Private lessons, summer camps, and rated tournaments — taught by a 1900 FIDE-rated Tournament Director who's as serious about your game as you are.
USCF rated events for all skill levels — from weekly blitz nights to full Swiss tournaments. Directed by Coach Thomas.
From your first pawn move to your first tournament win — KnightLight has a program for every level.
One-on-one coaching tailored to your level and goals. Coach Thomas comes to you — at home or a nearby location. Openings, endgames, tactics, strategy.
Intensive summer and winter break camps for beginners through advanced players. Full days of chess education, puzzles, and friendly competition.
USCF-rated G/15;d5 tournaments on both the Northshore and Southshore. Officially directed by a certified TD. Get your rating. Test your game.
After-school enrichment and in-school chess programs. Structured curriculum that builds critical thinking, patience, and problem-solving in young players.
Save with a block of 10 lessons at a discounted rate. Perfect for students committed to serious improvement over the course of a season.
Specialized coaching for players entering their first USCF event or pushing to break a rating barrier. Learn what the classroom can't teach you.
I started seriously playing chess in high school with almost no experience and four years later was Louisiana's Denker Tournament of Champions winner, competing at the national level. I started teaching at 16 and have introduced thousands of players to the game ever since. Now at 23 — oldest of 9 kids, USCF Tournament Director, and legal assistant by day — I built KnightLight from scratch because I believe everyone deserves a coach who's actually been through the journey.