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New Locations

Abbotsford: Mondays (4pm to 6pm) Chaiiwala of London, 2nd floor, 2777 Gladwin Road #103.
South Surrey: Tuesdays (6pm to 8pm) & Saturdays (10am to 1pm) Wisdom Tree Academy, 15210 32nd Ave, Diversion #105.
Surrey (Sullivan Heights): Saturdays (1pm to 3pm) Math4me Sullivan Heights, 14377 64 Ave #201, Surrey, BC V3W 1T1 (Starting Oct 18th)

Private lessons available on demand. Send us an inquiry at [email protected].

Picky
Pawns

For KG (Ages 5-6)
weekly 60-min group session
$150 + GST/ 4 sessions

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Program includes:

Learning piece movements

Understanding gameplay

Solving simple puzzles

Developing chess etiquettes

Identifying threats & dangers

Developing analytical thinking

How to use math in chess

Identifying coordinates

Mini chess games

Club membership included

3 level progression:

Pawn (12 -16 weeks)

White Knight (12 – 16 weeks)

Dark Knight (12 – 16 weeks)

Naughty Knights

For grades 1-4
weekly 60-min group session
$150 + GST/ 4 sessions

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Program includes:

Everything from PP + below

Learning piece combinations

Independent gameplay

Solving medium puzzles

Developing sportsmanship

How to counter-attack

How to defend pieces

Build logical reasoning

Learn move mapping

Intro to chess notations

Various classroom activities

Club membership included

3 level progression:

Pawn (12 -16 weeks)

White Knight (12 – 16 weeks)

Dark Knight (12 – 16 weeks)

Relentless Rooks

For grades 5-8
weekly 90-min group session
$180 + GST/ 4 sessions

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Program includes:

Everything from NK + below

Intro to chess openings

Checkmate patterns

Intermediate puzzle solving

Peripheral thinking skills

How to use chess clock/ timer

Various time controls

Intro to chess tournaments

Notating chess moves/ games

Developing self-analysis

Home assignments

Club membership included

3 level progression:

White Bishop (18 – 24 weeks)

Dark Bishop (18 – 24 weeks)

White Rook (18 – 24 weeks)

Whacky
Wizards

For grades 9 & above / adults
weekly 90-min group session
$180 + GST/ 4 sessions

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Program includes:

Everything from RR + below

Mastering endgame

Complex puzzle solving

Identifying signature openings

Mastering time control

Classical game practice

Tournament selection & roadmap

Unlimited club/ library access

Playing coach/ buddy

Chess 960

Grandmaster game study

Club membership included

3 level progression:

Dark Rook (18 – 24 weeks)

Queen (18 – 24 weeks)

King (18 – 24 weeks)

Private Lessons

We offer private one-on-one lessons both Online and in-person at our Langley location (Head Office).
$200 + GST/ 4 sessions. Send us an inquiry at [email protected].

Program Overview

At Fraser Valley Chess Academy, we guide students through a progressive journey of chess learning with four programs:

  • Picky Pawns, a playful introduction for Kindergarten to Gr. 1 students who are complete beginners, where they learn the board, piece movement, and the basics of play.
  • Naughty Knights, our popular beginner program for Grades 1–3 that builds problem-solving skills, focus, and logical thinking while making chess fun and engaging.
  • Relentless Rooks, the intermediate stage where players dive into openings, checkmate patterns, tournament preparation, and self-analysis with home practice and club membership included.
  • Whacky Wizards, the advanced level designed for ambitious players ready to master endgames, complex puzzles, personalized opening repertoires, classical play, and Grandmaster game study, complete with club access and personalized coaching.

Chess boards & clocks provided in the classroom
Handouts for home study (as needed)
In-class handouts, slideshows & videos
All classroom stationery provided (students only bring water bottles)
FVCA T-shirt + certificate & reward upon completion of each level
Priority access to FVCA tournaments & events

What is included