Learn Chess with Sunshine and Smiles! 😎
Join Coach Chris for super fun chess lessons across Central Florida! Make friends, win trophies, and become a chess champion! 🏆
Moves forward 1 square (or 2 on first move). Captures diagonally. Promotes to any piece at the other end!
Moves in an "L" shape: 2 squares one way, then 1 square perpendicular. Can jump over other pieces!
Moves diagonally any number of squares. Stays on the same color square for the whole game!
Moves horizontally or vertically any number of squares. Teams up with the King to castle!
Step Up Approved!
Scholarships make chess FREE for your family!
Win Trophies!
Join tournaments and bring home the gold!
Central Florida!
Classes in Orlando, Winter Springs & Altamonte Springs!
Chess Lessons Made Fun! 🎮
From your very first move to tournament champion — we've got the perfect class for YOU!
Kids Learning Chess
Beginners 🌱
Learn how pieces move, play your first game, and make new friends!
- ✓ Fun piece characters & stories
- ✓ Chess puzzles & mini-games
- ✓ First tournament ready!
Kids Playing Tournament
Intermediate ⚡
Master tactics, learn cool openings, and crush the competition!
- ✓ Sneaky tactics & traps
- ✓ Opening superpowers
- ✓ Rated tournaments!
Champion with Trophy
Advanced 👑
Become a chess master! Deep strategy, endgame magic, and championship prep.
- ✓ Grandmaster strategies
- ✓ Endgame wizardry
- ✓ State championship ready!
Coach Chris! 🎓
Hey there, future chess champion! I'm Christopher William, a USCF-certified Tournament Director, and I've been teaching kids just like you to love chess for over 30 years!
I make chess super fun with games, stories, and challenges. My teaching style blends structure with enthusiasm, creating a nurturing environment where children feel confident, focused, and excited to learn. Whether you're brand new or ready for tournaments, we'll learn together and have a blast! 🌟
Chess Classes in Central Florida! 🌴
From Orlando to Winter Springs — we've got a class near YOU!
Holy Family Catholic School
Orlando, FL
After-school chess coach (K–6), 2025–present
✝️ Catholic SchoolChoices In Learning Charter
Winter Springs, FL
After-school chess coach (K–6), 2024–present
🎓 Charter SchoolSeminole County Libraries
Seminole County, FL
Lead chess instructor for summer programs, 2023–present
📖 Summer ProgramsSt. Mary Magdalen
Altamonte Springs, FL
After-school chess coach (K–6), 2023–present
✝️ Catholic SchoolAnnunciation Catholic Academy
Altamonte Springs, FL
After-school chess coach (K–6), 2023–present
✝️ Catholic AcademyReady to Become a Chess Champion? 🏆
Join hundreds of Central Florida kids already having fun and building skills! Your first move starts here.
⭐ Step Up For Students scholarships accepted! Questions? Call (917) 981-1564 or email metrochess@gmail.com