Think Move Chess Academy

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ThinkMove has a vision to use chess to teach and model what children should become in both academics and life. The values of the program were given to the founders by their parents. They have served the founders well in their own lives, and will serve others as well. They are solid, unchanging principles that build character and provide meaning.

Photos from Think Move Chess Academy's post 06/01/2026

πŸ†πŸ‘πŸ½ Congratulations to all players and winners who competed in our Columbia End-of-School-Year Chess Tournament on May 30th!

We wrapped up the school year with an incredible tournament featuring 45+ players from across South Carolina! Students demonstrated outstanding focus, strategy, sportsmanship, and determination throughout the day. Whether it was a student's first tournament or they were competing for a championship trophy, it was wonderful to see so many young chess players learning, growing, and enjoying the game. β™Ÿ

β™ŸοΈ Columbia End-of-School-Year Tournament

This event marked our final scholastic tournament of the school semester, and we want to thank all of the students, parents, coaches, school partners, and supporters who helped make this school year such a success. We are proud of the progress our students have made both on and off the chessboard and look forward to seeing everyone again soon!

πŸ“Έ Tournament Results & Photos
Visit our Tournament Archive Page to view tournament results, standings, and event photos:
πŸ‘‰ https://www.thinkmovechess.com/archive

β˜€οΈ Summer Chess Camps Are Now Open!
Keep the learning going all summer long with exciting chess camps featuring lessons, tournament games, strategy training, puzzles, and fun activities for students of all skill levels.

πŸ‘‰ https://www.thinkmovechess.com/summer-camps

β™ŸοΈ Want to Take Your Chess to the Next Level?
Private lessons are available for students who want individualized instruction, tournament preparation, accelerated improvement, or year-round chess development.
πŸ‘‰ https://www.thinkmovechess.com/chess-academy

Thank you for an amazing school year! We look forward to seeing our chess families this summer and continuing to help students learn, grow, and succeed through chess. β™ŸοΈπŸ†

Photos from Think Move Chess Academy's post 05/28/2026

β™ŸοΈ Free Chess Tonight at Books-A-Million! β™ŸοΈ

Join us tonight from 6:00 PM–8:00 PM for our final Books-A-Million Chess Night of the semester!

Come enjoy casual games, strategy, and fun with players of all ages and experience levels.

πŸ“ 164 Forum Dr, Columbia, SC
βœ”οΈ Free to play
βœ”οΈ All levels welcome
βœ”οΈ Family-friendly
βœ”οΈ Bring a friend!

Looking for more chess after tonight? Ask us about our Summer Chess Camps and Private Lessons.

See you on the boards! β™ŸοΈ

05/27/2026

β˜€οΈβ™ŸοΈ Summer Chess Camps + Private Lessons Are Here! β™ŸοΈβ˜€οΈ

School may be ending, but the learning and fun continue all summer long at Think Move Chess Academy! Join us in Columbia & Greenville, South Carolina for exciting summer chess camps designed for students of all ages and skill levels.

Our camps include:
β™ŸοΈ Interactive chess lessons
πŸ† Tournament games & friendly competition
🧠 Strategy and problem-solving activities
β˜€οΈ Indoor & outdoor fun
🀝 Opportunities to build confidence and make friends

Looking for a more personalized experience?
β™ŸοΈ Private Lessons Available This Summer!
Work one-on-one with a coach to improve tournament play, sharpen strategy, build confidence, or accelerate your child’s chess growth at their own pace.

β˜€οΈ Summer Camps Registration Open Now
πŸ‘‰ Register for Summer Camps

Spots are limitedβ€”reserve your child’s summer adventure today and keep the learning going all season long! β™ŸοΈβ˜€οΈπŸ†

05/26/2026

β™ŸοΈ Join Us for Our Final Columbia, SC Books-A-Million Chess Night of the Semester! β™ŸοΈ

This coming Thursday, May 28th will be our last Books-A-Million Chess Night of the semester, and we’d love to see everyone there!

Thank you to all of the students, families, and players who joined us throughout the semester. We’ve loved watching players grow in confidence, build friendships, and develop their chess skills.

Want to keep the momentum going this summer?

β˜€οΈ Summer Chess Camps Now Enrolling
β™ŸοΈ Private Chess Lessons Available

Whether your child is new to chess or ready to continue improving, we’d love to keep playing with you this summer.

Learn more and register:
πŸ‘‰ www.thinkmovechess.com

See you Thursday and thank you for being part of our chess community! β™ŸοΈ

05/25/2026

πŸ†β™ŸοΈ Columbia End-of-School-Year Tournament – This Weekend! β™ŸοΈπŸ†

Join us as we celebrate an incredible spring semester and close out the school year with one final day of competition, learning, and fun! Thank you to all of our students, parents, coaches, and supporters for making this semester such a success. We are proud of the growth, focus, and sportsmanship our students have shown all year long.

Whether this is your child’s first tournament or they’ve been competing all season, we look forward to seeing everyone in Columbia for an exciting end-of-year event! β™ŸοΈ

πŸ† 2026 End-of-School-Year Tournament
πŸ“ Columbia, SC – May 30th
πŸ‘‰πŸΎ https://www.thinkmovechess.com/0530

β˜€οΈ Summer Chess Camps Are Now Open for Registration!
Keep learning all summer with camps featuring chess lessons, tournament games, strategy training, and fun activities for students of all skill levels. β™ŸοΈ
πŸ‘‰ https://www.thinkmovechess.com/summer-camps

β™ŸοΈ Looking to Continue Improving This Summer?
Private lessons are available for students who want personalized instruction, tournament preparation, accelerated improvement, or continued chess development year-round.
πŸ‘‰πŸ½https://www.thinkmovechess.com/chess-academy

Finish the school year strong and keep the momentum going all summer longβ€”we can’t wait to see you at the board! β™ŸοΈπŸ†

Photos from Think Move Chess Academy's post 05/21/2026

β™ŸοΈ Free Chess Tonight at Books-A-Million!

Join us tonight from 6PM – 8 PM for casual games, strategy, and fun for all ages.
πŸ“ 164 Forum Dr, Columbia, SC

βœ”οΈ Free to play
βœ”οΈ All levels welcome
βœ”οΈ Family-friendly
See you on the boards!

Photos from Think Move Chess Academy's post 05/18/2026

πŸ†πŸ‘πŸ½ Congratulations to all players and winners who competed in our Greenville End-of-School-Year Chess Tournament on May 16th!

We had an amazing day of competition with students from across the area showing great focus, strategy, and sportsmanship throughout the tournament. From beginners to experienced tournament players, it was exciting to see everyone learning, competing, and having fun over the board! β™ŸοΈ

β™ŸοΈ Greenville End-of-School-Year Tournament
Thank you to all of the students, parents, coaches, and supporters who helped make this event such a success! We are proud of every player who participated and look forward to continuing to grow scholastic chess across South Carolina!

πŸ“Έ Results and photos available on our Tournament Archive Page:
πŸ‘‰ https://www.thinkmovechess.com/archive

β™ŸοΈ Upcoming 2026 End-of-School-Year Tournament – Join Us!
πŸ“ Columbia – May 30th
πŸ‘‰πŸ» https://www.thinkmovechess.com/0530

β˜€οΈ Summer Chess Camps Are Now Open for Registration!
Join us this summer for exciting chess camps featuring lessons, tournaments, strategy training, and fun activities for players of all skill levels. β™ŸοΈ
πŸ‘‰ https://www.thinkmovechess.com/summer-camps

Finish the school year strong and keep the learning going all summer long β€” we can’t wait to see you at the board! β™ŸοΈπŸ†

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Photos from Think Move Chess Academy's post 05/15/2026

β™ŸοΈ Another Incredible After-School Chess Semester Comes to a Close! πŸ†

As our Spring 2026 after-school chess semester wraps up, we want to thank all of our amazing students, families, coaches, and school partners for an unforgettable season of learning, growth, and competition through chess.

This semester, students across South Carolina strengthened their critical thinking, sportsmanship, confidence, and strategic skills while making new friendships and having FUN over the board. We are so proud of the progress our students made this year both in and out of competition!

πŸ† Register Today for Our Upcoming End-of-School-Year Chess Tournaments! β™ŸοΈ

Give your child an exciting opportunity to compete, learn, and have FUN with students from across South Carolina at our upcoming scholastic chess tournaments!

πŸ“ Greenville Tournament – May 16th
πŸ‘‰πŸ» https://www.thinkmovechess.com/0516

πŸ“ Columbia Tournament – May 30th
πŸ‘‰ https://www.thinkmovechess.com/0530

β™ŸοΈ Rated & Non-Rated sections available for students of all skill levels.
πŸ… Non-rated section winners receive USCF memberships!

β˜€οΈ Summer Chess Camps Are Now Open for Registration!

Keep your child learning, engaged, and having fun this summer with our exciting chess camps featuring:
βœ… Chess instruction for all skill levels
βœ… Tournament games & prizes
βœ… Strategy, tactics, and FUN activities
βœ… Half-day camp options available

πŸ‘‰πŸ½ View Summer Camps & Register Here https://www.thinkmovechess.com/summer-camps

Thank you again for being part of another amazing school year with Think Move Chess Academy. We cannot wait to see everyone this summer and again next school year! β™ŸοΈ

05/14/2026

β™ŸοΈ Chess at Books-A-Million Cancelled Tonight

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Free Chess Night at Books-A-Million (BAM) is cancelled this evening (6–8 PM).

We look forward to seeing everyone next week! Thanks for your understanding and continued support. πŸ’›β™ŸοΈ

Stay tuned for our next chess night announcement!

05/04/2026

β™ŸοΈπŸ† Think Move Chess Academy's End-of-Year Columbia May Tournament πŸ†β™ŸοΈ

πŸ“… Date: Saturday, May 30th, 2026
πŸ“ Location: Columbia First Church of the Nazarene
901 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210

Join us in Columbia as we celebrate the end of an amazing chess season with our End-of-Year Tournament! πŸŽ‰ This is a great opportunity for students to showcase their progress, compete, and finish the year strong. Whether your child is new to tournaments or ready for rated play, all skill levels are welcome! β™ŸοΈ

πŸ… 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners receive:
πŸ† Trophies in the Rated Section
β™ŸοΈ USCF Youth Memberships in the Unrated Section
🏫 Awards for Top School Teams

β™ŸοΈ Sections Available:
β€’ Unrated Section
β€’ Rated Section (USCF membership required)

πŸ•˜ Check-in begins at 9:30am
πŸ’² Entry Fee: $25
($30 cash day of tournament)
πŸ“’ Parents, register your students today to secure their spot and celebrate the end of the season with us!

https://www.thinkmovechess.com/0530

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6156 St. Andrews Road Suite 204
Columbia, SC
29212

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 3pm