Classes & Coaching
Private lessons are the best way to receive personalized guidance and instruction. Lessons are available with members of the team online, at our dedicated chess studio located in Norwalk, CT or at your home. Classes, for both adults and children, are held regularly in person at the studio. Inquire using the form above or join the email list to stay up to date with opportunities.
Upcoming Scholastic Classes
Sundays
June 29 - August 10
Seven classes for the price of six!
Beginners 9:30 - 10:15am
Intermediates 10:30 - 11:30am
Description: Open to students in grades K-8 and taught by the team of instructors at RedBandit Chess, the Beginner classes will focus on building the fundamentals while the Intermediate classes will focus on critical topics of strategy in chess. Each participant will receive a curriculum workbook. These classes feature 8:1 teacher student ratios and an emphasis on instruction.
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 our coaches have 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.
Free Places To Play
Byram Shubert Library
Greenwich, CT
1st Saturday of each month from 2:00-3:30pm
Casual play & instruction for all.
Pound Ridge Library
Every Wednesday 4:00-5:00pm
Chess class for children with casual play & instruction
New Canaan Library
Chess meet up for grades K-5 with casual play & instruction
Tuesdays 4:30 - 5:30pm
July 1 - August 5
Registration required.
Harry Bennett Library
Stamford, CT
Summer program for kids with casual play & instruction
Wednesdays: 4:30 - 5:30pm
July 16, 23, 30; August 6
Events & Tournaments
Open Events
4th RBC Classic (Weekly G/60, D10)
Begins Monday, July 7th at 7:30pm
Norwalk, CT
Plaques to 1st, Top U1800, Top U1400
Partner with RedBandit Chess to run a smooth and high class scholastic or open tournament!
Qualifications:
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Senior TD (USCF Certified)
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Over 570 tournaments directed including multiple state championships
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DGT Board Expert
Upcoming Affiliated Events
5th Annual Pioneer Open
$1000 Prize Fund
Saturday, November 1st
Sacred Heart University
Basic TD Service includes:
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Providing all necessary equipment for generating and posting pairings/results.
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Monitoring of the event for fair play and conflict resolution
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Consultation on event format & details
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Sets and clocks (limited supply)
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Promotion through RBC emails and social media
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Submission of rating reports
Additional Services Upon Request:
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US Chess Federation targeted email announcements
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Online registration through RBC website
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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
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Giant Chess Set & Board
Available Services
Past Event Tournament Reports & Live Games:
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