Free Online Classes
A Nimble Mind is Just a Click Away
We offer free online chess classes, covering topics at different levels. Whether you are a beginner without any chess knowledge or an existing chess players looking to sharpen your skills, join our classes to have some fun.
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Classes are held using Zoom. Notes and class recordings will be sent through email. More class-specific details will be sent after registration, and early registration for sessions without times/dates determined is allowed.
Beginner Class - 5 Weeks
This class is suited for someone new to chess. It will cover the basic rules of chess from how the pieces move to basic chess strategy.
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Session #8 (Closed):
Sept 10th - Oct 8th
Every Sunday 2-3pm EST
Instructor: Matthew Koffman
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Session #9 (Open):
November - December
Dates/Times TBD
Instructor: TBD
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Past Online Sessions:
Session #1 (Nov 1 - Dec 6)
Session #2 (Jan 24 - Feb 21)
Session #3 (Mar 9 - Apr 6)
Session #4 (May 18 - June 15)
Session #5 (Oct 19 - Nov 16)
Session #6 (Jan 25 - Feb 22)
Session #7 (Apr 16 - May 21)
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Intermediate Class - 5 Weeks
This class is suited for someone with some experience with chess. It will cover basic strategy, tactics, endgames, and other more advanced concepts.
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Session #9 (Open):
October - November
Dates/Times TBD
Instructor TBD
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Past Online Sessions:
Session #1 (Nov 1 - Dec 6)
Session #2 (Jan 24 - Feb 21)
Session #3 (Mar 9 - Apr 6)
Session #4 (May 18 - June 15)
Session #5 (Oct 19 - Nov 16)
Session #6 (Jan 25 - Feb 22)
Session #7 (Apr 16 - May 21)
Session #8 (July 26 - Aug 23)
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Advanced Class - 5 Weeks
This class is suited for players who have mastered the content of the intermediate class. It will be geared for those interested in competing and playing in official tournaments.
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Session #2 (Open):
October - November
Dates/Times TBD
Instructor: Jason Lu
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Past Online Sessions:
Session #1 (July 26 - Aug 23)