Chess4Life is a renowned chess academy and club licensing platform that was founded in 2005 by National Master Elliott Neff. With over 20 years of experience in chess teaching, Elliott Neff understands the immense value of chess as a vehicle for learning life skills. Chess4Life's mission is to positively impact as many children's lives as possible by imparting life skills, character qualities, and the importance of core values through the game of chess.

Chess4Life has developed a proven and proprietary training system that has produced multiple national champion students and some of the highest ranked students in the United States. Their instruction system focuses on understanding chess and effective thinking during play, enabling students to make the best moves in any position. The emphasis is on avoiding the development of bad habits and building a strong foundation for continual achievement and overall success.

Chess4Life offers a range of programs, including chess classes at their centers where students receive comprehensive training using a curriculum developed by Elliott Neff and his team of skilled coaches. Their classes consist of lessons on strategies and tactics, chess exercises and puzzles, practice time for chess play, and a review of the material learned. The classes are supported by teaching tools such as DVD's and Workbooks, ensuring a well-rounded and engaging learning experience.

Chess4Life is dedicated to empowering students and enhancing their sportsmanship, decision-making abilities, patience, planning, and learning from mistakes. Through positive encouragement and personalized instruction, Chess4Life aims to develop both chess and life skills in their students. Whether aspiring to be championship-level players or simply looking to improve their skills, Chess4Life is committed to making a lasting impact on the lives of children through the game of chess