Group Chess Classes (In-Person)
HOT Chess Academy holds scholastic group chess lessons every weekend. Each session typically ranges from 6-12 weeks. Summer sessions range from 4-6 weeks. To be the first to hear when registration is open for the next session, please sign up for our newsletter below.
*Please note: The minimum age requirement for all classes is 6 years old.
At HOT Chess we try to keep our class size small, so there is a limit of 14 students per class.
Beginner
Unrated.
Completely new to chess – does not know the names of the pieces or how they move.
Novice
USCF Rating of 100-499.
Knows the names of pieces, how they move, and may/may not know about castling.
Intermediate
USCF Rating of 500-999.
Knows castling, checkmate, and stalemate. Should know pins and forks.
Advanced
USCF Rating of 1000+.
Suited for serious tournament players only.
$250 for 9-week Session
(In-Person)
Instruction Includes:
Openings
Middlegames
Endgames
Tactics
Strategy
Practice Using Clock Practice Under Supervision
*Note makeup classes are only allowed if a student is playing in a chess tournament during the class time.
Refunds will NOT be given.
Saturdays
(In-Person)
Beginner Group Class
(Unrated)
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Novice Group Class
(USCF 100 – 499)
10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Intermediate Group Class
(USCF 500-999)
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Sundays
(In-Person)
Novice Group Class
(USCF 100-499)
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Intermediate Group Class
(USCF 500-999)
10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Advanced Group Class
(USCF 1000+)
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
2023 Fall Group Class Schedule
Saturday & Sunday Classes – In-Person
Saturday (In-Person) | Sunday (In-Person) | |
Class 1 | September 9 | September 10 |
Class 2 | September 16 | September 17 |
Class 3 | September 23 | September 24 |
Class 4 | September 30 | October 1 |
NO CLASS | October 7 | October 8 |
Class 5 | October 14 | October 15 |
Class 6 | October 21 | October 22 |
Class 7 | October 28 | October 29 |
Class 8 | November 4 | November 5 |
Class 9 | November 11 | November 12 |