Chess Team | Preschool – Grades 8

Our Chess program, featuring new Grandmaster Mackenzie Molner, offers instructional sessions plus new ‘friendly’ open tournament sessions on Fridays. See the button below for the full schedule & description.

Register for the USCF

To register for Chess Tournaments first click here to join the USCF, then click below to register for our tournaments. Chess Tournaments are certified through the United States Chess Federation (USCF).  All students must register with the Hunter Tournament and the USCF to participate in the event and to receive a rating. (There is a fee for the annual USCF membership). You do not need to register again if you have already registered with USCF for the current academic year

Upcoming Tournaments

March 23, 2025: Dwight-Englewood Scholastic Swiss

Dwight-Englewood School
Coach Mac is hosting a rated chess tournament on March 23rd for all students, ranging from K-8th grade. The tournament will be a short and fun tournament with trophies or medals for all players. It will take place in the Hajjar Auditorium from 2pm until about 5 or 5:30. It will be a great chance to practice for some of the chess tournaments later in the school year and to have some extra fun during Spring Break. More information about it can be found below.

March 23, 2025: Dwight-Englewood 1700+ Swiss Tournament

Dwight-Englewood School 

Coach Mac is hosting and playing in an all-day event for players with a US Chess rating above 1700. It’s the strongest monthly chess tournament in New Jersey. Dwight-Englewood students are welcome to play if their rating fits the category, or to come and quietly watch the games in progress. For more information please use this link.

May 8-11, 2025: K-12 SuperNationals

Orlando, FL 

Don’t miss this one of a kind tournament! There will be over 6,000 scholastic chess players at this event. It’s an incredible experience to see all of the players, and to play alongside other Dwight-Englewood teammates. There are different sections for all ages and skill levels. Hotel information will be found here: https://new.uschess.org/national-events-calendar

Questions? Email Director of Programs Sharon Keigher keighs@d-e.org OR de360info@d-e.org