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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.  

FEATURED EVENTS 

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Coaching

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

 

Summer Session Now Open

Sundays
June 29 - August 10
Seven classes for the price of six!

Beginners 9:30 - 10:15am

Intermediates 10:30 - 11:30am

DETAILS & REGISTRATION

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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.  

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 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

RBC Scholastic Slideshow
Events/Tournaments

Events & Tournaments

Open Events

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Rapid & Blitz Championship
​​Saturday, June 14th
Norwalk, CT

$600 in Guaranteed Prizes!

4th RBC Classic (Weekly G/60, D10)
Begins Monday, July 7th at 7:30pm
Norwalk, CT

Plaques to 1st, Top U1800, Top U1400

Scholastic Events

 

 

More Events Coming Soon!​​

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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

More Coming Soon

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

Past Event Tournament Reports & Live Games:

3rd Annual Pioneer Open - 10/15/2023

Contact

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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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