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Signing up is super easy! Just click the "Register Now" button and fill out
our quick registration form. You can also call us at (917) 981-1564 and we'll help you get started!
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We'll ask about your child's age, experience level, and preferred location so we can find the perfect class! 🎯
We teach kids from ages 5 to 16! Here's how we group them: 🎂
✓Beginners (Ages 5-12): Learning the basics with fun games!
✓Intermediate (Ages 8-14): Building tactics and strategy!
✓Advanced (Ages 10-16): Tournament prep and mastery!
Don't worry if your child doesn't fit perfectly — we place based on skill level, not just age! 😊
Nope! We love beginners! 🌟 Coach Chris specializes in teaching kids who have
never touched a chess piece before. We start from scratch with fun stories and games.
If your child already knows how to play, we'll assess their level and place them in the right group. Every kid
starts somewhere, and we make sure it's fun! 🎮
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Classes & Schedule
Our standard classes are 60 minutes long — perfect for keeping kids engaged
without losing focus! ⏰
Here's what a typical class looks like:
10 min — Warm-up puzzles & review
20 min — New lesson & concepts
20 min — Practice games with friends
10 min — Fun wrap-up & challenges!
Advanced tournament prep classes may run 90 minutes for older students. 🏆
We hold classes all across Florida! 🌴 Here are some of our popular
locations:
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South Florida
Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton
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Central Florida
Orlando, Tampa, St. Petersburg
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North Florida
Jacksonville, Gainesville, Tallahassee
Classes are held at local schools, community centers, libraries, and parks. We also offer
online classes
via Zoom! 💻
We offer flexible schedules to fit your family's busy life! 🗓️
✓Weekly Classes: Once a week (most popular!)
✓Twice Weekly: For faster progress
✓Summer Camps: Week-long intensive programs
✓Private Lessons: Custom scheduling
Most families choose one class per week — it's the sweet spot for learning without
overwhelming your schedule! ⭐
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Pricing & Scholarships
We have options for every budget! Here's our pricing: 💵
$45/class
Beginners 🌱
$55/class
Intermediate ⚡
$65/class
Advanced 👑
We also offer monthly packages with discounts and sibling rates! Ask us about
family deals! 👨👩👧👦
Step Up For Students is a Florida scholarship program that can make chess classes
completely FREE for qualifying families! 🎓✨
If your family qualifies, the scholarship covers:
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All class fees
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Tournament entry fees
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Chess materials & supplies
We're an approved provider! Contact us and we'll walk you through the application process step by
step. 📋
Yes! We love chess families! 👨👩👧👦
✓2nd child: 10% off
✓3rd child: 20% off
✓4th+ child: 30% off
The more kids learning chess, the merrier! Sibling discounts stack with monthly packages too! 🎉
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Tournaments & Competitions
Absolutely! We host fun, friendly tournaments throughout the year! 🏆✨
Our tournament schedule includes:
✓In-House Tournaments: Monthly fun events for our students
✓Regional Events: Compete against other Florida chess clubs
✓State Championships: For our advanced players
✓Online Tournaments: Compete from home!
Every participant gets a certificate, and winners take home
trophies and medals
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Not at all! Competition is completely optional. 😊
Many of our students just come to learn, have fun, and make friends. We encourage a no-pressure environment
where kids can explore chess at their own pace.
That said, when kids ARE ready, we make tournaments:
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Fun and friendly (not scary!)
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Grouped by skill level
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Everyone gets recognized
Your child sets the pace — we're here to support whatever feels right! 🌟
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Materials & What to Bring
Just bring a smile and a
willingness to learn
! 😄 We provide everything else:
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Chess sets and boards
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Workbooks and learning materials
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Pencils and notepads
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Snacks and water (at most locations)
If your child has their own chess set they love, they're welcome to bring it! We also recommend a
water bottle
for longer classes. 💧
Yes! We offer live online classes via Zoom for families who prefer learning
from home. 💻
Online classes include:
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Live instruction from Coach Chris
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Interactive chess boards on screen
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Small group sizes (max 8 kids)
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Digital worksheets and puzzles
All you need is a computer/tablet with internet! We can even mail physical chess sets to online students if
needed. 📦
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Still Have Questions?
No problem! Coach Chris and our team are happy to help. Reach out anytime and we'll get back to you within 24 hours! 🌞