Chess Program

Chess Club

Chess isn't just a game; it's an amazing way to boost critical thinking, sharpen problem-solving skills, and nurture key life skills in kids. 

For the 2025-2026 school year, McNair ES brings After School Chess club for Grade 3-6. 

Beginning February 12 on Thursdays from 3:30-5:00 pm at McNair Lower.

All levels welcome. 

Please click the button below to register.

For more information, email Mrs. Georgina Chin (the Chess Teacher) at mcnairchess@gmail.com or the McNair Elementary PTA at president@mcnairespta.org

Chess TournamentS

Our next McNair Chess Tournament for the 2025-2026 school year is scheduled for Saturday, February 7, 2026.

MAXIMUM ENTRIES 120

Pre-registration closes on Thursday, February 5, 2026. 

The early pre-registration fee through Tuesday, February 3, 2026 is $40.00 per chess player.

The late pre-registration fee for Wednesday, February 4, 2026 and Thursday, February 5, 2026 is $45.00.

On-site registrations will close at 8:30 am on Saturday, February 7. The on-site registration fee is $50.00. 

No Email/Phone Registrations allowed.

NOTE: If you need a bye for the later rounds - please notify us prior to the beginning of round 2.

Doors open at 8:00 am for on-site registrations. On-site registration closes at 8:30 am. The first round starts at 9:00 am.

Three (3) sections:

• K-3 G/30,d5 (5 rounds)

• K-5 G/45,d5 (4 rounds)

• K-8 G/45,d5 (4 rounds)

Participants must have a USCF ID - to register: https://secure2.uschess.org/webstore/member.php

Pre-registrations (updated periodically): Pre-registrations

NOTE: REMINDER: Cancellations are subject to a $5.00 / player handling fee.

NOTE: Participants should use the back / cafeteria doors - the front doors will not be open.

NOTE: Our chess tournaments are subject to Fairfax County Public School policies. In case of inclement weather - please check www.fcps.edu.

Upcoming tournaments:

March 7-8, 2026 - 2025-26 Virginia Scholastic & College Championships(vachess.org)

Questions can be sent to mcnairchess@gmail.com.

Address:

2499 Thomas Jefferson Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
United States