NECA CHESS

🏆 Today, May 30, NECA is honored to support Make-A-Wish Connecticut at their wonderful event in Trumbull.
A huge thank you to the organization for this beautiful recognition, and an even bigger shoutout to Max! Max is a brave 9-year-old fighting lymphoma whose ultimate wish is to become a chess master. We are thrilled to support an organization that brings hope and strength to local children when they need it most. Keep playing, Max! ♟️✨

We are proudly fundraising for Make-A-Wish– will you join me by donating today?

When a wish is granted, a child replaces fear with confidence, sadness with joy and anxiety with hope. The majority of wish kids go on to beat their critical illnesses, and research shows that a wish can help children build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight – giving them a better chance of surviving and thriving.

NECA is a proud sponsor and we would be honored for you to be too! Scan the QR code below or click on the link to donate.
https://secure2.wish.org/site/TR/WishYourWay/Make-A-WishConnecticut?pg=personal&px=11487827&fr_id=7442

Successful tournament today at King School in Stamford Sunday May 3rd, 2026. Thanks to all the parents and the determined 100 competitors!

🏆 Team Standings (Top 6)

1. Hindley School in Darien— 13.0 points
* Strong depth (12 players)
* Top scorers: Robert Braylovskiy (4.0), Chips Gostling (3.5)

2. Royle School in Darien— 11.5 points
* Same score as King but fewer players (5 total)
* Very efficient scoring
* Top: Smith Dias

3.King School in Stamford— 11.5 points
* Close second with 11 players
* Top scorers: Knox Cribbin (4.0), Antek Chociej (3.0)

4. Greenwich Country Day School (GCDS) — 10.5 points
* Leaders: Poppy Bruce (3.0), Dylan Vissicchio (3.0)

5. Ox Ridge School in Darien— 10.5 points
* Also tied with GCDS
* Top: Leo Sarver (4.0)

6. Bi-Cultural Day School in Stamford— 10.0 points
* Smaller roster (7 players)
* Standouts: Maxim Lysenko (4.0)

NECA’s May 3rd tournament at King School is at maximum capacity. We are not accepting anymore registrations. Thank you, looking forward to seeing all the competitors ♟️

We have 10 remaining slots available for the tournament this Sunday at King school in Stamford, May 3rd 2026. First match begins at 9:30, any other questions message our page. See you guys soon, thank you ♟️

NECA is hosting a tournament to end the school year, May 3, 2026 at King School in Stamford.

First match begins at 9:30 and this is not a rated game. Feel free to message our page for any other questions. Thank you ♟️

Chess teaches more than strategy, it teaches patience and resilience. Watching a child slow down, think ahead, and trust their decision making is powerful. Interested in offering programs like this at your school? Visit yourafterschool.com! ♟️

NECA is teaching chess to students Grades K – 5,�under the guidance of a chess master. All skill levels are welcomed and placed by ability.

Member Registration open Monday, Mar. 2
�Community Registration opens Wednesday, Mar. 11

Any questions, feel free to message our page. Thank you ♟️

The Stamford JCC - Youth Enrichments Grades K – 5Learn chess and practice your game under the guidance of a chess master. This class is for both beginners and those who would like to learn more. Students are placed by ability.