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
After School Program Sign Up
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)
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
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