Serving schools from Pocatello to Idaho Falls
A before or after school chess program taught by a 20 year coach, backed by real research and built around your school's schedule.
A randomized study of 482 elementary students found chess instruction raised math scores by up to 0.18 SD, about a third of a year's normal progress.
Rosholm, Mikkelsen & Gumede (2017), PLOS ONE
A meta-analysis spanning 24 studies and 5,221 students found a consistent, moderate boost to academic and cognitive skills from chess instruction.
Sala & Gobet (2016), Cognitive Science Society
The same study found the largest gains among students who started out least engaged in school, and chess reengages reluctant learners.
Rosholm, Mikkelsen & Gumede (2017)
Classroom studies link chess instruction to measurable gains in student self worth and confidence, even among struggling learners.
Turner (1971); Levy (1987), via U.S. Chess TrustEthan Neff has played chess for over 30 years and taught it for over 20, currently holding a Class A rating with the US Chess Federation. He trained alongside his sibling, founder of the nationally recognized Chess4Life program, and has helped run some of the largest scholastic chess tournaments in the country, most recently an elementary state championship with over 1,500 students competing. Ethan is currently working to bring new chess programs to schools throughout the Pocatello to Idaho Falls corridor.
The floor at an elementary state championship, over 1,500 students competing.
Running a middle school chess club.
Scheduled around your school day
No cost or setup burden on your staff
Instruction matched to each student's level, any grade K through 8
Even where my schedule can't fit teaching
★★★★★ 5.0 out of 27 verified reviews — see them all on 6crickets
“Both my kids had very minimal chess experience going into this class, and I was amazed at how much they had learned by the end of the session. Ethan did a great job engaging the kids and making chess fun.”
— Kevin D., chess club parent“I couldn't be happier with this chess club. My kid had a great time, the instructors were wonderful, and it's obvious that a lot of effort goes into this program.”
— Matthew S., chess club parent“Chess is a great way for kids to learn analytical skills as well as develop good sportsmanship and emotion management.”
— Christie, chess club parent“Finn is absolutely obsessed with chess. Thank you all so much for fostering his love of the game!”
— Adrienne D-S., chess club parent“Best after school program there is! This is a really well-run club. Doesn't matter if the child is a beginner or mini grand master — the coaches do a great job of handling kids of all levels, and they make it fun.”
— Christie S., chess club parent“Liam had a blast and his chess skills are improving — so is his confidence! Supportive environment.”
— Michelle C., chess club parentInterested in bringing a chess program to your school? I'd love to explore the possibilities!
