# Smart Moves Chess (www.smartmoveschess.com)
> Movement-based early childhood and elementary chess education. Proven in classrooms since 2013.

## Overview
Smart Moves Chess is an early-childhood chess education brand founded by Bryan Shepherd in 2013. The curriculum teaches preschool (ages 3-5) and elementary (ages 6-10) children chess concepts through physical movement, storytelling, and short interactive games that any classroom educator can teach without prior chess expertise.

## Core Offerings
- School Curriculum License: Annual licensing for preschools and elementary classrooms with lesson plans, monthly parent newsletter journeys, and marketing kits.
- Instructor Directory: A nationwide index connecting families and schools with verified local chess coaches and school clubs.
- Educational Guides: 13 comprehensive guides on teaching chess to preschoolers, tournament organization, chess clocks, and AI chess learning tools.

## Key Links
- Homepage: https://www.smartmoveschess.com/
- School Curriculum: https://www.smartmoveschess.com/curriculum/
- Teaching Guides: https://www.smartmoveschess.com/blog/
- Contact: https://www.smartmoveschess.com/contact-us/