S.E.E.K. Chess

Chess. The Game of Kings. No other game or sport demands a comparable amount of intellectual ability to intertwine with physical restraint and poise.

Learn planning and problem solving skills

Chess enables and empowers the player to interact with the world as a planner and problem-solver, a mathematician and philosopher, a sportsman and adversary.

It evokes a mental struggle, pitting opponents against each other in a duel for cerebral supremacy determined on a 64-square field.

Tactics, strategy and theory are components of the successful player’s repertoire as they control and command their armies’ every move. The game is at once exciting and poetic.

“Chess is a suitable sport for many children and adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder…experience indicates that chess stimulates social, emotional and cognitive development.”
—From “Developing Chess Talent” Delft and Delft, 2010

Chess, for children of all ages and levels

The S.E.E.K. Chess program offers children of all ages and levels the social and cognitive benefits that chess players enjoy. For social skills training, the thrill of competition, the benefits of cognitive development, or simply the love of the game, S.E.E.K. Chess has something fun and rewarding to offer your son or daughter.

We offer introductory and advanced levels that target improvement of the game in a motivating social environment. Kids develop individual and interpersonal skills while honing their chess abilities.

Build individuals, build teams

Our scholastic programs run before, during, or after school and present an enriched curriculum rooted in
basic and advanced chess theories and principles.

In addition to their own individual chess skills, each S.E.E.K. Chess instructor is trained in basic principles of Applied Behavior Analysis to maximize a child’s instructional time. S.E.E.K. Chess does not just teach chess—it builds chess players—as individuals, and as a team.

S.E.E.K. Chess also invites typical and special needs players to small group and private lesson instruction at our clinic.

S.E.E.K. Chess promotes individual and team tournaments
throughout the year.

Tournaments are divided into age and ability groupings, from beginners to seasoned veterans. S.E.E.K. Chess tournaments provide a safe way to introduce your child to competition without anxiety or pressure. Like all of S.E.E.K. Arizona’s programs, kids come to have fun first!

To enroll in one of the S.E.E.K. Chess groups, call our office for times and pricing. Special needs participants may utilize DDD, Magellan, Mercy Care, or private pay options. S.E.E.K. Chess private lessons are private pay only.

Parents or principals: call about bringing S.E.E.K. Chess to your school today!