Livermore CHESS School

A short story about us

Our objective and motto is to spark chess interest in kids, and help them progress in Chess. Then, sky is the limit.

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About Coaches

Nakul Bhaskar: Nakul is a Livermore resident since 3+ years, chess enthusiast and chess fan. In his past life, Nakul got formal coaching from his coach Prasanna Borse who won the World Open (U2200 Category). Nakul was a member at the Pasadena Chess Club in Los Angeles and played in chess tournaments for several years. Nakul also attended a camp with his Chess hero, 5-time World Chess Champion, Vishwanathan Anand while at Los Angeles in the year 2013. Nakul actively follows Super GM chess tournaments. Nakul is rated intermediate-level in tournament Classical Chess format, 1600+ USCF.

Tushar Sharma: Tushar is a Livermore resident since 15+ years, chess enthusiast and fan. Tushar actively plays online and is also intermediate level. Tushar has 2-kids and both are passionate about Chess. During the weekends, Tushar is usually busy accompanying his eldest son to chess tournaments. Tushar idolizes the legendary Russian Chess 8th World Chess Champion Mikhail Tal and studies his chess games.

Chess Training Programs

We offer in-person chess training for kids, focusing on beginner to intermediate skill levels.

Beginner Chess Classes

Our beginner classes introduce kids to the fundamentals of chess in a fun, engaging environment.

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A young girl in a blue dress is sitting opposite an adult at a small chessboard, seemingly engaged in a game of chess. The focus is on the girl’s hands, which are expressive, as she gestures toward the chess pieces. The background is blurry, with a laptop visible in the distance.
Intermediate Chess Classes

Intermediate classes enhance skills, strategies, and tactics for kids ready to take their game further.

Join our chess community and develop critical thinking skills while making new friends through chess.

Chess Community Events
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Two individuals are deeply focused on a game of chess. They sit across from each other at a simple white table, positioned against a minimalistic background. The setting appears to be a bright, minimally furnished room with white walls and wooden flooring, creating a calm and contemplative atmosphere.
Large chess pieces are arranged on a wooden platform behind vertical metal bars. The setting appears to be outdoors against a corrugated metal wall with two small windows visible.
Large chess pieces are arranged on a wooden platform behind vertical metal bars. The setting appears to be outdoors against a corrugated metal wall with two small windows visible.

Chess Programs

Offering in-person chess training for kids.

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A wooden chessboard with chess pieces set up sits on a small table in front of a large, white, paneled door. The door has square glass panels framed by metal bars, through which greenery can be seen. Warm light filters through, casting shadows and highlighting the chess pieces.
Beginner Classes

Learn chess fundamentals and strategies for young players.

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A wooden chessboard with a full set of black pieces set up in the foreground. The pieces are intricately carved, featuring details on the knights, bishops, queens, kings, and pawns. The chessboard has alternating light and dark squares, creating a classic checkered pattern. The focus is on the black side, with blurred brown and beige pieces visible in the background, suggesting an ongoing or upcoming game.
Intermediate Classes

Enhance skills and tactics for developing chess enthusiasts.

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A person is seated at a chessboard, deeply concentrating on the game. Both hands are placed on the sides of their head, suggesting intense focus or contemplation. In the background, other people are present, with one person wearing a face mask. The setting appears casual, likely a café or a community gathering space.
A wooden chessboard set up for a game with light-colored pieces on the left and dark-colored pieces on the right. The board has a checkered pattern, and the pieces are arranged in their starting positions, including pawns, rooks, knights, bishops, a queen, and a king for each color.
A wooden chessboard set up for a game with light-colored pieces on the left and dark-colored pieces on the right. The board has a checkered pattern, and the pieces are arranged in their starting positions, including pawns, rooks, knights, bishops, a queen, and a king for each color.
Tournaments

Compete and showcase skills in monthly chess competitions.

Workshops

Engage in interactive sessions to improve chess understanding.

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The Livermore Chess School has transformed my child's understanding and love for chess. Highly recommend!

Sarah M.

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A close-up view of a chessboard with wooden chess pieces arranged in starting positions, featuring pawns, knights, bishops, rooks, a queen, and a king in focus. The foreground pieces are made of light wood while the background pieces are darker, out of focus.

Incredible coaching! My son has improved significantly and enjoys every lesson at Livermore Chess School.

John D.

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Several light brown wooden chess pieces are positioned on a chessboard, with a rook in the foreground and other pieces like a knight and pawns nearby. The surface of the board is marked with alphanumeric coordinates. Soft lighting creates a warm atmosphere, with fairy lights shimmering in the background.
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In-person chess training for kids in Livermore and surrounding areas.

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