Chu's Chess
QUALITY · AFFORDABLE · AFTERSCHOOL CHESS

Quality chess,
priced for every family
and every school.

Chu's Chess brings experienced coaches and a clear curriculum to schools and afterschool programs at $15 per student per hour — or $10 per hour when the school sponsors the program. Quality instruction, made accessible to every family.

$15

per student, per hour — paid by parents

$10

per student, per hour when the school sponsors

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skill levels from first move to rated competitor

K–12

every age, every classroom, every level

CURRICULUM

Three levels. One simple rate.

Every program is $15 per student per hour, or $10 per hour when the school sponsors the program. Coaches place each student at the level that fits — from a child's first move through rated tournament play.

Unrated – 6001 hr/session

Pawn Pioneers

New to chess or still learning the rules — a welcoming first step for unrated players up to a 600 rating.

Piece movement & board orientation
Basic checkmate patterns & tactics
Sportsmanship & chess etiquette
End-of-term friendly tournament
$15/hr · $10/hr with school sponsorship
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600 – 9001 hr/session

Intermediate Castle Builders

Knows all the moves and starting to think ahead — structured training for players rated 600 to 900.

Opening principles & common systems
Middlegame planning & piece coordination
Essential endgame technique
Practice games with coach analysis
$15/hr · $10/hr with school sponsorship
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02
900 – 13001 hr/session

Advanced Knight Champions

Plays regularly and wants to compete — competitive coaching for players rated 900 to 1300.

Personalized opening repertoire
Grandmaster game analysis
Tournament preparation & psychology
Inter-school matches & scholastic events
$15/hr · $10/hr with school sponsorship
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THE CASE FOR CHESS

Not just a game. A thinking system.

Decades of research link regular chess practice to gains in academic performance, emotional regulation, and executive function. Schools that integrate chess see students who listen more carefully, argue more clearly, and persist through challenge.

Our mission is simple: bring quality, affordable chess to every student who wants to learn — without the price tag that usually comes with serious coaching.

— The Chu's Chess team

Critical Thinking

Every move asks a child to weigh consequences and plan ahead — habits that transfer straight into reading, math, and problem-solving.

Patience & Focus

Slow, deliberate play builds the sustained attention spans that classrooms reward and screens erode.

Resilience in Defeat

Losing a game gracefully and analyzing the mistake builds the emotional steadiness that carries into every part of school life.

Quality Coaching, Affordable Access

Vetted, experienced coaches at $15 per student per hour — or $10 per hour when the school sponsors the program. No hidden fees.

SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS

Chess at your school, without the overhead.

We provide everything — vetted coaches, equipment, lesson plans, and progress reports. All your school provides is a room and 30 to 90 minutes per week. Parents pay $15 per student per hour, or $10 per hour when the school sponsors the program for its families.

Vetted, background-checked coaches
All boards, pieces, and teaching materials provided
Lesson plans aligned to age and skill level
Regular progress updates for parents and staff
Flexible scheduling — before school, lunch, or afterschool
$15/hour parent-paid, or $10/hour with school sponsorship

Partnership inquiry

Principals and parents — we'll reply within one business day.

BUILT FOR PRINCIPALS & PARENTS

Quality coaching. Honest pricing.

FOR PRINCIPALS

A program that runs itself.

Vetted coaches, all equipment, lesson plans, and progress reports — provided. Slot us into existing afterschool time or sponsor the program at $10 per student per hour to make it accessible to every family in your school.

FOR PARENTS

Real coaching at a fair price.

$15 per student per hour gets your child a small group, an experienced coach, and a clear path from their first move through rated tournament play. No upsells. No materials fees. No surprises on the invoice.

GET STARTED

Ready to enroll?

Whether you're a parent enrolling a single student or a principal looking to bring chess to your whole school, we'd love to hear from you. Quality coaching, fair pricing, no commitment to start the conversation.

See Programs & Pricinghello@chuschess.com