they can use to supplement their learning at home and on the go.

Dates/Times

Level Up I & II 2020 Spring Semester:
CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19

Level Up I & II Class Time:
4:00 - 5:15pm

Students in Level Up I/II can be promoted to our Advanced class based on the recommendations of our classroom coaches.

Advanced Plus

Prerequisites: Must be an experienced player (competes regularly, does self study, etc) with an official USCF rating and/or approved by our classroom coaches

Advanced Plus: The Advanced Plus program is for players who show a sincere desire to improve their playing strength and rating through classroom instruction, self-study, and competing in tournaments. Advanced players focus on challenging their tactical vision, learning positional play, and more.

All players in this level must have a current USCF membership ID# and an official USCF rating of 700 or above.

Dates/Times

Advanced Plus 2020 Spring Semester:
CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19

Advanced Plus Class Time:
4:00 - 5:15pm

Note: If your student is experienced but does not have a USCF membership ID# and a USCF rating above 700, (s)he must register for our Level Up I/II program and be evaluated by our classroom coaches for possible promotion into Advanced Plus.

OCA + OSOTA Competitive Team

Our OCA + OSOTA Competitive Team is composed of our Intermediate and Advanced students who are interested in competing in local USCF-rated chess competitions. The two major competitions that we attend each year are the Florida State Scholastic Championship and the USCF K-12 National Grade Championship (when held in Orlando).

While each player on our team represents their own individual school, they are still able to enjoy the camaraderie of being on a team together and supporting each other over the tournament weekend.

Trinity Prep Competitive Chess Club

WINTER PARK | FRIDAYS, 3:15-4:15pm

Due to COVID-19, our Chess Club program at Trinity Prep is currently on hold. Update coming soon!

We offer a weekly Competitive Chess Club at Trinity Preparatory School that is open to both Trinity Prep and community students in 6th-12th grade.

This program is held throughout the school year on scheduled Fridays from 3:15-4:15pm at Trinity Preparatory School in Winter Park, FL.