Barnsley Chess Club

2023 Fall session

The Barnsley PTA is pleased to sponsor chess lessons with Chess Master Arkadiy Frenkel. Mr Frenkel is a chess master (USCF rating 2374) and a chess instructor with over 30 years experience teaching chess.  He has taught at Catonsville Community College, Potomac ES, Ashburton ES, and many other schools including here at Barnsley.

Chess Club is open to students of all levels: beginners learn how to play chess, while more experienced students work on improving their strategy. A portion of each class is devoted to instruction and a portion to play (students are matched with those of similar ability). Students participate in individual and team chess tournaments during the second part of this session.

Chess teaches kids to think before they act. They learn strategy, sportsmanship, and about the consequences of their decisions. It’s also a lot of fun! 

Registration will be online only!
Chess Club will be capped at 30 members! 

Registrations are accepted first-come, first-served! 

1. Complete this online form

2.Send payment via PayPal to Mr Frenkel chesscoach1@yahoo.com 

3.Play chess!

Wednesday Morning Fall Session

 September 20, 27; October 4, 11, 18, 25; November 8, 15, 29; December 6 (10 classes)

Registration opens at 8:30pm September 11th 2023

Time/Place: Wednesday mornings from 8:10 - 9:10 am, Media Center
Cost: $150
Payment: Send money by PayPal to chesscoach1@yahoo.com
Arrangements can be made for payment by check, but DO NOT SEND CASH TO SCHOOL WITH YOUR CHILD

Registration will be online only! 

To register, please complete this online form

Questions? Contact PTA Chess Club Coordinator Chelsie Anttila Dotson at 202-704-5957 or chelsie.anttila@gmail.com or Arkadiy Frenkel at 410-530-6158 or chesscoach1@yahoo.com