Students will learn the basic rules of chess, including piece movements, check, and checkmate. Upon completing our INTRO class, they are promoted to the Pawn Rank

In-Person (Irving)
Saturday @ 11:30am

To join the Pawn Level, students must understand the concepts of pieces, checkmate, and castling. They will also learn basic tactics such as pins and forks.

In-Person (Irving)
Thursday @ 4:30pm
Saturday @ 9:30am
Saturday @ 12:30pm
Sunday @ 12:00pm

Online
Wednesday @ 6:00pm

The Knight Level is designed for students with prior competitive chess experience and/or those who have received formal instruction for more than three months.

In-Person (Irving)
Thursday @ 5:30pm
Saturday @ 10:30am
Sunday @ 11:00am

Online
Monday @ 5:00pm
Tuesday @ 5:00pm
Thursday @ 6:00pm

The Bishop Level is for students with approximately 12 months of competitive chess experience and/or more than 12 months of formal instruction.

In-Person (Irving)
Thursday @ 6:30pm
Saturday @ 10:30am
Saturday @ 12:30pm
Sunday @ 10:00am

Online
Monday @ 7:00pm
Tuesday @ 6:00pm
Thursday @ 5:00pm

Students at the Rook Rank should have 2–3 years of formal chess instruction and tournament experience. They should be able to identify and play more than a dozen basic tactics and openings.

In-Person (Irving)
Saturday @ 9:30am
Sunday @ 1:00pm

Online
Monday @ 6:00pm
Tuesday @ 7:00pm

The Queen Rank is designated for students who have received extensive chess training and possess tournament experience.

In-Person (Irving)
Saturday @ 11:30am

Online
Wednesday @ 7:00pm
Sunday @ 1:00pm

King is intended for students aspiring to achieve chess mastery. The class, taught by NM Christopher Toolin and CM David Gaston

Online
Thursday @ 7:00pm
Sunday @ 3:00pm