The U.S. Chess Center promotes self-confidence, social skills, and academic success for all. The U.S. Chess Center’s teaching methods are fun and effective. Our nationally certified chess teachers help students become creative, enjoy learning, and pursue their passions. We emphasize problem-solving over memorization; as our students learn to think independently, they achieve success and develop well-earned senses of accomplishment. Since 1992, we have taught chess to nearly 40,000 students and at over 150 schools across the National Capital Region.