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K–12 enrichment · NYC DOE approved vendor

Your next
move

Turnkey chess, robotics and soccer enrichment for K–12 schools. Vetted coaches, a ready-to-use curriculum and real tournaments, built around your bell schedule, with zero prep for your staff.

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GradesK–12
Students30k+
ProgramsChess
Robotics
Soccer
Students celebrating together at an ABCHESS event Start hereYour move →
NYC DOEApproved vendor
FIDE awardInnovation in Online Training
4 world championsWorld School Chess Championship
Vetted coachesBackground-checked and fingerprinted

Enrichment students ask for

One vendor, three programs, every schedule. Mix and match by grade, with one point of contact and a coach who shows up every week.

♞ K–12 Tournaments included
Students mid-game at a chess tournament
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Chess

sharper thinkers

Builds focus, patience and critical thinking. A coach in your school, in person or online, plus our digital platform for practice between lessons.

Critical thinking · Focus · Social-emotional skills
LEGO® Robotics Build first, then code
Robotics photo to come
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Robotics

future engineers

LEGO robotics: students engineer and build first, then bring their robots to life with code. Every season ends with a student showcase.

STEM · Engineering · Coding
Equipment included Mini tournament
A soccer coach with his team holding certificates
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Soccer

stronger teams

Builds teamwork, confidence and fitness. Coach-led sessions with all equipment included, from balls and goals to cones and bibs.

Teamwork · Confidence · Fitness

Built around your school

Every school runs differently, and that’s the point. Public, charter, Catholic or independent; ten students or several classrooms; lunch, after school or summer. If you can schedule it, our coaches can run it.

K–12
Build your program
Program
Format
When
Group size
Length
Chess · Hybrid · After school · 10+ students · 8-week pilot
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Results you can show your district

Our measure of success: students who show up, families who are proud, and school communities that celebrate together.

30k+students trained since 2016
200+tournament prize winners
95%average attendance
4World School Chess Championship winners

Start with a pilot, scale what works

Move 1 · Pilot

8 weeks, zero prep for your staff

A dedicated, vetted coach and a ready-to-use curriculum. You see engagement and attendance before you commit a full-year budget.

Move 2 · Program

Fits the schedule you already have

Lunch, after school, in class or as an elective. 8 to 30 weeks, from 10 students to full classrooms, in-person, hybrid or online.

Move 3 · Tournaments

Wins your community can see

Game days and interscholastic tournaments give students a goal, bring families in, and give your school results to celebrate.

ABChess has really helped us elevate the students’ understanding and passion for chess. Through our lunch times and after school programs chess has taken a life of its own. We’re touching young people that sometimes did not have an outlet anywhere else!
Timothy SigersonPrincipal, The College Academy
Video testimonialKelia VeigaCommunity School Director, South Bronx International Middle School

Why schools come back

From the schools we serve
“Students went home today with so many stories about their experience in ABChess.”
Director of Curriculum and InstructionWoodstock Day School
“The students are very engaged, and there is definitely a major chess buzz in school, including with the parents.”
Saint Stephen of Hungary SchoolManhattan
“Our 3rd grade students love their experience with chess.”
P.S. 249 The Caton SchoolBrooklyn
“Everything is going well. Students are enthusiastic.”
PrincipalP.S. 244 Richard R. Green, Brooklyn
“The kids are having a great time exploring something new.”
After-school supervisorP.S. 244 Richard R. Green, Brooklyn
“It’s been a pleasure working with your team.”
Assistant PrincipalP.S. 244 Richard R. Green, Brooklyn

Find ABCHESS near you

Public, charter, Catholic and independent schools from New York City to Texas and California.

All locations

26 partner schools since 2023 · New York 22 · Texas 2 · Massachusetts 1 · California 1. Pick a state to see the schools.

Seth Low Intermediate School 96 · Brooklyn, NYThe College Academy · Manhattan, NYP.S. 244 Richard R. Green · Brooklyn, NYP.S. 058X · Bronx, NYSaint Stephen of Hungary School · Manhattan, NYThe Middle School of Innovation (21K968) · Brooklyn, NYTAL Academy · Queens, NYHigh School of Language and Innovation · Bronx, NYCIS 303 Leadership & Community Service Academy · Bronx, NYP.S. 249 The Caton School · Brooklyn, NYP.S. 117Q The Joyce Keld Briarwood School · Queens, NYP.S./M.S. 219 The Paul Klapper School · Queens, NYP.S. 239Q · Queens, NYBrooklyn School of Excellence · Brooklyn, NYM.S. 51 William Alexander · Brooklyn, NYGarden School · Queens, NYInternational Community High School · Bronx, NYWoodstock Day School · Saugerties (Hudson Valley), NYIvy League School and Day Camp · Smithtown (Long Island), NYDestine Prep Charter School · Schenectady, NYNew England Innovation Academy · Marlborough, MAPermian Basin Classical Academy · Midland, TXP.S. 90 Edna Cohen School · Brooklyn (Coney Island), NYEmerson Elementary School (Midland ISD) · Midland, TXNorth Hills Christian School · Vallejo, CA18
Seth Low Intermediate School 96The College AcademyP.S. 244 Richard R. GreenP.S. 058XSaint Stephen of Hungary SchoolThe Middle School of Innovation (21K968)TAL AcademyHigh School of Language and InnovationCIS 303 Leadership & Community Service AcademyP.S. 249 The Caton SchoolP.S. 117Q The Joyce Keld Briarwood SchoolP.S./M.S. 219 The Paul Klapper SchoolP.S. 239QBrooklyn School of ExcellenceM.S. 51 William AlexanderGarden SchoolInternational Community High SchoolP.S. 90 Edna Cohen School
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Questions, answered

An 8-week program with a dedicated ABCHESS coach and our step-by-step curriculum, so you can see student engagement before committing to a full year.

Your school’s next move

One short Zoom call is all it takes. Tell us about your students, schedule and goals, and we’ll map out the right program and a pilot to prove it.

Adelina BeisenPartnership Director, ABCHESS
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