We Make
Children
Smarter!
Learn, grow, and think with National Master Ernest Colding, known to generations of students as Mr. C.
“I don't just teach children chess. I teach them to think.”
Choose Your Chess Program
From a child's first move to advanced tournament play, Chess for Children offers instruction designed to build confidence and independent thinking.
Private Lessons
Personalized online and in-person chess lessons for children and adults.
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Meet National Master
Ernest Colding
With more than 40 years of chess teaching experience, National Master Ernest Colding has helped children develop confidence, concentration, and critical thinking.
Mr. C has coached national champions, authored four books, and appeared in the film Searching for Bobby Fischer.
His philosophy is simple: thinking beats memorization.
More Ways to Learn with Chess for Children
Jess's Chess Adventure
An animated story series that introduces real chess concepts to young children.
WATCH NOW →Chess Mastermind Club
Chess lessons, puzzles, challenges, and learning activities for children.
EXPLORE COURSES →Chess Laboratory
Interactive chess exercises and opportunities to practice what you learn.
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Helpful videos and short chess lessons for parents and children.
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Help your child become a stronger, more confident, independent thinker.
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