Welcome to DIG Chess Team

Play Like a Grandmaster Have Fun Like A Kid.

Chess can play a vital part in developing critical thinking skills such as problem solving, strategic thinking, and calmness under pressure. Added bonus… our coaches make it fun!

Group Chess Classes

DIG Chess offers group chess classes during the weekdays. Our programs are available in Weston, Westport, Fairfield, and other towns throughout Fairfield County.

School Break/Summer Camps

We host exciting and fun-filled camps throughout the summer and during school break holidays. Our camps go beyond chess, offering a mix of sports, arts & crafts, and creative challenges to make every day an unforgettable experience!

We Host Tournaments on Sundays

We host US Chess-rated tournaments every Sunday from 1–4pm. We offer various sections suitable for players of all levels, from beginners to advanced chess enthusiasts.

DIG Chess gives back by teaching free chess lessons at St. Ann Academy in Bridgeport, CT

 

There are 210 kids at St. Ann’s and this Christmas/2024, DIG Chess raised over 210 chess sets that were donated to every kid we’ve been teaching!

Check out the story on News 12!

 

 

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Professional Team

Fun Activities

Why Choose Us

The DIG Chess consists of motivated players who practice weekly and participate in competitive chess tournaments! Every student who has joined our team has significantly improved their rating/chess skills by end of the season. Since then, more than 100 students have joined our team.

Had the opportunity to see it all happening in front of me, it was very refreshing to see how excited and engaged the kids were. Absolutely a great program to have around that works with kids from all over.

Bre Albie

About Us

These are what people say about DIG:

A Weston (CT) mom
A Weston (CT) mom

Mom

My son told me that he loves chess the other day, and that really made me happy. In the past it has been hard to get him motivated to participate in extra curricular activities, but I noticed that he is really enjoying your classes. I think it’s DIG’s philosophy and approach, that has him feeling more motivated and confident to participate each week.

Mariana Palhares Nery-Buckmir
Mariana Palhares Nery-Buckmir

Parent

My son is 10 and he is a “Dig Kid” for a few years! To say that Coach Dan, Coach Jithu and the whole Dig team is amazing is an understatement! The programs are really fun and active for the children! So many options and days/times! The coaches look at the child as a whole and the communication between parents and coaches are so caring and thoughtful! It’s clear that the priority of the coaches is the sportsmanship, success and progress! We also had Dig come over and help with a super fun bday party! I highly recommend Dig! Thank you Coach Dan for making this “old school” neighborhood vibe kind of program and thank you for all you do to our community in Weston and surrounding towns!

Jay Kon
Jay Kon

Student

I enjoy every second of chess practices with the Hartford Ymca Crew. If it wasn’t for D.I.G chess practices i wouldn’t be this interested in this patient game. I could go an take space from all thats been going thru my mind and relax will i sit and play chess. We are not just a crew or a team its also a way to look at us as family, we treat each other with great respect and keep everyone motivated. My goal is to take down/ beat Dan Starbuck . Ill be back and to let you guy know when i do, might take a while maybe years but let’s see.

Jennifer Millington Vermeulen
Jennifer Millington Vermeulen

Mom

Coach Dan did a great job this summer coaching my 2 boys. He really helped them with their technical skills and focused on their goals for the coming season . Both my sons love being coached by Dan. They learn a lot, he keeps it fun, and he has inspired them to practice a lot on their own. He shows them how to get better and keeps them motivated. I would highly recommend Dan and the DIG program. My oldest is part of the middle school team and really enjoys that as well.

Marc Deliz
Marc Deliz

Dad

Having been a former teacher for 15 years, I recognize great teaching when I see it, and Coach Dan is absolutely incredible. He is so patient, and you can tell that he has a sincere love for what he does. The best part was seeing how much our son has picked up and retained after just two lessons!.

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