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Critical Thinking
Chess teaches students how to evaluate situations before making decisions.
The value beyond the board
A thoughtfully structured enrichment program that develops capable students while making afterschool programming simple for educators.
Chess teaches students how to evaluate situations before making decisions.
Students practice sustained attention while solving engaging challenges.
Students build confidence through personal improvement and achievement.
Respect, patience, and gracious competition are emphasized every lesson.
We provide coaches, equipment, and structured lessons that require minimal effort from school staff.
Students look forward to each session through interactive lessons and friendly tournaments.
inclusive curriculum for every experience level
every age, every classroom, every student
coaches background-checked and vetted
boards, pieces, and lesson plans included
ONE CLASS, SHARED GROWTH
Students learn side by side through a thoughtful curriculum while coaches adjust instruction, questions, and challenges to help each child keep growing.
Students build strong foundational skills regardless of experience.
Students learn to analyze situations and make thoughtful decisions.
Lessons gradually introduce planning, tactical ideas, and pattern recognition.
Students regularly practice through engaging games and mini challenges.
Each session concludes with exciting tournaments that motivate students and celebrate progress.
Our curriculum adapts naturally so beginners and experienced players continue learning together.
Our lessons are designed so students of varying experience levels can learn together in one engaging class.
A dependable enrichment partner
Built for principals, after-school coordinators, and enrichment program managers who want a polished program without adding administrative work.
Skilled chess educators lead structured, engaging sessions for every ability level.
Every coach is carefully vetted to meet the expectations of your school community.
We arrive with boards, pieces, clocks, and lesson materials ready for each session.
Programs fit before-school, lunch, after-school, and enrichment schedules.
Age-appropriate instruction grows with students from first moves to competitive play.
Clear coordination and a straightforward enrollment process keep administration light.
We make it easy for schools to offer a high-quality chess program without creating additional work for administrators.
Request InformationTHE CASE FOR CHESS
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
Every move asks a child to weigh consequences and plan ahead — habits that transfer straight into reading, math, and problem-solving.
Slow, deliberate play builds the sustained attention spans that classrooms reward and screens erode.
Losing a game gracefully and analyzing the mistake builds the emotional steadiness that carries into every part of school life.
Vetted, experienced coaches and a clear curriculum — delivered to your school with no hidden fees, no upsells, and no equipment costs to your families.
SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS
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. Once your school is signed up, families enroll their students directly through your program.
PRICING
$15 per student, per hour — or $10 per hour when the school absorbs the cost.
One simple rate, all materials and coaching included. No hidden fees, no equipment costs, no upsells.
BUILT FOR SCHOOLS
A PROGRAM THAT RUNS ITSELF
Vetted coaches, all equipment, lesson plans, and progress reports — provided. Slot us into existing afterschool, lunch, or before-school time. Your staff stays focused on what they already do best.
BUILT FOR EVERY STUDENT IN YOUR SCHOOL
Students learn together while coaches naturally differentiate instruction, challenges, and feedback. Every student in your community can join, regardless of prior experience.
GET STARTED
We partner with K–12 schools and afterschool programs across the region. Tell us about your school and we'll walk you through how a program could fit your community — no commitment to start the conversation.