welcome to excellent chess
Where we teach children
Chess Arts and Education.
“The study of chess helps students develop skills that can transfer to real life that involve patience, correct choices, reasoning and problem solving. All of which equals smarter and more confident students!”
-Coach Andrew
coach Andrew's "10 GOLDEN rules OF chess
the origins of chess
Chess or a game very much like chess originated in Egypt. A wall painting on the tomb of Egyptian Queen Nefertari, wife of Ramses II (1304-1237 BCE), shows her playing Senat. It symbolizes the struggle between good and evil. The African games known as Mancala or Wari are among the oldest games, dating back at least to 5000 BCE.
our mission
The Excellent Chess mission supports social growth & academic enrichment, through the learning of chess strategies & strengthening critical thinking skills.
Excellent Chess uses chess as a teaching tool to problem solve, think ahead, weigh decisions and build patience (real life skills).
after school Enrichment Program
Developing the whole child through chess.
Thank Your for Your Help with Excellent Chess
Thank you for your continued help with our Excellent Chess program! Excellent Chess currently needs assistance in areas such as scholarship, snacks and transportation. You can help Excellent Chess by sponsoring a child who is interested in continuing their development through chess and the life skills it teaches. To send a monetary donation click on the “Donate” school bus button below. If you’d like to assist Excellent Chess in other areas, please contact Coach Andrew Worthem.
Seeking Volunteers & New Coaches
Here’s your chance to be apart of the Excellent Chess team with coach Andrew, a United States Chess Federation (U.S.C.F) certified chess teacher!
Excellent Chess is looking for volunteers to help with elementary school age children. Become a volunteer if you need community service credits for college, or if you want to strengthen your teaching skills and of course if you love chess!
If you are a pro and want to pass on your skills, you can also become a coach and join the Excellent Chess team.
This is a paid position! You must enjoy working with elementary school age children.
