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Founded by NM Ian Harris, RedBandit Chess is a company providing a variety of chess related services, including private classes/lessons, school programs, and tournament services.  

Inquiries

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Coaching

Coaching

Private lessons are the best way to receive personalized guidance and instruction.  Lessons are available with members of the team online via zoom or in-person in the Fairfield County, CT region.  We also run occasional group classes for children and/or adults.  Inquire using the form above or join the email list to stay up to date with upcoming opportunities.  

School Programs

Scholastic Programs

RedBandit Chess seeks to partner with schools, libraries and other community organizations to bring the many benefits of chess to their students.  Over the years NM Ian Harris has worked with dozens of organizations and thousands of students.  Programs include instructional and play time, and can be customized to the needs of the organization.  RedBandit Chess in-person scholastic classes are available in Fairfield County, CT.  

Events/Tournaments
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Events & Tournaments

Partner with RedBandit Chess to run a smooth and high class scholastic or open tournament!  
 

Qualifications:

  • Senior TD (USCF Certified)

  • Over 570 tournaments directed including multiple state championships

  • DGT Board Expert

Upcoming Affiliated Events

 

NECA 59
February 11th

Stamford, CT

Basic TD Service includes: 

  • Providing all necessary equipment for generating and posting pairings/results.  

  • Monitoring of the event for fair play and conflict resolution

  • Consultation on event format & details

  • Sets and clocks (limited supply)

  • Promotion through RBC emails and social media

  • Submission of rating reports

Additional Services Upon Request: 

  • US Chess Federation targeted email announcements

  • Online registration through RBC website

  • DGT Boards (4) for local and online display of top games.  Stream them live to viewing screens, your personal website, and/or online to chess.com and lichess.org

  • Giant Chess Set & Board

Available Services

Contact

Where to find me?!

Occasionally you can catch me coaching live with  with my student Omar "ChessVonDoom" Mills.  Visit our stream here.

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In partnership with: 

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Contact Info
 

(203) 981-7252
iharris@redbanditchess.com


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About

About

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Ian Harris
Founder

National Chess Master
(Peak USCF 2364)

Professional coach with 12 years of experience

Senior Tournament Director (USCF Certified)

CT State Chess Assoc.
2021 
Coach of the Year

Red Bandit Chess
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