Overall Setup - In-Person & Remote Chess
Our philosophy is to empower students through chess and we promote our unique brand of serious chess. Currently we offer in-person and remote practices, private lessons and tournaments. Our focus is to hone our students skills and prepare for life’s innumerable and often daunting decisions, competitive chess in a safe and interactive group settings.
Summer In-Person Chess @ Bala Cynwyd Library
Paul Robeson 2024 Club Membership - Summer Season
Cost: from $50.00 per child - Refer to our membership payment page (Plus $75 registration fee - separate item for new students for an official chess set, team t-shirt & notation book)
July 11th through August 20th, 2024, Tuesdays & Thursdays
6:15pm to 7:30pm - Beginner/Novice/Younger
(Students aged 10 and under generally leave at, or before 7:30pm)
6:15pm to 8pm - Intermediate/Advanced/Older
For families with four or more children please email Coach.
Fall In-Person Chess @ Bala Cynwyd Library
Paul Robeson 2024 Club Membership - Spring Season
Cost: from $50.00 - Refer to our membership payment page (Plus $75 registration fee - separate item for new students for an official chess set, team t-shirt & notation book)
September 12th through December 12th, 2024, Tuesdays & Thursdays
6:15pm to 7:30pm - Beginner/Novice/Younger
(Students aged 10 and under generally leave at, or before 7:30pm)
6:15pm to 8pm - Intermediate/Advanced/Older
For families with four or more children please email Coach.
Sunday Distance Learning - Zoom Sessions (TBC) - Contact coach: paulrobesoncc@gmail.com membership payment page
Introductory zoom call for all new students
During practice chess we play short games, solve chess puzzles and discuss various chess strategies. We concentrate on different approaches and the critical thinking needed to improve a player’s game.
We are evaluating in-person tournaments where our club group will be paired for individual games with each other.
We look forward to an engaging fall program and thank all members of the Paul Robeson - Team Genius for the ongoing support!
Best Regards,
Coach El-Mekki
Membership Fees
Forms of payment: PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, Discover (though our payment page membership payment page - Please read the below information and register first)
One of the core values of our club is inclusiveness. If you want your child to participate, but need an alternative payment plan then please reach out to coach directly to discuss at paulrobesoncc@gmail.com.
Steps to Join
1) Review our student expectations here
2) Consider whether your child is ready for remote chess:
Does your child have some basic chess skills such as knowing the main legal moves and basic chess notation?
Does you child have a basic tournament chessboard and pieces? (example shown in the “Additional Information” section of this page
Does your child express and interest in chess and have concentration to engage in a focused task for 1.5 - 2 hours at a stretch?
Does your child have a device and network to connect to zoom and participate in online instruction?
If you have any questions, concerns or gaps with the above then please do reach out to coach El-Mekki at paulrobesoncc@gmail.com so we can find the best method of support.
2) Complete the form below which will be directed to coach El-Mekki at paulrobesoncc@gmail.com
3) We will contact you to setup an introductory zoom call where we can discuss the club, your application and any questions or concerns that you may have
4) After the introductory zoom and successful application to the club, we will provide any additional details that you need to join the practice classes and scheduled tournaments
