Little House of Chess is all about:
Having great fun while training your brain
2023-2024 CGPS Friday Tournaments
October 13th, 2023 at 4pm
Open to Students in Grades K-12 in 5 sections. US Chess Federation rated for all sections.
Online registration will close 11 pm the day before the tournament. No entries on site!
9th Annual New York State Magnus League Tournaments
Registration opens soon!
Out of State Players Welcome!
Oct. 15, Nov. 5, Dec. 3, 2023;
Jan. 28, Mar. 3, Apr. 21, 2024
7th Annual New York State Girls’ Championship
Registration opens soon!
Saturday, November 11th, 2023 and/or Sunday, November 12th, 2023
CGPS All-Girls Tournaments Registration is open!
For the first time, Columbia Grammar will host two girls-only chess tournaments!
Saturday, October 21, 2023
Saturday, February 3, 2024
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Our philosophy
Chess has the unique ability to promote thinking about thinking! We aim for the students to gain confidence in their abilities by focusing on developing deep chess knowledge while not forgetting the secret power of chess: Having great fun while training your brain.
Parents Feedback
My eight year-old daughter started playing chess last year. The progress she's made so far is truly amazing. She has evolved from a beginner learning the basic chess moves to a thoughtful, emotionally and mentally resilient thinker. As a parent, I can't be more proud of Anna! I strongly believe that she owes her success in large part to the wonderful trainers at LHoC.
Yelena Lowenfeld
Instructional Staff
FIDE International Arbiter & Organizer. Elementary EU Chess/Math teacher in Curriculum & After-School.
National Master. Chess teacher and Head Coach at CGPS. Trained dozens of National Chess Champions.
Jonathan Tisdall, Grandmaster
GM since 1993. Norwegian Champion, Olympic Team player and coach. Chess Author and Editor. FIDE Senior Trainer.
GM since 1986. U.S. Open, National Open, New York Open, and World Open Champion. Author and coach. World Chess Hall of Fame.
After-School instructor and team coach at CGPS. Member of the USCF Scholastic Council. NYSCA Scholastic Coordinator.
FIDE International Arbiter and National Instructor. USCF Candidate Master. 20+ years coaching chess in New York City.
Matteo Singer, Early Childhood Specialist
Level-A US Chess player.