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Chess Lessons

1. We send a certified chess tutor to your home.
2. We teach chess and life skills through engaging stories.
3. Guaranteed: The most fun your kids will ever have learning!

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available in NEW YORK, Los angeles and the SF bay area

What to expect:

Choose the perfect spot for your lesson—we'll meet you there!

Pick a day and time that works best for you.

We’ll bring all the fun learning tools (plus some awesome stories!).

Every lesson is with a certified Chess at Three tutor.

Our Method
Did we mention it's award-winning?

Through imaginative storytelling, we meet each child where they are, helping them connect with chess in a way that makes sense to their unique learning style.
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Meet King Chomper!
He loves food so much that his pockets are weighed down with snacks, so he can only move one slow step at a time.
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With every story-inspired move, kids begin to understand how each piece plays a part on the board, unlocking that ‘ah-hah’ moment of discovery.
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400+
Tutors
50,000+
Students Taught
1 Million+
Lessons Taught

How we do it:


We teach kids through storytelling!

Our stories bring the chessboard to life, transforming each piece into a unique character that takes kids on exciting adventures.

Instead of just explaining the rules, we use stories to show them how chess works in action—making learning fun, engaging, and memorable.
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"King Chomper took one slow step at a time, over and over again, moving slowly around the checkered lawn until he had eaten every last slice of cold pizza."

The reviews are in!

“I’m a two-time US women’s chess champion, but I’m also the mom of a four-year-old boy who loves chess and he likes the [Chess at Three] classes a lot too, which really surprised me.

I highly recommend it...”

Jennifer Shahade
US Chess Champion and Woman Grandmaster

Hugh Jackman
Actor and Parent
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“Chess at Three has our two children playing and loving chess! We're proud to have it in our home, and think every child should be learning Chess at Three.”

‍‍Jennifer Shahade
US Chess Champion and Woman Grandmaster
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“I’m a two-time US women’s chess champion, but I’m also the mom of a four-year-old boy who loves chess and he likes the [Chess at Three] classes a lot too, which really surprised me.
I highly recommend it...”

‍‍David Burtka
Actor and Parent
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“Chess is such an important game for kids to learn. If you are interested in getting your tots involved check out Chess at Three.”

Christine
New York, NY
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“My daughter had no prior chess experience and immediately fell in love by going through Chess At Three's storytelling style of teaching at the trial class. Now the chess club becomes her favorite class after the school and she can't wait to play with the next character when it is introduced... Definitely highly recommend it.”

Aviva
New York, NY
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“My 5 year old has been hooked since meeting the Chess team during their soft opening... [The Staff] and tutors and all of the Chess at Three team have been incredibly welcoming, kind and patient with our budding chess player. Can't wait to keep up with the classes and see him develop his skills in the months to come. Couldn't recommend Chess at Three more!”

Erica
New York, NY
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“Thanks for hosting a great week of summer camp. Coco seriously had the best time! She is obsessed with Birchguard Quest and I'd love for her to take one of your classes in the fall. I'd also be interested to send her back in August for another camp!”

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Lessons &
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In-Home
Lessons
We bring the stories to you!
Have a chess tutor come to you with our in-home lesson program, available in select cities. Our tutors bring the magic of Chesslandia right to your living room, a perfect choice for small groups, siblings who learn best together, or one-on-one instruction.
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Club
Lessons
Your weekly dose of learning fun!
Children play and learn with their peers in a social setting that caters to a range of age and experience levels. Our clubs are welcoming communities based around fun, fairness, and learning, providing affordable, high-quality early childhood enrichment programs for all ages.
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Online
Lessons
Stories and games anytime, anywhere!
All online lessons feature live storytelling and instruction designed to leverage all the advantages of the digital medium, such as online chess puzzles, game analysis tools, and the chance for a child and their tutor to team up against an Al player.
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Holiday
Camps
3-day or 5-day camps during school breaks!
Stay ahead of the curve and spend school holidays playing and learning in our three- and five-day camp sessions. Camps include a fun, engaging mix of chess, role-playing, backgammon, and other games as well as crafts, snacks, and physical activities for a wide range of ages and experience levels.
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Parties &
Playdates
We host birthday parties and one-off adventures!
Whether it's a special occasion or a random Sunday afternoon, we have you covered with a range of party packages and drop-in play sessions. No chess, role-playing, or other game experience is required; players of all ages (especially siblings and parents!) are welcome to play and celebrate with us!
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Chess
Tournaments
Play your peers, go for the gold!
Every Chess at Three student is eligible to play in our in-house tournaments after completing one to two terms in our program. Our tournaments are fun, friendly affairs that serve a broad age range and strike the perfect balance between sportsmanship, lesson reinforcement, and focused competition.
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When my son started learning chess through Chess at Three when he was four, I was a skeptic. But now I wish I had Chess at Three when I was growing up!
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Now both kids love to try everything that Chess at Three has to offer, from school break and summer camps and tournaments to learning about their game, Birchguard Quest. Our goal was simply for our children to stretch themselves and enjoy chess. The program has really exceeded our expectations.
Susanna - New York, NY