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WE TEACH KIDS CHESS!

Where stories come alive and chess becomes an adventure—watch your child grow smarter, braver, and more confident with every move!
Where stories come alive and chess becomes an adventure! Watch your child grow smarter, braver, and more confident with every move.

In our fun and supportive environment, learning happens naturally as children connect, explore, and grow.

Our mission is to empower children with essential life skills, such as critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and self-confidence, through the power of chess and engaging, interactive storytelling.

Our Learning Method
Did we mention it's award-winning?

Interactive chess storytelling session with a book and custom chess pieces
Through imaginative storytelling, we meet each child where they are, helping them connect with chess in a way that makes sense to their unique learning style.
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Cartoon depiction of King Chompers teaching chess concepts for kids
Meet King Chomper!
He loves food so much that his pockets are weighed down with snacks, so he can only move one slow step at a time.
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Young boy learning chess with Chess at Three's engaging story-based chess set
With every story-inspired move, kids begin to understand how each piece plays a part on the board, unlocking that ‘ah-hah’ moment of discovery.
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400+
Tutors
50,000+
Students Taught
1 Million+
Lessons Taught

The Benefits of Teaching Kids Chess

Through chess, children not only get a deep understanding of the game, but also valuable life skills that contribute to their personal and intellectual development.

Academic Performance

Chess enhances cognitive skills like memory and concentration, which translate into better academic outcomes.

A study by the University of Memphis found that chess-playing students improved their problem-solving abilities by 50%.

Critical Thinking

Chess requires players to analyze multiple possibilities, evaluate outcomes, and make decisions under pressure.

This trains kids to think critically and apply logical reasoning—a skill highly valued in problem-solving and decision-making situations.

Verbal Skills

Chess promotes strategic thinking, which can improve the ability to articulate ideas and arguments.

Research suggests that chess-playing children perform better in verbal reasoning tests, as the game encourages planning and foreseeing consequences—skills essential for effective communication.

Improves Test Scores

In the United States, a study conducted in New York City public schools found that students who participated in chess programs scored 10% higher on standardized math tests than their peers.

Chess strengthens problem-solving and logical reasoning skills, which are directly linked to academic performance.

Emotional Intelligence

Chess teaches kids to handle wins and losses gracefully, fostering resilience and self-regulation.

By learning to empathize with an opponent's moves and strategies, children also develop perspective-taking skills, which are crucial components of emotional intelligence.

Strengthens Academic Performance

Chess encourages kids to take ownership of their decisions on the board, fostering a sense of independence and self-reliance.

This confidence often extends beyond chess, helping them tackle challenges in academics, social situations, and life with greater assurance.

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What parents are saying

"Story Time Chess is amazing! Their teachers are so good with kids, warm, funny and entertaining. An engaging and fun way for my daughter to learn chess at such a young age, which will make a difference as she continues to develop and begins school on the near future."
Sarah T.
Parent
"Chess class is THE highlight of my 3.5 year old's week. I'll admit, I was skeptical on whether 3 year olds can learn chess, but now I'm a believer. Our tutor got my daughter out of her shell and engrossed in chess within 10 minutes."
Edward H.
Parent
"We love, love, love Story Time Chess! The lessons are the highlight of my daughter's week - she is learning so much and loves re-telling the lesson-based stories over and over (!) and is even teaching chess to her parents."
Sherri P.
Parent
"I have an Autistic teenage son. He looks forward to his weekly chess lessons. His amazing and patient coach keeps him interested during the entire session, which is no small feat. I am so grateful for the skill, professionalism, and understanding we have experienced at Story Time Chess."
Martine D.
Parent
"I have seen so much personal and social growth in my son from Chess. Along with chess tactics, the tutors are teaching my son life skills like strategy, sportsmanship and imaginative thinking, and I couldn't recommend them more."
Aviva G.
Parent