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Summer SUCCESS Chess Club
June 18 - Aug 3 Starting at $420
What to ExpectA gentle pause from the pace of everyday life. The Summer SUCCESS Chess Club held at The Paladins League on Fremont is designed to help your child grow their focus and confidence while you get a chance to slow down, relax, and enjoy yourself.
They play chess with others and gain skills, while you can eat drink and simply be at the nearby restaurants.
❋ Intentional StructureLearning chess is hard enough, we use Lesson plans that focus on application so your child gets to use the skills they just learned.
❋ Breathing RoomThe variety of restaurants and amenities nearby means you get to have time to yourself while your young one is never more than two blocks away.
❋ Expert FacilitationLed by Head Coach Robinson. A tournament competitor, experienced childcare professional, and tutor with over 25,000 games of experience under their belt.
❋ A Supportive SpaceBy teaching chess combined with life skills like growth mindset, curiosity, and champion mentality, we show kids that losing is part of winning.
Give your child life skills, and yourself a break. 
About
Hi, I'm Head Coach Robinson. I've been playing chess for over 10 years, logged more than 25,000 games, and spent the last 4 years working with kids right here in Portland.
I've competed and placed in local Portland tournaments, so I know what it takes to grow from beginner to confident player, and more importantly, I know how to make that journey fun for kids.
My favorite moment in every class is when a concept finally clicks and you see it on a kid's face. That's what keeps me teaching chess every day of the week.
I'm excited to bring chess and everything it teaches, focus, patience, strategic thinking, to more Portland families this summer. I'd love to help build your child’s confidence and focus this summer.
For the chess nerds:
I play Najdorf Sicilian, Queens Indian, and Nimzo for Black.
I play QGA Central Variation and Catalan for white.
SyllabusThe Capablanca Method
Former World Champion Jose Raul Capablanca Advocated for the Back to front method of learning chess. This means after learning the rules, we teach students about the endgame and how to win then work backward to the opening. I teach a bit of opening theory early, just so the beginning isn’t a total mystery.
Class Intro / Basic RulesJune 18
Rules Advanced / Checkmates- PromotionJune 25
King Pawn EndgamesJuly 2
Opening IntroJuly 9
SimplifyingJuly 16
Tactics BasicJuly 30
Tactics AdvancedJuly 23
Opening Study / Closing CeremonyAugust 6
Frequently Asked Questions-
The Paladins League on Fremont Street in Portland. There's free parking nearby and several restaurants within walking distance if you want to grab a bite while your kid is in class.
4765 NE Fremont Street
Portland, OR 97213
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Eight sessions, two hours each. That's 16 hours of focused chess instruction over the course of the summer.
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The program is $420 for the full eight-session series. That covers all instruction, materials, and access to our SUCCESS Chess guides. No hidden fees.
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This group class is designed for kids 7+
Beginners are absolutely welcome, and we structure our sessions so kids at different levels can all make real progress together.
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Life happens! Reach out to Coach Reginald directly and we'll do our best to get them caught up. Consistent attendance gives kids the best results, but we don't want a missed day to derail their progress.
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Yes! there are several restaurants nearby on Fremont so you don't have to go far if you want to wait out the class. It's a great neighborhood to explore.
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