Class Study

15 minutes – Discussion, Q&A

30 minutes – Basic Rules, Piece Introduction & Mini-Games

15 minutes – Break, Q&A

30 minutes – Teacher / Student Rotation & Role-Play

We will hold classroom hours daily from 9 am - 7 pm

Course Pricing

Finally, course pricing is based on group size, and you will have the opportunity to adjust the group size accordingly before purchasing. A 30-minute course orientation will then be scheduled with each participant. Teachers will also schedule a performance evaluation with their coach at the midpoint and a call at the conclusion to discuss next steps for further development.

About Chess Nomad

Chess Nomad is the ultimate learning destination for chess enthusiasts, offering a wealth of resources, a vibrant community, and a commitment to making chess accessible and enjoyable. Our chess community provides spaces where travelers can feel embraced, regardless of their skill level, and build genuine relationships beyond the chessboard.

Busy teachers seeking balanced activities for their students can access our unique mini-games approach to break learning into digestible pieces, fostering game skills and life lessons. It's more than a game; it's a bond of friendship and a journey of self-discovery.

Our vision for education emphasizes recognizing and supporting different ways of thinking and learning. We believe chess can play an essential role in shaping the future of education by teaching abstract relationships, patterns, and organization.

Our influencers are spreading the word about chess education in roadschool communities, have a genuine love and enthusiasm for chess, and are active players and supporters of the game.

Teaching Chess Basics Course

Our beginner-friendly chess course is designed for teachers seeking balanced activities for students. Teachers will access our unique mini-games approach to break learning into digestible pieces. Our chess courses provide spaces where teachers can feel embraced and build genuine relationships beyond the chessboard.

We’re interested in working with educators who have no experience with chess. We specialize in teaching the basics with a motivational style that’s more effective when the person learning has no preconceived ideas about chess other than a few misconceptions, perhaps.

Everyone can join in and enjoy this learning process, whether for your family, as an aspiring teacher, or simply as someone interested in basic ideas. Our experienced coaches will walk you through the basics, making it easy and enjoyable.

Intergenerational learning is a key component we help educators bring to this experience, in which the teacher and student learn not only about relationships on the board, but more importantly, about their relationship with each other.

Studying chess as a beginner is unique in this way. The game can bridge the gap between different age groups, where conversation can flourish. That's been our experience with chess education, and it's been awe-inspiring

In a practical sense, studying chess is a tool that helps children begin to see what's around the corner and connect cause and effect in a less theoretical way, and instead in a more concrete, observational way that strengthens intuition.

We believe socialization and teamwork are important in education, but we also think that independent thinking can add a more balanced approach.

Reserve spots today for a $10 booking charge and enjoy a group call with us to discuss various development paths for playing and teaching chess basics. With that, each participant on the call will receive a 20% discount on our 18-hour courses.

Teacher Surveys

Complimentary pricing is now available to teachers who complete all surveys and provide objective feedback.  Teacher surveys will be conducted throughout 2026 to identify the best classroom locations in your area. Ideally, we would like to conduct our instructor-led classes on-site daily, but we realize this may not be possible for all participants.

A 90-minute class duration has been set, but further surveys to increase participation will reveal preferred class sizes, class frequency, overall course duration, and preferred teacher roles, such as course refinement or assisting with business growth.

Once all survey responses are compiled and classes are scheduled throughout your area, attendance will be taken to ensure everyone is prepared for increasingly challenging teaching drills.

Our first official “Teaching Chess Basics” course will launch in the Spring of 2027.

Group Calls

These are 2-hour casual meet-and-greets held at various times throughout each week with people we want to get to know and have meaningful and lasting conversations with. We would love to share with you our passion for chess and chess education. This is a great opportunity for you to get to know more about the other participants.

We will take a few moments to discuss your teacher survey responses and chart a path together for further development of learning and teaching chess basics and beyond. We will send you a printable PDF of your survey responses to have handy during our discussion, along with a course guide to coordinate class dates with your learning group.

We are very much looking forward to this meeting with you. It will be a great honor for us to witness those "aha moments" you will experience throughout the course.

Teacher Referral

Purchase your own seat and enjoy a full refund on the course price as soon as five other teachers enroll and complete the course. Participating teachers also benefit from a 50% discount on the course price with a portion paid straight to you as sales comission!