LEARN LIFE SKILLS We want your child to be prepared for life’s challenges by teaching them to learn from mistakes, set goals, & work better together.
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Chess Classes for Kids That Prepare Them for Life
Whether your child is new to chess or striving to becoming a Grandmaster, our curriculum & coaches will meet them where they're at with fun chess classes.
Our promise to you
In every program your child will...
LEARN LIFE SKILLS 
IMPROVE AT CHESS We want your child to experience success in their chess development and what it feels like to work hard and get a win.
HAVE FUN Oftentimes fun can be taken for granted, but our team is intentional about making chess fun so that your child learns with a smile!
Put your
worries aside...
Your child has what it takes to achieve what ever they set their mind to. Sometimes they need a fun way to discover and unlock that potential. We’re here to help.
Your child can:
Learn how to set S.M.A.R.T. goals- Plan ahead
- Learn from mistakes
- Think about consequences for choices
- Achieve their chess goals
Learn Chess The Right Way
While Having Fun
The cognitive benefits of chess are as well-known as Bobby Fisher and the Queen’s Gambit on Netflix – But how difficult is it to learn chess? At Chess4Life, we believe that if chess is taught the right way, it is a fun & engaging game that can help kids develop important skills like focus, sportsmanship, respect, and planning!
Our carefully designed curriculum is built by National Master Elliott Neff and our team of coaches to empower your child to think about the best move in any position while avoiding bad habits. We genuinely care about your child and how they learn chess and guarantee that if you or your child are not happy with our program, we will make it right or give you your money back.
10,000+ Hours of Curriculum Development
50,000+ Students Served in Chess Programs
Beginner’s through National Champions
Chess camps
Starting at
$425
Weekly Chess Camps
(Money Back Guarantee)
Live, engaging lessons & practice during school breaks- Multiple skill groups offered weekly
- Lessons plus tournament practice daily
Premium Chess Classes
Starting at
$159/mo
Billed monthly
(Money Back Guarantee)
- Small class sizes with dedicated Coach
- Individualized progress tracked on digital Achievement Chart
- Curriculum developed to build problem-solving skills
- Graduate through six levels of chess mastery
- Weekly classes meet for 1 hour including tournament practice
- Online Nationwide or In-Person in Issaquah, Bellevue, Redmond and Renton, WA
How Kids Learn
Life Skills Through Chess
Learn about the 10 Life Skills we incorporate into chess curriculum, as well as how you can teach and track these skills at home!
Life Skills Explained
Learn the definition of developing respect, planning, a Better Together and Always Improve attitudes in daily life.
Learn Through Chess
Learn how the Chess4Life curriculum can help players develop these skills naturally as they learn and play chess at all levels.
Gauge Your Child's Progress
Each life skill section offers tracking for your child’s current demonstration of skills and identifies areas of improvement.
Increase Your
Chess Rating
Learn how to increase your chess rating by mastering these powerful skills that can benefit players on and off the chessboard!
Guided Plan to Improve Skill & Rating
Our curriculum is always designed to meet students where they are at in their learning. Fill out a detailed goal-setting guide to begin.
7 Key Focus Areas Outlined
We’ve identified targeted areas for improvement for all chess players, including skills beyond the chess board & learn common gaps for each.
Detailed Improvement Tips & Tracking
Players track their current skill in each focus area and then utilize detailed tips to improve their performance.