MORE THAN A GAME.
GIVE YOUR CHILD
A CHESS MASTER
FOR A TEACHER.
Private chess lessons with National Master
Ernest “Mr. C” Colding.
Help your child become a stronger thinker — more focused, more confident, and better prepared to solve problems on and off the chessboard.
Online & In-Person • Ages 4–18 • Beginners to Tournament Players
BOOK A FREE 15-MINUTE CONSULTATION ⟶5-Star Rated by NYC Parents
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HOW CHESS HELPS YOUR CHILD
THINK
Learn to slow down,
analyze and make
better decisions.
FOCUS
Build concentration
and patience.
BELIEVE
Gain confidence by
solving problems
independently.
GROW
Progress from beginner
fundamentals to
tournament competition.
MEET MR. C
“I don’t just teach children chess.
I teach them to think.”
National Master Ernest Colding has spent more than 40 years teaching children. He’s coached beginners who didn’t know how the pieces moved — and young players who went on to become national champions. But winning trophies isn’t his greatest goal. His goal is to help children become confident thinkers.
Teaching Children
National Champions
Coached
Children Taught
MASTER
Author & Educator
DON’T TAKE MR. C’s WORD FOR IT. ASK THE PARENTS.

“I’ve been blown away by this program.”
— Agnes, Biruk’s Parent
“…how to be resourceful and determined.”
— Neot, Maya’s Parent
“…eager to have a player with his skills.”
— Kimtoya, Masai’s ParentPRIVATE LESSONS BUILT AROUND YOUR CHILD

The Beginner
“My child barely knows
how to play.”
Perfect. Mr. C builds the foundation correctly from the beginning.

The Developing Player
“My child loves chess
but seems stuck.”
We’ll identify what’s holding them back and create an individual improvement plan.

The Tournament Player
“My child wants to
compete seriously.”
Work on calculation, tactics, strategy, openings, endgames, game analysis and tournament preparation.