{"id":15,"date":"2026-08-12T20:55:27","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T20:55:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stage.ulamaify.com\/?page_id=15"},"modified":"2026-08-12T20:55:27","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T20:55:27","slug":"chess-test","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stage.ulamaify.com\/index.php\/chess-test\/","title":{"rendered":"chess test"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ulamaify-chess-page\" id=\"top\">\n    <div class=\"announcement\"><span>Live online chess<\/span><i><\/i><span>Four children maximum<\/span><i><\/i><span>Thoughtful coaching<\/span><\/div>\n\n    <header class=\"site-header\">\n      <a class=\"brand\" href=\"#top\" aria-label=\"Ulamaify Chess home\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"horse-knight-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.ulamaify.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/ulamaify-chess-landing\/assets\/images\/u-horseknight.png\" alt=\"Ulamaify horse-knight mascot\"><span><strong>ULAMAIFY<\/strong><small>CHESS<\/small><\/span><\/a>\n      <nav aria-label=\"Main navigation\">\n        <a href=\"#why\">Why chess<\/a><a href=\"#method\">Our method<\/a><a href=\"#class\">The class<\/a><a href=\"#research\">Research<\/a><a href=\"#questions\">Questions<\/a>\n      <\/nav>\n      <a class=\"header-cta\" href=\"#chess-form\">Enrollment Form <span>\u2197<\/span><\/a>\n      <button class=\"menu-button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-label=\"Open menu\">\u2630<\/button>\n    <\/header>\n\n    <section class=\"hero\" aria-labelledby=\"hero-title\">\n      <div class=\"hero-intro\">\n        <div class=\"hero-heading\"><p class=\"kicker\">LIVE ONLINE CHESS \u00b7 PERSONAL GUIDANCE<\/p><h1 id=\"hero-title\">Before every move, a child learns to <em>pause, think,<\/em> and choose.<\/h1><\/div>\n        <div class=\"hero-copy\">\n          <p class=\"hero-lede\">Small-group coaching designed to strengthen focus, patience, planning, resilience, and confidence\u2014one thoughtful move at a time.<\/p>\n          <div class=\"hero-actions\"><a class=\"button primary\" href=\"#why\">01 \/ Why Chess <span>\u2193<\/span><\/a><a class=\"text-link\" href=\"#chess-plans\">View Chess Plans <span>\u2193<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n          <div class=\"hero-proof\"><span><b>4<\/b><small>students maximum<\/small><\/span><span><b>Live<\/b><small>attentive coach<\/small><\/span><span><b>Real<\/b><small>guided practice<\/small><\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"hero-stage\"><div class=\"hero-visual\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.ulamaify.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/ulamaify-chess-landing\/assets\/images\/hero-playful-path.png\" alt=\"Four children learning chess together in a live online group\"><\/div><div class=\"hero-ribbon\"><span>\u2726<\/span><p>Turn screen time<br><strong>into thinking time.<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section class=\"emotional\" id=\"why\">\n      <div class=\"section-number\">01 \/ WHY CHESS<\/div>\n      <h2>Chess is more than a game.<br><em>It is practice for life.<\/em><\/h2>\n      <div class=\"emotional-side\">\n        <div class=\"emotional-copy\"><p>Children are growing up around instant answers, quick reactions, and constant distraction. Chess offers something increasingly rare: a reason to slow down.<\/p><p>Every game becomes a safe place to examine choices, recover from a mistake, test a new idea, and try again.<\/p><\/div>\n        <aside class=\"why-reflection\" aria-label=\"A thinking habit children practice through chess\"><small>THE HABIT BEHIND THE MOVE<\/small><b>\u201cWhat else could happen?\u201d<\/b><span>Curiosity before action.<\/span><\/aside>\n        <div class=\"section-next-wrap\"><a class=\"section-next\" href=\"#habits\"><small>GO TO SECTION 02<\/small><span>What Children Are Really Learning<\/span><b>\u2193<\/b><\/a><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section class=\"habits section-pad\" id=\"habits\" aria-labelledby=\"habits-title\">\n      <header class=\"section-heading\"><div><p class=\"section-number\">02 \/ WHAT CHILDREN ARE REALLY LEARNING<\/p><h2 id=\"habits-title\">Five habits that grow with every thoughtful move.<\/h2><\/div><p>The board gives immediate, understandable feedback. With a thoughtful coach, even a mistake becomes useful.<\/p><\/header>\n      <div class=\"habit-layout\">\n        <div class=\"habit-tabs\" role=\"tablist\" aria-label=\"Chess learning habits\">\n          <button class=\"active\" type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"true\"><span>01<\/span><i>\u25ce<\/i><b>Focus<\/b><small>Stay with the problem<\/small><\/button>\n          <button type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\"><span>02<\/span><i>\u2197<\/i><b>Planning<\/b><small>Think beyond now<\/small><\/button>\n          <button type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\"><span>03<\/span><i>\u21bb<\/i><b>Resilience<\/b><small>Try another way<\/small><\/button>\n          <button type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\"><span>04<\/span><i>\u25d0<\/i><b>Self-control<\/b><small>Pause before acting<\/small><\/button>\n          <button type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\"><span>05<\/span><i>\u2726<\/i><b>Confidence<\/b><small>Trust an idea<\/small><\/button>\n        <\/div>\n        <article class=\"habit-detail\" aria-live=\"polite\"><div class=\"habit-detail-icon\">\u25ce<\/div><small class=\"habit-detail-label\">HABIT 01<\/small><h3 class=\"habit-detail-title\">Focus<\/h3><p class=\"habit-detail-body\">Learning to stay with a problem long enough to understand it\u2014not rush toward the first answer.<\/p><span>One move at a time \u2192<\/span><\/article>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"section-next-wrap\"><a class=\"section-next section-next-light\" href=\"#method\"><small>GO TO SECTION 03<\/small><span>The Thinking Routine<\/span><b>\u2193<\/b><\/a><\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section class=\"thinking-lab\" id=\"method\">\n      <div class=\"lab-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.ulamaify.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/ulamaify-chess-landing\/assets\/images\/hero-future-thinkers.png\" alt=\"A boy exploring strategic possibilities on a chessboard\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"lab-content\">\n        <p class=\"section-number\">03 \/ THE THINKING ROUTINE<\/p><h2>Every move exercises<br>a way of <em>thinking.<\/em><\/h2><p class=\"lab-intro\">The goal is not to move quickly. It is to build a calm mental routine children can use again and again.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"step-display\"><b class=\"step-number\">01<\/b><div><small>RIGHT NOW<\/small><h3 class=\"step-title\">Pause<\/h3><p class=\"step-body\">Create a moment between impulse and action.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"step-controls\" role=\"tablist\" aria-label=\"Six-step thinking routine\">\n          <button class=\"active\" type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-label=\"1. Pause\" aria-selected=\"true\"><span>1<\/span><small>Pause<\/small><\/button>\n          <button type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-label=\"2. Observe\" aria-selected=\"false\"><span>2<\/span><small>Observe<\/small><\/button>\n          <button type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-label=\"3. Consider\" aria-selected=\"false\"><span>3<\/span><small>Consider<\/small><\/button>\n          <button type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-label=\"4. Plan\" aria-selected=\"false\"><span>4<\/span><small>Plan<\/small><\/button>\n          <button type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-label=\"5. Move\" aria-selected=\"false\"><span>5<\/span><small>Move<\/small><\/button>\n          <button type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-label=\"6. Reflect\" aria-selected=\"false\"><span>6<\/span><small>Reflect<\/small><\/button>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"section-next-wrap\"><a class=\"section-next section-next-light\" href=\"#class\"><small>GO TO SECTION 04<\/small><span>The Small-Group Advantage<\/span><b>\u2193<\/b><\/a><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section class=\"small-group section-pad\" id=\"class\">\n      <div class=\"small-group-art-wrap\"><div class=\"small-group-art\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.ulamaify.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/ulamaify-chess-landing\/assets\/images\/coach-and-four-kids.png\" alt=\"A chess coach guiding four children in a lively small-group lesson\"><\/div><div class=\"giant-four\"><small>NEVER MORE THAN<\/small><b>4<\/b><span>students<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"small-group-copy\"><p class=\"section-number\">04 \/ THE SMALL-GROUP ADVANTAGE<\/p><h2>Small enough to notice every move\u2014and <em>every child.<\/em><\/h2><p>In a class of no more than four students, the coach can notice where a child hesitates, which patterns they see, how they respond to mistakes, and which question helps them move forward.<\/p><ul><li><span>\u2713<\/span> Not a crowded online lecture<\/li><li><span>\u2713<\/span> Not playing alone against an app<\/li><li><span>\u2713<\/span> Not memorizing without understanding<\/li><li><span>\u2713<\/span> Live guidance, conversation, and practice<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"section-next-wrap\"><a class=\"section-next\" href=\"#class-experience\"><small>GO TO SECTION 05<\/small><span>What a Class Feels Like<\/span><b>\u2193<\/b><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section class=\"class-experience section-pad\" id=\"class-experience\">\n      <header class=\"section-heading\"><div><p class=\"section-number\">05 \/ WHAT A CLASS FEELS LIKE<\/p><h2>Curiosity, conversation, and practice.<\/h2><\/div><p>Children do not only watch. They solve, choose, explain, play, and reflect.<\/p><\/header>\n      <figure class=\"class-character-showcase\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.ulamaify.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/ulamaify-chess-landing\/assets\/images\/uchess.png\" alt=\"Uchess demonstrating the thinker, strategist, and champion learning journey\"><\/figure>\n      <div class=\"class-cards\">\n        <article><small>01<\/small><i>\u25cc<\/i><h3>Warm welcome<\/h3><p>A quick puzzle wakes up curious minds.<\/p><\/article>\n        <article><small>02<\/small><i>\u2726<\/i><h3>One clear idea<\/h3><p>A useful strategy explained in child-friendly language.<\/p><\/article>\n        <article><small>03<\/small><i>\u2197<\/i><h3>Solve together<\/h3><p>Children notice, suggest, and explain their thinking.<\/p><\/article>\n        <article><small>04<\/small><i>\u265f<\/i><h3>Friendly practice<\/h3><p>Live games and challenges with the coach nearby.<\/p><\/article>\n        <article><small>05<\/small><i>\u21bb<\/i><h3>Reflect &amp; grow<\/h3><p>One important moment becomes the next learning step.<\/p><\/article>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"section-next-wrap\"><a class=\"section-next section-next-light\" href=\"#beyond\"><small>GO TO SECTION 06<\/small><span>Beyond the Board<\/span><b>\u2193<\/b><\/a><\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section class=\"beyond-board\" id=\"beyond\">\n      <div class=\"beyond-title\"><p class=\"section-number\">06 \/ BEYOND THE BOARD<\/p><h2>A chess habit can become a <em>life habit.<\/em><\/h2><p>We are not only helping children learn where pieces move. We are helping them practice how thoughtful decisions are made.<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"translation-list\"><header><span>DURING CHESS<\/span><span>BEYOND THE CHESSBOARD<\/span><\/header><div><span><small>01<\/small>Pausing before moving<\/span><b>\u2192<\/b><span>Thinking before reacting<\/span><\/div><div><span><small>02<\/small>Looking at possibilities<\/span><b>\u2192<\/b><span>Considering choices and consequences<\/span><\/div><div><span><small>03<\/small>Recovering after a mistake<\/span><b>\u2192<\/b><span>Continuing instead of giving up<\/span><\/div><div><span><small>04<\/small>Planning several moves ahead<\/span><b>\u2192<\/b><span>Becoming more organized and intentional<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"section-next-wrap section-next-wide\"><a class=\"section-next\" href=\"#research\"><small>GO TO SECTION 07<\/small><span>Research, Without the Hype<\/span><b>\u2193<\/b><\/a><\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section class=\"research section-pad\" id=\"research\">\n      <figure class=\"research-art\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.ulamaify.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/ulamaify-chess-landing\/assets\/images\/ulamaify-chess-strategist.png\" alt=\"Three Ulamaify chess learning roles: the chess king, strategist, and chess warrior\"><\/figure>\n      <div class=\"research-content\">\n        <div class=\"research-title\"><p class=\"section-number\">07 \/ RESEARCH, WITHOUT THE HYPE<\/p><h2>Evidence-informed.<br><em>Human-centered.<\/em><\/h2><div class=\"research-pills\"><span>Problem-solving<\/span><span>Executive skills<\/span><span>Personal growth<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n        <div class=\"research-copy\"><p>Educational research suggests that well-structured chess instruction can support mathematical thinking, working memory, planning, and other cognitive skills.<\/p><p>We do not promise that chess will make a child a genius. We offer something more honest: guided practice in attention, decision-making, problem-solving, and learning from mistakes.<\/p><div class=\"structure-path\"><span>Learn<\/span><b>\u2192<\/b><span>Practice<\/span><b>\u2192<\/b><span>Apply<\/span><b>\u2192<\/b><span>Reflect<\/span><b>\u2192<\/b><span>Grow<\/span><\/div><div class=\"section-next-wrap\"><a class=\"section-next\" href=\"#questions\"><small>GO TO SECTION 08<\/small><span>Parent Questions<\/span><b>\u2193<\/b><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section class=\"questions section-pad\" id=\"questions\">\n      <header><p class=\"section-number\">08 \/ PARENT QUESTIONS<\/p><h2>Everything you may be wondering.<\/h2><p>Clear answers for choosing a comfortable starting point.<\/p><div class=\"section-next-wrap\"><a class=\"section-next\" href=\"#start\"><small>GO TO THE FINAL STEP<\/small><span>Take the First Move<\/span><b>\u2193<\/b><\/a><\/div><\/header>\n      <div class=\"faq-list\">\n        <article class=\"open\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\"><span>Does my child need chess experience?<\/span><b>\u2212<\/b><\/button><div><p>No. Children can begin from different starting points. We ask about experience so we can recommend an appropriate small group.<\/p><\/div><\/article>\n        <article><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span>How many children are in each class?<\/span><b>+<\/b><\/button><div><p>Never more than four. Every child has room to participate, and the coach has time to understand how each student thinks.<\/p><\/div><\/article>\n        <article><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span>Is this a prerecorded course?<\/span><b>+<\/b><\/button><div><p>No. Classes are live and interactive, with a coach who responds, asks questions, and guides practice in real time.<\/p><\/div><\/article>\n        <article><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span>What if my child makes mistakes or loses?<\/span><b>+<\/b><\/button><div><p>Mistakes are expected. The coach helps children examine what happened, find the next possibility, and continue without embarrassment.<\/p><\/div><\/article>\n        <article><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span>Is this only for competitive children?<\/span><b>+<\/b><\/button><div><p>Not at all. The first priority is an engaging, thoughtful foundation. Competitive growth can follow later if a child is interested.<\/p><\/div><\/article>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section class=\"final-cta\" id=\"start\">\n      <div class=\"cta-art\"><span class=\"orbit one\">FOCUS<\/span><span class=\"orbit two\">PLAN<\/span><span class=\"orbit three\">GROW<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"horse-knight-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.ulamaify.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/ulamaify-chess-landing\/assets\/images\/u-horseknight.png\" alt=\"Ulamaify horse-knight mascot\"><\/div>\n      <div class=\"cta-copy\"><p class=\"section-number\">THE FIRST MOVE IS EASY<\/p><h2>One thoughtful move can begin a new way of thinking.<\/h2><p>Tell us about your child\u2019s experience and schedule. We will help you find a welcoming place to begin.<\/p><a class=\"button gold\" href=\"#chess-form\">Go to Enrollment Form <span>\u2193<\/span><\/a><small>No pressure. Just a conversation about the right starting point.<\/small><\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-15","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stage.ulamaify.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/stage.ulamaify.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/stage.ulamaify.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stage.ulamaify.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stage.ulamaify.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/stage.ulamaify.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19,"href":"https:\/\/stage.ulamaify.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15\/revisions\/19"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stage.ulamaify.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}