Early bird price expires on Aug 20, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Early bird price expires on Aug 20, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Early bird price expires on Dec 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Early bird price expires on Dec 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Our weekly Wed evening classes feature a 4:1 to 8:1 coach:student ratio for tailored, engaging lessons, USCF-rated games that put their learnings into competitive use, 1:1 game analysis by professional coaches behind the state and national (online) champion Fallon Middle School team, and fun games like blitz and bughouse. Open to all youth players grades 1-12 throughout Tri-Valley. Sections: 1) Beginners (Grade 3 and under) - 5 pm to 6 pm for completely new players to those that know the basic rules. We provide a fast track for kids to learn the core tactics and start playing rated tournament games by the end of the session. 2) Advanced Beginners - 5 pm to 6 pm for older (K3+) beginners up to players that have started to play online or tournaments (up to USCF 400 rating/600 online). We reinforce the key tactics and teach kids how to start thinking strategically - and win. 3) Intermediate - 6 pm to 7:30 pm for players (USCF 300-700 / online 500-900), we target all facets of the game - from openings, middlegame, and endgames - as well as improve visualization and problem-solving on the board. 4) Advanced - 6 pm to 7:30 pm for players (USCF 700-1200 / online 900-1500 rating), we teach the essential strategies and mental skills that translate to tournament toughness and ongoing rating gains. Details below: Fall session: Aug 27 to Dec 17 (14 classes) 5-6 PM: $350, early bird price $325( $25 discount) 6-7:30 PM: $490, early bird price $455($35 discount) Spring Session: Jan 14 to May 20, 2026(18 classes) 5-6 PM: $450, early bird price $425($25 discount) 6-7:30 PM: $630, early bird price $595($35 discount) Questions: [email protected]
08/27/2025, 09/03/2025, 09/10/2025, 09/17/2025, 09/24/2025, 10/01/2025, 10/08/2025, 10/22/2025, 11/05/2025, 11/12/2025, 11/19/2025, 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 12.
Minimum: 1
Registration starts on 07/31/2025 and ends on 05/06/2026.
Room: C2,C3
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.