We are an organization devoted to establishing competitive chess programs in elementary schools throughout the Tri-State area. In order to maintain the highest possible standards, our experienced chess coaches are personally trained by our professional staff. All coaches are instructed to implement an established teaching system, proven effective through years of use. In this way, students enjoy themselves while learning to become mature and well-respected chess players.

All students receive trophies at the end of each trimester.

In 1992, the ‘Chess In The Yeshivas’ (CITY) program was developed in an effort to promote the royal game amongst Yeshiva students. The success of this program became apparent when the Yeshiva Ramaz Chess Team placed in the top 6 at the 1995 Greater New York Elementary School Chess Championship out of a field of 37 teams! This year, the Ramaz Team tied for 1st place in a field of 62 teams! The CITY program is now working in cooperation with the Board of Jewish Education Department of Yeshivot and Day Schools.

In December of 2003, the CITY program produced its first individual National Champion when Benjamin Rabinowitz from the Ramaz Lower School, was crowned the United States Kindergarten Champion!

In order to introduce tournament chess to the students in a non-threatening environment, regularly scheduled scholastic tournaments (sanctioned by the United States Chess Federation) are held at different schools. These events are divided by grade into three sections (as are most of the the actual class sessions): K-1, 2-3 & 4-6.

Ultimately, we would like to see a chess team representing your school at the City, State and National Scholastic Chess Championships.

Good Luck!

~ Mark Kurtzman, National Master

Also, Check out our Chess & Games Club!

The Chess Exchange

Chess and Games Club

After school programs, chess books and equipment along with poker
and backgammon sets. Please visit our Chess Exchange website!

Mark Kurtzman, President
325 East 88th Street
New York, NY 10128

Office (212) 289-5997
Fax (917) 477-2110
Orders Only (888) CHESS-35
E-mail Mark at mkurtzman@tristatechess.com