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Sacramento County · Private Chess Instruction
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Chess Lessons for Kids · Ages 5 & Up

Expert coaching that builds critical thinking, patience, and confidence.

916-842-8650
Private One-on-One Group Sessions After School Programs Ages 5 & Up All Skill Levels
Why Chess Matters
BUILT FOR YOUR CHILD'S FUTURE
Critical Thinking

Planning ahead and weighing options — skills that transfer directly to academics.

Focus & Patience

Mental discipline that carries into school, sports, and everyday life.

Problem Solving

Breaking complex situations into steps — foundational for math and science.

Confidence

Competing, winning gracefully, and bouncing back from losses builds lasting resilience.

Coach Edward Aguas
Your Coach
COACH EDWARD AGUAS
"Chess isn't just a game — it's a classroom. Every child who learns chess learns to think before they act."

Sacramento-based chess instructor with years of experience teaching beginners to competitive tournament players. Patient, encouraging, and deeply committed to every student's growth.

10+
Years Coaching
200+
Students Taught
All
Ages & Levels
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Skill Levels
A PROGRAM FOR EVERY PLAYER
We meet your child exactly where they are.
BEGINNER

Never played? No problem. We build a strong foundation with patience and encouragement.

Piece MovementBasic RulesBoard Setup
INTERMEDIATE

Knows the rules — ready for real strategy, openings, and tactical vision.

OpeningsTacticsCheckmate Patterns
ADVANCED

Tournament prep, deep positional play, and competitive strategy for serious players.

EndgamesPositional PlayTournament Prep
What We Offer
OUR PROGRAMS
Private One-on-One

Fully personalized sessions at your pace. The fastest path to real progress.

Group Sessions

Small groups where kids learn together, play each other, and build a love for the game.

After School Programs

Structured programs that bring chess instruction directly to schools.

The Research
CHESS MAKES KIDS SMARTER
PROVEN ACADEMIC BENEFITS

Children who learn chess consistently perform better in math, reading, and standardized tests. Strategic thinking made habit.

Better Math Scores

Measurable improvements in problem-solving and spatial reasoning.

Stronger Reading

Analytical skills developed at the board carry into reading comprehension.

Memory & Focus

Chess strengthens working memory and trains longer concentration spans.

Emotional Intelligence

Win or lose, chess builds sportsmanship and emotional resilience.

Parent Reviews
WHAT FAMILIES SAY
★★★★★

Liyana is so much more patient now — she thinks before she reacts. Her teacher noticed the change before I even mentioned chess lessons.

Priya P. — Mother of Liyana
★★★★★

Coach Edward has a gift for building kids up. Cayden walked in shy and unsure of himself. Now he raises his hand in class and truly trusts his own thinking.

Edmund Y. — Father of Cayden
★★★★★

Lucas used to shut down when things got hard. Chess taught him to slow down, stay calm, and work through it. That skill has carried into every part of his life.

Lira X. — Mother of Lucas
Where We Serve
SERVICE AREA

In-home lessons throughout greater Sacramento. Coach Edward comes to you — no commute for your family.

Sacramento Elk Grove Folsom El Dorado Hills Rancho Cordova Roseville Citrus Heights
In-Home Lessons

Your child learns in a comfortable, familiar environment. No traffic, no parking.

School Programs

After-school chess for elementary and middle schools across the region.

Flexible Scheduling

Afternoons, evenings, and weekends — scheduled around your family.

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916-842-8650