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Beyond Chess: Where Kids Become Champions

Life-Changing Chess Education That Goes Far Beyond the Board

Life-Changing Chess Education That Goes Far Beyond the Board

Life-Changing Chess Education That Goes Far Beyond the Board

 Beyond Chess isn't just another chess class—it's where kids discover confidence, develop unstoppable focus, and learn to think like champions. Taught by an expert-level player who knows what it takes to win, Beyond Chess transforms how kids approach challenges, make decisions, and see themselves. 

Why Chess? Why Beyond Chess?

Life-Changing Chess Education That Goes Far Beyond the Board

Life-Changing Chess Education That Goes Far Beyond the Board

  

Every parent wants their child to succeed. You want them to think critically, stay focused, handle pressure, and bounce back from setbacks. But where do they learn these skills?

At Beyond Chess, kids don't just learn chess moves—they develop the mindset of a winner. They learn to think ten steps ahead. They learn that every decision matt

  

Every parent wants their child to succeed. You want them to think critically, stay focused, handle pressure, and bounce back from setbacks. But where do they learn these skills?

At Beyond Chess, kids don't just learn chess moves—they develop the mindset of a winner. They learn to think ten steps ahead. They learn that every decision matters. They learn to stay calm under pressure and come back stronger after a loss.

Chess isn't the goal—it's the tool. And when taught right, it changes everything.

What Students Learn

 🧠 Sharper Thinking Watch your child start thinking strategically—planning ahead, seeing patterns, analyzing options. These skills show up in school, at home, and in everything they do. 

 💪 Unshakeable Confidence From the first checkmate to competitive tournaments, kids build genuine confidence through real achievement. They learn they can master difficult things. 

 🎯 Laser Focus In a world of constant distractions, chess teaches kids to concentrate deeply, think carefully, and stay present. It's a superpower in school and life. 

What Makes BeyondChess Differenty

 ✨ Taught by a Real Expert Your child learns from someone in the top 1-2% of chess players globally (Chess.com 2216)—not just someone who knows the rules, but someone who's mastered the game over 30 years. That expertise matters. 

  ✨ Every Kid Belongs Never played? Perfect. Already competing? Even better. Beyond Chess meets kids exactly where they are and helps them grow—no judgment, just progress. 

 ✨ More Than Moves We're not just teaching chess—we're building thinkers, leaders, and confident young people who know they can tackle tough challenges. 

  ✨ Proven, Progressive Learning From first lesson to first tournament, kids progress step-by-step with clear goals and genuine skill development. No guessing, just growth. 

 ✨ Brooklyn Community This isn't some corporate chain program—it's homegrown Brooklyn excellence. Your kid learns alongside their neighbors from someone who's invested in this community. 

A Message from Coach Lamont

Our Mission

 

I fell in love with chess at a young age, and it changed my life. Not because I became a great player—though I did reach the top 2%—but because chess taught me how to think, how to plan, how to stay calm when things got tough, and how to always keep learning.


For 30 years, I've studied this game. For 16 years, I've worked with young people. And what I've seen over and over is this: when kids learn chess the right way, something clicks. They start carrying themselves differently. They start solving problems differently. They start believing in themselves differently.


Beyond Chess isn't about creating chess masters—though we've got kids who compete and win. It's about giving Brooklyn youth the tools to be excellent at whatever they choose. Chess is just how we unlock it.



I can't wait to see what your child discovers.


— Lamont Kirton
Expert-Level Player | Youth Development Specialist | Beyond Chess Creator

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