See the Board, Not Just the Pieces
Chess with Skills
A 3-Month Decision-Making & Strategy Program for Kids
Built on Harvard Project Zero Thinking Frameworks
The Decision Maker Program — 24 Sessions
4 Phases
Catch Patterns, Make Smarter Moves
Spot the Mistake Before You Move
Attacking with Checks & Threats
Double Attacks (Forks)
Pinning Like a Pro (Pins)
Speed & Focus (1- & 3-Minute Blitz)
Make Plans, Control the Game
Make a Simple Plan
Connect Plans to Real Play
Defend Like a Champion
Think Without Rushing
Play a Full Game Under Pressure
Review What’s Working
Finish Strong & Handle Real Pressure
King + Pawn Power
Finish the Game with Big Pieces
Reset After a Loss
Mini Pressure Tournament Practice
Final Review & Player Feedback
Final tournament and certificate ceremony
Not just chess. A life-skill experience.
Chess With Skills™ helps kids learn how to play, plan, and decide — the same way great strategists do.
In just 3 months, your child will:
- Understand how to think before moving
- Learn to stay calm under pressure
- Build habits of focus, logic & patience
- Play solid, confidence chess - for life
What Kids Learn (Chess Skills → Life Skills)
Harvard Thinking Routine
Program Format
Feature
Duration
Frequency
Mode
Recordings
Batch Size
Age Group
Coaches
Language
Homework/Practice
Refund Policy
✨ Lifetime Value
✨ Lifetime Value
Details
3 Months (24 structured live classes)
2 Live Classes/Week, 45 Minutes each (Total 24 classes)
Live Online via Zoom
Access to recordings of all live classes for review
6 – 8 Students (Ensuring personalized attention)
6 – 14 years
FIDE-rated Trainers mentored by Rathish
Language
Structured weekly assignments and Lichess practice room access.
100% Full refund after Month 1 if not satisfied (A guarantee of quality)
Lifelong Access to Weekend Tournaments conducted by Chess with Skills (Non-mandatory participation).
Lifelong Access to Live Masterclasses conducted by Expert Trainers.
Duration
3 Months (24 structured live classes)
Frequency
2 Live Classes/Week, 45 Minutes each (Total 24 classes)
Mode
Live Online via Zoom
Recordings
Access to recordings of all live classes for review
Batch Size
6 – 8 Students (Ensuring personalized attention)
Age Group
6 – 14 years
Coaches
FIDE-rated Trainers mentored by Rathish
Language
English
Homework/Practice
Structured weekly assignments and 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 conducted by Chess with Skills (Non-mandatory participation).
✨ Lifetime Value
Lifelong Access to Live Masterclasses conducted by Expert Trainers.
Region
🇺🇸 USA
Flexible plans · Same program · Refund after Month 1
New Batch Starts at Jan 15
🏆 Recognition & Rewards
🏅 Outstanding progress in our group programs is recognised through Chess With Skills awards, delivered directly to the child’s home.
Program Promise
“If your child doesn’t fall in love with learning through chess in the first month — we’ll refund the rest. No questions asked.”
By the end of the program, your child will:
Think 2–3 moves ahead in games and life
Solve problems with structure & logic
Build confidence to play independently
Develop a love for learning through strategy
“Teaching Kids to Think Before They Move.”
Ready to Level Up Your Chess?
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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Contact
- 110b Bungalow medu METTUPALAYAM COIMBATORE DISTRICT, TAMIL NADU 641301 India
- rathishravi98@gmail.com
- +91-7448408684