Sign up for a Your Best Chess camp next Summer!

Your Best Chess provides camps during the months of June, July and August.  All camps are Half-Day for a three-hour period. Our camps run in the morning (9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.).  No matter the skill level (Complete Beginner to Advanced), students will have an exciting time as they: Learn the game of Chess, develop new strategies/skills, gain self-confidence, enjoy a great "class tournament" experience, and tap into their amazing brains WITHOUT the use of a "screen"! YBC Camps are fun, interesting and challenging...no boredom will be found at any of our camps! Summer 2025 info below:

SUMMER CAMPS 2025!!!

(Click your city, state for camp flyer/details)

Rising 1st - 8th Graders

Gaithersburg, MD

germantown, MD

Alexandria, VA

register for gaithersburg, md (June 23-27)
register for alexandria, va. (July 7-11)
register for germantown, md (July 14-18)

2025 CAMP MEMORIES

Gaithersburg Camp Memories

2024 CAMP MEMORIES

Gaithersburg Camp Memories
Germantown June Camp Memories
Alexandria Camp Memories
Germantown July Camp Memories

2022 CAMP MEMORIES

Maryland Camp Memories
Texas Camp Memories
Virginia Camp Memories

CHESS PROGRAMS

 PK-8th

YOUR BEST CHESS (YBC) delivers a Chess experience like no other.  Our name defines who we are, what we do, how we do it and who we do it for--every student, every class, every semester, every scholastic tournament and every camp.  Our approach is based on 60 years of combined playing/teaching experience--training Chess students of all ages and skill levels.  The YBC program is designed to challenge every student.  We have developed a fun, interesting, proven, interactive curriculum--including class tournaments--enhancing the skills necessary to succeed in both Chess and life's daily challenges.  Are you ready?

Our objectives for ALL "Your Best Chess" students:

Have fun! Think, Reason, and Problem-Solve! Learn Chess! Improve One’s Game! Play in tournaments to gauge one’s progress!

 
 

Our Programs

 

CAMPS

We offer Half-Day camps each summer at a variety of locations.

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CLASSES

Our classes engage every skill level at local elementary and middle schools.

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TOURNAMENTS

We offer an outstanding Area-Wide Tournament each year in late April.

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INSTRUCTORS

Our instructors skillfully cultivate chess competence.

Congratulations to YBC’s Ms Pattipeilohy, “Ms Ferry,” for her outstanding achievement of earning her Doctorate of Education (EdD).

Sign up for an “In-Person” YBC class in your area.

Every one-hour class consists of a structured lesson for all four (4) of our identifiable skill levels. Each group is given ample time to play actual games. We try to make each class as fun, interesting and challenging as possible. Plenty of time is allocated for questions and answers at the end of each class to reinforce what has been taught that day.

Our final class in every session is what we refer to as "Tournament Medal Day". All of our chess players will engage in a three-round tournament followed by the presentation of medal that everyone will have earned! That’s right…each student will be rewarded with a medal by simply demonstrating that they are actively learning chess! What could serve as a better learning environment?

 

Spring 2025 classes:

Montgomery County, MD

frederick, MD

FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC schools, VA

ALEXANDRIA, VA

Winter 2026

Monday Afternoon (4:15-5:15 p.m.)

January 12 - March 16

Rose Hill Elementary School (Alexandria, VA)

Step #1: Register for Rose Hill
Step #2: please pay using zelle (Click here for instructions)

Winter 2026

Tuesday Morning (7:45-8:45 a.m.)

January 20 - March 17

Clermont Elementary School (Alexandria, VA)

Step #1: Register for Clermont
Step #2: please pay using zelle (Click here for instructions)
Clermont Tournament Day Photos

winter 2026

Tuesday Afternoons (4:05-5:05 p.m.)

January 20 - March 17

Bush Hill Elementary School (Alexandria, VA)

Step #1: Register for Bush Hill
Step #2: please pay using zelle (Click here for instructions)
Bush Hill Tournament Day Photos

Winter 2026

Wednesday Afternoons (3:30-4:30 p.m.)

January 14 - March 4

Frederick Christian Academy (Frederick, MD)

Step #1: Register for Frederick Christian Academy
Step #2: please pay using zelle (Click here for instructions)
 

Winter 2026

Thursday Afternoons (3:45-4:45 p.m.)

January 8 - March 5

Covenant Life School (Gaithersburg, MD)

STEP #1: REGISTER FOR Covenant Life
STEP #2: please pay using zelle (Click here for instructions)
CLS Tournament Day Photos

Winter 2026

Friday Afternoons (3:30-4:20 p.m.)

January 23 - March 13

Fellowship Christian School (Germantown, MD)

Step #1: register for Fellowship Christian
STEP #2: please pay using zelle (Click here for instructions)

Want to begin a "Your Best Chess" program in your school or church?

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SAVE THE DATE!

Saturday, April 25, 2026

YBC’s Area-Wide Scholastic Tournament

Your Best Chess offers an outstanding Area-Wide Five-Round Tournament each year in April.  Tournaments are a phenomenal experience for any youngster--offering wonderful growth/learning opportunities. We strongly encourage this type of participation for both individuals and teams!!!

PLEASE NOTE: ALL OF OUR PROGRAMS FROM THE WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA ARE REPRESENTED IN EACH TOURNament. HOWEVER, IT IS NOT A REQUIREMENT FOR ENTRANTS TO BE CURRENT YBC STUDENTS.

 
 
Step #1: register for YBC's April 2026 area-wide tournament!
STep #2: Please pay using Zelle (click here for instructions)

Memorable Moments from YBC’s

Washington Metropolitan Area-Wide Scholastic Tournament

April 23, 2022…

A sensational experience for all!

Our instructors skillfully cultivate chess competence.

Dr. Barry Oring, aka Dr. B

Your Best Chess’ founder and head instruction.

Ms Pattipeilohy

Congratulations to YBC’s “Ms Ferry” for her outstanding achievement of earning her Doctorate of Education (EdD).

Jacob Alexander

Rebecca Lisko

TESTIMONIALS

 
(Click the "right arrow" below to see all testimonials)
 
 
 
Testimonials

"Logan and I loved Your Best Chess and it really taught him how to play.  And then he taught me.  Glad you have this program!!"

~Heather P., Mom of 4th Grade Student

"Having Your Best Chess in the MSES is the best thing ever.  Since these classes started, my 2nd grader enjoys playing Chess even more.  I will highly recommend to have YBC again in the school.  Dr. B and Ms. Ferry are really nice and at the same time, committed to their work of teaching kids the required skills."

~Ms. Mistry, Parent of 2nd Grader at

Moorefield Station Elementary, VA

"We are so grateful to have you as an instructor. Neel loves being in your class."

~Parent of 2nd Grader at

Dominion Trail Elementary, VA

"I just want to express my gratefulness for the chess program at CLS. Carter has absolutely loved exploring this new passion and interacting with other students who enjoy the game. He has found his instructor to be very encouraging, and it has really improved his confidence. Thank you for making it available and giving our children the opportunity to expand their horizons and challenge themselves in such a friendly and supportive environment!"


~Rachael B., Parent of 4th Grader at

Covenant Life School, MD

“As a parent, I value and appreciate how Dr. B is able to hold each student’s attention and really impart to them the discipline of chess.”

~Evelyn Mizell, Parent from Clermont Elementary, VA

“My Fourth grader LOVED the enrichment program available through Your Best Chess. It was the highlight of his week and he was always excited when I picked him up!”

~ Parent from Nottingham Elementary, VA

“Dear Dr. B,

Your Best Chess has inspired me to greater heights in chess than I could have imagined. The instructors are very talented and have helped me better understand basic through advanced level concepts. Having attended your camp, I know students will improve their skills as they spend the day learning how chess works. In my opinion, the tournaments provide the best practical instruction by allowing students to use their skills in a competitive environment. Your tournaments are really fun and have increased my passion, skills, and confidence. Also, I know firsthand as an intern to your company that you can run a business well and efficiently. I learned so much during my internship and can’t thank you enough for that opportunity. Overall, I think Your Best Chess is a terrific way to learn something new.”

~Sam (8th Grade Student)

“Dr. B,

Thank you so much for allowing Sam to intern with Your Best Chess. Sam’s internship has provided him with a better understanding about the challenges and rewards of operating a small business. It’s also worth mentioning that Sam’s enthusiasm for the game of chess has grown exponentially having attended classes, camps, and tournaments sponsored by Your Best Chess. I appreciate your passion for this game and how you instill that same passion in the hearts of your students. Also, I have seen firsthand how you expertly conduct your classes, engaging with students and family members. I just can’t say enough good things about Your Best Chess—please receive my appreciation. Keep up the good work and all the best to you and your staff.”

~Steve Wilbur (Parent at Covenant Life School)

HOW TO PAY FOR EVENTS

 
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Contact Us

The YOUR BEST CHESS Team

Phone:

Dr. Barry H. Oring (Dr. B)—Owner/Head Instructor

(240) 687-7655

Ms. Ferry Pattipeilohy—Instructor

(240) 330-2345

Monika Cohen—Program Coordinator

(619) 857-6273

 

Email:  YourBestChess2016@gmail.com

 

Links to Helpful Websites

These links provide helpful resources for learning chess at home or on your own.

Chess.com
ChessKid.com