Chess Club

Chess Club helps students build critical thinking, problem-solving, and sportsmanship through regular training, internal matches, and external competitions like national school championships

Last updated 16 August 2026

Overview

Chess is a combination of strategy, style and basic skills. Just as each person is unique, a pupil develops his chess identity over time. Playing regularly with some guidance along the way helps to correctly mold a pupil's game and shape it into a style of his own in his pursuit of excellence.

The Chess Club is open to all chess enthusiasts from Pri.3 to Pri.6. Members learn to write chess notations, chess tactics and strategies and get a chance to challenge their peers. Mini tournaments are held within the club to rank and select the players. Selected players will then represent the school in individual and team championships at the inter-school level.

CCA Details

Programme / Activities	In a typical CCA session, the Chess coach will provide a 45 min lesson on : (a) a specific tactic/strategy used in an opening / mid-game / end-game; (b) a specific opening / defence; (c) chess puzzles to test understanding and facilitate application of tactics and strategies; followed by a 45 min practice session where members play against each other.
Teachers	1. Mr Royston Siah Kim Tian (OIC) siah_kim_tian_royston@moe.edu.sg (opens in new tab)
	2. Miss Regina Tan tan_yew_lin_regina@moe.edu.sg (opens in new tab)
Day / Time	Fridays 2.15 pm to 4.15 pm
Venue	P5.4 Classroom – Beginner / Novice Players P5.5 Classroom – Intermediate / Advanced Players
Members	P3 to P6
Quota	50-60
Attire	School uniform or white corporate shirt.
Note	• Returning members are not required to register online. • P6 boys who wish to join Chess CCA must be a returning member. New P6 registrations will not be accepted.