Early bird price expires on Aug 20, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Early bird price expires on Dec 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Seasoned USCF-rated tournament players
Online chess enthusiasts ready to compete in person
Complete beginners learning the rules
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 optional 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.
We’re a Dublin nonprofit whose founders have a combined 15+ years of experience promoting and teaching chess. We teach 300+ students in 12+ Tri-Valley after-school clubs and tournament training classes, including our original program, Fallon Middle School Chess, which has won numerous regional, state, and national team titles (including 2023 national online champions) and produced more than half a dozen nationally-ranked players.
We also host affordable and 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
Dates: August 27 – December 17, 2025
15 Classes: $300
(Trial classes and pro-rated discounts for mid-session registrations; email us if any questions)
Spring Session
Dates: January 14 – May 20, 2026
18 Classes: $360
Location: Classroom 29, Fairlands Elementary School (on campus)
Schedule: Wednesdays, 3:00 PM – 4:00 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
08/27/2025, 09/03/2025, 09/10/2025, 09/17/2025, 09/24/2025, 10/01/2025, 10/08/2025, 10/15/2025, 10/22/2025, 10/29/2025, 11/05/2025, 11/12/2025, 12/03/2025, 12/10/2025, 12/17/2025, 01/14/2026, 01/21/2026, 01/28/2026, 02/04/2026, 02/11/2026, 02/18/2026, 02/25/2026, 03/04/2026, 03/11/2026, 03/18/2026, 03/25/2026, 04/01/2026, 04/15/2026, 04/22/2026, 04/29/2026, 05/06/2026, 05/13/2026, 05/20/2026
Participants must currently be in grades 1 to 5.
Minimum: 1
Registration starts on 07/30/2025 and ends on 05/06/2026.
Room: Classroom 29
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.