PALS Chess Academy
PLAY ASPIRE LEARN SUCCEED: Chess Camps, Clubs and Lessons for Kids Chess ClubsScholastic Chess TournamentsAT PALS, OUR MISSION IS TO INSPIRE LIFE-LONG CHESS PLAYERS!
Our before and after-school chess club programs start with a unique, fun and individualized chess curriculum. We have Colorado’s best-trained chess coaches, who are passionate about teaching children and fostering a safe, fun and encouraging learning environment. PALS chess clubs work with ALL levels of chess players, from beginners who don’t know how the pieces move, to advanced players. Every year since 2014, PALS Chess Academy students have consistently scored in the top 5% at the annual Colorado State Scholastic Chess Championship with numerous state champions.
Chess isn’t just a fun game; it is a gateway to countless worlds with unlimited possibilities. It’s a mental workout that sharpens your mind and fuels your creativity! Join Colorado’s premier chess program and start your journey to becoming the best YOU you can be!
Meet the McConnell family, PALS’ new owners
Kevin, Kori, Griffin, Sullivan and Moira (the McConnell family) are super excited to be the new owners of PALS Chess Academy! Chess has been a huge part of our family’s life for the past 13 years and we are deeply honored to share our passion for chess education. For the past 10 years, PALS has been the premier organization for before and after-school chess clubs, scholastic chess tournaments and quality group and private chess lessons. Coach Lior Lapid (PALS founder) was a critical part of Sullivan and Griffin’s chess journey to becoming National Masters. The boys now hold 11 Colorado State chess championship titles between them. Griffin started the non-profit “ChessAbilities Inc.” 2 years ago and held the first “North American Chess Camp for Children with Disabilities” last year. Our family is dedicated to growing PALS and we will work tirelessly to inspire life-long chess players!
Be sure to watch the video below about Griffin’s story.
Chess has so many benefits!
Introducing your child to the game of chess will bring about:
- It’s FUN
- Improves critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Enhances cognitive development and memory
- Fosters character and sportsmanship
- Did we mention that it’s FUN?