Our Lady Queen Of Martyrs Catholic Academy
72-55 Austin St, Queens, NY 11375
We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Academy! They are an institution dedicated to building a kinder and more compassionate world through their teaching. The classes are open to all OLQMCA students, from beginner to advanced levels, Pre-K through 8th grade. The lessons plans will be adjusted based on the level of the students.
-
For beginner levels: The students will learn the basics of chess and build a solid foundation needed to move ahead - from the movements and values of the pieces, to tactics and different checkmate patterns.
-
For intermediate levels: The students will have a better understanding of the patterns, tactics, and principles in the opening, middle game, and end game.
-
For advanced levels: The students will focus on the strategizing, thinking process, and have a deep understanding of different openings and endgame techniques.
* Please fill out the form at checkout to indicate the level. The participants will be grouped and divided based on their levels (the coaches will also do an assessment to ensure the participants are in their appropriate group) and whenever the kids are ready to be "promoted", we will automatically move them up to the next level.
Not sure if this is the correct group? See Level Guide
Program Information and Registration
Cycle 1: October 11, 2024 - January 31, 2025
3:00-4:30 PM
Cycle 1 Session Dates:
-
October 11, 18, 25
-
November 1, 8, 15, 22
-
December 6, 13, 20
-
January 10, 17, 24, 31
* 12/20 and 1/31 - early afterschool session
No Chess Days:
-
November 29 - Thanksgiving (obs)
-
December 27 - Winter Break
-
January 3 - Winter Break
Price:
-
$392/full program (14 sessions)
-
$30/drop-in session
Instructors:
-
FM Ivan Biag
-
NM Ejhay Labuac
-
Khatia Abramidze
*Number of coaches will be adjusted based on the number of students. 5% sibling discount will automatically be applied at checkout for the 2nd and subsequent child
Cycle 2: March 7, 2025 - June 20, 2025
3:00-4:30 PM
Cycle 2 Session Dates:
-
March 7, 14, 21, 28
-
April 4, 11
-
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
-
June 6, 13, 20
No Chess Days:
-
February 21 - Mid-winter Break
-
April 18 - Good Friday
-
April 25 - Easter Recess
Price:
-
$392/full program (14 sessions)
-
$30/drop-in session
Instructors:
-
FM Ivan Biag
-
NM Ejhay Labuac
-
Khatia Abramidze
*Number of coaches will be adjusted based on the number of students. 5% sibling discount will automatically be applied at checkout for the 2nd and subsequent child
New York Chess Academy and Our Lady Queen of Martyrs
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Academy is a Queens school that places Catholic values at the heart of its ideology. The institution brings a holistic approach to education, aiming to help its students develop into well-rounded individuals.
Both the NYCA and OLQMCA have the mission of teaching lifelong skills and aim to foster a sense of community. By focusing on this long-term approach, the two institutions wish to help every student reach their full potential.