YES! YOUR KIDS CAN LEARN
HOW TO PLAY CHESS
AND HAVE FUN IN OUR VIRTUAL COMMUNITY!

Who Are We?

Train of Thought was founded on the idea that through the process of learning the skills and strategies of chess, kids can learn powerful life lessons that will help them as they face their own decisions and challenges later in life. We've been helping children in the Los Angeles area for years and are growing with a plan to touch the lives of children around the world through the love of chess!

NOW YOU CAN BRING THE POWER OF CHESS INTO YOUR HOME FOR ONLY $19.99 PER MONTH WITH OUR VIRTUAL CHESS CLUB. NOW ACCEPTING NEW MEMBERS!

LET'S START PLAYINGGet 2 Months Free/Only $200 Instead of $240!

Why Chess?

Chess is one of the most powerful tools available to accelerate cognitive and character development. Studies show that playing chess regularly is especially good during adolescent years, while the brain is still developing.

COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT

Concentration
Visualization
Planning
Calculation
Pattern Recognition
Predicting Consequences
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Logical Reasoning
Deductive Reasoning
Divergent Thinking
Retrograde Analysis

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT

Confidence
Courage
Discipline
Perseverance
Leadership
Integrity
Respect
Creativity
Vision
Humility
Compassion
Patience

Our Virtual Chess Club Brings the Fun of Our In-School Programs to Your House For the Whole Family

For years our In-School programs have transformed how kids learn and develop life lessons through the game of chess. Lifelong friendships are forged and you can extend that journey into your home for the whole family!

Join the virtual club and participate in ongoing competitions in partnership with CHESS KID with achievements, prizes, and best of all, just being a part of a growing community of kids and parents that are seeing just how fun and rewarding the game of chess can be in their lives!

Get 12 Months For Just $200 (regularly $240)

FUN, LEARNING, COMPETITION, PRIZES

Each of our virtual members has the opportunity to compete for fun and prizes during every session that we hold. It's also a great place to learn new skills and connect with new friends.

Safe Online Portal and Virtual Classroom
Complementary Gold Membership to Chess Kid
Fun Activities and Strategy Building
Character Building Activities

Join Now For Just $200 (2 Months Free Included)

See Our Programs in Action!

Hear How Chess Was the Key That Made the Difference...

For Damen Fletcher, the founder of Train of Thought, Chess was the key feature that transformed his trajectory in life to be able to touch the lives of thousands of students, and it can be the same for you and your children.

Train of Thought is Making a Difference with Kids

Watch the CBS Evening News feature on the different that Train of Thought has been making in the Los Angeles Schools. Now, with our virtual

Even Young Kids Can Understand How Chess Works

It's never too early to start teaching these powerful lessons. In this quick clip we see a fun way that we bring life stories to excite kids to learn about how chess works. Our team brings these same fun stories and methods to teaching and having fun in every weekly session you can participate in with our virtual chess club.

'Train of Thought' chess program teaches life lessons to inner city youth

More than ever, many parents are concerned that their students will suffer from learning loss. The Train of Thought In-School and Virtual Chess Club aims to not only keep those student’s minds sharp but also teach them new lessons that are much deeper than math and science. Those familiar with the game of chess know the chessboard has many parallels to life. The Train of Thought Chess Program uses the game to teach young "queens" and "kings" that they hold that same power.

LAUSD Teams Up with Train of Thought to host a chess tournament

There is something magical that happens with competitions. It brings out the best in all who participate. In our Virtual club we hold regular competitions and help kids learn the joy of competing and striving to get better.