Winter 2025-2026
Registration is open for Summit Park and Fort Garrison
Fort Garrison - Fridays
Summit Park - Wednesdays
Follows BCPS Schedule
Learn how to play chess, strategies, and participate in tournaments.
Beginner to advanced players welcome!
For more information about this program please contact Arkadiy Frankel at chesscoach1@yahoo.com
All volunteers must submit annually to a free background check provided by Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks. Click HERE for more information and application link (Select D-K/Greater Pikesville).
Benefits of Chess
- Improves concentration
- Significantly improves motivation
- Promotes critical thinking
- Has been known to increase grades in school
Some of the schools that Arkadiy has taught or is teaching this year are:
- Park School
- McDonogh School
- Montgomery County Public Schools
The program:
Our lessons are one hour long. Students are exposed to the foundational theory of chess in the
first half of the lesson. During the second half, students can then apply their newly acquired
knowledge in playing with other class mates. While the students are engaged in critical thought, the
instructor provides helpful tactical ideas and suggestions to improve their strategies.
Students will be constantly challenged as they learn to play chess with national chess master,
Arkadiy Frenkel. Chess is gymnastics for the brain and studying the game is known to show
significant improvement in school grades and academic activities. Young players will be taught
strategies and tactics that will help them on the board and in life. Arkadiy has over 30 years of
international experience and has taught at chess camps, schools and programs in Maryland,
Virginia, and Pennsylvania.
Locations
- Fort Garrison - GPRC Portable Classroom
- Summit Park - Library
Greater Pikesville Recreation Chess Club (Additional Opportunities)
For Kids Ages 5–13
Location:Fort Garrison Elementary School – Discovery Place
(Greater Pikesville Recreation and Parks Program)
Programs Offered:Home school Chess Club
Parent & Child Chess Sessions (5 years old and up)
Private Lessons
Group Lessons
Inquiries:
chesscoach1@yahoo.com Please Note:
Programs are contingent upon sufficient enrollment. Classes may be adjusted, combined, or canceled based on the number of participants.