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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CHESS OFFERINGS FOR 2026 - 2027 SCHOOL YEAR! Check back to see the schools COMING SOON!

Program Location Dates Action

Homeschool Chess- Cimarrone Golf Club - Thursdays: Sept 3, 2026 - May 13, 2027 ($106 Monthly)

2800 Cimarrone Blvd, St Johns, FL 32259, USA

Sep 03, 2026 - May 13, 2027 Enroll

Alimacani Elementary School - Tuesdays: Sept 15, 2026 to May 11, 2027 ($106 Monthly)

Alimacani Elementary School, 2051 San Pablo Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA

Sep 15, 2026 - May 11, 2027 Enroll

Assumption Catholic School - Fridays: Sept 4, 2026 to May 14, 2027 ($98 Monthly)

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

Sep 04, 2026 - May 14, 2027 Enroll

The Bolles School PONTE VEDRA CAMPUS - Beginning August 2026 - May 2027

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

Aug 21, 2026 - May 07, 2027 Enrollment on School's Website

The Bolles School - Tuesdays: SAN JOSE CAMPUS Beginning August 2026 - May 2027

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

Aug 18, 2026 - May 04, 2027 Enrollment on School's Website

The Discovery School - Thursdays: August 2026 - May 2027

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

Aug 20, 2026 - May 13, 2027 Enroll on School Website

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

Cornerstone Classical Academy - Tuesdays: Sept 1, 2026 - May 11, 2027 ($106 Monthly)

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

Sep 01, 2026 - May 11, 2027 Enroll

Durbin Creek Elementary - Mondays: August 17, 2026 - May 10, 2027 ($98 Monthly)

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

Aug 17, 2026 - May 10, 2027 Enroll

Durbin Creek Elementary - Fridays: August 21, 2026 - May 14, 2027 ($98 Monthly)

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

Aug 21, 2026 - May 14, 2027 Enroll

Freedom Crossing Academy - Tuesdays: Sept 1, 2026 - May 11, 2027 ($106 Monthly)

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

Sep 01, 2026 - May 11, 2027 Enroll

Global Leadership Academy - ARTS Campus - Thursdays: Sept 3, 2026 - May 13, 2027 ($106 Monthly)

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

Sep 03, 2026 - May 13, 2027 Enroll

Hickory Creek Elementary - Wednesdays: Sept 2, 2026 - May 12, 2027 ($106 Monthly)

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

Sep 02, 2026 - May 12, 2027 Enroll

Hallowes Cove Academy - Thursdays: Aug 27, 2026 - May 13, 2027 ($106 Monthly)

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

Aug 27, 2026 - May 13, 2027 Enroll

Hickory Creek Elementary - Wednesdays: Sept 2, 2026 - May 12, 2027 ($106 Monthly)

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

Sep 02, 2026 - May 12, 2027 Enroll

J. Allen Axson Montessori School - Tuesdays: Aug 25, 2026 to May 11, 2027 ($106 Monthly)

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

Aug 25, 2026 - May 11, 2027 Enroll

J. Allen Axson Montessori School - Wednesdays: Aug 26, 2026 to May 12, 2027 ($106 Monthly)

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

Aug 26, 2026 - May 12, 2027 Enroll

Jacksonville Beach Elementary - Tuesdays: Sept 1, 2026 to May 11, 2027 ($106 Monthly)

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

Sep 01, 2026 - May 11, 2027 Enroll

Jacksonville Country Day School - Mondays: TKS August 2026- May 2027, 3:05-4:15PM

JCDS, 10063 Baymeadows Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32256, USA

Aug 17, 2026 - May 10, 2027 Enroll on School Website

Jacksonville Country Day School TKS Chess - Wednesdays: August 2026 - May 2027

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

Aug 19, 2026 - May 12, 2027 Enroll on School Website

Jacksonville Country Day School Little Geniuses Preschool Chess - Thursdays: August 2026 - May 2027

JCDS, 10063 Baymeadows Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32256, USA

Aug 20, 2026 - May 13, 2027 Enroll on School Website

Julington Creek Elementary - Fridays: Sept 11, 2026 to May 14, 2027 ($98 Monthly)

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

Sep 11, 2026 - May 14, 2027 Enroll

Lakeside Academy - Mondays: August 31, 2026 - May 10, 2027 ($98 Monthly)

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

Sep 07, 2026 - May 10, 2027 Enroll

Lakeside Academy - Wednesday: Sept 2, 2026 - May 12, 2027 ($106 Monthly)

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

Sep 09, 2026 - May 12, 2027 Enroll

Lakeside Academy - Fridays, Sept 4, 2026 - May 14, 2027 ($98 Monthly)

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

Sep 11, 2026 - May 14, 2027 Enroll

Liberty Pines Academy - Thursdays: Sept 3, 2026 - May 13, 2027 ($106 Monthly)

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

Sep 03, 2026 - May 13, 2027 Enroll

Loretto Elementary - Wednesdays: Sept 9, 2026 - May 12, 2027 ($106 Monthly)

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

Sep 09, 2026 - May 12, 2027 Enroll

Mill Creek Academy - Fridays: Sept 4, 2026 - May 14, 2027 ($98 Monthly)

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

Sep 04, 2026 - May 14, 2027 Enroll

Ocean Palms- Thursdays: September 3, 2026 - May 13, 2027 ($106 Monthly)

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

Sep 03, 2026 - May 13, 2027 Enroll

Palencia Elementary School - Tuesdays: COMING SOON

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

Jan 12, 2027 - May 11, 2027 COMING SOON

Palmer Catholic Academy - Wednesdays: August 19, 2026 - May 12, 2027 ($106 Monthly)

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

Aug 19, 2026 - May 12, 2027 Enroll

Palm Valley Academy - Mondays: August 31, 2026 - May 10, 2027 ($98 Monthly)

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

Aug 31, 2026 - May 10, 2027 Enroll

Palm Valley Academy - Wednesdays: Sept 2, 2026 - May 12, 2027 ($106 Monthly)

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

Sep 02, 2026 - May 12, 2027 Enroll

Patriot Oaks Academy - Tuesdays: Sept 8, 2026 - May 11, 2027 ($106 Monthly)

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

Sep 08, 2026 - May 11, 2027 Enroll

Picolata Crossing Elementary - COMING SOON

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

Jan 14, 2026 - May 13, 2026 COMING SOON

Pine Island Academy - COMING SOON

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

Jan 15, 2026 - May 14, 2026 COMING SOON

Ponte Vedra Christian Co-Op - Mondays: Sept 14, 2026 - April 26, 2027 ($98 Monthly)

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

Sep 14, 2026 - Apr 26, 2027 Enroll

PVPV Rawlings Elementary - Mondays: Sept 14, 2026 - May 10, 2027 ($98 Monthly)

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

Sep 14, 2026 - May 10, 2027 Enroll

PVPV Rawlings Elementary - Wednesdays: Sept 9, 2026 - May 12, 2027 ($106 Monthly)

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

Sep 09, 2026 - May 12, 2027 Enroll

River City Science Academy Intracoastal - Wednesdays: Sept 16, 2026 - May 12, 2027 ($106 Monthly)

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

Sep 16, 2026 - May 12, 2027 Enroll

River City Science Academy Southeast - Wednesday: Aug 19, 2026 - May 12, 2027 ($106 Monthly)

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

Aug 19, 2026 - May 12, 2027 Enroll

Riverside Presbyterian Day School - Tuesdays: Beginning in August 2026 - May 2027

Riverside Presbyterian Day School, 830 Oak St, Jacksonville, FL 32204, USA

Aug 18, 2026 - May 18, 2027 Enroll

Sabal Crest Academy - Thursdays: Sept 3, 2026 - May 13, 2027 ($106 Monthly)

Sabal Crest Academy, 1515 Conservation Trl, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32081, USA

Sep 03, 2026 - May 13, 2027 Enroll

Sabal Crest Academy - Tuesdays: Sept 1, 2026 - May 11, 2027 ($106 Monthly)

Sabal Crest Academy, 1515 Conservation Trl, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32081, USA

Sep 08, 2026 - May 11, 2027 Enroll

San Juan Del Rio Catholic School - Tuesdays: Sept 8, 2026 - May 11, 2027($106 Monthly)

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

Sep 08, 2026 - May 11, 2027 Enroll

Seabreeze Elementary - Thursdays: Sept 3, 2026 to May 13, 2027($106 Monthly)

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

Sep 03, 2026 - May 13, 2027 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 20, 2025 - May 13, 2026 Enrollment on School's Website

St. Paul's Catholic Church School - Thursdays: Sept 3, 2026 - May 13, 2027 ($106 Monthly)

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

Sep 03, 2026 - May 13, 2027 Enroll

Timberlin Creek Elementary - Tuesdays: Sept 1, 2026 - May 11, 2027 ($106 Monthly)

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

Sep 01, 2026 - May 11, 2027 Enroll

Treaty Oaks Preparatory Academy - Thursdays: Sept 10, 2026 to May 13, 2027 ($106 Monthly)

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

Sep 10, 2026 - May 13, 2027 Enroll

Trout Creek Academy - COMING SOON

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

Jan 13, 2026 - May 12, 2026 COMING SOON

Valley Ridge Academy - Mondays: August 31, 2026 - May 10, 2027 ($98 Monthly)

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

Aug 31, 2026 - May 10, 2027 Enroll

Wards Creek Elementary - Thursdays: August 27, 2026 - May 13, 2027 ($106 Monthly)

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

Aug 27, 2026 - May 13, 2027 Enroll