Welcome to
Checkmate Chess Academy

If you are an adult aiming to enhance your skills, a school in search of an afterschool program, or a parent interested in one-on-one private lessons for your child, we provide a variety of programs tailored to meet students at their individual levels.

Studies show that playing chess enhances math, physics, and independent research skills, while fostering concentration and logical thinking. Our curriculum progresses from openings to endgames, ensuring students master all facets of chess, including accurate calculations and strategic planning.

After School Programs

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Good Samaritan Christian Academy Fall Session
$220.00

Checkmate Chess focuses on positive attitude & mindset with a main goal to teach fundamentals, strategy, and theory in the game of chess by integrating critical thinking skills. Every class combines group learning, supervised matches, and tailored one-on-one instruction. Students meet in a designated classroom to deepen their chess knowledge and enjoy tournament-style play. Even if your student wasn’t enrolled in the previous session, they won’t be behind. Each session is designed so new students can jump right in.

Here’s what your student can expect!

  • One 90 minute class per week/$20 per session

  • Monday after school 3:10pm-4:40pm

  • Open to K-5th Grade

  • Boards, pieces, and other chess materials provided

  • Training from expert instructor Alan Wood ELO 1900

    We are offering 3 sessions this school year
    Fall Session: August 10 - November 2 (11 weeks)
    Winter Session: November 9 - February 8 (10 weeks)
    Spring Session: February 22 - May 10 (10 weeks)

Richard H. Bryan Elementary School Fall Session
$225.00

Checkmate Chess focuses on positive attitude & mindset with a main goal to teach fundamentals, strategy, and theory in the game of chess by integrating critical thinking skills. Every class combines group learning, supervised matches, and tailored one-on-one instruction. Students meet in a designated classroom to deepen their chess knowledge and enjoy tournament-style play. Even if your student wasn’t enrolled in the previous session, they won’t be behind. Each session is designed so new students can jump right in.

Here’s what your student can expect!

  • One 120 minute class per week/$25 per session

  • Friday after school 1:45pm-3:45pm

  • Open to K-5th Grade

  • Boards, pieces, and other chess materials provided

  • Training from expert instructor Alan Wood ELO 1900

    We are offering 3 sessions this school year
    Fall Session: August 21 - November 6 (10 weeks)
    Winter Session: November 13 - February 12 (11 weeks)
    Spring Session: February 25 - May 14 (10 weeks)
    Please note there will be no class on September 11 or December 4 due to the instructor traveling

Bonner Elementary School Fall Session
$250.00

Checkmate Chess focuses on positive attitude & mindset with a main goal to teach fundamentals, strategy, and theory in the game of chess by integrating critical thinking skills. Every class combines group learning, supervised matches, and tailored one-on-one instruction. Students meet in a designated classroom to deepen their chess knowledge and enjoy tournament-style play. Even if your student wasn’t enrolled in the previous session, they won’t be behind. Each session is designed so new students can jump right in.

Here’s what your student can expect!

  • One 120 minute class per week/$25 per session

  • Thursday after school 3:15pm-5:15pm

  • Open to K-5th Grade

  • Boards, pieces, and other chess materials provided

  • Training from expert instructor Alan Wood ELO 1900

    We are offering 3 sessions this school year
    Fall Session: August 20 - October 29 (11 weeks)
    Winter Session: November 5 - February 18 (11 weeks)
    Spring Session: February 25 - May 13 (10 weeks)
    Please note there will be no class on September 10 or December 3 due to the instructor traveling
    Please note there will be no class the week prior to Fall, Winter, & Spring Break per the Principal