KLC 2012 - 2022 10-Year Anniversary. Chess for World, Wisdom for Life!
In this wonderful holiday season, we are very excited to announce that WE ARE BACK IN PERSON!
KLC 2023 Spring session In-person and Online classes open registration now. (1/25/23 - 5/14/23)
Christmas In-person Tournament Preparation Morning Camp and Afternoon Camp (12/26 - 12/29)
KLC 2023 Spring session In-person and Online classes open registration now. (1/25/23 - 5/14/23)
Christmas In-person Tournament Preparation Morning Camp and Afternoon Camp (12/26 - 12/29)
Finally, after almost 3 years online classes, KLC all levels in-person classes will resume from 2023 January, online classes remains available on weekdays. And KLC Newark new office will open at the same time. In-person classes are available in both San Ramon and Newark office. In each location, there is only one in-person class for every level. Seats are limited, it’s on a first-come, first-served basis. Please reserve asap. All in-person classes are instructed by Coach Kiki. Coach to student ratio is 1:8 to 1:12. Face masks are required all times in the in-person classes, even if vaccinated. All chess equipments will be sanitized at least twice daily. There are also air purifiers in the room that can clean up and refresh the air in 15 minutes.
San Ramon main office address: 2410 San Ramon Valley Blvd, Suite 225, San Ramon, CA 94583
Newark new office address: 35477-A Dumbarton Court, Newark, CA 94560
San Ramon main office address: 2410 San Ramon Valley Blvd, Suite 225, San Ramon, CA 94583
Newark new office address: 35477-A Dumbarton Court, Newark, CA 94560
KLC Students Shine at FIDE World Cadets Chess Championship 2022
15-28 of September, after 11 rounds of exciting chess battles, KLC students shine at FIDE World Cadets Chess championship 2022 in Batumi, Georgia. FIDE World Cadets Chess Championship is the highest level chess tournament in the world for youth players under 12 years old. There are 6 sections in this great event, Girls U8, Open U8, Girls U10, Open U10, Girls U12 and Open U12. This year, a total of 735 young players from all over the world participated. There are 26 players in the US Team, and almost 1/4 of the team are KLC students.
In Open U10, Patrick Liu won world 3rd place with 8.5 points. Patrick is the US Team OR of 2022. Maxwell Yang won 6th place with 8.5 points (former students 2020-2022).
In Girls U10, Iris Li placed 11th with 7.5 points. Iris is the US Team OR of 2022. Ruyi Hu placed 69th with 4.5 points.
In Open U8, Indukuri Suhas placed 8th with 8 points. Lerui Zheng placed 33rd with 6.5 points. Yinuo Hu placed 132nd with 3.5 points.
After the 8th round, Suhas was sick and almost went to emergency. With strong mental strength, he fought to the end, and gained 3 points in the last 4 rounds, ranked 8th place among 150 chess players. Congratulations to all the players. You all have put in the courage and put in the effort, so now it’s your time to shine!
In 2022, KLC already had 9 students qualified for the US official Representatives (US Team). They earned this honor by meeting the peak post-tournament (PPT) rating and activity criteria in the age and gender categories according to the Scholastic National Invitational Event and Award Requirements and subsequent Executive Board motion to adjust the rating and activity requirement periods.
In Open U10, Patrick Liu won world 3rd place with 8.5 points. Patrick is the US Team OR of 2022. Maxwell Yang won 6th place with 8.5 points (former students 2020-2022).
In Girls U10, Iris Li placed 11th with 7.5 points. Iris is the US Team OR of 2022. Ruyi Hu placed 69th with 4.5 points.
In Open U8, Indukuri Suhas placed 8th with 8 points. Lerui Zheng placed 33rd with 6.5 points. Yinuo Hu placed 132nd with 3.5 points.
After the 8th round, Suhas was sick and almost went to emergency. With strong mental strength, he fought to the end, and gained 3 points in the last 4 rounds, ranked 8th place among 150 chess players. Congratulations to all the players. You all have put in the courage and put in the effort, so now it’s your time to shine!
In 2022, KLC already had 9 students qualified for the US official Representatives (US Team). They earned this honor by meeting the peak post-tournament (PPT) rating and activity criteria in the age and gender categories according to the Scholastic National Invitational Event and Award Requirements and subsequent Executive Board motion to adjust the rating and activity requirement periods.
King’s Land Chess is Northern California East Bay based professional chess academy focuses on improving youth chess education, founded by Coach Kiki in 2012. We offer eight levels of group lessons for youth players from New Beginner level to National Master level. And small group Master class, Intensive Training Camps, Private Lessons, GAT program (Gifted and Talented training program, former KLC US Team class) and rated tournaments. We aim to develop successful chess kids who excel not only in the game, but in life. Chess for World, Wisdom for Life. Over the past ten years, KLC has trained thousands of young chess players and won many championships in world, national and state tournaments. Each year, several students are qualified for the TEAM USA. Over hundred students ranked in different age group of US top 100. In 2022, there are eight KLC students are invited to be the official US Representatives at the 2022 World Youth and Cadets Championships. In the US Top Player lists, KLC students are ranked No.1 and No.2 in several age groups.
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King’s Land Chess offers a series of camps for intensive training. We welcome any child 6 -16 years to attend. KLC camps include Intensive Training camps, Grand Master camps, Tournament Preparation camps and Summer camps.
The programs will provide chess training on chess tactics, opening repertoire, middle game Strategy, ending skills, game analysis, and other activities including quick and blitz games, bughouse game, chess 960 and trophy tournaments. |
US Chess published the US August 2022 Top Player lists this week. KLC students are ranked No.1 and No.2 in several age groups.
http://www.uschess.org/component/option,com_top_players/Itemid,371/ • In Top Age 7 and Under, Rocky Wang (1845) is ranked No. 2; • In Top Age 8, Lerui Zheng (1886) is ranked No.2; Young Cui (1804) is ranked No. 7; Suhas Indukuri (1695) is ranked No.15; • In Top Age 10, Patrick Liu (2100) is ranked No. 1, All American Team; Jashith Karthi (1933) is ranked No. 13; • In Top Girls Age 10, Jenny Qi (1654) is ranked No.1; Ruyi Hu (1474) is ranked No.6; • In Top Girl Age 9, Iris Li (1908) is ranked No. 2, Tianmu Wang (1376) is ranked No.15, Melissa Xu (1334) is ranked No.17; • In Top Girl Age 16, Chelsea Zhou (1845) is ranked No. 11. |
2023 Spring Session In-person and Online Classes Open for Registration 1/25/23 - 5/14/23
In-person classes are available on Saturday and Sunday in Newark and San Ramon office.
Online class remains available Tuesday to Thursday in 2023
Online class remains available Tuesday to Thursday in 2023
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Professional Chess Training In East Bay
Eight levels of classes start throughout the year. Enrolling youth players all year round. Class tuition is prorated if join between the session. 2023 Spring session In-person & online classes open registration now. January - May, 16 lessons/session. class size: 10-24 Fall session still open to register. 9/14/22 to 1/22/23. Class Tuition New Beginner level $560, Entry Level $560, Intermediate I $560, Intermediate II $608, Advanced I $720, Advanced II $720, Elite Group $640, WIM Mrs. Liang class $720. Tuesday GM class $720, Thursday IM Class $720, (one-time material fee $50 for new students.) |
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Christmas In-person Tournament Preparation Camps 12/26/22 - 12/29/22
(include rated tournament on Day 4)
King's Land Chess on CHESS LIFE
美国官方国际象棋杂志CHESS LIFE 头版报道 December 2015 First Moves
Living The Dream
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Chess Life and Chess Life Kids are official magazines published by the United States Chess Federation. On Chess Life 2015 edition First Moves page, author Jamaal Abdul-Alim wrote an article named Living the Dream about KLC chess cultural exchange program and Coach Kiki Chen.
《CHESS LIFE》是美国国际象棋协会官方发布的国际象棋杂志，已有70多年的历史，是美国最权威的国际象棋杂志。被称为“世界阅读最多的国际象棋杂志”每月阅读量超过25万。美国国际象棋协会记者Jamaal Abdul-Alim 先生对King’s Land Chess 扬“帆”棋航中美文化交流项目产生了浓厚的兴趣，他特别采访了KLC项目策划人Kiki女士并在去年12月的杂志上发布了《Living The Dream》。文章生动的介绍了Kiki女士的童年，策划此项目的初衷以及她在美国青少年国际象棋发展做出的贡献。 |
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