After School Chess Programs

Bringing Quality Chess Instruction to Your School.

Our mission is to bring chess to every student who wishes to learn it.

Our goal is to promote WNY chess culture.

Our promise is to give every student every possible tool for success.


Chess Made Easy.

Buffalo Chess Association provides a quality after-school program for your children! We use chess to stimulate mental focus and emotional resolve. Buffalo Chess Association seeks to provide students an opportunity to seriously try chess while still emphasizing fun. Our aim is for kids to look forward to learning from us.


Schools We Work With


Windermere Elementary School

Times and Dates to be Determined!

Nardin Academy Lower School

Thursdays, 3:15pm-4:15pm

September 19th - October 24th

Parkdale Elementary School

Thursdays, 3:15pm-4:15pm

October 3rd - January 2nd

Clarence Center Elementary School

Times and Dates to be Determined!

Elmwood Franklin School

Mondays, 3:30-4:30pm

September 16th - December 9th

Contact your school to sign up!

Harris Hill Elementary School

Wednesdays, 2:30pm-3:30pm

October 2nd - October 30th

Contact your school to sign up!

Ledgeview Elementary School

Mondays, 2:25pm-3:35pm

October 7th - December 3rd

Contact your school to sign up!

Park School

Times and Dates to be Determined!

St. Christopher Catholic School

Thursdays, 2:45pm-4:00pm

October 12th - December 19th

Smallwood Drive Elementary School

Program paused due to school renovations. Classes will resume early in 2025.

St. Gregory the Great School

Times and Dates to be Determined!

East Aurora Middle School

Tuesdays, 3:30pm-4:30pm

October 1st - December 10th