Hosted every Thursday during Community Hour

Whether you're brand new to chess or a seasoned player ready to practice your strategy skills, join us for weekly matches, puzzles, and chess variants like Atomic Chess, Antichess and 4-player chess! It’s fast-paced, fun, and open to everyone—no matter your level.

We meet during Community Hour on Thursdays and jump into games together using both Lichess.org and Chess.com. Pick your favorite platform—or try both!

What to Expect:

• Fun and friendly competition
• Mini-tournaments and speed chess
• Puzzle challenges
• Wild variants like Antichess and Atomic
• A chance to level up your game each week!

What You’ll Need:

A free account on lichess.org and/or chess.com

Join our Recess teams to play in events:

• Lichess Recess Team
• Chess.com Recess Club

Meet Your Host: Jacob

Jacob is a US Chess Federation Expert and rated one of the strongest 18-year-old players in the U.S. He brings pro-level insight with a fun, kid-friendly style. Whether you want tips or just want to play, he’s got you covered! Plus, he was homeschooled too! :)