The Knight School Jacksonville

Chess Nuts is a laughing, dancing, any video, chess-tourney, clock-slapping show introduction to chess and being the smart kid in the room. Kids report Chess Nuts to be the favorite part of their week, because kids love our infectiously-fun thinking activities are developmentally-targeted to be compelling, exhilarating, and gratifying.

Guaranteed to delight, Chess Nuts is the perfect way to instill enthusiasm for chess and help your kindergartener gain academic confidence while learning the basics of the game and having a blast.

Upon enrollment, new students receive a TKS T-Shirt, chess set, chess bag, and all the colorful TactixBands they can earn!

Did you know that Kindergartners get four special privileges in their The Knight School Chess classes? Yep. In fact, our kindergarten division is so important to us that it is a completely different The Knight School division called “Chess Nuts.” While kindergartners and elementary kids enjoy the gags and movies and prizes and excitement of chess class together every week in order to maximize the fun for kindergartners and also to accelerate the chess learning for kindergartners, Chess Nuts kindergarten chess is wholly different from our purple-shirted The Knight School elementary program. Here are the four big differences:

1) Our Chess Nuts kindergartners wear an orange shirt; The Knight School Elementary kids wear purple. That way there is no mistaking who needs the extra attention!

2) Our Chess Nuts kindergartners are the “students” during our recurring activity, “Yes, Junior?” in which veteran kids teach newbies specific tactics.

3) Our Chess Nuts kindergartners always enjoy a beginner’s lesson each week on the floor with their School Coach until they are ready to enter the general population.

4) Our Chess Nuts kindergartners are generally mentored by the older kids, which we have learned after thirty years of experimenting is the fastest way for kindergarteners to learn chess and be assimilated with established elementary chess players. Our kindergartners have reported for decades that mixing with the big kids is far more fun than being separated from them in a different room. Our mixing/mentor program is how we get fledglings on their feet, and we invite your kindergartner to join us this fall!

Class meets weekly for one hour and 15 minutes.

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Program Location Days/Times Action

Beaches Episcopal Day School - Fridays - Beginning in August 2025

Beaches Episcopal Day School, 450 11th Ave N, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250, USA

Aug 23, 2025 - May 23, 2026 Friday Enrollment on School's Website

The Bolles School - Tuesdays: Beginning August 2025 - May 2026

The Bolles School, 7400 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32217, USA

Aug 20, 2025 - May 06, 2026 Tuesday Enrollment on School's Website

The Bolles School Ponte Vedra Campus - Fridays: Beginning August 2025 - May 2026

Bolles School Ponte Vedra, 200 Atp Tour Blvd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082, USA

Aug 23, 2025 - May 06, 2026 Friday Enrollment on School's Website

Cornerstone Classical Academy - Tuesdays: Sept 9, 2025 - May 12, 2026 ($99 Monthly)

Cornerstone Classical Academy, 2360 St Johns Bluff Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32246, USA

Sep 09, 2025 - May 12, 2026 Tuesday Enroll

Covenant School of Jacksonville - Mondays: Sept 15, 2025 - May 11, 2026 ($89 Monthly)

Covenant School of Jacksonville, 2300 Bartram Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA

Sep 15, 2025 - May 11, 2026 Monday Enroll

The Discovery School - Thursdays: Aug 21, 2025 - Dec 18, 2025 ($104 Monthly)

Discovery School, 102 S 15th St, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250, USA

Aug 21, 2025 - Dec 18, 2025 Thursday New Registration Site is Coming Soon!

Durbin Creek Elementary - Mondays: Sept 8, 2025 - May 11, 2026 ($89 Monthly)

Durbin Creek Elementary, 4100 Race Track Rd, St Johns, FL 32259, USA

Sep 08, 2025 - May 11, 2026 Monday Enroll

Durbin Creek Elementary - Fridays: Sept 5, 2025 to May 15, 2026 ($94 Monthly)

Durbin Creek Elementary, 4100 Race Track Rd, St Johns, FL 32259, USA

Sep 05, 2025 - May 15, 2026 Friday Enroll

Freedom Crossing Academy - Tuesdays: Sept 9, 2025 - May 12, 2026 ($99 Monthly)

Freedom Crossing Academy, 1365 Shetland Dr, St Johns, FL 32259, USA

Sep 09, 2025 - May 12, 2026 Tuesday Enroll

Global Leadership Academy - ARTS Campus - Thursdays: Sept 11, 2025 - May 14, 2026 ($99 Monthly)

Global Leadership Academy - ARTS Campus, 4660 Lusso Ln, Jacksonville, FL 32246, USA

Sep 11, 2025 - May 14, 2026 Thursday Enroll

Hickory Creek Elementary - Wednesdays: Sept 3, 2025 - May 13, 2026 ($99 Monthly)

Hickory Creek, 235 Hickory Creek Trail, Fruit Cove, FL 32259, USA

Sep 03, 2025 - May 13, 2026 Wednesday Enroll

J. Allen Axson Montessori School - Wednesdays, Sept 10 2025 to May 13, 2026 ($99 Monthly)

J. Allen Axson, 4763 Sutton Park Ct, Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA

Sep 10, 2025 - May 13, 2026 Wednesday Enroll

Jacksonville Beach Elementary - Tuesdays: Sept 9, 2025 - May 12, 2026 ($99 Monthly)

Jacksonville Beach Elementary, 315 S 10th St, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250, USA

Sep 09, 2025 - May 12, 2026 Tuesday Enroll

Jacksonville Classical Academy MAIN Campus: Mondays: SESSION 1: Aug 25-Nov 10, 2025: (Monthly $89 or $260 for 12 Week Session)

Jacksonville Classical Academy, 2043 Forest St, Jacksonville, FL 32204, USA

Aug 25, 2025 - Nov 10, 2025 Monday Enroll

Jacksonville Classical Academy FORT CAROLINE: Fridays: Aug 29 - Nov 14, 2025 ($94 Monthly or $275 Pay for Full 12 Weeks)

Jacksonville Classical Academy Fort Caroline, 5900 Fort Caroline Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32277, USA

Sep 12, 2025 - Nov 14, 2025 Friday Enroll

Jacksonville Country Day School Chess Nuts Kindergarten Chess - Thursdays: August 2025 - May 2026

Jacksonville Country Day School, 10063 Baymeadows Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32256, USA

Aug 21, 2025 - May 14, 2026 Thursday Enroll

Julington Creek Elementary - Fridays: Sept 5, 2025 to May 15, 2026 ($94 Monthly)

Julington Creek Elementary, 2316 Race Track Rd, Fruit Cove, FL 32259, USA

Sep 05, 2025 - May 15, 2026 Friday Enroll

Lakeside Academy - Mondays: Sept 8, 2025 - May 11, 2026 ($89 Monthly)

Lakeside Academy, 1455 Twin Creeks Dr, St. Augustine, FL 32095, USA

Sep 08, 2025 - May 11, 2026 Monday Enroll

Lakeside Academy - Wednesday: Sept 10, 2025 - May 13, 2026 ($99 Monthly)

Lakeside Academy, 1455 Twin Creeks Dr, St. Augustine, FL 32095, USA

Sep 10, 2025 - May 13, 2026 Wednesday Enroll

Liberty Pines Academy - Thursdays: Sept 4, 2025 - May 14, 2026 ($99 Monthly)

Liberty Pines Academy, 10901 Russell Sampson Rd, St Johns, FL 32259, USA

Sep 04, 2025 - May 14, 2026 Thursday Enroll

Loretto Elementary - Mondays: Sept 8, 2025 - May 11, 2026 ($89 Monthly)

Loretto Elementary, 3900 Loretto Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32223, USA

Sep 08, 2025 - May 11, 2026 Monday Enroll

Mill Creek Academy - Fridays: Sept 5, 2025 to May 15, 2026 ($94 Monthly)

Mill Creek Academy, 3750 International Golf Pkwy, St. Augustine, FL 32092, USA

Sep 05, 2025 - May 15, 2026 Friday Enroll

Ocean Palms Elementary - Thursdays: Sept 4, 2025 - May 14, 2026 ($99 Monthly)

Ocean Palms Elementary, 355 Landrum Ln, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082, USA

Sep 04, 2025 - May 14, 2026 Thursday Enroll

Osceola Elementary - Mondays: Sept 8, 2025 - May 11, 2026 ($89 Monthly)

Osceola Elementary, 1605 Osceola Elementary Rd, St. Augustine, FL 32084, USA

Sep 08, 2025 - May 11, 2026 Monday Enroll

Palencia Elementary School - Fridays: Sept 12, 2025 to May 15, 2026 ($94 Monthly)

Palencia Elementary School, 355 Palencia Village Dr, St. Augustine, FL 32095, USA

Sep 12, 2025 - May 15, 2026 Friday Enroll

Palm Valley Academy - Mondays: Sept 8, 2025 - May 11, 2026 ($89 Monthly)

Palm Valley Academy, 700 Bobcat Lane, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32081, USA

Sep 08, 2025 - May 11, 2026 Monday Enroll

Palm Valley Academy - Wednesdays: Sept 3, 2025 - May 13, 2026 ($99 Monthly)

Palm Valley Academy, 700 Bobcat Lane, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32081, USA

Sep 03, 2025 - May 13, 2026 Wednesday Enroll

Palmer Catholic Academy - Wednesdays: Sept 10, 2025 - May 13, 2026 ($99 Monthly)

Palmer Catholic Academy, 4889 Palm Vly Rd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082, USA

Sep 10, 2025 - May 13, 2026 Wednesday Enroll

Patriot Oaks Academy - Tuesdays: Sept 9, 2025 - May 12, 2026 ($99 Monthly)

Patriot Oaks Academy, 475 Longleaf Pine Pkwy, St Johns, FL 32259, USA

Sep 09, 2025 - May 12, 2026 Tuesday Enroll

Pine Island Academy - Wednesdays: Sept 10, 2025 - May 13, 2026 ($99 Monthly)

Pine Island Academy, 805 Pine Island Rd, St. Augustine, FL 32095, USA

Sep 10, 2025 - May 13, 2026 Wednesday Enroll

Pine Island Academy - Thursdays: Sept 11, 2025 - May 14, 2026 ($99 Monthly)

Pine Island Academy, 805 Pine Island Rd, St. Augustine, FL 32095, USA

Sep 11, 2025 - May 14, 2026 Thursday Enroll

Ponte Vedra Christian Co-Op - Mondays: Sept 8, 2025 - April 27, 2026 ($89 Monthly)

PV Christian Co-Op at Ponte Vedra Presbyterian Church, 4510 Palm Vly Rd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082, USA

Sep 08, 2025 - Apr 27, 2026 Monday Enroll

PVPV Rawlings Elementary - Mondays: Sept 8, 2025 - May 11, 2026 ($89 Monthly)

PVPV Rawlings Elementary, 610 A1A N, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082, USA

Sep 08, 2025 - May 11, 2026 Monday Enroll

PVPV Rawlings Elementary - Wednesdays: Sept 10, 2025 - May 13, 2026 ($99 Monthly)

PVPV Rawlings Elementary, 610 A1A N, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082, USA

Sep 10, 2025 - May 13, 2026 Wednesday Enroll

PVPV Rawlings Elementary - Fridays: Sept 12, 2025 - May 15, 2026 ($94 Monthly)

PVPV Rawlings Elementary, 610 A1A N, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082, USA

Sep 12, 2025 - May 15, 2026 Friday Enroll

River City Science Academy Intracoastal - Wednesdays: Sept 3, 2025 - May 13, 2026 ($99 Monthly)

River City Science Academy Intracoastal, 2002 San Pablo Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA

Sep 03, 2025 - May 13, 2026 Wednesday Enroll

San Juan Del Rio Catholic School - Tuesdays: Sept 9, 2025 - May 12, 2026 ($99 Monthly)

San Juan del Rio Catholic School, 1714 State Rd 13, Fruit Cove, FL 32259, USA

Sep 09, 2025 - May 12, 2026 Tuesday Enroll

St. Mark's Episcopal Day School - Wednesdays - Beginning in August

St. Mark's Episcopal Day School, 4114 Oxford Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32210, USA

Aug 23, 2024 - May 15, 2025 Wednesday Enrollment on School's Website

St. Paul's Catholic Church School - Thursdays: Sept 4, 2025 - May 14, 2026 ($99 Monthly)

St. Paul's Catholic Church School, 212 5th St N, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250, USA

Sep 04, 2025 - May 14, 2026 Thursday Enroll

Seabreeze Elementary - Thursdays: Sept 4, 2025 - May 14, 2026 ($99 Monthly)

Seabreeze Elementary, 1400 Seabreeze Ave, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250, USA

Sep 04, 2025 - May 14, 2026 Thursday Enroll

Timberlin Creek Elementary - Tuesdays: Sept 9, 2025 - May 12, 2026 ($99 Monthly)

Timberline Creek Elementary, 555 Pine Tree Ln, St. Augustine, FL 32092, USA

Sep 09, 2025 - May 12, 2026 Tuesday Enroll

Treaty Oaks Preparatory Academy - Thursdays: Sept 11, 2025 - May 14, 2026 ($99 Monthly)

Treaty Oaks Preparatory Academy, 1565 Brinkhoff Rd, St. Augustine, FL 32086, USA

Sep 11, 2025 - May 14, 2026 Thursday Enroll

Trout Creek Academy - Tuesdays: Sept 9, 2025 - May 12, 2026 ($99 Monthly)

Trout Creek Academy, 855 Timberwolf Trl, St. Augustine, FL 32092, USA

Sep 09, 2025 - May 12, 2026 Tuesday Enroll

Valley Ridge Academy - Mondays: Sept 8, 2025 - May 11, 2026 ($89 Monthly)

Valley Ridge Academy, 105 Greenleaf Drive, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32081, USA

Sep 08, 2025 - May 11, 2026 Monday Enroll

Wards Creek Elementary - Tuesdays: Sept 9, 2025 - May 12, 2026 ($99 Monthly)

Wards Creek Elementary, 6555 FL-16, St. Augustine, FL 32092, USA

Sep 09, 2025 - May 12, 2026 Tuesday Enroll

Wards Creek Elementary - Thursdays: Sept 4, 2025 - May 14, 2026 ($99 Monthly)

Wards Creek Elementary, 6555 FL-16, St. Augustine, FL 32092, USA

Sep 04, 2025 - May 14, 2026 Thursday Enroll