Welcome to the Iowa Chess Center

Welcome to the Iowa Chess Center

The Iowa Chess Center offers a variety of Chess Enrichment options, from on-campus Scholastic Programs to Summer Camps to Advanced Tutoring Groups.

Contact Info@iowachesscenter.com to arrange a program in your school or district, or to register for advanced tutoring or summer camps.

Each program ranges from 12 to 14 weeks and is taught at your school either before or after regular school hours. Chess has been shown to improve a child's performance at school and at home, and also has been shown to elevate test scores in elementary students. The many benefits of chess make it an outstanding extracurricular activity for your student. Apart from the on-school courses, individual lessons, advanced group training, and competitive tournaments are also offered by the Iowa Chess Center on a regular basis.

Studies About Chess In Education

A 2-yr study conducted in NY by IBM found that learning chess improves reading test scores and reading performance in elementary schools. Source: Dr. Stuart Marguilies (Kasparov Chess Foundation)

A study at the Roberto Clemente School in New York showed that chess not only improved the academic skills of children enrolled in a chess program, but also benefited students socially, including a dramatic decrease in behavioral incidents. Source: Assistant Principal Joyce Brown (Roger Lange, "Putting a Check to Poor Math results")

Upcoming Events

For a full list of upcoming chess events in Iowa, consult www.iowachess.org

October, 2008. Iowa Chess Center Supergroup - Rook Level.

Nov. 8, 2008. 2008 Iowa Grades Chess Championships. Williamsburg, IA.

November 22, 2008. Midstate Championship - St. Joseph's School, Des Moines.

February, 2009. Elementary Team Championships. Des Moines, IA.