Your Child's First Chess Class Is On Us
Book a free trial class at our Santa Clarita studio. Your child plays in a real small-group class with Coach Tim's team. No experience needed.
What your child gets at the free class
- A real one-hour group class with kids at their level
- Coaching from a team that has taught in 30+ schools
- Real games, not just a lecture
- An honest read on where they're at and what's next
"My passion is to share my love of the game with those who want to learn, and to use it to help build young minds."Coach Tim Abadilla, founder
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Three moves from "should we try chess?" to knowing for sure
Fill in the form
Tell us your child's age and whether they've played before. That's all we need to place them in the right group.
Come to a real class
Your child joins a small group at their level, learns something new and plays real games with kids their age.
Decide with no pressure
If your child had fun and wants to keep going, we'll walk you through the class options. If not, no hard feelings.
This is what a class night looks like
Real kids, real boards, real coaches. No stock photos.
More than a game. A place your kid actually wants to be.
Chess teaches kids to slow down, think a few steps ahead and keep going after a loss. Our job is to make that fun.
Small groups, sorted by level
Beginner, intermediate and advanced classes, plus a Master Class for serious players. Nobody gets lost and nobody gets bored.
Real tournaments every month
Our Quad tournament on the last Saturday of each month gives kids a friendly, low-stakes way to compete.
Missed a class? Make it up
Life happens. Students can make up a missed class on another scheduled day.
A real chess community
Free monthly meetups at Faith Community Church, open to families and players of every level.
Hi, I'm Tim. My dad didn't think I'd be any good at chess.
He taught me when I was six, and honestly, he was right at first. I lost a lot. But I kept showing up to local meetups, watched the older players, and slowly started winning. At 14 I took first place in my section at the Pacific Coast Open.
Since 2017 I've taught chess in more than 30 schools. I started Masterpiece because I wanted kids in Santa Clarita to have what I didn't: a real club, good coaching, and a place where losing is just part of learning.
Coach Mason Brown
Afterschool Program CoordinatorLearned chess at five and has almost a decade of teaching in schools, including lead coaching across 12 afterschool programs.
Coach Collin Vassallo
CoachPlaying since age four, competed at state and national championships and once ranked 30th in the country for his division.
A class almost every afternoon
We'll match your child to the right level when we confirm the trial.
Good questions, straight answers
Is the trial class really free?
Yes. No card, no catch. We'd rather your child tries a class and loves it than have you sign up for something you're unsure about.
My child has never played. Is that okay?
Completely. Plenty of our students started not knowing how the pieces move. We put them in a group at their level so they feel comfortable from day one.
What age is this for?
We teach kids and teens. Tell us your child's age on the form and we'll recommend the right class.
What should my child bring?
Just themselves. We have boards, pieces and clocks at the studio.
How long is a class?
Most classes run one hour. The Friday Master Class for advanced players runs 90 minutes.
What happens after the trial?
If your child wants to keep going, we'll go over the options together. Monthly memberships start at $80 for one class a week. There's no pressure to decide on the spot.
Every great player started with one game
Let your child find out if chess is their thing. The first class is free.
Book the free trial classQuestions first? Call or text (818) 359-8428.