Early bird price expires on Oct 12, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Early bird price expires on Dec 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Early bird price expires on Oct 12, 2025 at 11:59 PM
After successful programs at Hidden Hills, Coyote Creek, and Live Oak Elementary, Emerald Hills Chess is excited to launch a Monday after-school chess club at Bella Vista Elementary! This program will help students sharpen their strategies, strengthen critical thinking skills, and enjoy fun, competitive games with friends in a supportive environment. We welcome Grade 1-5 students of all levels, including: Seasoned USCF-rated tournament players Online chess enthusiasts ready to compete in person Complete beginners learning the rules Dates: Oct 20 – Dec 15, 2025 (7 Classes: $140) $20 early bird discount by Oct 12 Dates: January 12 – May 18, 2026 15 Classes: $300 $20 early bird discount by Dec 15 Dates: Oct 20 - May 18, 2026 22 Classes: $420 ($20 discount, plus an additional $20 early bird discount by Oct 12)Join the Fun & Challenge Your Mind!
What Makes Our Club Special?
Engaging Lessons
Our enthusiastic, professional coaches make chess fun and accessible — whether you’re mastering advanced strategies or just getting started. We supplement this with light, targeted homework that turbocharges progress for motivated students.Competitive Play
Test your skills in weekly USCF-rated games and mini-tournaments with trophies and other prizes for top finishers. We also hold weekly online tournaments with gift card prizes!Fun Chess Variants
Spice up your game with unique formats like Bughouse and King of the Hill.Skill Building Through Play
Strengthen focus, resilience and decision-making — all while having fun and making friends.About Emerald Hills Chess
We’re a Dublin nonprofit whose founders have a combined 15+ years of experience promoting and teaching chess. We teach 300+ students in 15+ Tri-Valley after-school clubs and tournament training classes, including our original program, Fallon Middle School Chess, which has won numerous team titles (including 2023 national online champions), produced 7+ nationally-ranked players, and was recognized by the International Chess Federation (FIDE) for teaching quality.
We also host affordable, popular monthly tournaments for youth and adults of all levels and ratings, and a social Adults (19+) club on Thursday nights perfect for chess parents looking to bond and keep up with their kids!
Session Details
Fall Session
(Trial classes and pro-rated discounts for mid-session registrations; email us if any questions)Spring Session
Full Year
Location: Classroom C105, Belle Vista Elementary School (on campus)
Schedule: Mondays, 2:30 PM – 3:40 PM Exact dates listed below
Early Bird & Sibling Discounts available
Financial Aid is offered on a need basis. Please email us!Questions?
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 650-740-6361
10/20/2025, 10/27/2025, 11/03/2025, 11/17/2025, 12/01/2025, 12/08/2025, 12/15/2025, 01/12/2026, 01/26/2026, 02/02/2026, 02/09/2026, 02/23/2026, 03/02/2026, 03/09/2026, 03/23/2026, 03/30/2026, 04/13/2026, 04/20/2026, 04/27/2026, 05/04/2026, 05/11/2026, 05/18/2026
Participants must currently be in grades 1 to 5.
Minimum: 1
Registration starts on 09/29/2025 and ends on 05/04/2026.
Room: C105
Our 3rd grader has absolutely loved being part of the Emerald Hills Chess Club at Hidden Hills Elementary ! They create a fun, encouraging environment that really helps the students stay engaged and motivated. We’ve seen noticeable growth in her strategic thinking and focus. Highly recommend Emerald Hills Chess Club! - Kim Nguyen
Loved their coaching at my kid's school, increased my kid's interest in chess. - Satya Peesapati
The program at Cottonwood Creek is professionally run by dedicated coaches who are experienced in the game and in coaching chess students. They deeply care about and help every kid improve. I highly recommend this chess club! - Roger Haddad
My son takes chess classes with coach Eric and loves it! Highly recommend - Olena Stadnyuk
Please contact Emerald Hills Chess Club and School Inc. if you have any questions.