Chess At Three gets kids playing and loving chess through storytelling, starting at the surprising age of 3.
Chess at Three tells stories that transform the chess pieces into a memorable cast of characters. Our lessons have characters with quirky qualities that help children understand how the chess pieces move.
Every Chess at Three lesson has a fun story that introduces children to important themes that go far beyond chess. Chess at Three students learn about sportsmanship, grit, and math, all through stories.
Chess at Three has certified tutors that bring our fun story filled lessons right to your home in: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Hong Kong. Click here to get a Chess at Three tutor in your home or school.
Hundreds of pre-schools license Chess at Three’s online curriculum, reaching thousands of kids each week. Click here to find more information about licensing our curriculum.
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Why Chess at Three?
STRENGTHENS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
IMPROVES RETAIN TEST SCORES
INCREASES IQ
ENHANCES ARITHMETICAL SKILLS
HONES VERBAL SKILLS
SHARPENS CRITICAL THINKING
BOOSTS EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
INSTILLS CONFIDENCE
From the blog
April Tutors of the Month
Congrats to Chess at Three's April Tutors of the Month, Charlie O'Rourke and Adam Grodman! Check out our interview with these awesome April tutors! Learn about their inspiration for teaching chess, their favorite moments with a student, and what it means to share the...
Our Biggest Takeaways from One Year of Virtual Learning
Oh, what a year this has been. As this month marks our city shutdown anniversary, we know many of you are stopping to reflect on your experience. Schools closed with little warning, work shut down, and New York City went from a bustling metropolis to a bit of a ghost...
Story Highlight: Chess is a Sea
Chess at Three exists to tell fun and engaging stories that allow children to discover the world of chess all on their own and learn valuable lessons along the way. If you’ve ever eavesdropped on a Chess at Three story, you know that the lessons we teach extend far...
“Seeing is believing: today I watched 3 and 4 year olds play chess...”
— ABC7 Eyewitness News, NYC