Level Placement:
Rising Stars: Must have completed piece mechanics.
Chess Champions: For 6+ years or students who have moved beyond basic strategy.
Unsure which level to join? Ask your tutor which level would be best!
Admission: $60
Duration: 90 minutes
“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 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
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.
- Piece Movement Rules
- Capturing
- Check
- Game Planning
- Basic Opening Strategy
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.
- Point Values
- Pawn Structure
- Attacking vs Defending
- Piece Mobility
- Middlegame Tactics
For players who already play full games. Students explore check and checkmate in-depth, record games with algebraic notation, and learn to analyze games.
- Algebraic Notation
- Checkmate Patterns
- En Passant
- Board Analysis
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.
- Memorizing Openings
- Memorizing Defenses
- Checkmate Puzzles
- Grandmaster Game Analysis
- Competitive Play
“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
