Chess is a game played by millions of people worldwide. Join the fun at the Y!

                                   Every Chess Master was once a Beginner! 

  Join us for this FREE FUN Program

 Tuesdays 6:00 – 8:00PM  Every 2nd & 4th Saturday 10:00 – 2:00PM

Open to All Ages . * Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian

 

Come learn or advance your skills in our Wilson-Gray YMCA ! The rules and basic strategies of the game will be taught by State of CT Chess players and participants will have opportunities to play against one another.
Playing chess has proven to enhance academic performance, strategic thinking, consideration of alternatives and social skills!

One visionary wrote that its mission is to Empower people, Enrich lives, and Enhance communities.

And that is the adopted goal that, Wilson Gray Bishops Chess Club seeks to accomplish.

 

*** Quote from one of our chess volunteers*** “You empower those within the community to access the resources needed to build an self-sustaining community....  “