Group Class Program
Our guided chess curriculum improves concentration and academic confidence.
Weekly 1-hour classes. Supervised peer play. Rank-based promotion system.
How Chess Enables Success
Increased Focus
Social Enrichment
Calculation
Memory and Visualization
More than Just a Game
Why are parents and educators choosing chess as an extracurricular?
Since 1974, researchers have been studying the benefits of chess in child development and education. For students struggling to adapt in a traditional classroom, “chess teaches the rewards of concentration as well as provides immediate penalties for lapses” (Dauvergne, 2000).
Schools implementing chess programs have seen a soaring improvement in math and reading (Palm, 1991), as well as the development of “intellectual, esthetic, sporting, decision-making, concentration, and perseverance skills”(Deyermond, Superintendent for North Tonawanda City School District).
Promotion System
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New to Chess
This class is best suited for students with completely new to chess and still need instruction on the basic rules.
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USCF Unrated-199
Pawn class is best suited for students who have no formal classroom experience with chess, but already understand piece movements, check, checkmate, and how to castle.
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USCF 200-399
Knight class is a great fit for students who have prior competitive chess experience or have received formal lessons for three or more months.
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USCF 400-599
Bishop class is designed for students who have about a year’s worth of either formal chess lessons or competitive chess experience.
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USCF 600-899
Rook class is for students with more than 2+ years of either formal chess lessons or competitive chess experience.
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USCF 900-1199
Queen class is best suited for students with 4+ years of either formal chess lessons or competitive chess experience.
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USCF 1200-1599
King class is a great fit for students with 5+ years of either formal chess lessons or competitive chess experience.
Which level is best for my student?
If you’re unsure which level is the best fit for your student, you can sign them up for any level during your 10-Day Trial. During their class time, our instructors will check in with your student to help determine if they need to switch levels or if they’re in the right place!
Group Class Information
Trial Period
During your 10-day trial of the Group Class Program, you can attend one in-person class each week and one play night. Other features remain restricted until payment is made after the trial.
You can request to skip the trial for quicker access to all features. After the trial, your selected plan activates, charges apply, and no refunds or extensions are available for unused services. Online classes are not offered during the trial period.
Billing Details
Your payment renews monthly on your original payment date. There are no fees to sign up, cancel, pause, or switch plans. Get $25 off per month with sibling registration by selecting the sibling add-on at checkout.
Use our form to manage your plan. Manage Plan
Open Play
Open Play is a weekly event where players gather to play chess and practice. It is open to anyone with a Play Plan or a Standard or Premier membership. We provide all the necessary equipment!
What else comes with my subscription?
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Life gets busy. Our Group Class Program is set up so that you can pick a class time that works best for you, whether its a Tuesday one week or a Sunday the next.
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We care about your student. Our coaches will stay in touch with you about their progress so your student can succeed— inside and outside the classroom.
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Scholastic tournaments are a great opportunity for students to challenge the world of competitive chess against other students. With a Group Class subscription, you unlock a 30% discount on all our scholastic tournaments with TCC.
How can my student promote into the next level?
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When your student has remained long enough within a level or by coach’s discretion, they will be administered a promotion exam. You may also request for a promotion exam to be taken, if your student has not already taken an exam within the last month.
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Your student can promote to the next level based off their US Chess Rating. They can gain a rating by acquiring a US Chess ID and attending over-the-board tournaments.
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Your student may also be promoted by a coach’s discretion. Our coaches pay close attention to students during class, and if your student is preforming above their classroom level, a coach may recommend a promotion.