In the past we had seven different chess skill groups that we used to split up our players. Panthers, Groups A, B, C, D, E and T. This year, we decided to simplify into four skill groups:
| New Group Name | Last Year's Name | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Panther Pawns | Panthers and Group E | Beginner Players typically grades K-2 with little or no Chess experience |
 | Knights | Groups C and D | Intermediate players with some tournament experience typically grades 1-3 |
 | Rooks | Groups A and B | Advanced players with tournament experience typically grades 2-4 |
 | Spicewood Kings | Group T | Expert players with tournament experience typically grades 3-5. |
The coaches and club leadership will have the ability to move players into the appropriate skill group based on their observation of the students chess play.