Early bird price expires on Aug 10, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Early bird price expires on Aug 10, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Our weekend Sunday morning classes feature a 4:1 to 8:1 coach:student ratio for tailored, engaging lessons, USCF-rated games that put learnings into competitive use, 1:1 game analysis by coaches, and fun games like blitz and bughouse. Open to players Grades 1-12 throughout Tri-Valley. Sections: 1) Beginners (Grade 3 and under) - 9-10 am 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 - 9-10 am for older (Gr3+) 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 - 9 am-10:30 am 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. 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. Full session: Aug 17 to Dec 14 (17classes) 1 hr class: $425, early bird (by Aug 10th) $400; ($25 discount on Full session) 90 min class: $$595, early bird (by Aug 10th) $560; ($35 discount on Full session) Early Fall Session: Aug 17 to Sep 28 (7 classes) 1 hr class: $175, 90 min class: $245 Late Fall Session: Oct 5 to Dec 14 (10 classes) 1 hr class: $250, 90 min class: $350 $20 sibling discount is available. Discounts for siblings and/or multiple programs (i.e. small group class AND after-school chess club) will show up automatically at checkout 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!
08/17/2025, 08/24/2025, 08/31/2025, 09/07/2025, 09/14/2025, 09/21/2025, 09/28/2025, 10/05/2025, 10/12/2025, 10/19/2025, 10/26/2025, 11/02/2025, 11/09/2025, 11/16/2025, 11/30/2025, 12/07/2025, 12/14/2025
Participants must currently be in grades 1 to 12.
Minimum: 1
Registration starts on 07/30/2025 and ends on 12/07/2025.
Room: Room 1
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.