Plano Group Class Times

  • 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

    Plano | Sunday @ 1:00pm

  • Pawn Beginner Level

    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.

    Plano | Tuesday @ 5:00pm
    Plano | Thursday @ 5:00pm
    Plano | Friday @ 5:30pm
    Plano | Saturday @ 10:30am
    Plano | Sunday @ 10:00am
    Plano | Sunday @ 3:00pm
    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.

    Plano | Thursday @ 6:00pm
    Plano | Friday @ 4:30pm
    Plano | Saturday @ 9:30am
    Plano | Saturday @ 11:30am
    Plano | Sunday @ 12:00pm
    Plano | Sunday @ 2:00pm
    Online | Monday @ 5:00pm
    Online | Tuesday @ 7:00pm
    Online | Thursday @ 6:00pm
    Online | Friday @ 4:30pm

  • Bishop Intermediate 2

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

    Plano | Tuesday @ 6:00pm
    Plano | Saturday @ 9:30am
    Plano | Saturday @ 11:30am
    Plano | Sunday @ 2:00pm
    Plano | Sunday @ 4:00pm
    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.

    Plano | Saturday @ 10:30am
    Plano | Sunday @ 11:00am
    Plano | Sunday @ 3:00pm
    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.

    Plano | Sunday @ 4:00pm
    Online | Wednesday @ 7:00pm
    Online | Sunday @ 4:00pm

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

    Online | Sunday @ 3:00pm

  • Class Structure

    Each class includes a 20-minute interactive lesson, a 10-minute Master Game for review, a 10-minute worksheet to reinforce concepts, and a 20-minute play segment for creative application in a relaxed setting.

  • 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

  • Trial Period

    During your 10-day trial of the Group Class Program, you can attend one in-person class each week and one club 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.

  • Promotion

    Students are promoted based on their US Chess rating, exam score, and/or coaches' recommendations. Each student may take the promotion test only once every 30 days

  • Play Night

    Play Night 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.