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Turn your Blunders into Brilliancies

Private and small‑group chess coaching in San Antonio and online. For beginners and intermediate tournament players.

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.


Written by Coach Carter.

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Lesson Packages

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Private Lessons: Free 60-minute intro lesson.

Start with a complimentary one-hour trial to experience my structured and goal-oriented coaching approach.

 

Lessons can be held online via Google Meet or in person.

 

Each session includes homework, game review, and personalized feedback.

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Packages:

  • 1 In-Person Lesson (60 minutes): $60

  • 5 In-Person Lessons: $275 ($55/hour)

  • 10 In-Person Lessons: $500 ($50/hour)

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  • 1 Online Lesson (60 minutes): $50

  • 5 Online Lessons: $225 ($45/hour)

  • 10 Online Lessons: $400 ($40/hour)

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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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