Chess Wizards

Thank you for an incredible summer! ♟️☀️

In summer 2026, we welcomed 3,492 boys and girls to 249 camps across 32 states — making it our strongest season to date.

We’re so grateful to every young player, family, instructor, and partner who made it possible.

We’re already preparing for our winter camps. Follow us and stay tuned for updates! ❄️♟️

♟️ Get paid to play chess — and make a difference!

Chess Wizards is looking for energetic instructors who love chess, enjoy working with kids, and know how to make learning fun.

We provide training, competitive pay, valuable teaching experience, and the opportunity to inspire the next generation.

Ready to make your move? Apply through the link in the first comment!

♟️ More Than a Game!

Chess brings kids together to learn, play, compete, and connect. Along the way, they practice taking turns, cheering each other on, handling wins and losses, and making new friends.

Because sometimes the best part of chess isn't the checkmate—it's the friendships made along the way!

✨♟ Every Move Is a Lesson. Every Game Is a Chance to Grow!

Chess is about so much more than winning or losing. Through every game, students build strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, concentration, and resilience—all while learning an important lesson: sometimes, the best move is to simply pause and think.

We love watching our students grow, gain confidence, and discover just how powerful their next move can be!

We would love to introduce you to our August Wizard of the Month - Orn Backstrom!

Orn is an outstanding instructor from Illinois with a true passion for both learning and teaching. Before joining Chess Wizards, he served as an active-duty Captain in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and built a diverse career spanning construction, architecture, and publishing.

In his free time you’ll likely find him out on the golf course or enjoying a peaceful day kayaking.

We can’t wait for you to meet him!

Join Chess Wizards this semester for tons of challenging chess lessons, exciting games, and cool prizes. You'll improve your chess skills, and work out your most powerful muscle - your brain! Our classes are geared to suit children of all skill levels; from chessling to checkmate artist, students will build upon their knowledge through lessons, variation games and more! More than just a game of winning and losing, we make learning chess fun!

Register via the link in the first comment.

The greatest gift you can give your child isn't a collection of trophies—it's a love of learning, the confidence to embrace new challenges, and the reassurance that you'll always be cheering them on.

Head to the blog to see how parents can support their child’s chess journey this school year.

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♟ Four Tournaments, One Incredible European Adventure ♟

Our very own Ramya Inapuri recently had the amazing opportunity to compete in four chess tournaments across Europe. Head to the blog to hear all about her unforgettable experience.

Every chess player—from beginners to grandmasters—makes mistakes.

Mistakes aren't the end of the story—they're where learning begins!

We absolutely loved partnering with Troy School District for an incredible week of Summer Camp! It was a week full of learning, new friendships, and so much fun.

Thank you so much for having us – we can’t wait to keep the fun and learning going this fall!