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Chess For Kids
(Ages 7-14)

Your Child Is Old Enough to Think Seriously. Are They Being Taught To?

A structured 30-minute online chess program for children aged 7–14, built around real strategy, tactical thinking, and the mental habits that make kids sharper, calmer, and more confident in everything they do.

Live coaching. Small groups of 6–8. FIDE-rated trainers. A program that actually challenges them.

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Is this right for your child?

Be honest, does any of this sound like your child?

They're between 7 and 14 years old

They're smart, but struggle to channel it into focused effort

They give up quickly when something gets difficult

They react impulsively, in games, in arguments, in schoolwork

They've tried chess before but never been taught to think through it properly

You want them challenged, not entertained

You're looking for something that builds real skills, not just screen time

You want to see actual, measurable progress, not vague "development"

If this is your child, they don't need an easier environment. They need the right one.

Why Chess & Why does it matter at this age?

Between 7 and 14, children develop the thinking habits they'll carry for life. What are yours building?

This is the window where children move from learning what to think to learning how to think. How they handle a hard problem. How they respond to pressure. Whether they plan ahead or react in the moment. Whether they recover from setbacks or shut down.

Chess, taught properly, trains all of it.

Not because chess is magical. But because every single move requires your child to observe, evaluate, decide, and live with the consequence. Done consistently, over 24 structured sessions, that process becomes a habit, one that shows up in classrooms, in sports, in friendships, and eventually in careers.

This isn’t about raising a chess champion. It’s about raising a child who knows how to think.

What makes this program different: Most chess classes teach moves. We teach thinking. There’s a significant difference, and your child will feel it by the end of Month 1.

How the Classes Work

Serious coaching. Small groups. Real structure.

This program was designed for children who are ready to be challenged — and for parents who want more than a hobby class.

Session Length: 30 Minutes. Long enough to go deep. Short enough to hold complete focus. Every session is structured with intention, opening concept, tactical practice, game application, and coach review.

Format: Small Groups of 6–8 Students Only. Not a classroom. Not a webinar. A small, focused group where every child is seen, heard, and held accountable by name. Coaches know your child’s patterns, weaknesses, and growth edges because the group is small enough to allow that.

FIDE-Rated Trainers, Mentored by Rathish: Your child isn’t learning from an enthusiast. They’re learning from rated, experienced coaches who are trained under a consistent methodology, so quality doesn’t vary session to session.

Live Online via Zoom: Every session is live. Interactive. Your child is actively participating, answering questions, making moves, and being coached in real time, not watching a pre-recorded lesson.

Recordings Included: Every class is recorded. Your child can review any session, and so can you, so you always know exactly what’s being taught and how your child is progressing.

Weekly Assignments + Lichess Practice Room Learning doesn’t stop when the session ends. Structured weekly puzzles and practice room access on Lichess reinforce what’s covered in class and build consistency between sessions.  

The Curriculum, 4 Phases, 24 Sessions

A clear journey. A real outcome. No filler.

Every session in this program exists for a reason. Here's exactly what your child works through and why it's sequenced this way.

4 Phases

Most kids this age have seen chess. Very few have been taught how to think while playing it. Phase 1 strips everything back to fundamentals, not because it's easy, but because real strength is built from the ground up. Your child learns to observe, evaluate, and move with intention from day one.

● The Board Has a Language, Learn to Read It

● Every Piece Has a Role, Understanding Value and Function

● Don't Just Move, Understand Why You're Moving

● Safe or Hanging?, Evaluating Before Every Decision

● The Centre Matters, Controlling the Most Important Squares

● Foundation Game, Apply Everything in a Structured Match

This is where chess starts to click. Children begin recognising patterns they've seen before, spotting threats before they happen, and thinking several moves ahead. Phase 2 builds the tactical instincts that separate a reactive player from a thinking one.

● Patterns Are Everywhere, Train Your Eye to See Them

● Spot the Threat, Find the Problem Before It Finds You

● Checks, Captures and Threats, The Three Most Powerful Tools

● Fork It, Attacking Two Pieces at Once

● Pin It Down, Restricting Your Opponent's Options

● Blitz Thinking, Speed Games to Sharpen Focus Under Time Pressure

Tactics win battles. Strategy wins games. Phase 3 moves your child from reacting to planning, teaching them to set goals, control the pace of a game, and think multiple moves into the future. This is where real chess thinking begins.

● What's My Plan?, Building a Strategy from the Opening

● Piece Coordination, Making Every Piece Work Together

● Controlling the Game, Dictating, Not Following

● How to Defend Well, Staying Calm When You're Under Pressure

● Clock Awareness, Managing Time Without Losing Focus

● Full Game Under Pressure, Apply Strategy Start to Finish

Knowing how to finish a game is what separates good players from great ones. Phase 4 focuses on endgame technique, competitive mindset, and the mental strength to reset after a loss, skills that are just as valuable off the board as on it.

● King Activation, Turning Your King Into a Weapon

● Pawn Power, Understanding Why Pawns Win Endgames

● Rook and Queen Endings, Closing Out Games with Precision

● Lose the Game, Not the Lesson, Resetting After a Tough Loss

● Tournament Simulation, Real Pressure, Real Decisions

● Final Review, Feedback and Certificate Ceremony

Not just Chess. Real-World Thinking Skills.

Every skill learned on the board transfers directly off it.

Chess With Skills™ uses a structured methodology rooted in the Harvard Thinking Routine — a research-backed framework that teaches children to slow down, observe carefully, and reason through problems before acting. It's not a buzzword. It's the reason our students don't just play better chess. They think better. Full stop.

What Kids Learn (Chess Skills → Life Skills)

Harvard Thinking Routine

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Program Format

Feature

Duration

Session Length

Frequency

Mode

Recordings

Batch Size

Age Group

Coaches

Homework

Refund Policy

✨ Lifetime Value

✨ Lifetime Value

Details

3 Months (24 structured live classes)

30 Minutes

2 Live Classes Per Week

Live Online via Zoom

Full access to all class recordings

6–8 students only

7 – 14 years

FIDE-rated trainers, mentored by Rathish

Weekly assignments + Lichess practice room access

100% Full refund after Month 1 if not satisfied (A guarantee of quality)

Lifelong access to Weekend Tournaments by Chess With Skills

Lifelong access to Live Masterclasses by Expert Trainers

Duration

3 Months (24 structured live classes)

Session Length

30 Minutes

Frequency

2 live classes per week

Mode

Live Online via Zoom

Recordings

Full access to all class recordings

Batch Size

6–8 students only

Age Group

7–14 years

Coaches

FIDE-rated trainers, mentored by Rathish

Homework

Weekly assignments + Lichess practice room access

Refund Policy

100% Full refund after Month 1 if not satisfied (A guarantee of quality)

✨ Lifetime Value

Lifelong access to Weekend Tournaments by Chess With Skills

✨ Lifetime Value

Lifelong access to Live Masterclasses by Expert Trainers

Region

🇺🇸 USA

Monthly

$99 / month

3 Month

$249 (one-time)

Flexible plans · Same program · Refund after Month 1

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Pricing (Ages 4–6)

Simple, Transparent Pricing — No Hidden Fees

1:1 Coaching

Your child. One coach. Full attention.

$99 / month

$199 / month

30-minute personal sessions

Entirely individualized pace and approach

Ideal for first-time learners or children who need more 1:1 support

Coach tracks progress session by session

1:2 Coaching

Your child learns alongside one other child.

$59 / month

$99 / month

Same structured 30-minute format

Guided peer interaction builds social and listening skills

Coach manages both children with equal attention

Limited availability — seats fill quickly

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🏆  Recognition & Rewards

Progress that gets seen — and celebrated.

Effort without recognition is a missed opportunity at this age. Throughout the program, outstanding progress — in thinking, in improvement, in attitude — is acknowledged and celebrated.

Top performers receive Chess With Skills™ awards, delivered directly to their home. Because a physical recognition means something to a child that a notification never will.

Graduates also gain lifelong access to weekend tournaments and live masterclasses — so the learning doesn’t stop when the program ends. For children who want to keep growing, the door stays open.

 

🏅 Outstanding progress in our group programs is recognised through Chess With Skills awards, delivered directly to the child’s home.

What Parents are Saying

Progress that gets seen — and celebrated.

My son has always been smart but impulsive. Three months in, his teacher actually called me to say she noticed he was taking more time before answering questions in class. I didn't even tell her he was doing chess.
Anika
Parent
We've tried coding classes, math tutoring, football. Nothing held his attention like this. He looks forward to every session — and he's genuinely getting better. You can see it." — Parent of a 12-year-old student
Monisha
Parent
The coach knew my daughter's name, her weaknesses, and her progress every single week. In a group of 6, that level of attention was something I didn't expect. Really impressed." — Parent of a 9-year-old student
Rohith
Parent

FAQ

What parents want to know before they commit

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01. My child has never played chess before. Is that okay?

Completely fine. The program starts from the foundation and builds systematically. Whether your child is a complete beginner or has played casually, Phase 1 ensures everyone is building on solid ground before moving forward.

It’s serious — but not stressful. The program is structured, progressive, and goal-oriented. Your child will be challenged, held accountable, and expected to think — but always in a supportive environment. This is not a drop-in activity class.

In most online classes, your child is one of 20–30. They can disappear. Here, the coach knows every student by name, tracks their individual progress, and adjusts how they’re coached based on what that specific child needs. The small size is not a selling point — it’s the whole model.

Every session is recorded and accessible. Your child can review any class they miss, and coaches are informed so they can help the child catch up at the next session without falling behind.

Because most chess programs teach the game. This program teaches thinking — and children feel that difference. The sessions are structured, progressive, and coached by people who know how to keep a 9-year-old genuinely engaged. The small group also creates natural accountability — kids show up because they want to, not because they have to.

If after the first full month you don’t see real value, you get a 100% refund. No complicated process. That’s not a marketing line — it’s a guarantee of quality. We’re confident enough in the program to stand behind it completely.

You’re welcome to observe — particularly in the early sessions. We do encourage children to settle into the group dynamic on their own over time, as peer interaction is part of the learning, but there are no restrictions on parental observation.

Your child is in the exact age window where this matters most.

Between 7 and 14, thinking habits are being formed — whether they're being shaped intentionally or not. This program gives your child 24 structured sessions to build focus, strategy, and the mental composure to handle hard things calmly.

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One trial session. No pressure. No commitment.

Coach Rathish offers personalized chess coaching for all levels—kids, teens, and adults. 15+ years of experience, proven student success, and a passion for the game.

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