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Director, Chess Program Ness Sandoval Email Me
Co-Director Stephen Williams Email Me

Ascension Chess Program

The goal of the Ascension Youth Chess Program is to share the passion for the game of chess, in a positive environment which promotes Christian values. Chess is a very effective mind training activity, and a great educational and motivational tool. Studies show that chess improves academic performance, strategic thinking, consideration of alternatives, and social skills.

Team Sideline Registration

Who Can Play?

All boys and girls, Grades Kindergarten - 8th, are eligible for participation in the CYC Chess Program if the child's family is a registered Member of Ascension Parish, lives within the Ascension Parish boundaries or attends Ascension Catholic School (unless your parish does not have a program).

CYC Chess Program

  • Learn the fundamentals of chess in an environment that stresses the enjoyment and learning of the game
  • Develop critical thinking skills, build confidence, and cultivate tools that can be valuable in all aspects of life
  • Lessons start in mid-November and held at Ascension
  • 4 meets December through February (participation in 1 or more of the meets is recommended but not required)
  • CYC Finals Meet (Top 40 Qualifiers) in February (for those that qualify)

Age Groups

The CYC Chess program is based by school grade level

  • Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
  • 3rd - 4th Grade
  • 5th - 6th Grade
  • 7th - 8th Grade

Fees

  • CYC Chess $80 per child

Ascension Chess T-shirt included

Chess Schedule

2023-24 Chess Lessons

Wednesdays (starts November 29, schedules in Team Sideline app)

5:00 - 6:00pm Grades K - 2nd
6:00 - 6:30pm Open Chess
6:30 - 7:30pm Grades 3-8

2023-24 Chess Meets

Meet #1  Saturday, December 9, 2023

St. Joseph Cottleville  (1351 Motherhead Road, Cottleville, MO 63304)
8:30am - 2pm

Meet #2   Saturday, January 13, 2024

St. Joseph Imperial   (6024 Old Antonia Rd, Imperial, MO 63052)
8:30am - 2pm

Meet #3   Saturday, January 27, 2024

St. Ann-Normandy   (7532 Natural Bridge Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63121)
8:30am - 2pm

Meet #4   Saturday, February 10, 2024

TBD
8:30am - 2pm

FINALS - Top 40 Qualifiers in Each CYC Program Age Group

Saturday, February 24, 2024

Saint Louis Priory School  (500 South Mason Rd. Saint Louis, MO 63141)
8am - 2pm

 

2023 Ascension Results

CYC Chess Champions
  • 7-8 Grades  Caden Kim, Ethan McGee, Evan McGee, Lincoln Moos, Joseph Zhang
Players Qualified for 2023 CYC Finals (Top 40 Qualifiers)
 
  • K-2 Grades  Efrem Sandoval, Keegan Smith
  • 3-4 Grades   Dhruv Abrol, Chase Pearson
  • 5-6 Grades   Emir Akkaya, Irenaeus Sandoval, Trent Williams, Joshua Zhang
  • 7-8 Grades   Caden Kim (5th), Ethan McGee (6th), Evan McGee, Lincoln Moos, Joseph Zhang

Click the icon below to see a video from the 2023 Season