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 December 14, January 25, February 22, March 22, and April 26. Students need to score 3 points or more out of 5 games in order to qualify for the WA State Elementary Championships.

Summer Camps

We will be hosting chess camps throughout the summer, and 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 Pine Lake Community Center in Sammamish.

School Clubs

We have experience teaching chess at over 100 elementary schools and pre-schools, including some students as young as 4 years old. We have experience coaching all levels, ranging from learning how to move chess pieces to students who have placed first in the Washington State Elementary Chess Championship.

Online Classes

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.