Michele Chow

Allyn Kahn is such an incredible teacher! He taught at our THINK Day homeschool co-op for many years. He was loved by both parents and kids. Through chess, Allyn taught our kids strategic thinking skills by using his unique chess training methods.

The kids involved thought chess was cool, and were led to play a pretty amazing game of chess. We even had a THINK Chess Team that competed very successfully in area tournaments! Allyn has inspired so many children to play chess. My son enjoyed quite a few successes under Coach Allyn. Logan won first place in the St. Petersburg scholastic tournament in the K-8 section when he was in 5th grade, and then won first place in the Tampa scholastic tournament in the K-12 section when he was in 6th grade. Thanks to Allyn’s lessons, our children have become high level thinkers, who are always a few steps ahead of the game; and not just in chess, but in other areas in life that require higher level thinking.
Michele Chow-Mom to three high thinking, incredible children, Former Homeschool Co-op Leader, and Keller Williams Realtor

Shawn showing chess class his 1st Place Trophy

Danielle Malone

I am writing this testimonial on behalf of my children, Shawn and Jonathan, who have greatly benefitted from Allyn Kahn's chess coaching:

Since 3rd grade, Shawn (now in 5th grade), has been a chess student of Allyn Kahn. Having had no prior exposure, Shawn picked up the sport rather quickly thanks to the enthusiasm and attentiveness of Coach Allyn.

Suzanne Cuspilich

I don't usually have a reason to post much here but today I do. My son's chess coach, who is one of the nicest and most brilliant people I have ever met, has invented a new 'game'. He has a website at www.mentagy.com. I have seen both the book and the board. For my therapy friends, the fine motor/cognitive component is really great for the little ones and the older ones.