Chess Lessons

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Picky
Pawns

For Unrated to ELO 599
Weekly 60-min group session
$159 + GST per month

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 ELO 600 to 1099
Weekly 90-min group session
$189 + GST per month

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 ELO 1100 to 1399
Weekly 2 hours group session
$209 + GST per month

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 ELO 1400 to 1899
Weekly 3 hours group session
$229 + GST per month

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 lessons both online & in-person at our Langley location.
Weekly 1 hour session. $200 + GST/ 4 sessions.

Personalized training plan

One-on-one coaching & practice

Various flexible time slots available

Open to all age groups & skill levels, including adults

Adult Group Lessons

We offer groups lessons for adults at our Langley location. Recommended for beginner to intermediate players,
and for parents who would like to
learn while their kids learn!

Time slot: Mondays, 7pm to 8pm
Weekly 1 hour group session.
$99 + GST/ 4 sessions.

Coaching and practice time

Various flexible time slots available

Open to adults over 18 years old

All skill levels welcome

Online Lessons

Online Lessons are available in batches organized by ELO, in groups of 2-8.

Picky Pawns – For Unrated to ELO 599
Weekly 60-min group session, $79 + GST

Naughty Knights – For ELO 600 to 1099
Relentless Rook – For ELO 1100 to 1399
Whacky Wizards – For ELO 1400 to 1899
Weekly 90-min group sessions, $99 + GST