Chess lessons for kids through engaging stories

Chess at Three is our signature, award-winning program that teaches children complex subjects through the art of storytelling. Our program is unique in that children fall in love with the game of chess by learning through our story-based curriculum, designed to captivate any young mind. Following a cast of quirky, memorable characters through the magical world of Chesslandia, students swiftly become successful chess players while developing critical thinking, strategy, and problem-solving skills.
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Beginner

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Ages 3-4, 5-6 and 7+

Group chess lessons for players brand new to the game. Meet the colorful characters who represent the chess pieces and learn why each one moves a certain way. Beginners learn to play full games and become eligible to play in Chess at Three tournaments.

Milestones:

- Piece Movement Rules

- Capturing

- Check

- Game Planning

- Basic Opening Strategy

Intermediate

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Ages 5-6 and 7+

Group chess lessons for players who know the piece movement rules or graduates of our Beginner level. Students go beyond the basics to learn valuable tactics and strategies through fun stories.

Milestones:

- Point Values

- Pawn Structure

- Attacking vs Defending

- Piece Mobility

- Middlegame Tactics

Mini-Master

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Ages 5-6 and 7+

Group chess classes for players who already play
full games. Students explore check and checkmate in-depth, record games with algebraic notation, and learn to analyze games.

Milestones:

- Algebraic Notation

- Checkmate Patterns

- En Passant

- Board Analysis

Advanced

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Ages 8+

Group chess classes for graduates of previous levels (or equivalent experience). This course uses a mix of stories and higher-level analytics to explore the intricacies of competitive chess.

Milestones:

- Memorizing Openings

- Memorizing Defenses

- Checkmate Puzzles

- Grandmaster Game Analysis

- Competitive Play

Benefits of Teaching Kids Chess

Through chess, children gain not only a deep understanding of the game
but also valuable life skills that contribute to their personal and intellectual development.
Strengthen Academic Performance
Sharpens Critical Thinking
Hones Verbal Skills
Improves Test Scores
Boosts Emotional Intelligence
Instills Self-Confidence
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What the parents and pros are saying…

“I’m a two-time US women’s chess champion, but I’m also the mom of a four-year-old boy who loves chess and he likes the [Chess at Three] classes a lot too, which really surprised me.

I highly recommend it...”

Jennifer Shahade
US Chess Champion and Woman Grandmaster

“Chess at Three has our two children playing and loving chess! We're proud to have it in our home, and think every child should be learning
Chess at Three.”

Hugh Jackman
Actor and Parent

“I’m a two-time US women’s chess champion, but I’m also the mom of a four-year-old boy who loves chess and he likes the [Chess at Three] classes a lot too, which really surprised me.

I highly recommend it...”

Jennifer Shahade
US Chess Champion and Woman Grandmaster

“Chess is such an important game for kids to learn. If you are interested in getting your tots involved check out [Story Time Chess.]”

David Burtka
Actor and Parent

“I really like the curriculum! Teaching kids to recognize patterns, understand action and consequence as early as age three is valuable training whether they go on to play chess or not. I started at age 6, but if I'd had the opportunity, I would have started younger. It should be available to children everywhere.”

Wesley So
Former U.S. Chess Champion

“Chess at Three has our two children playing and loving chess! We're proud to have it in our home, and think every child should be learning Chess at Three.”

Hugh Jackman
Actor and Parent

“I’m a two-time US women’s chess champion, but I’m also the mom of a four-year-old boy who loves chess and he likes the [Chess at Three] classes a lot too, which really surprised me.

I highly recommend it...”

Jennifer Shahade
US Chess Champion and Woman Grandmaster

“Chess is such an important game for kids to learn. If you are interested in getting your tots involved check out Chess at Three.”

David Burtka
Actor and Parent

“I really like the curriculum! Teaching kids to recognize patterns, understand action and consequence as early as age three is valuable training whether they go on to play chess or not. I started at age 6, but if I'd had the opportunity, I would have started younger. It should be available to children everywhere.”

Wesley So
Former U.S. Chess Champion

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