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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REGISTRATION FOR 2024-2025 SCHOOLYEAR IS NOW OPEN!

Program Location Dates Action

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 22, 2025 - May 08, 2026 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 Enrollment on School's Website

City-Wide Chess - ST. JOHNS COUNTY: Students from ANY School: Tuesday EVENINGS 5PM - 7PM: Jan 6 - May 12 $109 Monthly

Swiss Cove Christian Church, 1965 State Rd 13, St Johns, FL 32259, USA

Jan 06, 2026 - May 12, 2026 SPRING ENROLLMENT!

City-Wide Chess - BEACHES: Students from ANY School: Thursday EVENINGS 5-7PM - Jan 8 - May 14: $109 Monthly

ATP - Enter the parking lot at the second ATP Sign, 1579 The Greens Way #14, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250, USA

Jan 08, 2026 - May 14, 2026 SPRING ENROLLMENT!

Assumption Catholic School - Fridays: SPRING SESSION Jan 9 to May 15, 2026 ($94 Monthly)

Assumption Catholic School, 2431 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA

Jan 09, 2026 - May 15, 2026 SPRING ENROLLMENT!

Beaches Episcopal Day School - Fridays - Beginning in August 2025

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

Aug 22, 2025 - May 22, 2026 Enrollment on School's Website

The Discovery School - Thursdays: Aug 14, 2025 - Dec 18, 2025 (Total for Fall Session: $520)

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

Aug 14, 2025 - Dec 18, 2025 Enrollment on School's Website

Durbin Creek Elementary - Mondays: SPRING SESSION Jan 12 - May 11, 2026 ($89 Monthly)

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

Jan 12, 2026 - May 11, 2026 SPRING ENROLLMENT!

Freedom Crossing Academy - Tuesdays: SPRING SESSION Jan 13 - May 12, 2026 ($99 Monthly)

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

Jan 13, 2026 - May 12, 2026 SPRING ENROLLMENT!

Hickory Creek Elementary - Wednesdays: SPRING SESSION Begins Jan. 7th - May 13, 2026 ($99 Monthly)

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

Jan 07, 2026 - May 13, 2026 SPRING ENROLLMENT!

Durbin Creek Elementary - Fridays: SPRING SESSION Jan 16 to May 15, 2026 ($94 Monthly)

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

Jan 16, 2026 - May 15, 2026 SPRING ENROLLMENT!

Global Leadership Academy - ARTS Campus - Thursdays: SPRING SESSION Jan 8 - May 14, 2026 ($99 Monthly)

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

Jan 08, 2026 - May 14, 2026 SPRING ENROLLMENT!

Hallowes Cove Academy - Thursdays: SPRING SESSION Jan 15 - May 14, 2026 ($99 Monthly)

Hallowes Cove Academy, 2505 Rivertown Main St, St Johns, FL 32259, USA

Jan 15, 2026 - May 14, 2026 SPRING ENROLLMENT!

J. Allen Axson Montessori School - Wednesday SPRING SESSION Jan 7 to May 13, 2026 ($99 Monthly)

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

Jan 07, 2026 - May 13, 2026 SPRING ENROLLMENT!

Jacksonville Beach Elementary - Tuesdays: SPRING SESSION Jan 13, 2025 - May 12, 2026 ($99 Monthly)

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

Jan 13, 2026 - May 12, 2026 SPRING ENROLLMENT!

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 SPRING ENROLLMENT!

Liberty Pines Academy - Thursdays: SPRING SESSION Jan 8 - May 14, 2026 ($99 Monthly)

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

Jan 08, 2026 - May 14, 2026 SPRING ENROLLMENT!

Loretto Elementary - Mondays: SPRING SESSION Jan 12 - May 11, 2026 ($89 Monthly)

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

Jan 12, 2026 - May 11, 2026 SPRING ENROLLMENT!

Mill Creek Academy - Fridays: SPRING SESSION Jan 9 to May 15, 2026 ($94 Monthly)

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

Jan 09, 2026 - May 15, 2026 SPRING ENROLLMENT!

Lakeside Academy - Mondays: SPRING SESSION Begins Jan 5. - May 11, 2026 ($89 Monthly)

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

Jan 05, 2026 - May 11, 2026 SPRING ENROLLMENT!

Lakeside Academy - Wednesday: SPRING SESSION Begins Jan. 7th - May 13, 2026 ($99 Monthly)

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

Jan 07, 2026 - May 13, 2026 SPRING ENROLLMENT!

Lakeside Academy - Fridays, SPRING SESSION Begins Jan 9th - May 15, 2026 ($94 Monthly)

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

Jan 09, 2026 - May 15, 2026 SPRING ENROLLMENT!

Ocean Palms Elementary - Thursdays: SPRING SESSION Jan 8 - May 14, 2026 ($99 Monthly)

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

Jan 08, 2026 - May 14, 2026 SPRING ENROLLMENT!

Osceola Elementary - Mondays: SPRING SESSION Jan 12 - May 11, 2026 ($89 Monthly)

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

Jan 12, 2026 - May 11, 2026 SPRING ENROLLMENT!

Palencia Elementary School - Tuesdays: SPRING Session: Jan 13 - May 12, 2026 $99 Monthly

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

Jan 13, 2026 - May 12, 2026 SPRING ENROLLMENT!

Palencia Elementary School - Fridays: SPRING SESSION Jan 16 to May 15, 2026 ($94 Monthly)

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

Jan 16, 2026 - May 15, 2026 SPRING ENROLLMENT!

Palmer Catholic Academy - Wednesdays:SPRING SESSION Begins Jan. 7th - May 13, 2026 ($99 Monthly)

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

Jan 07, 2026 - May 13, 2026 SPRING ENROLLMENT!

Palm Valley Academy - Wednesdays: SPRING SESSION Begins Jan. 7th - May 13, 2026 ($99 Monthly)

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

Jan 14, 2026 - May 13, 2026 SPRING ENROLLMENT!

Patriot Oaks Academy - Tuesdays: SPRING SESSION Jan 13 - May 12, 2026 ($99 Monthly)

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

Jan 13, 2026 - May 12, 2026 SPRING ENROLLMENT!

Picolata Crossing Elementary - MONDAYS: Spring Session Jan 12 -May 11, 2026 - $89 Monthly

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

Jan 14, 2026 - May 13, 2026 Enrollment on School's Website

Pine Island Academy - Tues: SPRING SESSION Jan 13 - May 14, 2026 ($99 Monthly)

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

Jan 13, 2026 - May 14, 2026 SPRING ENROLLMENT!

Pine Island Academy - Wednesdays: SPRING SESSION Jan 14 - May 13, 2026 ($99 Monthly)

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

Jan 14, 2026 - May 13, 2026 SPRING ENROLLMENT!

Pine Island Academy - Thursdays: SPRING SESSION Jan 15 - May 14, 2026 ($99 Monthly)

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

Jan 15, 2026 - May 14, 2026 SPRING ENROLLMENT!

Ponte Vedra Christian Co-Op - Mondays: SPRING SESSION Jan 12 -- April 27, 2026 ($89 Monthly)

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

Jan 12, 2026 - Apr 27, 2026 SPRING ENROLLMENT!

PVPV Rawlings Elementary - Mondays: SPRING SESSION Jan 12 - May 11, 2026 ($89 Monthly)

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

Jan 12, 2026 - May 11, 2026 SPRING ENROLLMENT!

PVPV Rawlings Elementary - Wednesdays: SPRING SESSION Begins Jan. 14th - May 13, 2026 ($99 Monthly)

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

Jan 14, 2026 - May 13, 2026 SPRING ENROLLMENT!

PVPV Rawlings Elementary - Fridays: SPRING SESSION Jan 12 - May 15, 2026 ($94 Monthly)

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

Jan 09, 2026 - May 15, 2026 SPRING ENROLLMENT!

River City Science Academy Intracoastal - Wednesdays: SPRING SESSION Jan 14 to April 29 ($99 Monthly)

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

Jan 14, 2026 - May 01, 2026 SPRING ENROLLMENT!

River City Science Academy Southeast - Wednesday: SPRING SESSION Jan 14 - May 13, 2026 ($99 Monthly)

RCSA-Southeast, 12397 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32256, USA

Jan 14, 2026 - May 13, 2026 SPRING ENROLLMENT!

San Juan Del Rio Catholic School - Tuesdays: SPRING SESSION Jan 6- May 12, 2026 ($99 Monthly)

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

Jan 06, 2026 - May 12, 2026 SPRING ENROLLMENT!

Seabreeze Elementary - Thursdays: SPRING SESSION Begins Jan. 8 - May 14, 2026 ($99 Monthly)

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

Jan 08, 2026 - May 14, 2026 SPRING ENROLLMENT!

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

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

Aug 20, 2025 - May 13, 2026 Enrollment on School's Website

St. Paul's Catholic Church School - Thursdays: SPRING SESSION Jan 8 - May 14, 2026 ($99 Monthly)

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

Jan 08, 2026 - May 14, 2026 SPRING ENROLLMENT!

Timberlin Creek Elementary - Tuesdays: SPRING SESSION Jan 13 - May 12, 2026 ($99 Monthly)

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

Jan 13, 2026 - May 12, 2026 SPRING ENROLLMENT!

Treaty Oaks Preparatory Academy - Thursdays: SPRING SESSION Begins Jan. 8th - May 14, 2026 ($99 Monthly)

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

Jan 08, 2026 - May 14, 2026 SPRING ENROLLMENT!

Trout Creek Academy - Tuesdays: SPRING SESSION Jan 13 - May 12, 2026 ($99 Monthly)

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

Jan 13, 2026 - May 12, 2026 SPRING ENROLLMENT!

Valley Ridge Academy - Mondays: SPRING SESSION Jan 12 - May 11, 2026 ($89 Monthly)

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

Jan 12, 2026 - May 11, 2026 SPRING ENROLLMENT!

Wards Creek Elementary - Thursdays: SPRING SESSION Jan 8 - May 14, 2026 ($99 Monthly)

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

Jan 08, 2026 - May 14, 2026 SPRING ENROLLMENT!