Group Class Program — Texas Chess Center

Group Class Program

Our 1-hour classes keep kids engaged with guided chess instruction and fun worksheets, followed by supervised peer play. Our curriculum supports beginners and experienced players through a level-based promotion system—so every child improves and gains confidence.

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Dallas Division Plans

Houston Division Plans

Dallas Division

Plano, Frisco, Irving

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Houston Division

Bellaire

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Basic

$118/month

Includes a 10-day trial for new members.

Single class per week
30% off Scholastic Tournaments

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Standard

Best Value

$158/month

Includes a 10-day trial for new members.

Unlimited weekly classes
Single open play per week
Attend at any location
30% off Scholastic Tournaments

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Premier

$218/month

Includes a 10-day trial for new members.

Unlimited weekly classes
Unlimited open play
30% off Scholastic Tournaments
Attend at any location
Competitive Pass Included

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Basic

$100/month

Includes a 10-day trial for new members.

Single class per week
30% off Scholastic Tournaments

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Standard

Best Value

$150/month

Includes a 10-day trial for new members.

Multiple classes per week
Single Open Play per week
30% off Scholastic Tournaments

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Premier

$210/month

Includes a 10-day trial for new members.

Multiple classes per week
Multiple Open Plays per week
30% off Scholastic Tournaments
Free entry to any Weekly Swiss
Free book rentals

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Ranks & Class Times

Unsure which level is the best fit for your student? Sign them up to any level during your free 10-day trial, attend any of your listed class times, and our instructors will help determine if they’re in the right place!

New to Chess

- No prior experience with chess
USCF Unrated-199

- Has no prior formal chess class experience
- Must understand check, checkmate, and how to castle
USCF 200-399

- Has prior competitive chess experience
- Received formal lessons for three or more months
USCF 400-599

- Has competitive chess experience of twelve months
- Received formal chess lessons for more than twelve months
USCF 600-899

- Has competitive chess experience of more than two or three years
- Received formal chess lessons for more than two or three years
USCF 900-1199

- Has competitive chess experience of four or more years
- Received formal chess lessons for four or more four years
USCF 1200-1599

- Has competitive chess experience of five or more years
- Received formal chess lessons for five or more years

DFW & Houston Class Times

Program 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!
Referral Program

If you refer new members to our program and they enroll in any of our group class plans online, you may be eligible for a $50 check or credit toward your account. This referral bonus is exclusively available to current group class program members.