We are excited to share that STEM will have a Chess Team through the CPS Academic Chess Program this school year!
This is a competitive chess team and students must have an intermediate or advanced level to register.
Commitment: Students must commit to the following:
Practicing on chesskid.com weekly
Attend weekly Monday practices at STEM from 2:45-4:00pm (starting October 19th)
Attend at least two weekly after-school online tournaments per month
Attend at least three longer tournaments
We understand that things come up occasionally, but we are looking for students who are committed to improving their chess game.
Practices: Practices will be held weekly on Mondays from 3-4pm at STEM. Our first meeting will be held on Monday, October 19th.
Tournaments: Students must commit to attending the majority of the tournaments below.
Online Tournaments: Online tournaments will be hosted virtually by CPS on ChessKid.com weekly on Tuesdays at 6pm and longer tournaments will also be held about once a month on Saturdays or Mondays (when there is no school).
In-Person tournaments will generally last from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. These in-person tournaments with be held on the following dates:
November 14
December 5
January 16
February 27
Academic Eligibility: Students must have and maintain a C average in ALL of their classes to participate. We will check Quarter 1 Progress Report for initial eligibility.
Behavior Policy: The STEM Chess Team is proud of our long history of sportsmanship, displayed by STEM chess team members, coaches, and families. STEM Chess Team members must show respect to their teammates, coaches, opponents, judges, etc. Any infractions will result in a verbal warning, then a written warning, and then removal from the team.
Fee: $40
Registration: Registration is limited to the first 20 students to complete the following two steps:
Submit payment to Ms. Rose
Registration closes on 10/13/2026
Please contact Ms. Rose with any questions (LRRose@cps.edu)