Tampa Chess Clubs, Rated Tournaments, Chess Lessons
Thursday Knight's ... Since 2018
New Location: 14913 Hutchison Rd, Tampa, Fl 33625
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Small Group Chess Class
Opened to the Public

Beginner - Intermediate Class
12-18 students

Fall Semester ... Sept 19th - Nov 21st
In-Person Classes
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NEW:
Each Class is 2 Hours
​4 Coaches Teaching!!!​

Spots Open

​Chess Tournament 

Tampa Bay Rated Fall Classic Tournament Series...

September 28th
​Tampa Florida
10:00 - 5:00pm

Fall Tournaments ... October 26th ... November 23rd

​​-Established 2011   -With a Passion for Kids   -Where Christ is Lord

Alton Academy 4 Chess
                   A Family Business​​
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We Bring Chess to the Tampa Bay Area of Florida and Online Chess to the World!!!  
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Coach Arthur, Coach James, Coach Joshua and Coach Krista Alton

​Now Teaching
​Over 300 Students
​Every Week !!!​

Full Time Lead Coaches:
​Jeff Hitchlock and JT Martin

Alton Academy 4 Chess
Trains Teens to Become Leaders!
​Junior Chess Coach Program
Pictured here is Ethan, Jailyn, Nick, Tymur,
Marquez, and Emett 

Chess  Helps  Every  Student  Succeed  !!!

“Chess helps you concentrate and improve logic.”
— Garry Kasparov, Grandmaster
"Chess is a Discipline of the Mind"
Coach James, age 9, is playing a higher rated player in the money section of a tournament in 2013
Nothing Improves Chess Skills Faster Than Private Lessons!!!

CHESS​
is not a game of luck
​it is a game of skill ...
​
You Control Your Destiny !!!​

This video was filmed at the 2019 K-6 Nationals Tournament in Nashville Tennessee. Coaches Arthur & Krista worked this event.

Chess Brings People Together ...  Chess is one of the oldest games in the world dating back over 1500 years. The game of chess has evolved as it spread around the globe to the game we play today. As a result, this journey has brought people together from different cultures, ages, and backgrounds over a common bond and passion for the game ... Chess brings all ages together!

​"You only get good at Chess if you LOVE the game" - Bobby Fisher

School Club Registrations:

​Professional, Organized, Competitive, Team Building, and Fun!

We want to welcome our newest school:
 **Adum Elementary School !!!

Currently we teach .... 11 School Chess Programs!

2024 Summer Camp Schedule
​Professional, Affordable, Organized, Competitive, and Fun !!!

NEW This Year ... More Space, More Coaches, More Chess, More Locations, and More Fun!
Camp Registration ............OPEN!
Camps sell out each year ... Register Soon!

Camp #1 … June 10 - June 14 ....... SOLD OUT
Camp #2 ... June 17 - June 21 ....... SOLD OUT
Camp #3 ... July 22 - July 26 .......... SOLD OUT

Providing Great Summer Camps for ​8 Years !!!

TESTIMONY:  Thank you Krista & Arthur!  I wanted to tell you my son has been to 3 Chess camps this summer (broke our budget...) and said the Altons' camp was THE BEST!!! 💟 And I only agree - thank you so much for your family-like atmosphere on top of all the Chess instruction and fun!
Marina Benova ......... July 2019

New: 6 HALF DAY Camps in St Pete!!!
Chess Teaching, Chess Games, Pizza, Outside Activities, and CASH Prizes 

BIG
Summer
Chess Event !!!

​with Pizza and 
Bughouse Tournament
(optional)


Saturday, June 8th ... 12:00 - 4:00​

US Chess  K-6th Grade Nationals !!!
Columbus, Ohio ........ ​April 25th - 28th

Coaches Arthur and Krista​ worked this event!

7 Years ... Working for Nationals as Operational Directors for the Girls Club Room!!!

Testimonials and Acknowledgements 

We are thankful for the opportunity to teach and encourage students through Chess!
​Chess News:

​2022 - Present ...... US Chess
Coach Krista was nominated to serve as a Director to the
​US Chess Women's Division.

2019 - 2022 ....... Florida Chess Association
Florida Chess Association is the governing board for all Chess in the state of Florida.  This board is 13-member group from representatives from all regions of Florida.  
​Krista Alton Served as a Director on the FCA Board for 3 1/2 years

Pinellas County Schools 
Invited Alton Academy 4 Chess to Host/Direct 
'Experience Pinellas County Schools' - Chess Tournament
Free Event!    ​March 2nd, 2024

Giving Back to the Community!
We want to see more Chess for Students!

                          *NEW*  ..... ZOOM Classes                                                                                 Beginner - Intermediate Classes
                                        Intermediate - Advance Classes 
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Alton Academy 4 Chess ... Presents

2023 Top Academy Students of the Year!

Congratulations to Zack, Noah, Jacob, Chloe, Jack, Owen, Ryan, and Jacob!

Girls Chess News:

Alton Academy 4 Chess specializes in bringing the great game of Chess to young students.

From US Chess ... Dec. 2021
​These 3 girls are our students,
they are currently ranked in the top
40 best performing 7 year girls in the NATION!!!​

Great Job Kate, Trisha, and Chloe!!!
Helping your student to succeed through the many benefits of Chess.

Chess Helps Every Student Succeed !!
online chess