A strong memory, concentration, imagination, and a strong will is required to become a great chessplayer.

Bobby Fischer

We start with the basics...

Students learn how to move each piece and how many points each is worth. Students then move into advanced strategy as they practice each week.

Chess serves to increase attention span naturally with a research-backed correlation to academic success. Our goal is to give students the mental edge needed to excel in high school, college, and beyond....

Click here for a sample lesson on "Legal's Mate"

Chess players are masters of strategy and are trained to think several moves ahead....

Chess Tournaments

Intense focus, discipline and determination is required...

PODER will provide opportunities to compete in chess tournaments in-school and around the region. Our goal is produce some of the best chess players in the nation.

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A Chess Opera

The Mission Continues...