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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...
March Tutor of the Month
Congrats to our March Tutor of the Month Mari Vial-Golden! Check out our interview with Mari and her inspiration for chess, a favorite moment with a student, and what it means to share the game of chess with small children. Full list of questions below! 1. What...
7 Reasons Why the Russian Method and Storytelling Go Hand in Hand!
Hey, parents! Who here thinks chess is a profoundly complicated, layered, and almost unattainable game? Anyone feeling daunted by the idea of teaching your child how to play? You’re not alone! From the game’s roots in seventh-century India to its recent resurgence in...
February Tutor of the Month
Check out our fantastic February Tutor of the Month, John Zoitos! We are so excited to share John's thoughts on what inspires him, his favorite chess story, and what it means to share the love of chess with younger generations Questions below! 1.What inspires you to...
January Notable Tutors
Here at Chess at Three, we've always believed representation matters. Since the start of our company, we have been inviting little girls to take lessons, and we're very proud to state that 50% of our massive teaching staff are women. Chess has long been a...
9 Ways That Chess at Three’s Tutors Fight Zoom Fatigue
New year, same online learning — am I right? The future of in-person learning is looking brighter these days but we know that “Zoom fatigue” is hitting children and parents alike pretty hard right now! You are not alone. As we approach the one year mark in our...
December Tutor of the Month: Lily
Introducing our December Tutor of the month, Lily! Lily is an actor, singer, and dancer who loves to bring her artistic spirit into chess lessons! We took a moment to chat with Lily about her favorite moments with students, how she's staying sane during this crazy...
NYC’s Busiest Female Chess Tutor Reacts to Netflix’s Queen’s Gambit
I have spent over 8,500 hours of my life teaching kids how to play chess! I started working for Chess at Three in 2014 and quickly became New York City’s busiest chess tutor. I spend my after-school hours teaching mini chess players how to move the pieces and love the...
Does Playing Chess Increase Kids’ Test Scores? The Ultimate Guide.
Chess has a great brand; it’s widely thought of as a smart person’s game. But can playing chess actually have a positive impact on children’s test scores? Yes! We want to provide a catalogue of relevant chess studies that have been done over the years. So, at the end...
Top 6 reasons to take a private chess lesson with us in the Hamptons
Chess at Three has an international network of Certified Storytellers (Chess Tutors) who provide one-on-one lessons or group sessions in your home.
We utilize a unique cast of characters, in fun and interactive stories; children progressively learn to play chess. Our stories focus on why chess pieces move in their own unique ways and are supported by activities that cement chess knowledge in your child’s mind.
We offer lessons during the summer in the Hamptons.
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