Join the PKES CHESS KLUB. Your Chess Journey Starts Here.

Unlock your child’s critical thinking and strategic skills through the timeless game of chess! Our engaging and educational chess classes at Pleasant Knoll Elementary School are designed to take your game to the next level. Taught in a fun and supportive environment, students will learn game fundamentals, tactics, and good sportsmanship.

Discover CHESS KLUB

The Vision

To establish a chess club that helps students learn & play chess in a competitve environment while learning valuable life lessons.

The Mission

Educate, train, and help students progress to their full potential in the game of chess and life.

2025 Fall Dates

Tuesday Dates:

September 9
September 16
September 23
September 30
October 14
October 21
October 28
November 4

Thursday Dates:

September 11
September 18
September 25
October 16
October 23
November 6
November 13
November 20

All the students at Pleasant Knoll will get access to the following

Knowledge Hub

A centralized platform where students of all ages and experience can advance through the various stages of chess development at their own pace.

Resource Center

Grand Master recommended books, interviews, articles, news, greatest games of all times, opening, middle, end games and much more..

Course Materials

Our course materials are the perfect companion for you at home. Everything we teach in the class is covered in our course materials.

Got Questions?

Email: [email protected]

Our Achievements

2024 SC State Championship Results

Our students won the following prizes

1st Place - K-3 Championship
2nd Place - Middle School Blitz
3rd Place - K-5 Blitz
4th Place - Middle School Blitz
5th Place - K-5 Blitz
6th Place - K-5 Championship
7th Place - K-5 National Qualifier
7th Place - K-3 Championship
8th Place - K-3 Championship

2024 NC State Championship Results

Our students won the following prizes

2nd Place - K-5 Under 900
5th Place - K-8 Under 1200
14th Place - K-5 Championship

What our clients say about us

Ramkumar Nottath

My son enjoys the ChessKlub classes and tournaments a lot. A really great place for chess enthusiasts!

Hemant Sharma

If you wish to learn Chess the most systematic way, then ChessKlub is your solution! Delighted to be part of CK on the Long Journey!

Sophia Stephenson

Love this place!

Check what our clients say about us.

Ramkumar Nottath

My son enjoys the ChessKlub classes and tournaments a lot. A really great place for chess enthusiasts!

Lavanya Vinodh

My daughter goes to CHESS KLUB and after going to classes every week , she is progressing like anything. I play with her every Friday and I can see that she learning new things in class. . My daughter loves the Saturday tournaments and those tournaments that they host are highly effective. When she plays with her classmates and other students , she learns from them! Highly recommended!