About me

Hi, I’m Ernest Colding — but my students call me Mr. C.

Teaching Chess since 1990. Building confident thinkers ever since.

For over three decades, I’ve watched what chess can do for a child. I’ve seen shy students find their voice. Restless students discover focus. Frustrated students learn patience. Since 1992, I’ve taught thousands of children not just how to play chess — but how to think strategically, stay calm under pressure, and believe in their own ability to solve problems. Chess is the vehicle. Confidence is the destination.
National Chess MAster Mr.C!

I Teach Chess.

But What I Really Build Is Confidence. 

Real students. Real growth. Real transformation.

Mr. C Chess Stories _Table of Contents
Rebecca gains her voice!
Curiosity is a great reward!
A diagonal Victory!
Malik works hard to become the best!
Hard work pays off for Jonathan

 Credentials & Experience

 
• FIDE Rated Chess Master
• Tournament Competitor
• After-School Program Leader
• Coach to Hundreds of Students
• Founder of Chess for Children

 

Ready to Begin?

Confidence doesn’t appear overnight. It’s built — one move at a time.
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