2024 St. Joseph Manchester Chess - Winter 2024

The CYC Chess Program runs November-February.  The program consists of practices and four official meets.  These meets are on Saturdays at local parishes where kids are paired with players their age and play 4 matches.  The participant will get rated and as they progress through the program, they will be paired with other participants with similar ratings.  This helps make the program more fun for everyone involved.  

Generally speaking, it is good if the participant knows the basics of chess.  The different pieces, how they can move, what is check vs checkmate.  The chess skills vary though where some kids are learning basic strategies while others are more advanced.  We work on different strategies during practices.  There are also some great online programs too to help advance someone's skill.  

Another great resource is the Chess Club of St Louis.  Depending on your participants' level of interest, they do offer memberships and classes. 

The cost for the CYC chess program this year is $75.  There will be an optional pullover for another ~$40.   

For any other questions about the St. Joseph Manchester Chess Program, please contact Brian Dull at 314-210-8420 or stjoemanchester.chess@gmail.com.  


Frequently Asked Questions
  • When is the CYC Chess season?: Practices start in November and run throughout the season. Chess meets start in December with the final meet in late February.
  • Does my child have to attend meets?: Just let us know when you enroll that your child just wishes to practice, and does not want to participate in the meets.
  • I'd like to help coach, what do I do?: Thank you! We greatly appreciate your help! Please click the Volunteer button to register as an Instructor. You will also need to be compliant with Protecting God's Children & Prevent & Protect.
  • What time are the meets?: The meets are on Saturdays and start either at 8:30-9am and generally wrap up between 1-2pm after the awards are presented.
  • What time and day will practices be?: We are planning on practices on Monday nights between 6-8pm (depending on facility availability)