Weekly Chess Club
Wednesdays, June 10-August 12, 4:30-5:30pm
Drop in to play at YDL-Whittaker! Grades K-12 welcome.
On Wednesdays after school during the school year from 4:30-5:30pm, Jenny Skidmore Smith offers instruction, puzzles, guidance, and homework to help players learn and hone their skills. Everyone in grades K-12 is welcome, but instruction targets players up to USCF 1500. Drop in and play!
2026 Spring Tournament
Congratulations to all the players and thank you to our Tournament Director Jenny Skidmore-Smith!
Library resources to help you learn to play chess!
Play at the Library
Ask anytime to use a chess set and practice at the library. It’s one of many games you can play! Or check out a Chess STEM kit that includes a board, clock, and books to help you improve your game.
Previous Years’ Homework Puzzles
New for the club in 2025
Thanks to funding from Toyota as part of our Project STEM at YDL, this year you’ll see:
- USCF memberships for regular attendees
- Monthly play with clocks to practice for tournaments
- Teen interns and volunteers to mentor young players
- Dinosaur Chess app for students new to chess
Email [email protected] with questions or fill out the information form linked above.