Right now it's small. I teach lessons, run puzzles, and play games with other kids. But I want it to grow into something bigger - a club that schools and recreation centers can use to help kids think better through chess.
One of the projects that came out of wanting to share chess with more kids.
I'm autistic, and chess is my special interest. It helps me focus, stay calm, and think in patterns. I've seen it help other kids the same way - especially kids who learn differently.
StormChess Club is about giving those kids a place to play where they feel safe and supported.
Chess teaches you to think before you move. It teaches patience. It teaches you that mistakes aren't the end - they're data. Those are things every kid can use, not just in chess but in school and life.
I want to build a club where kids learn those skills together.
I teach chess concepts step by step - from how the pieces move all the way up to tournament tactics. Every lesson is designed so kids can follow along on their own board.
We solve puzzles together. I pick ones that match what we're learning, so they feel fun instead of impossible. There's a daily puzzle on this website too.
Playing real games is how you actually get better. Club members play each other and talk about what happened after. That's where the real learning is.
Like Chess4Smiles - we raised money to buy chess sets for kids in hospitals. I want to do more projects like that. Chess should be something you share.
I want to create a program that schools and after-school centers can use. A structured chess curriculum that helps neurodivergent kids especially, but works for everyone.
Parks and rec programs already offer sports, art, and coding. Chess should be on that list too. I want StormChess Club to be something a recreation district can adopt.
Friendly tournaments where kids compete, keep score, and learn what it feels like to play under a clock. Not stressful - structured.
More students, more teachers, more families. Eventually I want StormChess Club to be something that exists in more than one place.
Whether you're a parent, a teacher, a recreation director, or a kid who wants to play - I'd love to hear from you.
Send a message and tell me what you're looking for. Even if the club isn't in your area yet, knowing there's interest helps me plan where to grow.
Tell me who you are and what you're interested in.