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Sheena M. on July 13, 2024
"My 8 year old had a great time. He really liked the basketball and kung fu along with the chess. A few things to note: - This is a different... Read More
In-Person Chess Lessons for Kids
Financial Literacy + Math Summer Camp
by Mathnasium - East Bay
Alamo +more locations
Mon, Jun 16 +more dates
Interactive half-day summer camps offer individualized math learning plans and hands-on activities in Financial Literacy, Chess, STEAM, and Back to School prep.
Chess in Palo Alto
by Silicon Valley Chess Kids
Palo Alto
Today +more dates
Silicon Valley Chess Kids offers structured chess classes in Palo Alto teaching critical thinking and life skills through interactive lessons and tournaments.
Three skill levels available for students to progress from basics to advanced tactics.
Chess Summer Camp
by Little Champs Learning Center
San Jose
Mon, Apr 7 +more dates
Little Champs is proud to offer a dynamic chess camp for kids. The camp focuses on giving kids skills to improve their ability to play better chess, understand the fundamentals, and learn some basic strategies.Our instructor is a very experienced…
BAC In Person Chess Camps
by Bay Area Chess
Atherton +more locations
Mon, Jun 30 +more dates
Chess camps for ages 5-16, all levels, no prior knowledge required. Strategy Games camp for ages 6-16, focusing on logic, STEM concepts, and creativity.
Chess in Sunnyvale every Saturday
by Silicon Valley Chess Kids
Sunnyvale
Today +more dates
Silicon Valley Chess Kids offers structured chess programs for children, promoting critical thinking, problem-solving, and life skills development through interactive lessons and tournaments in a supportive environment.
Online Chess Lessons for Kids
Online Chess Courses & Camps
by Bay Area Chess
Wed, Apr 23 +more dates
Boot-Camp Format: 4 Daily Lessons, Monday through Thursday, with a Tournament on Friday (same time of day!), using Zoom and Chesskid.com as a playing platform.
The Chess Camp
by Way to Success
Today +more dates
Welcome to the exciting world of online chess camp for kids! Our virtual chess camp is designed to provide a fun and educational experience for young chess enthusiasts aged 8-14. Whether your child is a beginner or an intermediate player, our camp offers a…
CHESS For Beginners
by Young Gates
Mon, Mar 31 +more dates
Getting the fundamentals in place with principles is important, but being able to identifythese Chess game advantages at the right time will help your kids to reach new levels in life. It'samazing how much we are planning when we keep…
Donate to Help a Child Learn Chess
by San Jose Chess Club
Today +more dates
Support children by donating to provide them the opportunity to learn and benefit from playing chess.
CHESS Republic : Play with Coach
by Learn with Logic
Mon, Mar 31 +more dates
This course is designed to introduce children to the fascinating game of chess, providing them with the foundational knowledge and skills to play and enjoy this ancient game. Through a combination of interactive lessons, practice games, puzzles, and…
On-Demand Chess Lessons for Kids
Chess Basics- Find the Checkmate
by Yes for Chess
10 minutes
In this video lesson, you and Coach James will solve chess puzzles where you can attack the King in different ways. Remember, chess moves are not always r
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Sheena Madan
"My 8 year old had a great time. He really liked the basketball and kung fu along with the chess.
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"My daughter attended a beginners camp in school between October 2024 and Jan 2025, once per week. I noticed th... Read More"
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Simone Swasey
"It was very good. The rating of the players was very far apart, and sometimes one of the lower-rated players w... Read More"
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Tamara Yu
"My 11 year old learned a lot in the intermediate class. The instructors are kind and respectful. The kids feel... Read More"
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Jeff Taisch
"Good experience for kiddo. Staff was supportive and helpful"
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Aynura Fattayeva
"My son loves chess . And it was great opportunity for him to learn chess with such wonderful teachers. Thank... Read More"
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Isadora Patterson
"Amazing after school program. My kid loves it! Every kid should play chess!"
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Andy Lavine
"This will be our 3rd summer sending our daughter (now going into 4th grade), and the 2nd year for our son (now... Read More"
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Aubrey Sambrano
"My son loved it and learned a lot! We would definitely recommend this!"
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FAQs
What are the advantages of Playing Chess?
There are many advantages of playing chess: Improves concentration, Develops memory, Promotes imagination and creativity, Improves patience, Helps in decision-making, Develops self-confidence, Kids excel in mathematics.
What is the right age to teach chess to kids?
While some children will be ready to learn the game by age 4, the consensus among chess teachers seems to be that second grade -- meaning age 7 or 8 -- is the ideal time to start.
What can my child expect to learn at chess class?
Chess teaches children many fundamentals, like problem-solving, focus, patience and follow-through. Imagine if every child was equipped with these skills as they entered kindergarten and first grade. They would embrace learning in a different way.
How much does a kids' chess class cost?
From online to in-person, prices will depend on the type of experiences being considered.
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