Youth Development Systems, Inc. (YDS) is a supplemental education company dedicated to improving critical thinking skills. It offers an online chess and basic STEM (JavaScript) training system, called the Fun with Chess Learning System™    

Since 2013, we have been enriching lives through innovative and high-quality education programs such as;  Fun with Chess Learning System™ which allows students to learn, practice and play chess as well as helps them maximize their potentials by driving academic, social and career success. Having said that, our YDS team of animated instructors assist in relating chess strategies to the real world, providing a deep conceptual understanding.

With our strong commitment in helping students become the best version of themselves in a remote online learning environment, we have designed Fun with Chess Learning System™ to support a single independent student or a large school district which can also be incorporated as part of  regular curriculum or an after school program. To achieve an all-inclusive program, we have designed an option for teaching students with ADHD and other learning disabilities. 

Our mission is close the gap between education and technology while leveraging on the benefits of learning chess to improve students' academic performance in school, and facilitate lifelong impact on their professional success. 

....''I would like to send my sincere thanks to Youth Development System Chess Training Class.  Jeremiah's participation in this class has changed his future life in ways I didn't think was possible'' —Amanda Gage-Willis

If you're looking for a way to improve your students' critical thinking skills and academic performance like Amanda Gage-Willis, Fun with Chess Learning System™ is your best choice to drive phenomenal results!

To Learn more about Fun with Chess Learning System™, visit our website: https://www.funwithchess.com/

Ralph Jones
Chief Executive Officer
800-9006-9759 
rjones@ydschess.com

Youth Development Systems, Inc

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