Fun Games.
Engaging Stories!

Chess at Three is our signature, award-winning program. Children will fall in love with the game of chess by learning through our story-based curriculum, designed to captivate any young mind. By 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

Ages 3-4, 5-5 and 7+

For players brand-new to chess. 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

Ages 5-6 and 7+

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

Ages 5-6 and 7+

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

Ages 8+

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
Register now!

What the 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

“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

Other Class Options

Bea & Bop's Playgroup
6–36 Months
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Birchguard Quest
Ages 5+
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Chess

Fun Games, Engaging Stories!

Our original chess curriculum is based on years of rigorous testing in homes and schools around the world, and uses captivating stories to convey core chess concepts so that even three-year olds can understand and recall them with ease.
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BEGINNER

Ages 3-4, 5-5 and 7+

For players brand-new to chess. 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

Ages 5-6 and 7+

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

Ages 5-6 and 7+

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

Ages 8+

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
Register now!

What the 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

Other Class Options

Bea & Bop's Playgroup
6–36 Months
Learn More
Birchguard Quest
Ages 5+
Learn More