WELCOME TO QUEENHJM CHESS SCHOOL
Learn Chess with a Champion by Your Side
Personalized online coaching for beginners, kids, teens, adults, and homeschool families — taught live over Zoom by a 7-time New Mexico State Women's Chess Champion.
7× State Champion
Seven-time New Mexico State Women's Chess Champion & FIDE-rated player.
Every Student Welcome
A patient, encouraging approach for absolute beginners through tournament players.
20+ Years Teaching
Personalized lessons that build confidence, focus, and critical thinking.
100% ONLINE
Live online lessons via Zoom — learn from anywhere.
Coaching happens face-to-face on video, with a shared board on screen so you can see every idea as it unfolds. No commute, no classroom — just focused instruction on your schedule.
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Live online lessons via Zoom
Every session is taught in real time with a shared digital board. No special software is required—just a computer, tablet, or smartphone with Zoom and an internet connection.
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Learn from anywhere
Join from home, on the road, or between activities.
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Flexible online scheduling
Mornings, evenings, and weekends — including homeschool-friendly daytime slots.
20+
Years teaching chess with patience & purpose
ABOUT THE COACH
Chess is for everyone — whether you're making your very first move or preparing for a tournament.
I'm Holly McRoberts, founder of QueenHJM Chess School. My passion is helping beginners and developing players discover that chess doesn't have to be intimidating. Every lesson is personalized — engaging, rewarding, and fun — so students grow in confidence, focus, and resilience both on and off the board.
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I don't just build stronger chess players — I help students become confident thinkers who enjoy learning, embrace challenges, and celebrate every step of their journey.
CHOOSE YOUR CHESS JOURNEY
Programs designed to meet you exactly where you are.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
How you'll feel after every lesson.
Teaching built on encouragement, patience, and personalized instruction — where progress is celebrated over perfection.
Confident
Supported
Encouraged
Inspired
Challenged
Excited
