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When he was 16 years old, ChessKidsNation founder Balagee Govindan was taught how to play chess from his uncle and began making his own chess boards. His love for the game grew over the years and stayed strong as he moved across the world to become a resident of Hoover, Alabama. In 2005, when his family wasn’t able to make their annual trip to India, he sat down with his 6-year-old son and taught him how to play chess. His son, Vikhram, fell in love with the game the same way his father had, and the father-son duo began traveling to competitions around the USA, winning awards and championships in chess tournaments.
Over time, local friends began to ask Balagee to teach their children chess as well, and what started as a father-son bonding activity became a blossoming chess community program. In 2006, ChessKidsNation was born, with Balagee dedicated to coaching kids and seniors of all skill levels how to play a game of analytical skill, creativity, and strategy.
ChessKidsNation is an affiliate of the United States Chess Federation (USCF). The USCF is the United States’ nation sanctioning organization for chess tournaments and functions as a main chess resource for players. ChessKidsNation founder Balagee Govindan is a USCF Certified Chess Coach, and has held onto his love for chess since his childhood growing up in Chennai, India.
We’re always looking for enthusiastic and devoted chess instructors! ChessKidsNation is hiring for Chess Coaches for multiple areas, from after-school programs to online chess courses. Contact us today with your chess experience in hand to learn more about our instructor careers!
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