Chess for Schools

Southside Chess hosts chess clubs, classes, camps, and scholastic tournaments for schools and students in Eugene, Oregon. Since 1993 Southside chess instructor Jerry Ramey has guided elementary, middle school and high school students to more than seventy-five state titles.  Two students have won national championships and three have achieved the title of chess master. Read more...

Upcoming Enrollment Opportunities and Activities

Clubs
Clubs meet at elementary, and middle schools and offer both instruction and competitive play.



Spring term: April - May More...

In-Person and Online Game Nights and Classes
Game nights provide a structured competitive environment to train players for tournament play. In-person and online classes offer excellent instruction outside the school environment.


Spring term: April - May More...

Tournaments
Three scholastic in-person tournaments per year test the mettle of players, allow them to make new friends, and give them experience for state competition.

Next: October, 2025

Camps
Summer camps allow players of all different skill levels to immerse themselves in a weeklong chess extravaganza.


Next: June, 2025

​It is recommended that chess players who love this game and want to become proficient should play and study multiple times per week.  For kids who are deeply interested, it is recommended they participate in school clubs, in-person or online classes and game nights.  Discounts available for those who attend multiple sections. 
 
 
CONTACT JERRY RAMEY FOR MORE INFO:  541-232-0328 (leave voicemail or text) or email [email protected].
Note regarding phone calls:  Robocalls and sales calls to my phone have exploded over the last months and years and have become entirely unmanageable. If your number is not on my phone's contact list, your call will go to voicemail.  Please leave a message, and I will return your call.  You can also send a text message.  
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