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Chess in Schools

Chess in the Classroom.

For more than 15 years, I’ve helped students discover chess through after-school programs, classroom instruction, holiday camps, and school tournaments. Whether working with complete beginners or experienced players, my goal has always been the same: make chess simple, structured, and enjoyable to learn.

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Formats

Programs for every school.

“Chess in the Classroom” makes it easy for students to focus, participate and engage throughout each class, while acquiring all chess has to offer. Pick the format that fits your timetable.

After-school club

Weekly hour-long sessions, mixed levels, ending in an in-house tournament.

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In-class unit

A six-week unit teachers can co-deliver, with printable material and lesson plans.

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Holiday camp

Multi-day intensives over school breaks — beginners in the morning, players after lunch.

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School tournaments

Run in-house or inter-school events — pairings, clocks and medals handled end to end.

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Credentials

Why schools choose Robert.

A National Master who has spent more than fifteen years in classrooms, not just at tournaments.

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Structured, skill-based curriculum

Equipment provided

15+ years teaching experience

National Master (US Chess)

Programs throughout South Florida

Students from beginners to tournament players

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Moments from the Classroom

Tournaments, schools, students, and community — from classrooms to screens around the world.

Events & appearances

Book Robert for a one-off event.

Beyond ongoing programs, Robert is regularly invited by schools, libraries, clubs and other organizations for single events — a morning, an afternoon, or an evening built around chess.

Simultaneous
exhibitions

Robert plays the room at once — twenty boards or more, all ages, one unforgettable afternoon.

Chess talks

A talk for students, parents or members on how chess is learned and why it sticks.

Workshops

A hands-on session on one theme — tactics, endgames, or how to study your own games.

Public speaking

Keynotes and panel appearances on chess in education and learning through the game.

Planning something else? Tournaments, family nights, staff events, fundraisers — tell Robert what you have in mind and he'll shape it around your group.

What's included

What schools can expect.

Equipment on site. Boards, clocks, and demo board provided.

Levelled groups. Absolute beginners and club players both
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Termly report. A short write-up of what each group covered.

Tournament day. Optional end-of-term event, medals
included.

Cleared to teach. Background-checked and insured.

Enquiry

Bring chess to your school

Send a few details and Robert will reply with formats, availability, and pricing for your term.

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