Learn the fundamentals of chess in an environment that stresses the enjoyment and learning of the game.
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Learn the fundamentals of chess in an environment that stresses the enjoyment and learning of the game.
We build communities of faith through sports
Learn the fundamentals of chess in an environment that stresses the enjoyment and learning of the game.
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Looking to join chess? Participants can join a team at one of the following participating programs or register as an individual to play in our tournaments. Registration for CYC tournaments can be found here. For 2021-22 our chess meets will be played in person.
The CYC Chess season runs from December through February. The standard schedule is 4 qualifying meets and a championship meet for the top 40 qualifiers in each age group. CYC Chess Meets will start again on December 10, 2022.
The top 40 qualifiers in each age group picked from all four qualifying meets will be invited to participate at the Archdiocesan Chess Championship meet (date TBD for 2023).
HOW DO I REGISTER?
Looking to join chess? Participants can join a team at one of the following participating programs or register as an individual to play in our tournaments. Registration for CYC tournaments can be found here. For 2021-22 our chess meets will be played in person.
WHEN IS THE CHESS SEASON?
The CYC Chess season runs from December through February. The standard schedule is 4 qualifying meets and a championship meet for the top 40 qualifiers in each age group. CYC Chess Meets will start again on December 10, 2022.
WHEN IS THE CHAMPIONSHIP MEET?
The top 40 qualifiers in each age group picked from all four qualifying meets will be invited to participate at the Archdiocesan Chess Championship meet (date TBD for 2023).
2022-23 season begins December 10th!
Date: December 11, 2021
Time: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: St. Joseph (Cottleville)
Date: January 8, 2022
Time: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Ascension
Date: January 22, 2022
Time: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: St. James the Greater
Date: February 5, 2022
Time: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: St. Louis University High School
Date: February 12, 2022
Time: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: St. James the Greater
Date: February 26, 2022
Time: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Christian Brothers College High School
In CYC sports you have the opportunity to play for program associated with your neighborhood church, or the school you go to.