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Turn your Blunders into Brilliancies

Online and in-person chess coaching in San Antonio. Complete beginners welcome. Every private lesson includes a recap and progress notes.

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Reviews

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Carter is a dream coach for our young Astor and any other child looking for chess lessons! He is super great with kids, was able to get her at 5 years old to pay attention to the game, has improved her ability and enthusiasm for chess tremendously, and most importantly he has fun! Coach Carter also brought our daughter awesome chess.com swag like magnets, books, and pins for her school bag, she loves it! His ability to connect and maintain our daughter’s interest in this amazing game has been unmatched and we look forward to continuing to work with him.

-Kevin Sloan

Why Choose C3 Chess?

My Purpose:

I help students grow on and off the board. Every lesson is tailored to their goals, building skills that last a lifetime.

My Vision:

  • Expert Coaching: Experienced Chess Coach (2250 ELO), Former Tulane Chess Club President & Chess.com College Ambassador.

  • Structured Learning: Opening, middlegame, endgame, tactics, mindset.

  • Community: Student tournaments, chess merch & books.

Benefits of Chess:

  • Builds patience, focus, and resilience.

  • Strengthens problem-solving and decision-making.

  • Boosts confidence, sportsmanship, and collaboration.

  • Provides lifelong learning and enjoyment.

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C3 Chess Email Newsletter:
Free Chess Tips
for Parents and Students

Short, practical chess tips you can apply immediately.

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Interactive examples included.


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More Than Just a Weekly Chess Lesson

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Private Lessons That Build on Each Other

Start with a free 30-minute online introduction, or choose a 60-minute private lesson online or in San Antonio.

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Every Private Lesson:
Personal coaching, a lesson recap, and progress notes so each session builds on the last.

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Want more direction between lessons?
Add a Training Plan for $15 per lesson. Get personalized homework, a tailored curriculum, and specific practice assignments. We track progress and adjust the plan as you improve.

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Online lessons start at $60 for a single lesson. In-person lessons start at $70. Packages of 5 or 10 lower the per-lesson price.

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Compare all lesson options and pricing

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Booking and lesson management are handled through Chess67.

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Community Engagement & Events

Looking to bring chess to your school or organization?

 

I design and lead after-school programs and classes tailored to your community.

 

Each program follows a structured, curriculum that teaches both chess fundamentals and life skills like problem-solving, focus, and resilience.

 

Pricing and schedules are customized based on your needs.

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