Find your level
Every new student starts with a free placement session. Our coach evaluates your child's skill level and recommends the perfect class. No guesswork, no pressure. Just show up and we handle the rest.
Ages 8 to 11
New to chess or just getting started. We teach how every piece moves, basic tactics, and how to think ahead, one move at a time.
Piece movement and piece values
Basic checkmate patterns (back rank, two rook, queen and king)
Opening principles: center control, development, king safety
Game etiquette: touch-move, shaking hands, recording moves
$35 per session
Up to 14 students
60 min
Free placement session included
Ages 10 to 14
You know the rules. Now learn to use them. Tactics, strategy, game analysis, and how to stop losing winnable games.
Tactical patterns: forks, pins, skewers, discovered attacks
Pawn structure and strategic planning
Middle game strategy and piece coordination
Reviewing and learning from your own games
$35 per session
Up to 14 students
60 min
Free placement session included
Ages 13 to 18
For competitive players who want real results. Tournament preparation, deep game analysis, and the mindset to win under pressure.
Opening theory and repertoire preparation
Endgame technique: rook endings, pawn endings, opposite-color bishops
Tournament time management and clock discipline
Positional evaluation and long-term planning
$35 per session
Up to 14 students
60 min
Free placement session included
Questions
Everything you need to know about enrollment and our classes.
We offer a free placement session where an instructor watches your child play a few games and asks about their experience. This tells us which level fits best—no guessing, no wasted time in the wrong class.
Just bring your child and a notebook if they like taking notes. We have boards and pieces at the school. No special equipment needed.
Yes. If your child misses a session, we can arrange a makeup with another class at the same level or a private session with an instructor. Life happens—we work with you.
Beginner is ages 8–11, Intermediate is 10–14, and Advanced is 13–18. The overlap exists because skill matters more than age. A sharp 10-year-old might belong in Intermediate, while a 13-year-old new to chess starts in Beginner.
Group classes build community and confidence at a lower price. Private coaching works best if your child wants intensive focus or is preparing for tournaments. Many families do both.
What's your cancellation policy?
Cancel or reschedule up to 24 hours before class with no penalty. We understand schedules shift. If you need to step back, we're here when you're ready to return.