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

Irving | Saturday @ 12:30pm

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.

Irving | Thursday @ 5:00pm
Irving | Saturday @ 10:30am
Irving | Saturday @ 2:30pm
Irving | Sunday @ 12:30pm
Online | Wednesday @ 6:00pm
Online | Friday @ 5:30pm

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.

Irving | Thursday @ 6:00pm
Irving | Saturday @ 9:30am
Irving | Saturday @ 11:30am
Irving | Sunday @ 11:00am
Online | Monday @ 5:00pm
Online | Tuesday @ 7:00pm
Online | Thursday @ 6:00pm
Online | Friday @ 4:30pm

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

Irving | Thursday @ 5:00pm
Irving | Saturday @ 10:30am
Irving | Sunday @ 10:00am
Online | Monday @ 7:00pm
Online | Wednesday @ 5:00pm
Online | Tuesday @ 6:00pm
Online | 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.

Irving | Thursday @ 7:00pm
Irving | Saturday @ 9:30am
Irving | Saturday @ 1:30pm
Online | Monday @ 6:00pm
Online | Tuesday @ 5:00pm
Online | Thursday @ 7:00pm

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

Irving | Saturday @ 11:30am
Online | Wednesday @ 7:00pm
Online | Sunday @ 4:00pm

King is intended for students aspiring to achieve chess mastery. The class, taught by National Master Christopher Toolin.

Online | Sunday @ 3:00pm