OUR STORY

The King’s Mate Chess Academy was founded in 2017 with the mission of providing high quality chess programs to youth. The academic benefits of chess are undeniable. Many students that learn chess develop their abstract thinking, ability to concentrate and multitask. While these skills are not exclusive to chess, they are all a part of the game and consequently are developed because of playing chess. Children that play chess have shown improvement in their overall academic performance.

The King’s Path Curriculum focuses on teaching leadership skills through chess. Critical thinking, problem-solving skills, conflict resolution and social emotional intelligence are some of the key areas that we focus on developing in our students. Chess is unlike many other boardgames since a multitude of the skills acquired to play the game are directly applicable to everyday life.
The King’s Path motto is “You’re the most important piece in the game.” We want our students to understand that they are in control of their lives and that if equipped with the proper tools they can achieve their dreams. Upon completion of our program students will be able to not only play chess, but also have a foundation of leadership skills and principles that will change their lives forever.