CheckMates Chess Academy

CheckMates Chess Academy CheckMates Chess Academy is a leader in chess education for children Kindergarden through 6th grades.

CheckMates was founded in 2006 by two brothers, Lev and George Krasnopolskiy, who believed they could positively influence the lives of their students through the game of chess. While teaching in the Chicago-Land area, they saw their students drastically improve both their chess game and their outlook on school/life. They were amazed at the power that chess had in transforming the lives of trouble

s youth. By combining their passion for sports with their mastery of chess, they invented new and innovating techniques to make chess a fun and never ending journey. CheckMates believes that chess can help forge long-lasting friendships, increase reading and math scores, sharpen quick decision making skills, and increase concentration capability for youngsters of all criteria all over the nation. Through the use of various forms of chess, puzzles, physical activity, and music, CheckMates will provide an exciting and fun-filled activity that will bring out your child’s true potential. Over the last five years CheckMates has been doing just that, in both the Chicago and Milwaukee. As well as after-school programming, CheckMates Chess Academy has expanded to running classes at Libraries, Park Districts, Religious Centers, and Hospitals. Over 2,000 children’s lives have been benefited by learning chess with CheckMates and more are exploring the world of chess every day.

07/23/2019

Looking for some kids chess teachers in the north suburbs, send me over a message if you're interested.

We had another fun and educational session at Milwaukee Montessori School capped off by our session end tournament. Con...
12/13/2017

We had another fun and educational session at Milwaukee Montessori School capped off by our session end tournament. Congrats to Adam, Carmen, Trevyn and Spencer.

Wow, so cool!
09/01/2017

Wow, so cool!

“The right move is not the right move unless you make it at the right time,” said Orrin Hudson wo is the creator of Be Someone, Inc. And he teaches those right moves through a giant chess set that he takes across the country.

Wow, really cool!
07/14/2017

Wow, really cool!

12-year-old Cahree Myrick credits much of his success to practicing at a local barbershop.

01/19/2017

Practicing hard!

My students printed me a 3d chess set for,my birthday! Awesome gift, big thanks!
01/19/2017

My students printed me a 3d chess set for,my birthday! Awesome gift, big thanks!

Coaching Launch High School!
01/17/2017

Coaching Launch High School!

Learning chess notation today!
01/17/2017

Learning chess notation today!

12/12/2016
08/04/2016

Checkmates Milwaukee is currently seeking to add a new instructor to their staff. Seeking someone energetic, loves working with kids, knowledge of the game AND available primarily after school hours. Great part-time job opportunity. Direct message if interested.

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3115 Larkspur Dr.
Colorado Springs, CO
80907

Telephone

862-CHECK-M8

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