Private lessons and group classes in chess, both in person in Newton, MA and online. Center classes are a fun, rewarding, and engaging experience for kids to learn chess in a focused classroom setting. Our certified chess coaches will work with your student to develop their chess ability and also help them develop maturity and learn life lessons through their efforts. An emphasis on ‘life skills’ is at the core of what we do at New England Chess School. Chess classes are structured around six progressive levels of chess knowledge that guide students from the basics to a more advanced understanding of the game of chess.

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There are 6 levels of classes dedicated to various levels of chess knowledge. Once you succeed in the class of your level, you can jump up to the next one! The starting level class is the Pawn class – for chess novices who aren’t yet familiar with the game. The next level is the Knight class. It is dedicated to kids who can finish the game by themselves without asking for help but are still not familiar with the most common chess tactics. The next class is the Bishop class. The Bishop students usually have some experience with tournaments and can win against most of the kids their age. The next level, the Rook class, is for proficient players. The Rook students analyze famous chess players’ games and their own games to improve their skills. The two last levels are the Queen class and the King class. These levels are invitation-only – it’s dedicated to the Rook students who have outgrown their peers.

Our classes focus on developing chess strategy & tactics, with the emphasis on tournament participation & team building. Kids of all levels are welcome! No matter if you’re a novice who knows a few moves or a proficient tournament player, you’ll find a suitable class for your skill level in NE Chess School.

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