Our mission is to empower children with essential life skills—such as critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and self-confidence—through engaging, interactive storytelling.
Through chess, children not only get a deep understanding of the game, but also valuable life skills that contribute to their personal and intellectual development.
Chess enhances cognitive skills like memory and concentration, which translate into better academic outcomes.
A study by the University of Memphis found that chess-playing students improved their problem-solving abilities by 50%.
Chess requires players to analyze multiple possibilities, evaluate outcomes, and make decisions under pressure.
This trains kids to think critically and apply logical reasoning—a skill highly valued in problem-solving and decision-making situations.
Chess promotes strategic thinking, which can improve the ability to articulate ideas and arguments.
Research suggests that chess-playing children perform better in verbal reasoning tests, as the game encourages planning and foreseeing consequences—skills essential for effective communication.
In the United States, a study conducted in New York City public schools found that students who participated in chess programs scored 10% higher on standardized math tests than their peers.
Chess strengthens problem-solving and logical reasoning skills, which are directly linked to academic performance.
Chess teaches kids to handle wins and losses gracefully, fostering resilience and self-regulation.
By learning to empathize with an opponent's moves and strategies, children also develop perspective-taking skills, which are crucial components of emotional intelligence.
Chess encourages kids to take ownership of their decisions on the board, fostering a sense of independence and self-reliance.
This confidence often extends beyond chess, helping them tackle challenges in academics, social situations, and life with greater assurance.
Join King Chomper and King Shaky on their adventures through Chesslandia, where silly stories, colorful characters, and captivating mini-games make chess fun and easy for younger players than ever before!
Calling all heroes! Birchguard Quest is a tabletop role-playing game that sends kids as young as five on an epic journey through the fantasy realm of Arborheim. Led by an expert tutor, players create original characters, solve puzzles, complete missions, and outwit opponents as a team.
Join the Chess at Three family for a play-filled adventure that brings infants, toddlers, and caregivers together to develop important early life skills and bond through storytelling.
Whether you're looking for a "Birch"day party full of quests, a low stakes-high fun tournament, or enriching camps complete with a life-size chess set, our events are our specialty!