OUR BACKGROUND
Founded in 2018, Livingston Scholastic Chess is dedicated to enriching the intellectual and personal development of young learners across New Jersey through the timeless game of chess. Our mission goes far beyond teaching students how to move the pieces on a board. Our primary goal is to help develop children into excellent thinkers—young minds that are confident, thoughtful, and capable of making intelligent decisions from an early age.
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We strive to nurture strong character, discipline, and the right attitude toward learning and personal growth. Through our programs, we aim to positively influence the standard of education by offering high-quality chess instruction that complements academic development and strengthens essential life skills. Ultimately, our vision is to help produce young adults who can compete favorably with the very best in the world, both in chess and in life.
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Our lessons are delivered through structured, engaging, and enjoyable teaching methods that make learning both meaningful and exciting for students of all levels. We firmly believe that chess helps children develop a powerful system of thinking—analytical, logical, rational, and strategic reasoning that can be applied far beyond the chessboard. These skills transfer naturally to mathematics, problem-solving, decision-making, and everyday life.
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Since our founding, we have remained committed to serving the students of New Jersey with passion and dedication, and we look forward to continuing to grow, inspire, and do even more for the schools and communities we serve.
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List of current and past clients include -
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DO-RE-MI SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND THE ARTS, Livingston NJ
HARTSHORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Short Hills, NJ
ASSUMPTION SCHOOL, Morristown, NJ ​
JEWISH EDUCATIONAL CENTER, Elizabeth, NJ​
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MOUNT PLEASANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Livingston NJ
INTERNATIONAL CHESS ACADEMY, Glen Rock / Teaneck
- East Newark School, Harrison, NJ
- Red Oaks School, Morristown, NJ
STARTRIGHT CHESS
- Marymount School for Girls, Manhattan NY
- Academy of Our Lady, Glen Rock NJ
-St. Joseph School, Oradell NJ
- Academy of Our Lady of Grace, Fairview NJ
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DIPLOMAT CHESS
- Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Boonton, NJ
- Chatham Day School, Chatham NJ
- Pingry School, Short Hills NJ
- Washington Avenue School, Chatham NJ
-Kent Place School, Summit NJ
- Central Elementary School, Warren NJ
- Far Brook School, Short Hills NJ
- Lafayette School, Chatham NJ
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ALPHAMIND ACADEMY
- Hoboken Catholic School, Hoboken, NJ
- Beloved Charter School, Jersey City, NJ
- Cordero School, Jersey City, NJ
- PrimaryPrep, Jersey City, NJ
- PS 3, Jersey City, NJ
NEW YORK SCHOLASTIC CHESS CLUB
- PS 452, NY NY
- PS 334, NY NY​
JERSEY CITY FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY, Jersey City NJ