Coach Chris
Head Coach | Chess for Champs
Phone: 404-274-7058
Email: admin@chessforchamps.gmail.com
Alternate: chess4champscoach@gmail.com
Lilburn, GA 30047
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Hiring future chess coaches to teach in schools and group lessons.
Call 404-274-7058 to apply.
CLICK ON a calendar EVENT below TO REGISTER for a class
Where We are
Chess for Champs has partnered with several local businesses and organizations to bring the love of chess to all.
Group Classes
Join us at Chess for Champs 912 Killian Hill Rd SW, Suite 202-O, Lilburn
Various class offerings for kids at all levels.
Plus Homeschool Classes!
individual classes
Sign up for individual lessons to either learn the game of chess or up your game. In person or online!
Contact Coach Chris to discuss location and pricing at 404-274-7058 or admin@chessforchamps.com
chess clubs
Looking for a cool spot to play and practice chess?
Join us 3 times a month!
*Every First Friday of the month join us from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm *Every Last Saturday of the month from 2:30 – 4:00 PM join us @
912 Killian Hill Road SW Suite 202-O Lilburn (upstairs)
*Every Third Tuesday of the month from 6:00 – 7:30 PM @
Stone Creek Pizza 5330 Lilburn Stone Mountain Rd #108
tournaments
We just had our March Madness chess tournament and our annual charity tournament for Spectrum. Please check back for future tournaments!
Partnering schools
Montessori In Town
Sharon Elementary
Atlanta Classical Elementary
St. John Neumann Regional Catholic School
Mosaic Minds Art Academy
Choice Preparatory Academy
If you have a school that you would love for us to bring chess to, please click below!
chess & Art summer camps
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Chess & STEM Summer Camps
Chess for Champs Summer Camps offer a fun and engaging experience for kids of all levels, combining chess instruction with creative art activities, games, and active play such as: arts/crafts, board games, Legos, STEM fun, cooperative play, outdoor games, park & splashpad play, and picnics.
With multiple locations and weeks available, our camps provide a welcoming, well-rounded summer experience where kids can learn, create, make friends, and have fun.
Chess Coach Chris
Chess Coach Chris has loved the game of chess since learning it from his grandfather as a child. He was been trained in children’s chess curriculum in the greater Atlanta area while working in various schools over the past several years. Coach Chris and wife Megan run Chess for Champs to bring the love of chess to all, through individual & group lessons, tournaments, camps, plus a chess club for the community.
Chess Coach Marcel
When Chess Coach Marcel is not teaching chess around Metro Atlanta schools, he can be found at our Chess Sunday Funday Class! Coach Marcel has been trained in chess instruction for children and has been a chess player for many decades.
Chess Coach Zoe Colier
After graduating from the University of North Georgia in 2019, Zoe has worked as a science and math teacher, private tutor, camp counselor, and cognitive skills trainer. She loves helping kids build confidence through learning and motivation, and believes some of the best learning happens through hands-on activities.
A lifelong fan of puzzles, games, and strategy, Zoe enjoys activities that strengthen memory, logic & reasoning, and problem-solving skills. She even attended a kids’ chess camp herself as a student, making it especially meaningful to now support young players from the other side of the board. Zoe is thrilled to combine her passion for brain-training, mentorship, and play as she helps students think critically, have fun, and fall in love with chess.
Chess Coach Chris Simons
Chris has been teaching in schools & directing tournaments in the Metro Atlanta area since 2016. He’s best known for providing chess opportunities through youth development organizations including The Boy Scouts of America, Gresham Park Recreation Center, and Georgia State University. Chris is also an active tournament player ranked in the top 12% of tournament players in the United States. In his spare time, Chris volunteers at chess clubs to encourage players of all ages to compete in tournaments.
Assistant Megan,
Artist & Elementary Teacher
Megan loves working with young chess students, especially when it comes to making crafts and art or playing indoor or outdoor games. When she is not helping kids at chess, Megan works at Lilburn Elementary where she has helped the school gain an inclusive playground, outdoor learning space, a mural, an outdoor track, and more outdoor seating.
Testimonials
Wonderful Chess Mentor for Our 4-Year-Old
We are incredibly grateful to have found such a patient, skilled, and passionate chess master Chris to guide our 4-year-old son’s journey into the world of chess. It’s amazing to see how much progress our child has made in such a short time. The lessons are not only fun and engaging but also tailored perfectly to a young learner’s attention span and understanding.
The way mentor Chris breaks down complex ideas into playful strategies makes learning chess feel like an exciting adventure. Our child looks forward to every session and is beginning to develop logical thinking and problem-solving skills, all while having a great time.
Thank you so much Chris for nurturing our child’s interest in chess with such dedication and kindness. We truly appreciate the positive impact you are making!
Great Teacher
Great atmosphere had a lot of fun
Response from Chess For Champs
Thank you for your kind words! We were so glad to have you!
Increased my Elo quick.
Chris explains thing so simply and clearly. The way he sees the game you can tell he knows what he’s talking about. I recommend to players wanting to improve.
Sunday Funday was awesome!
We had the best experience at Sunday Funday with Coach Chris and Megan. My son is 7 and he learned a ton and had a blast! We will definitely be back!
Wonderful Experience!
My son enjoyed the overall experience. We were impressed with how well the coach engaged with the students and made sure they understood what they were learning. We also appreciated the snack time and individual play time. They even gave the kids a prize. It was a great experience and my son is excited to return.
Response from Chess For Champs
Thank you so much for your kind words, Shae! It’s wonderful to hear that your son enjoyed the experience and felt engaged in the lessons. We believe that learning chess should be both fun and enriching, and we’re so glad the prize and snack time added to the overall enjoyment. It’s always a pleasure to see young players excited to return and continue their chess journey. We look forward to welcoming you both back soon!
Coach Chris
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