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Chess with The Knight School

Success Zone / Sienna Crossing -
2026 Spring

The Knight School is the chess party for the well-rounded kids of America from brand-new beginners to highly advanced chess players. Unlike your typical chess program, our primary focuses are good sportsmanship and fun. That being the case, our students continue to win state championships year after year. Join The Knight School chess party and give your child the gift of undeniable academic confidence, amazing chess friends, a self-identity as a smart kid, and a weekly dose of childhood joy that is the highlight of their week! Click the link to view the intro video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2XrRhGFNNE

Week Lesson and Band Color Lesson
1 Welcome to TKS and Identifying (rainbow/white) Chess Basics: moves, values and names
2 Backrowing (olive) Smother-mate uses their pieces!
3 Sacrificing (turquoise) Make them chess the “Bunny!”
4 Deflecting (blue) Simply remove the defender!
5 Trapping (plum) Cut off their escape!
6 Discovering (violet) Uncover a surprise attack today!
7 Double Checkmating (brown) Two separate checks, please!
8 Bughouse (sky) Partner chess
9 Promoting (purple) One kid plays many kids at once!
10 Parent showcase for 10-week classes Parents for 10-week classes will be welcome to join the last class to watch or jump in and join on the bead-tourney
Bonus City-Wide TournaParty! Off-site opportunity to join students from 100 schools across the Greater Houston area for fun and chess! This year-end event is free, included, and exclusive to The Knight School’s chess students!
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Map/Locations
Locations
Sienna Crossing Elementary
10011 Steep Bank Trace
Missouri City, TX 77459
SZ-SCE-10

  The Knight School

Sienna Crossing Elementary
Fridays, Feb 27 - May 22
3:45 - 4:55 PM

  No Class Mar 6, Mar 20 & Apr 3

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Grades   K - 5th
$ 295.00
for 10 weeks