Grupology Chess Team
Grupology Chess Team
Ready to take your chess play to the next level? Join the Grupology Chess Team for expert coaching, rigorous competition and tournament opportunities with your new Chess Team friends.
Details & Pricing
Details & Pricing
$900 / semester (additional tournament fees apply)
$900 / semester
(additional tournament fees apply)
2nd Semester: Jan 7 – May 19
(omit 2/18 & 3/31)
- Varsity: Sundays from 9–10:55am In-Person & 6:30–8pm PST Online
- Jr. Varsity: Sundays from 9–10:55am & Tuesdays from 5-5:55pm In-Person
| What’s Included: | ||
|---|---|---|
 Weekly classes with Head Coach Andrew Schley as well as Coaches Colin Shober or Nithej Pilli. |
 Access to Grupology's chess library. |
| What’s Included: | |
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| Weekly classes with Head Coach Andrew Schley as well as Coaches Colin Shober or Nithej Pilli. |
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| Access to Grupology's chess library. |
Grupology’s Chess Team is for serious players with USCF memberships who want to increase their chess level while competing in rated tournaments.
Grupology’s Chess Team is for serious players with USCF memberships who want to increase their chess level while competing in rated tournaments.
Upcoming Tournaments
| Non-Grupology Tournaments | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 San Francisco Scholastic Championship | March 30, 2024 | San Francisco, CA |
| K–12 Nationals | April 4–7, 2024 | Baltimore, MD |
| State Championships K–3 & K–8 | April 27–28, 2024 | Milpitas, CA |
| Grupology Tournaments | Date | Location |
| Grupology Bi-monthly Scholastic | May 11, 2024 | Burlingame, CA |
| Grupology Bi-monthly Scholastic Coming Soon | July 27, 2024 | Burlingame, CA |
| Grupology Bi-monthly Scholastic Coming Soon | September 14, 2024 | Burlingame, CA |
| Grupology Bi-monthly Scholastic Coming Soon | November 9, 2024 | Burlingame, CA |
What are the different levels?
Level 1: Intro
USCF Rating: NA
ChessKid Rating: NA
New players are still learning how to play the game.
Level 2: Beginner
USCF Rating: U400
ChessKid Rating: 400–800
Beginner players know the basic rules of chess and can complete a game without assistance.
Level 3: Intermediate
USCF Rating: 400–700
ChessKid Rating: 800–1300
Intermediate players have had some class and tournament experience and are ready for more advanced strategy.
Level 4: Advanced
USCF Rating: 700+
ChessKid Rating: 1300+
Advanced players are committed to improving their game and excelling in more complex matches.
How do I sign up for a USCF rating?
Sign up for the youth membership at USChess.org.
When is my child ready for chess tournaments?
Non-rated tournaments: If your child knows how the pieces move and the basic rules of chess such as check, checkmate and castling then they are ready for a non-rated tournament. Players are ready for non-rated tournaments when they can complete a game with no assistance.
Rated tournaments: Your child is ready when they know the basic rules of chess, can complete a game with no assistance and can annotate the game.
When is my child ready for the chess team?
Chess team is for enthusiastic and committed intermediate and advanced players who would like to compete in rated competitions at least four times per year. We expect all of our players to display strong sportsmanship.
What happens if I miss a class, would like to cancel or have a schedule change?
While there are no make-ups or refunds, we will try to accommodate schedule changes by transferring your child to another class of the same level on a different day subject to availability.
Craving more chess?
Craving more chess?
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Chess Classes
Interested in ongoing instruction? Whether you’re new to chess or an advanced player, our Checkmate Chess class will help you up your game.
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Chess Tournaments
Eager to exercise your skills in a competitive environment? Join us for a Grupology Chess Tournament.
