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Mighty Pawns
650-438-2711
♟ From First Moves to Tournament Play - Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced Chess Classes
Who We Teach
Chess Classes for Kids in Danville ♟️
Led by
FIDE Master Natalya Tsodikova and
International Master Rostislav Tsodikov
Ages 5–12+ • Beginner Friendly
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Small groups & personal attention
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Fun, structured lessons
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Builds focus, confidence & thinking skills
Small groups — spots fill quickly
Group lessons - $40 per class
🏆 Team USA Captain — 2026 World Championship Winner
2026 Summer Camp in action
Who We Teach
BEGINNER KIDS
AGES 5+
SMALL GROUPS
PERSONAL ATTENTION
FUN HOMEWORK
INTERMEDIATE KIDS
AGES 6 -17
SMALL GROUPS
FOCUSED GUIDENCE
HOMEWORK ASSIGNEMENTS
ADVANCED KIDS
COMPETITIVE PLAYERS
ADVANCED TRAINING
GAME ANALYSIS
TOURNAMENT PREPARATION
Adult Programs
Meet The Coaches
Natalya Tsodikova
FIDE Master
2024 & 2025 US Senior Women's Champion
2025 CalState Women's Champion
2026 Team Championship Winner
Represented Team USA internationally
Rostislav Tsodikov
International Master
U.S. Blitz Champion
Coached 2 grandmasters
Broad coaching experience
Proud to offer Senior Chess Programs through the Town of Danville.
Serving families in Danville, San Ramon, Alamo, Walnut Creek, and nearby areas.
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