Excel With
Chess
Mission Statement: To teach kids chess in a fun, safe environment with encouragement, independent practice resources, and engaging lessons. We strive to ensure every student is learning a new skill in each class!
Why Excel with Chess?
What sets us apart from other Chess Vendors:
- We guarantee a minimum of 2 or more coaches at every program
- Students are split into multiple groups based on skill level
- We handout weekly homework puzzle sheets for students to practice at home
- Parents receive email updates summarizing lessons taught in clubs
- We track every students in-class tournament games
- All students receive a chess club T-Shirt
- Our instructors are dedicated full time chess educators
Our Services
We are dedicated to serving the Lake Washington School District, Bellevue School District, and Issaquah School District through in-person chess education.
Chess Tournaments
This year's State Qualifier tournaments are scheduled for November 23, December 14, February 1, March 22, and April 12 (Last Chance to Qualify). Students need to score 3 points or more out of 5 games in order to qualify for the WA State Elementary Championships taking place in Tacoma on April 26.
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Chess Camps
We will be hosting chess camps throughout the summer. Each camp week will include multiple groups based on skill level. We offer Full day Chess or Chess plus Lego Building. Summer Camps are offered from 8:30am to 3:30pm Monday through Friday at the Sammamish Pine Lake Community Center and the Redmond Ridge Community Center.
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We have experience teaching chess at over 100 elementary schools and pre-schools, including some students as young as 4 years old. We coach all levels, ranging from learning how to move chess pieces to students who have placed first in the Washington State Elementary Chess Championship.
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We offer specialty online group classes throughout the year. Most of these classes are for more advanced students looking to improve their tournament skills. Lessons are 1 hour long and taught through Zoom and Lichess.org.
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Professional Chess Instruction Since 2009
- We have taught Chess Clubs at over 100 Schools
- We guarantee 2+ Coaches at every program
- Extensive experience teaching chess for ages 5-12
- Levels taught range from absolute beginner to State Champions
- We have multiple coaches in the top 100 players in WA State
- Currently serve over 600 students per week in school clubs
School Clubs
Before and After School Chess Programs
- Classes are 60 minutes long
- Multiple groups based on skill level
- Students learn something new each class
- Lessons are challenging and engaging
- Students compete against each other in a weekly in-class tournament
- Our goal ratio is 14-16 students per coach
