Bring Chess into the Classroom

Train of Thought is a chess education program that teaches leadership through the game of chess.  Since 2006, we've partnered with more than 100 schools across the U.S. and have taught more than 25,000 K-12th grade students. 

Our coaches are trained to teach students to take the skills they learn from the chessboard and apply them to life.  Our dynamic chess curriculum compliments a variety of learning styles with captivating lessons, fun activities, challenging exercises, problems, and puzzles.  

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  We have a variety of options for grades K-12: 

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Virtual Clubs

After-School

In-School

Elective (UC Approved)

Intervention

Special Needs

Practice and Play

Tournaments

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Why Chess?

Chess is the most powerful tool available to accelerate cognitive and character development.  Our program is designed to help students discover their own unique strengths.

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Cognitive Development

Concentration

Visualization

Planning

Calculation

Pattern Recognition

Predicting Consequences

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Logical Reasoning

Deductive Reasoning

Divergent Thinking

Retrograde Analysis

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Character Development

Confidence

Courage

Discipline

Perseverance

Leadership

Integrity

Respect

Creativity

Vision

Humility

Compassion

Patience

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